Specialist Risk and Safety

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Specialist Risk and Safety is responsible for coordinating safety and risk management activities, including assisting with the development and improvement of organizational processes for creating a safe and healthy work environment where accidental losses are prevented, or their effects are minimized, at a reasonable cost.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the investigation and reporting of all safety incidents to the Manager of Safety, Health, and Risk Management and other appropriate personnel. Coordinates the collection of information needed to file a claim.
• Regularly visits operational locations and conducts ride-a-longs to observe conditions and identify needs to improve the safety of the operation.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communication within the operation at all levels and provides counsel to management on safety and risk management.
• Ensures the effective implementation of the GMR Safety Management System. 
• Serves as a resource to management and employees on exposures to infectious diseases.
• Assists in the direction of employee health services regarding immunizations, testing, and post-exposure follow-up. 
• Ensures posting of the OSHA 300A log.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and complies with information systems security.
• It is the responsibility of every computer user to:
  • Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures.
  • Attend Information Systems security training, when offered.
  • Report information systems security problems. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of experience in safety and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Occupational Safety and Health, or Industrial Safety is preferred.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and associated word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Driving record to comply with GMR guidelines.