Health and Safety Manager

Talon/LPE, LTD is currently seeking a Health and Safety Manager.  The Health and Safety Manager ensures that the health and safety policies of the Company are being successfully implemented. This position is largely carried out in an office environment, though the Health and Safety Manager will regularly visit other Company offices and project sites to personally inspect operations and conduct training. The Health and Safety Manager’s primary duty is managing the Health and Safety Department and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as it pertains to the health, safety, and productivity of workers of the Company's operations. Duties may include developing and overseeing worker safety training programs, investigating accidents and recommending corrective actions, analyzing potential worker safety risks and recommending measures to mitigate them, and facilitating required government safety inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and conduct monthly safety meetings
• Communicate safety initiatives to employees
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and assist with worker’s compensation claims
• Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental programs and organizations required to conduct business with clients,
• including ISNET, NCMS, PECS, PICS, etc.
• Promote a corporate safety culture focused on incident prevention and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with project managers to create site specific health and safety plans
• Conduct regular on-site safety audits
• Maintain the corporate health and safety plan (HASP) to ensure OSHA and client compliance
• Implement the company drug/alcohol screening policy, including but not limited to, post-accident, random, CDL and Non-CDL
• Ensure all necessary Licenses and Certifications are completed correctly and within the time period specified
• Regularly communicate with Supervisor on important issues related to employees, projects, clients, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Communicate with stakeholders (clients, regulatory agencies, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• 5 years of on-the-job experience in implementing health and safety programs
• A Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental safety, or related field is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of safety regulations and policies
• Strong managerial, communication, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work in both a team and independently
• Strong computer skills are needed to carry out research, to create reports, and to analyze data
• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and climb ladders
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Must be able to wear proper PPE
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license
• Motor vehicle driving record that is consistent with Company and insurance carrier standards and policies