Safety Specialist

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Description: Job Purpose: Responsible for all safety compliance within the facility. Collaborate with managers to monitor compliance and identify safety issues. Proactive and creative in finding and implementing new ideas to improve safety and reduce risk to our people. Keep records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions. Assists with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily. Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel. Responsible for overall compliance pertaining to safety including employee safety, equipment safety and any compliance to outside regulatory agencies, i.e. OSHA and DEP. Responsible for coordination and completion of all safety incident and accident reports to include but not limited to OSHA Logs and OSHA Reports. Reviews Safety SOP’s for accuracy and compliance. Updates said SOP’s as necessary. Responsible to ensure that all Safety related certifications are up to date for necessary employees (CPR, First Aid, Forklift, respirator, etc.) Coordinates all Safety related inspections for facilities. Perform route/ monthly inspections of all life safety equipment e.g. fire extinguisher, eye wash, Narcan etc. Replace as necessary. and completes safety presentations for all current or new employees. Provides guidance for programs and techniques to enhance safety awareness and maintain employee motivation in regards to safety. Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident Supplemental Functions: Assists with organizing and documenting Safety Committee meetings quarterly. Calibrate with both internal and external departments resolve safety issues. All other necessary duties required of the position or requested by Management. Knowledge & Skills: All other necessary duties required of the position or requested by Management. Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: This position requires bending, typing, lifting, standing, talking, hearing, sitting and walking throughout the facility. Requirements: Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr