Sr. Safety Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Manage, lead, and advise other departments in regulatory compliance including standards/regulations/elements of performance as required by The Joint Commission (TJC), Cal/OSHA Standards, CMS, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Committee Participation: Serve as an active voting member and advisor/supporter of numerous committees to develop and review policies and procedures, such as Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Subcommittee, Waste Minimization Subcommittee, Safety Management Subcommittee, etc.
• Liaison: Act as principal liaison to the State, County, and City regarding safety, environmental health, and hazardous materials concerns.
• Analyze and Report: Analyze the effectiveness of safety programs and develop/improve programs to ensure applicable regulations are met and safe conditions are maintained. Analyze and report on existing and proposed safety requirements.
• Program Development: Develop and implement broad scope of safety programs including Respiratory Protection Program, Ergonomics Program, Injury Illness Prevention Program, Emergency Preparedness Program, Hazardous Waste and Chemical Safety Program.
• Training Content: Develop and design training content related to regulatory compliance and safety education.
• Facilitation: Facilitate the Emergency Management Program at the site level, coordinate disaster planning exercises, and report findings to relevant committees.
• Daily Operations: Serve as the assigned site organization’s Safety Officer, manage safety programs, and provide technical expertise to operations.
• Investigations: Conduct air quality evaluations, incident investigations, and follow-up on worker safety hazards and environmental complaints.
• Ergonomics: Coordinate and conduct ergonomic evaluations, develop and implement safety policy and training programs, and manage the StaySafe behavior-based safety program.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation to illustrate compliance with various requirements, compile annual evaluations, and record maintenance and analysis.
• Sustainability: Develop and implement site-specific integrated waste management and resource conservation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years previous experience
• PREFERRED: Master's Degree, Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)