SAFETY ANALYST

Position Summary

The Safety Analyst is responsible for assisting the Manager of Safety through performing a variety of tasks related to the Development and Administration of the Authority’s Safety Program.  

Job Duties

•    Responsible for the development and revisions of safety programs/policies to ensure compliance.   This will include an implementation plan and communication of key changes to applicable departments.
•    Reviews safety performance through utilizing data from auditing, incident investigations, observations, and inspections. This will include developing summary reports with recommendations based on identified trends.
•    Oversees internal safety auditing to ensure compliance with internal safety programs/policies. 
•    Maintains compliance records for fire suppression systems, pressure vessels and fall protection equipment.  This will include the scheduling of required inspections.
•    Oversees the development of safety training material and maintenance of records. This will include the development of an annual training plan and coordinating trainings to ensure compliance for employees based on job qualifications. 
•    Responsible for benchmarking other industries to identify best practices for improving the safety within the organization.
•    Oversees the safety portal for employees to access safety information such as forms, policies, and training materials.
•    Oversees the various safety management databases for injuries, gas detection equipment, inspections/audits, chemical inventories, and trainings.  
•    Assists with incident investigations root cause analysis for identification causes and correctable opportunities.     
•    Supports a positive safety culture through the engagement with employees at all levels.  

Job Duties (cont.)

Knowledge / Abilities

Extensive / Considerable knowledge of:
•    29 CFR 1910 and 1926
•    National Fire Protection Standards
•    Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Some / Limited knowledge of:
•    PA Department of Labor and Industry Regulations including Workers Compensation and Occupational and Industrial Safety
•    29 CFR 1904

Ability to:
•    Communicate with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. 
•    Evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. 
•    Make Decisions and Solve Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 
•    Train and Teach Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. 
•    Update and Use Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. 
•    Interact With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. 
•    Document/Record Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. 
•    Organize, Plan, and Prioritize Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. 
•    Analyze Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 
•    Process Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. 

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelors’ Degree in Safety Science or a closely related field.

Minimum Experience Required

Five (5) years Safety experience in a professional environment.

Required Certifications / Licenses

ASP and/or CSP Certification is preferred