Description
Supervises the safety and health program to ensure compliance with established policies and OSHA regulations. Coordinates inspections and tours of facilities to detect existing or potential accident, fire, and health hazards and recommends corrective or preventive actions. Supervises or conducts employee training programs in accident and fire prevention and protection, and other employee safety programs. Investigates accidents and injuries. Prepares legally required reports and any regular or special reports for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. May serve as liaison with local fire departments, area hospitals, and other outside agencies regarding employee safety and health programs. Incumbents at this level 'lead and direct' a group of three or more individuals. There is virtually no authority for personnel actions normally associated with full supervisory status (e.g., salary increases, promotions, performance reviews, disciplinary actions). Coordinates the day-to-day operations of a group of employees. 'Leading and directing' is usually restricted to assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance on more complex issues. Most of the work time is spent performing many of the same duties as subordinate employees. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.