Safety Specialist

San Ysidro Health • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inspecting, auditing, training and filing workers' compensation claims in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. The role involves evaluating the workplace for hazards, generating job hazard assessments, inspecting and auditing worksites and practices for regulatory adherence, and coordinating safety training for employees, including those in remote locations. The specialist will also investigate near misses and accidents to identify root causes and recommend preventative measures, maintain incident databases, safety report metrics, and OSHA 300 Logs. Additionally, the position supports workers' compensation case management by collaborating with employees, managers, and carriers to achieve the best possible outcomes, minimizing modified or lost work days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation.
• Minimum two years' professional workers' compensation and/or safety experience.
• Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Strong knowledge of management principles and practice.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the workplace for hazards and generates job hazard assessments for job positions.
• Inspecting and creating audits of worksites and work practices to ensure both adhere to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinating and providing initial and ongoing safety training to company employees which include employees in remote locations.
• Investigating near misses and accidents to identify root causes and recommends preventative measures.
• Maintains up to date incident database, safety report metrics (leading and lagging indicators), and OSHA 300 Logs.
• Supports workers' compensation case management with employee, manager and carrier to ensure best possible outcome (minimized to zero modified/loss work days).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees