Job Summary
The Safety Officer monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety regulations.
Minimum Qualification:Degree
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description
Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements.
Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies.
Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct training.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field required.
Health and safety certification required.
3-4 years of related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel and conduct safety inspections.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements.
Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies.
Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct training.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field required.
Health and safety certification required.
3-4 years of related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel and conduct safety inspections.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
