Safety Specialist

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Safety Specialist

We are RMC

Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to serving communities through the restoration of homes and businesses? A company that provides opportunities for advancement while learning alongside a group of experienced, dedicated, skilled remediation leaders? Restoration Management Company is that company. Founded on the premise of hard work, dedication, and commitment to its employees, the expansion of our services throughout the Northwest, Southwest, and Central territory has only been possible through the growth, development, and advancement of our employees! Our family-owned business has been going strong for 40 years, and we wouldn't be here without the hardworking and dedicated team we're lucky to have. Are you ready to be a part of our journey!

• Core responsibilities for the position are as follows:
• Responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and performing daily site audits (field and company facilities).
• Identify, document, track and report corrective actions of unsafe site conditions resulting from site audits.
• Process, verify and validate injury reporting, ensuring OSHA regulations and company protocols are followed.
• Collaboration with branch management and supervision in assessing incidents and near misses.
• Conduct investigative root cause analysis and prepare reports accordingly.
• Assist in gathering, documenting, and monitoring worker's compensation claim.
• Prepare safety related reports utilizing Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Provide basic data entry support for purposes of maintaining accurate employee records.
• Conduct employee safety training for accident prevention, proper use of equipment, as well as educating employees on best safe workplace practices, etc.
• Maintain partnerships with branch management/supervision for the purposes of identifying training needs and addressing corrective actions.
• Ensure policies are maintained current and meet local, state, and federal requirements.
• Assist safety manager in delivering and ensuring adherence to company established policy.

• The position of Safety Specialist requires the following:
• Proven experience as a safety officer for a large to medium size business.
• Knowledgeable in construction industry safety practices.
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification
• Thorough knowledge in OSHA regulatory compliance.
• OSHA 500 & 510, desirable
• Train the trainer in industrial equipment (forklift, aerial lift)
• General awareness of worker's compensation monitoring and documentation requirements.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Excellent coaching, mentoring skills
• Ability to speak in large group settings - must possess excellent written and verbal skills.
• Possess clean driving record
• Time management skills - ability to multi-task, meet established deadlines.

• Regulatory Requirements: Adhere to all local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required PPE may include gloves, masks, goggles, hard hats, and safety footwear. All employees must wear PPE as required for their specific roles and job site conditions.
• Ergonomic Practices: Practice ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. This includes proper desk setup, using adjustable chairs, and maintaining good posture while seated.
• Office Safety Protocols: Adhere to established office safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment. This includes the following guidelines for the proper use of office equipment and ensuring that workspaces are free from clutter to prevent trips and falls.
• Safety Training: Complete all mandatory safety training sessions, including but not limited to hazard communication, emergency response, and safe equipment handling.
• Reporting Safety Concerns: Ability to identify and immediately report any unsafe conditions, hazards, incidents or injuries to supervisors without fear of retaliation.
• Emergency Procedures: Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures relevant to your specific job site, including evacuation routes, and emergency contacts.

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Physical Activities: Ability to perform tasks that require, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, climb, squat, crawl, lift above shoulder, reach, and twist.
• Sitting and Standing: Prolonged sitting or standing required (in office, driving and/or at job sites). Regular alternating between sitting and standing
• Repetitive Motions: Continuous repetitive motion and tasks involving L/R hand movement (computer/mouse), wrists, or arms (e.g., typing, data entry).
• Machinery Operation: Capacity to operate machinery and tools as required by job tasks, which may involve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Visual Ability: requirement for clear vision (e.g., close work, computer use, eye coordination)

• Indoor office setting for corporate roles, including working with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers). May involve regular meetings, (in person or zoom) and collaboration with team members.

• Outdoor fieldwork at restoration sites, which may include residential, commercial, or industrial properties. Duties may involve exposure to different weather conditions (sun, rain, snow, heat).

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, or contaminants specific to restoration work, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and use of PPE.
• Work after hours and weekends given our 24/7 business operations

• May include travel to and from job sites, requiring the use of company vehicles. Possibility of attending out-of-town training or conferences.