Safety Specialist

Subaru•Lafayette, IN

18d

About The Position

The Safety Specialist maintains workplace safety expertise and develops and conducts safety training, investigates injuries, and promotes monthly safety campaigns. The role works closely with Associates, Group Leaders, Managers, and Engineers to promote workplace safety and respond to safety concerns and recommendations for improvement. The position conducts production-floor safety audits and equipment reviews, investigates incidents and injuries, supports safety engineering standards and policies, and coordinates activities to reduce injuries. It also develops and delivers safety training, manages training records and Safety Data Sheets, assists with the ISO 45001 management system and industrial hygiene sampling, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene.
5–10 years of relevant experience.
ASP, CSP, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct safety audits on the production floor.
Review equipment and conduct safety buyoffs for new or modified equipment.
Respond to Associate safety concerns.
Review and interpret OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and other applicable regulations.
Create and update Safety Engineering Standards and SIA Safety Policies and Procedures.
Investigate injuries and determine root causes.
Investigate Powered Material Handling Equipment incidents and determine root causes.
Coordinate meetings with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to determine countermeasures for open punch-list items.
Work with Section Managers to assist in developing Injury Reduction Plans.
Assist in developing safety campaigns and other activities to eliminate injuries.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training, including training on Powered Material Handling Equipment and cranes, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Fire Prevention, Fire Extinguishers, Haz Comm/GHS, Emergency Response, Aerial Lifts, OSHA 10 Hour, PPE, New Hire Orientation, and other required OSHA training.
Assist with developing new safety training, including orientation training for new hires and contractors.
Input and file training records and associated documents, and assist with the ISO 45001 management system.
Conduct packaging sketch safety reviews for racks, totes, and equipment.
Track Safety Data Sheets online, including reviews, edits, and updates.
Assist with Industrial Hygiene Sampling.
Perform other duties as assigned.