A Safety Specialist works with safety specialists to inspect and test workplace environments and equipment and develop workplace safety programs. May specialize in product and equipment safety, and work to identify and correct safety hazards before they affect a customer or end user.
The Safety Specialist maintains the organization's workplace safety expertise, develops, and conducts safety training, investigates injuries, and promotes monthly safety campaigns. The Safety Specialist works closely with Associates, Group Leaders, Managers and Engineers to promote workplace safety and to listen and respond to safety concerns and recommendations for improvement.
Outline of duties:
Conduct safety audits on production floor
Conduct equipment reviews and Safety buyoffs for new or modified equipment
Respond to Associate concerns
Review and interpret OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, or other applicable regulations
Create and update Safety Engineering Standards, SIA Safety Policies and Procedures
Investigate injuries and determine root causes
Investigate Powered Material Handling Equipment incidents and determine root causes
Coordinate Production, Maintenance and Engineering Meetings to determine countermeasures for open punch list items
Work with Section Managers to assist in developing Injury Reduction Plans
Assist with developing safety campaigns or other activities to eliminate injuries
Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training as needed to include, but not limited to, Powered Material Handling Equipment and Crane, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Fire Prevention, Fire Extinguisher, Haz Comm/GHS, Emergency Response, Aerial Lift, OSHA 10 Hour, PPE, New Hire Orientation, other required OSHA Training
Assist with developing new safety training to include orientation training for New Hires and Contractors
Input, file all training records or associated documents, assist with
ISO45001
management system
Packaging sketch safety reviews for racks/ totes/ equipment
Online tracking of Safety Data Sheets including reviews/ edits/ updates
Assist with Industrial Hygiene Sampling
All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene required plus 5-10 years relevant experience
ASP, CSP or similar certification Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.
