Job Summary:

The Safety Officer monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Bachelors degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field required.
• Health and safety certification required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel throughout facility to 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.