Safety and Training Compliance Manager

Company: Up To Date Laundry, Inc.
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Seeking experienced Safety and Training Compliance Manager for a great opportunity with a growing, private, healthcare textile services company in Baltimore!The goal of this management position is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety. The manager provides technical safety to support company-wide initiatives as follows:Planning, developing, and implementing safety policies, programs, and procedures, in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including those administered by the OSHA and EAP and DOT.Create and conduct safety training programs.Monitor safety and health regulations and provide technical support to all personnel to ensure compliance.The manager must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and the requirements to ensure success are listed below:Collaborate with management and organizational partners to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures in the company according to legal and company guidelines.Prepare and enforce safety programs and policies to establish a culture of health and safety.Evaluate practices and procedures within the company to assess and mitigate risk within the guidelines of the law.Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.Identify company safety training needs, develop safety training programs, and conduct training presentations.Promote safety awareness and chair the safety committee.Prepare, implement and maintain hazard communication program.Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and monitor regulatory changes as they occur. Advise and provide technical support to all departments of regulatory changes for company compliance.Audit safety practices of all departments and perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with company programs, local, state, federal occupational health and safety regulations.Conduct post accident investigations and prepare reports to identify accident causes and develop measures to prevent recurrences.Monitor the workplace for potential future safety and health conditions to ensure hazards are corrected, eliminated, or guarded. Identify and implement opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents and health problems.Ensure durable, clear, and effective signage and labeling is used throughout company.This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor to all departments.Must have extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable OSHA standards. Extensive knowledge of legislation (e.g., OSHSA/EPA/DOT) and procedures as well as potentially hazardous materials and practices.Must have at least five (5) years recent and proven safety management experience in a laundry or industrial environment.Education/Certifications/Licenses:HLAC Required.Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus.Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.Skills/Abilities:Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions in personal and group situations.Effective conflict management skills and the ability to persuade and influence others.Analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail.Proficiency in using a variety of computer software applications, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:Ability to travel throughout facility and between operational locations - travel is primarily local and during the business day. Operational facilities may have moving mechanical parts, variations in temperature and loud noise.While performing the job, the employee is required to talk, listen, stand, walk, use hands and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally may be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.Visual acuity includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.XJ6

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