Safety Director directs, develops, and oversees the general health and safety policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures the workplace is in compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations and that periodic safety audits are conducted. Being a Safety Director provides programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Develops a systemic process to collect data and analyze the causes of accidents and generate required reporting. Additionally, Safety Director implements initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Safety Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Safety Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Safety Director
Pay Commensurate with experience
Description/Job Summary
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., overtime as needed including nights, weekends and call-outs.
Job Summary: The Safety Director is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing safety programs and a safety culture that ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulations while providing adequate training so that all employees understand and comply with workplace safety rules and emergency preparedness guidelines. Also, the Safety Director will implement initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposures to long term health hazards through regular review of all material safety data sheets and thorough investigation of all accidents and near misses. In addition, the director will oversee the DOT program, work with insurance carriers for on-sight visits, review practices, training and recommendations for improvement and report any issues or concerns in the area of employee safety to senior management. The Safety Director will also be responsible for the administration of all Workers' Compensation activity, including but not limited to, initial filing, follow up with doctors and employees, return to work programs and closings.
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