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Safety Coordinator

  • Location: Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 2 months ago

Terrific Contract Opportunity!
 
Position: Safety Coordinator
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Term: 6 Months Contract
 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
  • Monitor operations to eliminate hazardous activities.
  • Develop policies to promote occupational health and safety (OSH) awareness.
  • Focus on prevention and need to be diligent and analytical.
  • Support the creation of a healthy and safe workplace.
  • Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
  • Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis
  • Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks
  • Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
  • Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
  • Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident
  • Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events
  • Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel
  • Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues
  • Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
 
Is this a good fit? (Requirements):
  • Proven experience as safety coordinator or similar.
  • Bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred.
  • Registration as a Certified Safety Professional, similar form of licensure as a safety officer or IH certified.
  • Experience with PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
  • In-depth knowledge of OSH guidelines and practice.
  • Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
  • Experience in reporting and developing policies.
  • Experience in implementing OSH training programs.
  • Proficient in MS Office.
  • Diligent with an analytical mind.
  • Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and areas managers.
 
If this sounds like the perfect fit, Apply Today!