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Vets Hired

Health and Safety Compliance Specialist

Vets Hired, Manassas, Virginia, United States, 22110


Overview of role:

Conducts safety meetings for all employees, including planning, developing, implementing, and administering accident prevention and job training. Conducts the following training courses: first aid, defensive driving, CPR, new employee orientation, accident investigation, electric hazard, eye safety, and fire prevention.

Handles and maintains integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive human resource and management information records.

Monitors and coordinates the motor carrier regulations for the cooperative.

Administers random drug and alcohol testing.

Accurately records and files all applicable illnesses and injuries to OSHA.

Coordinates with the Security Specialist to conduct new employee orientation.

Coordinates the work activities of environmental consultants.

Conducts incident investigation and documentation for all forms of incidents (vehicular, property damage, work procedure errors) and maintains all required documentation.

Potentially represents in a professional capacity for court or trial cases involving claims, damage, and/or theft.

Documents and coordinates all insurance claims.

Coordinates and directs the return to work, accommodations, and limited duty program.

Performs jobsite and facility work/equipment inspections.

Directs the shipping and cleanup of hazardous wastes, lead paint, and asbestos abatement to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Investigates general liability claims against the cooperative and works with the Risk and Security Manager to recommend a course of action.

Prevents and reduces accidents by studying accident reports; establishing causes of accidents; recognizing trends in types of accidents; coaching supervisors and employees, and publishing accident-prevention information.

Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; rendering an opinion on new equipment and procedures; investigating violations; and recommending preventative programs.

Works continually towards self-development to maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to cover health and safety issues.

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