Safety Representative Job Description
Safety representative
provides safety expertise and advises engineering and manufacturing groups on regulatory and consensus standards (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI, and ASTM), safety engineering principles, and best practices for controlling safety and environmental hazards in production operations.
Safety Representative Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develop and execute sales strategies and plans to expand business within assigned territory
Implements customer specific action plans, working with purchasing and management to perform hazard assessments, making product recommendations, providing product training with regard to occupational health and safety equipment
Preparation of plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, NDES and waste water programs
Conduct air quality analysis, understanding of emission quality reports, quantify air pollution emissions and impacts, and evaluate air pollution control technologies
Prepare environmental impact statements and apply for new permits and renewals
Compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Coordinate FIT testing for staff
Assists project personnel with pre-planning to include attending and contributing guidance during project roll out meetings, attending and contributing during safety meetings, assist with hazard assessments for personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection and respirator/cartridge selection, hearing protection devices, gloves, eye protection
Interfaces with client representatives representatives from various regulatory agencies, such as Department of Labor, Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Coast Guard
Possess a working knowledge of computer software including
Safety Representative Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Safety Representative
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, II, NICET, CPR, OH&S, HAZWOPER, DOT, ASP, CSP, NFPA
Education for Safety Representative
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the safety representative job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Health, Business, Industrial, Engineering, Education, Science, Technical, Management, Construction, Environmental Science
Skills for Safety Representative
Desired skills for safety representative include:
DOT
Industry standards regarding OSHA
Safety regulations
OSHA
Principles
Practices of safety/health
Theories
Database and presentation software
Policies
Procedures
Desired experience for safety representative includes:
2yrs field safety experience
Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Medical and drug testing will be required before hire
Minimum of 1 year outside sales experience or successful completion of a Cintas sales training program required
Minimum of 1 year outside sales experience required
Assists in Investigating accidents and/or injuries
Safety Representative Examples
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Safety Representative Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a safety representative. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for safety representative
- Providing S&IH technical and regulatory advice to plant personnel at multiple sites
- Assisting each Site Leadership to maintain compliance with all S&IH regulatory requirements
- Supporting each plant’s S&IH culture transformation in partnership with Safety Supervisor and local site leadership
- Facilitating the successful development and execution of the annual S&IH BPD action plans at each site
- Educating each site employees to drive S&IH cultural transformation
- Developing partnerships with key site personnel including plant leadership, UAW partners
- Assists managers/supervisors in region with the Basics to Success (BTS) program which includes involvement in implementation, training, audits, and committee meetings
- Travels to locations in assigned territory
- Performs safety audits, visits, and environmental assessments for worksites
- Conducts training and retraining for new hires and existing employees
Qualifications for safety representative
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario
- Ability to lead, motivate and influence others to achieve S&IH objectives
- Demonstrated integrity and trust
- Ability to travel between the United States and Canada
- Degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene or other related field is preferred
- Previous work experience in safety or an industrial environment is preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of safety representative. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for safety representative
- Assists in managing injuries and accidents including doctor visits, ER, follow-up care, and accident investigations
- Participates in client required meetings, training, investigations, and evaluations
- Reports weekly and quarterly inspections of rig and yard audits
- Facilitates monthly safety meetings
- Gathers and disseminates incident details, near-misses, client and government recommendations and trends
- Frequent overnight travel to include nights and weekends on occasion
- Demonstrates outstanding customer service to build relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
- Manage Accounts Receivables successfully
- Utilize all appropriate VIP sales techniques and methodologies
- Work with Marketing and Technical teams to assist with market research, new product launches, promotional projects
Qualifications for safety representative
- People Skills – must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, empower, and delegate
- Computer Skills –must be proficient with personal computers (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access) and have the ability to learn and be proficient with other various Company information systems
- Communication Skills - must have excellent communication skills and be able to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization
- Decision Making Skills – must be able to think logically using factual data and structure ideas to influence others
- Must be capable of working effectively and safely using a participative management style in a team environment
- Must be a champion of safe production methods & ideals
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a safety representative. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for safety representative
- Design annual business plan based on economic trends and base business
- Support and mentor construction project employees by having the ability to demonstrate how to perform the work safely
- Interface directly with government and customer groups
- Serve as a resource to the operations by staying relevant and informed on construction safety, industry and technical related topics
- Perform construction project safety audits for local Eaton office, vehicle, and customer sites using the 5S platform to drive a safe work place environment
- Responsible for health and safety records management & retention
- Conducts regular health and safety audits
- Stays abreast of current occupational health and safety trends to ensure compliance and maintain safe operating standards
- Advises appropriate management personnel & ensures open lines of communication regarding health and safety issues
- Conducts appropriate health and safety training as required
Qualifications for safety representative
- Highly motivated, demonstrated positive attitude, excellent work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must attend professional development training as required
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee data and information
- Ability to travel extensively and stay out of town as required
- Long periods of sitting and standing may be necessary
- Climbing and walking daily
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of safety representative. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for safety representative
- Interact with employees at all levels within the plant to recognize and address Health & Safety concerns
- Serves as a company resource expert in the definition of system safety program fundamentals including, risk identification, analysis and control of hardware and software hazards
- Defines regulatory certification requirements for a specific product, leads certification team in the development of the certification basis proposal with several complex elements and the final negotiation of the certification basis, including resolution of issues, with the regulators
- Leads as an ODA Unit Member, first level of Issue resolution of ODA certification issues
- Provides expert industry insight but leading industry/regulator activities to develop proposals for aviation regulatory and safety requirements that affect the design, production and operation of aircraft Monitors potential new regulations and communicates impact throughout the Enterprise as appropriate
- Mentors and trains others in risk management methods
- Providing leadership and expertise in developing and implementing company safety programs
- Training and motivation of company personnel to achieve superior safety performance
- Performing equipment, facility, and work-in-progress inspections
- Injury and accident investigations including identifying, developing, and implementing preventative measures
Qualifications for safety representative
- Driving daily to various locations
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or in a related field (Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Rescue, Emergency Services)
- Professional Designation (CRSP) or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or its equivalent in a related technical field
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Previous selling experience in a paper, packaging, janitorial/sanitation or food service distribution industry preferred
- Requires outstanding customer service skills and the ability to work in a team setting with a diverse group of employees, managers, and outside parties
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of safety representative. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for safety representative
- Conducting, assisting, and/or coordinating in-house inspections, third party safety audits, and/or safety and environmental audits for the Division locations
- Providing safety resource support to the Company, Divisions, Areas and Locations
- Work in conjunction with engineering to Design In H&S
- Lead and facilitate monthly Plant Safety Review Boards
- Attend and lead Plant Leadership H&S Observation Tour Walks
- Conduct H&S Training for salary and departmental safety champions
- Facilitate accident and near miss investigations
- Conduct lost work day and recordable investigations
- Attend plant staff meetings
- Assist/council all issues that are health and safety related
Qualifications for safety representative
- Bachelor’s degree preferably with a technical degree in safety, EH&S, environmental science or science or equivalent work experience
- Interpersonal communication skills are a must insofar as this position interfaces with virtually every department throughout the University
- Associates degree in a safety-related field from an accredited school
- Or, possess a CHST or OHST or higher credential thru BCSP
- Organizational Skills – must have the ability to plan and coordinate multiple work tasks with a variety of employees, departments and vendors with regular interruptions
- Required to work independently, with minimal supervision