Health and Safety Administrator jobs in Gainesville, FL

Essential Duties

• Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environment risks
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections
• Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company
• Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures
• Establish and maintain specific data related to incidents
• Administer all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) books and the SDS database
• Maintenance of the Training Records and Safety databases
• Maintain and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Actively investigate accidents and injuries
• Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention devices
• Observes workers to determine use of safety equipment (PPE) such as glasses, hard hats, respirators and clothing
• Inspects specified areas for fire prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies
• Tests working areas for noise, toxic and other hazards
• Prepares report of findings with recommendations for corrective action
• Participates in investigating accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures and developing safety program
• Ensure safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Audit facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated
• Keep managers and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Devises, supervises and coordinates training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs
• Facilitates monthly safety committee meetings and provides a written summary with action plan each month
• Demonstrates use of safety equipment
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as needed

Supervisory responsibilities

• Safety Coordinators
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Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), Dictionary of Labor (DOL), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) other federal, state and local environmental health and safety laws
• Experience with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Software (OHSAS) 18001 standards and industry best practices
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections
• Excellent verbal, written, consensus and relationship-building skills
• Must be available to be on call for emergencies
• OSHA 500 Preferred
• Work independently and under minimal supervision
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required

Licenses/certifications

• Valid Florida Driver's License is required
• Incumbent must be insurable at all times by insurance carrier
• Certified Train the Trainer OSHA: 10 hour and 30 hour courses
• Confined Space Certified: Train the Trainer
• Hazmat Certified
• Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Certified

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field preferred but not required
• Five years of related experience preferably in the construction and service industry