KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, develops, and implements a safety management program; evaluates and recommends actions to improve the effectiveness of the program.
Oversee major safety initiatives. Develop and implement various employee safety programs such as safety recognition programs, emergency preparedness programs, or emergency evacuation procedures. Work with safety officials of other governmental agencies, industry organizations and committees and with representatives of State and Federal regulatory agencies in coordinating and overseeing safety initiatives.
Develops and implements safety policies and accident prevention programs, develops general safety inspection procedures for project construction sites and maintenance activities, develops or selects a variety of training materials based on specific needs of programs. Performs compliance audits of procedures, facilities, equipment, and worksites, and assesses compliance with worker safety and environmental regulations. Advises staff of actions required to ensure safe working conditions.
Manages and conducts education and equipment training and certification programs. Evaluates and recommends purchase of necessary protective equipment, clothing and first aid material. Implements and develops a job safety orientation program and guidelines for new employees, identifies by job classification safety training and certification requirements and maintains training records. Schedules and/or coordinates training and refresher courses and notifies appropriate personnel as required.
Develops short and long-term goals, objectives, and performance measurements for the program. Assists with the development and management of assigned program budget and approves expenditures.
Develops inspection guidelines and safety/personal protective equipment usage limitations and develops policies and procedures. Develops criteria and/or outlines for training procedures and programs.
Inspect the safety of vehicles and equipment and County facilities to identify hazards and non-compliance with safety standards and guidelines; prepare reports of findings and recommendations. Develop and communicate procedures and timelines for achieving compliance. Accompany inspectors on inspection tours of County facilities.
Review, investigate, and document accidents, incidents and near misses that occur in work units; interview those involved and witnesses; prepare documentation of incidents, accidents and near misses and evaluate possible causes; provide reports to managers and supervisors and recommend procedural or other changes to eliminate causes and to avoid future accidents or injuries.
Coordinates, monitors, and ensures compliance of the department’s Commercial Driver License alcohol and drug testing program in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Licensing (DOL), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) rules and regulations.
Interprets Federal, State, and County safety laws, ordinances, regulations, and procedures. Ensures compliance of personnel, facilities, and equipment including L&I, DOE, DOH, DNR, OSHA/WISHA, DHS, and MUTCD.
Maintains comprehensive records and files on personal injury accidents which comply with the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act. Regularly reviews accident prevention program and recommends strategies for improvements.
Coordinates Risk Management activities with the County Risk Manager. Investigates vehicular accidents, and personal injuries, illness and exposures involving department employees. Prepares comprehensive reports and coordinates reports with the appropriate agencies.
Maintains a Hazardous Waste Management Plan that meets state requirements. Monitors department compliance with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements and procedures for use of hazardous materials ensuring proper handling and disposal, compliance with ventilation requirements and use of personal protective clothing or equipment. Manages the County’s online SDS Sheet program.
Develops and maintains a program which identifies the process of generating hazardous waste or contaminated materials and identifies required temporary storage container or facility, and appropriate disposal method. Ensures compliance with storage and disposal requirements. Maintains records of disposal or certificates of destruction.
Lead, participate in, and act as support to division safety committee; establish topics for, coordinate and facilitate regular safety committee meetings; collect, compile and present information on workplace hazards, accidents, and other safety related issues; follow up with supervisors and managers to ensure that safety committee suggestions, recommendations, and decisions are implemented.
Manage activities related to hazardous materials spills, flooding, windstorms, and snow and ice storms. Ensures compliance with Federal Homeland Security mandates.