Sample Job Description
Report to: Executive Director, Safety Director, or Risk Manager
[Depends on the size and structure of the organization]
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Workplace Safety Coordinator to ensure that
all work performed at [organization name] and in its name is done in a safe
manner.
- Directs organization's safety programs to protect employees and volunteers
against harm, and maintain safe working conditions.
- Formulates and suggests work safety standards, and enforces procedures. Risk
prevention areas include hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, or
other unsafe conditions. Meets compliance and reporting requirements of
federal or state regulations.
- Directs activities of safety committee and may provide safety training.
- Advises management on problem correction.
Supervision
Could supervise safety support staff.
Qualifications
Usually requires a 4-year degree plus 2-4 years of relevant experience, or
equivalent.
