Health and Safety Manager monitors the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards, and training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations and ensures all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines. Being a Health and Safety Manager manages the participation in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Health and Safety Manager acts as advisor to health and safety administration team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a Manager or Head of a Unit/Department. The Health and Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Health and Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
DEFINITION:
Under general direction, administers the ReGen Monterey’s occupational health and safety programs, policies and plans including, but not limited to, the Illness and Injury Prevention Program and staff training required to ensure full implementation and compliance with relevant regulations and for achieving ReGen Monterey’s safety goals and objectives. Provides guidance and follow-up to all departments and management on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating occupational hazards and risks, to include loss assessment/control, and safety. May provide professional guidance upon request by ReGen Monterey staff who are responsible for liability and risk management, insurance procurement and policy management, claims administration, and claims adjustment and litigation.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a management classification which has strategic and tactical responsibility for administering ReGen Monterey’s occupational health and safety program. Positions at this class level serve as a member of ReGen Monterey’s management team and provide advice and counsel to Senior leadership regarding strategic policy and problem-solving issues relating to the assigned department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are typical of this classification and are intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed, the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification or is similar or closely related to another duty statement to address business needs and changing business practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Progressively responsible experience in the areas of workplace safety and employee training. At least five years of which have involved administration of a safety and accident prevention program, and completion of advanced educational training and course work in safety engineering, occupational safety and health, or closely related field.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field is required. Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), an Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) and/or an Associate Risk Manager (ARM) is highly desirable. Ability to speak and write in Spanish is desirable.
Special Requirements:
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands - Frequently stand and walk on flat and uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and ladders; sit for extended periods; vision sufficient to read printed material, visual displays terminals normal range; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance and lift and move heavier objects with assistance; physical mobility sufficient to move about the office and ReGen Monterey site grounds during investigations, inspections. Verbal communication: manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination sufficient to write, use telephone computer, business machines and related equipment, use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and fax.
Mental Demands - While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under deadlines and interact with all levels of ReGen Monterey management and personnel, and the public.
Work Environment - Normally work is performed in an office environment; moderate exposure to dirt, dust foul odors and outdoor conditions; constant contact with staff and the public.
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