Safety Representative

Walsh and Kelly, Inc, a member of the Heritage Family of companies, currently has an opening for a Safety Representative in our Griffith area.  We are looking for an individual who is passionate about their work, enjoys knowledge sharing and teaching others, commands broad knowledge of applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, including DOT, and is an influencer of people.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Drives Walsh & Kelly's safety-first culture. Provides technical safety support to assigned client groups; some travel is required.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and maintains compliance
  • Develops current and comprehensive knowledge of all applicable state, federal and local health and safety regulations/laws/requirements affecting the business
  • Creates and files all required reports
  • Prepares reports for Safety Director
  • Develop annual internal audit schedule; conducts job site internal audits
  • Be a presence in the field to monitor the needs of field employees
  • Meets deadlines.
• Develops and coordinates health and safety training
  • Identifies safety training needs
  • Ensures required training is conducted; develops an annual schedule
  • Assist in development of safety training curriculum
  • Audit older safety training materials for updating
  • Conducts new hire orientation and safety training
• Drives workplace safety
  • Assist with the development of strategies, policies and programs to instill a safe culture.
  • Determines the appropriateness of introducing targeted safety initiatives
  • Assist with development of metrics for measuring the effectiveness of corporate safety initiatives
  • Stays current on safety programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e.g., professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts)
  • Serves on, or leads safety committees, excellence teams
  • Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training program
• Investigates incidents
  • Conducts investigation and analysis of property damage/injury/illness/near miss reports
  • Identifies root cause of incident and implements corrective action
  • Completes required reporting
  • Acts as a liaison with Lisa Phillips, Corporate Claims Specialist
  • Maintains highest levels of confidentiality
• Communicates with internal/external customers.   
  • Answers inquiries via phone, email or in-person
  • Develops effective relationships with employees, peers and managers
  • Provides highest levels of quality and service
  • Demonstrates high levels of integrity and credibility through effective communication
• Promotes and maintains personal safety.
  • Exhibits safe work behaviors
  • Wears all prescribed PPE.

• Required Education/Experience:

  Bachelor's degree in safety management, construction management or related discipline, or equivalent work experience; 5-7 years' work experience in corporate safety department

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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