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JOB
DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Safety/Loss Control Specialist
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:
November 1998
ORG/POS #:
1200/2913
JOB OBJECTIVE: To
administer the City's safety and loss control program to reduce the cost of the
City's Workers’ Compensation and disability claims, and to ensure the City is
in compliance with state laws and regulations regarding work place safety and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
regarding chemicals.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Receives general direction from the Human Resources Analyst -
Senior (Benefits).
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:
1. Conducts safety audits of City
facilities and work sites to determine unsafe practices and conditions; writes
audit reports which outline findings and recommendations for review by the
supervisor, affected Department Manager and other involved management
personnel.
2. Conducts audits to ensure chemicals
are labeled in compliance with state law and OSHA regulations; ensures City
employees using chemicals receive required annual training regarding chemical
hazards.
3. Maintains material safety data
sheets on all chemicals used by City employees; prepares annual reports
regarding chemicals as required by state law and noted in OSHA 1910-1200.
4. Develops long-range safety and loss
control plans for the City, including writing and updating the City's Safety
Manual and Policies and Procedures Manual.
5. Researches federal and state
regulations regarding environmental safety, employee safety, and Workers'
Compensation to ensure the City is in compliance; prepares reports and makes
recommendations regarding improving safety of operations.
6. Conducts lost time incident
investigations; identifies unsafe actions and/or conditions responsible for
lost time incident; writes reports of investigations including recommendations
to prevent similar occurrences.
7. Audits Workers’ Compensation claims for
safety violations or other questionable activities; reports findings to the
appropriate source(s) and maintains files for future reference, analysis and
reporting.
8. Provides safety and loss control
training to supervisors and employees; develops training materials.
JOB TITLE: Safety/Loss Control Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION -
CONTINUED
9. Investigates operations and recommends
the suspension or restricts the use of unsafe equipment in situations involving
imminent danger; develops and recommends methods for eliminating dangerous
activities.
10. Prepares statistical and technical
data necessary for Workers' Compensation reports and Requests for Proposal
(RFPs).
11. Reviews Workers’ Compensation and
related proposals received to ensure compliance with specifications; prepares a
cost analysis of each proposal to determine the best value for the City.
12. Serves as backup to the Occupational
Health Nurse (OHN) in the operation of the City drug testing program (excluding
pre-employment).
13. Serves as contact with adjusters and
administrators to ensure proper processing of Workers’ Compensation
claims/investigations.
14. Operates a City pool automobile in
the performance of essential job functions.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Researches and reviews articles
about safety/loss control issues; makes recommendations for training and
motivational programs, special safety equipment and regulation interpretation.
2. Provides information and technical
support to ensure equipment specifications written by Fleet Services personnel
and other City department personnel meet applicable safety requirements and
regulations.
3. Prepares cost estimates for the
Workers' Compensation program; provides data to Finance Department to determine
the amount to bill City agencies covered by the program.
4. Performs other related duties as
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
JOB
SPECIFICATION
SAFETY/LOSS CONTROL SPECIALIST
GENERAL STATEMENT OF
DUTIES: Performs work of average difficulty
in the administration of the City's safety and loss control program to reduce
the cost of Workers' Compensation and disability claims and to ensure the City
is in compliance with state laws and OSHA regulations regarding chemicals.
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:
November 1998
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative)
Conducts safety audits of
City facilities and work sites to determine unsafe practices and conditions;
writes audit reports which outline findings and recommendations for review by
the supervisor, affected Department Manager and other involved management
personnel.
Conducts audits to ensure
chemicals are labeled in compliance with state law and OSHA regulations;
ensures City employees using chemicals receive required annual training
regarding chemical hazards.
Maintains material safety
data sheets on all chemicals used by City employees; prepares annual reports
regarding chemicals as required by state law and noted in OSHA 1910-1200.
Develops long-range safety
and loss control plans for the City, including writing and updating the City's
Safety Manual and Policies and Procedures Manual.
Researches federal and
state regulations regarding environmental safety, employee safety, and Workers'
Compensation to ensure the City is in compliance; prepares reports and makes
recommendations regarding improving safety of operations.
Conducts lost time
incident investigations; identifies unsafe actions and/or conditions
responsible for lost time incident; writes reports of investigations including
recommendations to prevent similar occurrences.
Audits Workers’
Compensation claims for safety violations or other questionable activities;
reports findings to the appropriate source(s) and maintains files for future
reference, analysis and reporting.
Provides safety and loss
control training to supervisors and employees; develops training materials.
Investigates operations
and recommends the suspension or restricts the use of unsafe equipment in
situations involving imminent danger; develops and recommends methods for
eliminating dangerous activities.
Prepares statistical and
technical data necessary for Workers' Compensation reports and Requests for
Proposal (RFPs).
JOB TITLE:
Safety/Loss Control Specialist
JOB SPECIFICATION -
CONTINUED
Reviews Workers’
Compensation proposals received to ensure compliance with specifications;
prepares a cost analysis of each proposal to determine the best value for the
City.
Serves as backup to the
Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) in operation of the City drug testing program
(excluding pre-employment).
Serves as contact with
adjusters and administrators to ensure proper processing of Workers’ Compensation
claims/investigations.
Operates a City pool
automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of federal and state safety and loss
control regulations.
Considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations, specifically OSHA 1910-1200.
Considerable knowledge of National Fire Prevention Association
rules and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of safety and loss control methods and
techniques.
Good knowledge of ergonomic principles.
Good knowledge of descriptive statistics.
Some knowledge of training methods and techniques.
Skill in the operation of a microcomputer,
utilizing spreadsheet software.
Ability to read and interpret federal and state
laws pertaining to safety and loss control.
Ability to develop long-range safety plans.
Ability to develop policies and procedures
relating to safety and loss control.
Ability to audit work sites to determine unsafe
working conditions and equipment.
Ability to write bid specifications for safety
equipment.
Ability to review bid specifications for
equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Ability to train employees regarding safety and
loss control methods.
Ability to work under adverse conditions,
including ordering the suspension of departmental work operations.
Ability to prepare detailed narrative and
statistical reports.
JOB TITLE:
Safety/Loss Control Specialist
JOB SPECIFICATION -
CONTINUED
Ability to review proposals for compliance with
specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively with all
levels of employees, vendors and state and government regulatory personnel.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING:
Completion of a Bachelor's
Degree in Industrial Engineering, Safety, Applied Psychology, or a related
area; at least two (2) years of experience in risk management, safety
administration or a related field; OR
any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess a valid
Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment
and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
JOB TITLE:
Safety/Loss Control Specialist
JOB SPECIFICATION -
CONTINUED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will
be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YES NO
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Lifting (lbs.) |
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Carrying (lbs.) |
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Stooping, Bending |
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Kneeling, Squatting |
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Walking |
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Standing |
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Sitting |
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Climbing, Balancing
(e.g., climbing and working from ladder) |
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Use of Hands to Finger,
Handle, or Feel |
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Physical Coordination
(sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
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Close Vision (clear
vision at 20" or less) |
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Distance Vision (clear
vision at 20' or more) |
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Color Vision (ability to
identify and distinguish colors) |
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Depth Perception
(ability to judge distance spatial relationships) |
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Hearing |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental
conditions marked below are common to this job:
YES NO
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Outdoor Weather
Conditions |
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Wet, Humid Conditions
(non-weather) |
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Work Near Moving
Mechanical Parts |
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Work in High, Precarious
Places |
ü |
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Fumes or Dust |
ü |
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Toxic or Caustic
Chemicals |
ü |
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Extreme Heat
(non-weather over 90º F.) |
ü |
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Low Noise (e.g.,
business office) |
ü |
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Moderate Noise (e.g.,
light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers) |
ü |
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Loud Noise (e.g.,
jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment) |
ü |
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