Hardy Diagnostics · 3 hours ago
Safety Officer
Santa Maria, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.44/hr - $36.06/hr
1+ years expHardy Diagnostics is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to join their team at their headquarters in Santa Maria, CA. The Safety Officer will be responsible for implementing the company safety program, ensuring OSHA compliance, and managing worker's compensation cases among other duties.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Maintains strict confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA regulations
Implements and maintains the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) company-wide
Ensures that all facilities are OSHA (Cal/OSHA, if applicable) compliant and that employees’ OSHA-required training is up-to-date, (e.g., Hazardous Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Forklift)
Leads the Safety Committee, including monthly meetings with Safety Deputies
Oversees and/or conducts accident investigations and job hazard analyses
Manages response to recordable injuries including:
o Recurrence mitigation
o Working with the injured employee and the supervisor with regard to the company return-to-work program
o Working with care providers, insurance brokers and the insurance carrier to ensure proper care is provided and costs are contained
Works with Director of Human Resources in managing Worker’s Compensation cases, including injury and accident reports
Creates and maintains safety metrics for measuring program effectiveness
Completes and posts annual OSHA 300A form(s)
Initiates or responds to Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) related to Safety
Works with managers and the Quality Assurance department to ensure that training programs meet FDA requirements
Notifies Director of Human Resources and Director of Quality when training is late
Qualification
Required
Maintains strict confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA regulations
Implements and maintains the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) company-wide
Ensures that all facilities are OSHA (Cal/OSHA, if applicable) compliant and that employees' OSHA-required training is up-to-date, (e.g., Hazardous Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Forklift)
Leads the Safety Committee, including monthly meetings with Safety Deputies
Oversees and/or conducts accident investigations and job hazard analyses
Manages response to recordable injuries including: Recurrence mitigation, Working with the injured employee and the supervisor with regard to the company return-to-work program, Working with care providers, insurance brokers and the insurance carrier to ensure proper care is provided and costs are contained
Works with Director of Human Resources in managing Worker's Compensation cases, including injury and accident reports
Creates and maintains safety metrics for measuring program effectiveness
Completes and posts annual OSHA 300A form(s)
Initiates or responds to Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) related to Safety
Works with managers and the Quality Assurance department to ensure that training programs meet FDA requirements
Notifies Director of Human Resources and Director of Quality when training is late
Must be well organized and possess excellent number and character recognition skills
Must be able to lift, push, and pull 70 pounds, work from a ladder, and stand throughout the entire shift (excluding breaks)
A high school diploma or GED is required
Some travel to our facility in Springboro, OH is required. (Approximately twice per year)
Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Safety, Health, or related field; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
Hardy Diagnostics
Hardy Diagnostics is proud to serve clinical and industrial laboratories with products to diagnose and prevent disease.
201-500 employees
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