Health & Safety Officer

Job purpose The Health & Safety Officer will act as an advocate to promote the organization’s health & safety program and works closely with all levels of management and staff to create and support a healthy and safe work environment. The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining a variety of health & safety tasks that continue to build upon our established safety culture. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides safety leadership by establishing, developing, facilitating, coordinating and promoting safety awareness and initiatives Develops and maintains health & safety policies and procedures and ensures effectiveness of the overall safety program and compliance with all regulatory legislation and requirements Creates and maintains safe work procedures and safety data sheets Collaborates and consults with all levels of management and departments to maintain safety conditions and assists in the prevention of accidents and injuries Recommends changes to the safety program based on organization-wide input and related data (ie. risk analysis, hazard assessments, etc.) Develops, tracks and coordinates health & safety education, events and training programs Participates in walk through inspections conducted by the Province and oversees the compliance of any Improvement/Stop Work Orders Conducts regular site inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and proposes the appropriate corrective actions Actively participates in incident investigations and near-misses; develops corrective and preventative actions Acts as a primary contact for Serious Incidents and ensures Workplace Safety & Health is contacted in a timely manner Acts as the liaison with WCB on worker claims and associated duties including modified duties, return to work programs, etc. Performs/oversees air quality, noise exposure and other occupational hygiene testing as required Contributes to the procurement of safety supplies Conducts new hire safety orientation Oversees contractor management program Ensures safety manual is accurate and up-to-date Facilitates monthly safety talk meetings and addresses employee safety concerns Oversees and conducts annual fire drills and keeps emergency response plan up to date Inspects and replenishes first aid kits Conducts monthly fire extinguisher checks and coordinates yearly inspections Conducts WHMIS training, if qualified Conducts respirator fit tests, if qualified Supports and works closely with our hearing conservation program Maintains filing system regarding worker safety training Analyzes and reports on trends such as incident rates, number of incidents, number of lost time injuries and incident severity Works closely with the safety committee to meet organizational goals and objectives Maintains working relationships with regulatory agencies Maintains professional competency through participation in professional education and training programs Qualifications: Successful completion of Grade 12 3-5 years of relevant experience is required Credentials in Safety Management and knowledge of industry best practices Proven experience in a health & safety role, preferably in a scrapyard or manufacturing setting Extensive knowledge of applicable safety laws and regulations and hands-on work with WCB Valid first Aid/CPR certification Customer service oriented Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment A self-starter who is responsible, takes initiative and demonstrates independence Ability to influence safe behaviours and build trust with all departments Establishes diplomatic relationships with Provincial Health & Safety Officers Builds strong interpersonal relationships and is committed to teamwork Must have the ability to remain calm in a stressful or emergency situation Exceptional organizational skills required Excellent communication and collaboration skills with all levels of staff and management Ability to problem solve and provide recomm…

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