Safety Technician

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse•Austin, TX

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) is a non-profit organization founded in 1934 to provide opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind. TAB offers a variety of benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and employee appreciation events. The Safety Technician will support the Safety Manager and department managers to ensure a safe working environment throughout the Travis Association for the Blind facilities. This position will assist with first response to medical situations, ensuring care and compassion to team members.

Requirements

Knowledge of relevant safety and security laws, precedents, government regulations, and TAB safety and security policies and rules.
The ability to assist in development of training
The ability to conduct training and instruction for individuals and groups.
Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Suite.
Time management skills
Problem solving skills
Effective interpersonal skills
The ability to remain calm during emergency situations
The ability to identify actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic.
The ability to communicate effectively verbally and through written word.
Must have and maintain valid Texas Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or OSHA 10 & 30 certifications preferred
Will substitute a combination of college and work experience
First Aid certified a plus
CPR certified a plus
Forklift certified a plus

Responsibilities

Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Assist with, and manage day-to-day safety and security operations
Schedule and conduct trainings and monthly safety meetings
Conduct monthly safety inspections on facility health and safety equipment
Remains on call during business hours and ensures prompt responsiveness to on-site injuries and emergencies, including transporting to occ med facilities.
Manage inventory of first aid supplies, PPE and replenishes as needed
Maintain and ensure safety data sheets are up to date.
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Investigate health/ safety related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
Provide new employee health and safety orientations and develop training presentations.
Maintain and update emergency response plans or procedures.
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
Modify or suspend activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
Complies with and assists other employees in understanding and complying with TAB's policies and procedures.
Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
Complies with and ensures employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.
Holds self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
Other duties as assigned