Safety Coordinator

Company: Boys Town
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Dynamic opportunity to join Boys Town in a newly created position as a Safety Coordinator. In this role, you will oversee the company safety compliance. Understand practices, implement and provide training and education on OSHA, federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations applicable to the company, its employees, and its independent contractors. Helps set compliant safety standards and procedures for the companys workforce, its jobsites, and assists with ensuring they are carried out on a daily basis. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Works to establish and administer the companys Safety Program.
  • Conducts regular jobsite compliance inspections to ensure the companys standards and procedures, as well as all applicable state, federal and local safety regulations, are being followed; take corrective action on any unsafe acts or hazards.
  • Schedules and conduct employee training and maintain training logs.
  • Assists or reviews all accident investigations and assists with injury management.
  • Works in cooperation with Human Resources to develop and monitor claim reporting procedures.
  • Helps conduct company-wide safety meetings.
  • Supports the management of the safety manual and implements or removes policies as needed; updates forms as necessary.
  • Attends seminars and classes to stay up to date and compliant with state and federal regulations.
  • Conducts annual equipment inspections.
  • Assists Project Management in the pre-planning of operations to ensure safety requirements are met, such as subcontractors safety program, job hazard analysis, training credentials.
  • Obtains and posts necessary warning signs and safety posters.
  • Works with the appropriate departments to establish procedures for handling safety complaints from employees.
  • Assists in managing company hazardous communication training and documentation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
    • Basic knowledge of environmental and occupational health and safety.
    • Basic knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations.
    • Ability to communicate internally and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
    • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
    • Ability to multitask and be flexible and adaptable to changes to planned tasks or schedule.
    • Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
    • Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to make sound decisions.
    • Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues that may arise. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Bachelors degree in Safety Management or related field required.
      • Paid internship related training or safety experience required.
      • Thorough knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations, state and federal guidelines required.
      • Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
      • Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
      • GSP designation required. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-.

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