Safety Officer

Job Description
- Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and health and safety practices.
- Ensures compliance with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, Equus, and Center policies and procedures.
- Enforces all procedures regarding property/equipment.
- Ensures civil rights of program participants and staff are not violated and proceedings are in compliance with DOL, Equus and legal guidelines. Maintains effective public contact and communication.
- Oversees annual Center fire inspection with local Fire Marshall, and annual inspection of fire safety equipment.
- Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
- Conducts and participates in weekly and quarterly environmental safety inspections.
- Provides support to Center staff, instructors, and students.
- Serves as a positive role model for program participants by reinforcing safety practices.
- Maintain timely accurate log reports.
- Transports students as assigned.
- Assist with the monitoring of the visitor center as needed.
- Investigates safety incidents on Center and provides clear and accurate reports.
- Conducts safety inspection of work-based learning sites as required.
- Conducts in-service training for Center staff as required.
- Facilitate the monthly Safety Committee meetings;
provide safety awards and recognition.
- Reports significant/major incidents or accidents to the Safety/Security Manager and Center Director or Designee.
- Cooperates in external/internal investigations as requested.
- Ensures all PRH 5.9 R5 required inspections are conducted daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
- Facilitate the monthly Safety Committee meetings;
provide safety awards and recognition. (Records and maintains meeting minutes).
- Ensures compliance with all required PRH and OSHA training for the Safety Officer and Center staff.
- Must complete all safety-related courses as outlined in the PRH and Equus policies/procedures.
- Monitor and inspect Center equipment and material. Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
- Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
- Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
- Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
- Attends all required staff training opportunities.