Safety Manager

About the role

Plans, implements, and coordinates safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Investigates industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures
• Manages job-related injury cases
• Tracks, maintains and reports regulatory safety statistics
• Report or reviews findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing
• Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
• Inspects facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Conducts or coordinates worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
• Interviews clients and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents
• Reviews plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety requirements have been met
• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents
• Recommends process and product safety features which will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
• Installs safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation
• Maintains liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, to facilitate emergency responses
• Instructs employees in the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of safety experience in industrial construction, engineering, or heavy industry
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3 years in a safety leadership or management role
• Certified First Aid
• Hazardous Materials Technician Training
• Hazard Communication Certified
• Available for short-term travel

Reporting

Reports to Director of Quality and Safety.

Physical Requirements

Work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures for periods of time.