Safety Officer – Safety & Security - SFO (5177) (127791)

Under general direction, the Safety Officer develops, implements, maintains and improves effective Occupational Safety and Health Programs using a focused safety management system, with primary emphasis on reducing hazards and promoting/providing a safe environment.

The Safety Officer will be part of Airport’s Safety & Security section which oversees the health and safety of Commission staff including workers compensation, and Injury and Illness prevention programs.

Essential functions may include: evaluating the effectiveness of Occupational Safety programs; analyzing injuries and costs to target injury prevention programs; monitoring compliance with Cal/OSHA and other agency regulations; monitoring Workers Compensation claims and advising management on cost containment and injury prevention strategies; developing and revising safety procedures and training; evaluating and selecting personal protective equipment; developing or monitoring reports for Cal/OSHA, senior management and other regulatory agencies; and providing safety training, technical information and advice to departmental personnel.

Essential functions include but not limited to

1. Directs and participates in investigations and surveys of plants, facilities and buildings and field worksites; evaluates fire, electrical, mechanical, structural or other potentially hazardous conditions; observes work activities on an ongoing basis for potentially hazardous work methods and procedures and recommends corrective actions.

2. Establishes department-wide safety training programs for all operating and maintenance personnel including supervisors, team leaders and lead workers; provides for appropriate courses of instruction in safety procedures; develops a variety of safety training materials, including manuals, bulletins and written procedures.

Organizes, conducts and participates in regularly scheduled safety meetings with workers, supervisors and management personnel. Supervises safety analyst, injury investigator and interns.

3. Evaluates the effectiveness of occupational safety programs and recommends modifications to comply with legal requirements, prevent injuries, minimize Workers Compensation costs and reduce liability.

4. Obtains, maintains, and analyzes occupational safety and health data to identify trends, develop and recommend corrective actions, track Workers Compensation costs, prepare management reports, and comply with regulatory recordkeeping requirements.

5. Maintains current information in the field of industrial and occupational safety as it applies to work activities; keeps informed on State, Federal and local legislation relating to transportation, industrial and occupational safety.

6. Participates in the investigation of incidents along with operating and management personnel to determine causes of incidents; recommends appropriate corrective action; prepares reports of investigations for management, legislative bodies and industrial safety agencies.

7. Develops, maintains, reviews, and revises occupational policies and procedures including Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Control of Hazardous Energy, Electrical Safety and Motor Vehicle Safety programs.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.