Safety Specialist

Job Summary

This job is in the Safety job family (Department), which covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing work involving safety, health, and environmental issues anticipating, dealing with, eliminating, or controlling hazardous conditions, exposures, and practices. These hazards may result from human error, equipment, or machine operation and may lead to injuries or damage to property or the environment.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Pushing or Pulling
Function in the Job

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Job Function

• Responsible for supporting strategies, processes and program development designed to promote and achieve a safe and healthy working environment.

• Conduct safety compliance audits for compliance to OSHA General Industry regulations 29 CFR Parts 1902, 1903, 1904 & 1910-Occupational Safety & Health Standards and the Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Policy and Procedures manual for Safety & Environmental Health.

• Produces Corrective Action Reports based upon audit findings and prioritizes action plan and follow up, as well as monitors progress and completion of noted corrective actions.

• Coordinates, supports, educates and trains onsite management in the development and implementation of their safety processes and techniques when necessary, that continues to guide, elevate and advance operational ownership of their safety process.

• Promotes and assists with operations Accident Prevention Programs, Accident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis / Determination for effective Corrective Action.

• Monitors OSHA Recordable Accidents / Injuries, Incident Rates and Severity Rates on a monthly basis.

• If/when required, assists management with follow up evaluations of progress made relating to corrective actions.

• Develops & implements site-specific training programs to reduce workplace accidents.

• Assists each location to properly record workplace injuries on OSHA 300 log.

• Responsible for helping instill a company-wide culture of safety by management engagement, coaching employees, and promoting commitment to employee safety.

• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 2-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and safety or operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• High School diploma/GED required.

• Knowledge of Data Analytics, OSHA Compliance, Safety, etc. practices and key trends required.

• Knowledge of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.'s Policies and Procedures for Safety & Environmental Health preferred.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.

• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including innovative and engaging ways to convey messages across the organization required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.

• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.

• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, building trust and open lines of communication across the organization required.

• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN