Safety Coordinator

• Safety Coordinator

• Promote safety awareness by delivering a variety of employee safety programs based in state and federal laws and regulations; coordinate specialized training by third parties as necessary or appropriate; seek continuous improvement opportunities for the agency's safety programs.
• Implement and manage the agency's employee safety training program, providing education and skill assessment and refreshers across the employee lifecycle.
• Perform compliance audits of agency facilities/worksites, equipment, and procedures; advise managers and employees on safe work practices and relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain, review, and update the agency's safety and accident prevention policies and procedures, including the required Accident Prevention Program (APP).
• Review and investigate employee injuries, accidents, and claims, and present findings to the Risk Manager, Human Resources personnel, and supervisors; provide “lessons learned” guidance and recommendations to supervisors and employees.
• Maintain current knowledge of worker safety and loss prevention rules and regulations; attend continuing education and skills training, including a program of refreshers on key workplace safety topics and practices.
• Monitor agency departments for compliance with required chemical and material handling practices; manage the agency's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) platform in collaboration with supervisors and employees; work with managers to standardize chemical purchases and application practices, reducing or eliminating the use of the most hazardous products, wherever possible; perform periodic audits of chemical inventories to ensure that they are appropriately maintained; provide appropriate education and training to staff.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and advisor to the agency's Safety Committee, working closely with elected committee leaders; support regular safety meetings at property and other worksites.
• Work closely with staff responsible for overseeing the agency's emergency preparedness and security functions to ensure alignment and integration with essential workplace safety practices, including education and training.
• Provide Risk Management, Human Resources, Property Management, and other departmental leaders with regular reporting on workplace accidents and injuries, including relevant data, and maintain a continuous improvement plan for hazard mitigation and reduction.
• Serve as the agency liaison to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries/Department of Safety & Health.

• Associate's degree AND
• Considerable experience in the development and administration of safety programs and accident prevention OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Occupational safety and health principles and practices, including workers' compensation processes.
• Regulations and standards of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries / Division of Occupational Safety & Health (L&I/DOSH) and the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

• Industry loss control procedures, including liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance.
• Scientific and technical information related to chemical and power tool safety, and hazardous substances such as lead-based paint, asbestos, and drug-contaminated housing units.
• Procedures for responding to L&I citations and investigations, addressing employee safety complaints and concerns, and completing job hazard analyses for property management and maintenance staff.
• Recordkeeping procedures for employee injury investigations, auditing and monitoring of compliance, safety inspections, and education and training.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with leaders, stakeholders, colleagues, regulators, and inspectors.
• Design and deliver education programs that meet diverse learner needs, reflect multiple learning styles, and integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles.
• Collect and analyze data, define problems, draw valid conclusions, and propose creative, practical solutions for programs, processes, and policies.
• Collaborate with diverse leaders and employees, enforcing policies and procedures with tact, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Use Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other databases/training platforms effectively.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment while engaging successfully with a diverse workforce, including second-language speakers.

• Valid Occupational Safety and Health Administration/Department of Labor 30-hour training certificate within 6-months of hire.
• Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to travel between work sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Position Information and Application Process

• To be considered for this opportunity:
• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualify you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experiences. (Résumé)

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