Serves as Aiken County OSHA Officer II under the District OSHA Officer III. Conducts physical inspections of facilities to detect safety hazards in buildings, machinery and related equipment to determine the manner in which work operations are performed. Ensures that facilities and grounds are in compliance with OSHA, DHEC and District regulations. Reports all problems immediately and arranges for corrective action to be taken. Inspects facilities monthly and submits reports to Orangeburg District Office. Performs follow up investigations to ensure corrective action has been taken. Completes paperwork of deficiencies found. Performs routine inspections of roadwork crews. Investigates incidents and accidents involving SCDOT equipment of problems on the right of way. Compiles information and completes necessary reports, ensuring information is logged into the Risk Management Program within 72 hours of incident/accident. Acts as the primary trainer of new employees using the Field Safety Orientation program. Provides employee training such as: Flagging, Work Zone Safety, First Aid, CPR, Hazardous Communication, Lockout/Tagout, etc. Acts as site administrator for programs such as respirator, confined space and other programs as deemed necessary. Acts as Environmental Officer for Aiken facilities. Performs environmental audit monthly and documents findings. Ensures maintenance complex is kept up to guidelines for annual QMT audit, environmental audit, and random SCDOT and DHEC inspections. Conducts safety portion during the monthly safety meeting including required training and current accidents, both vehicular and personal injuries. Assigns employee training in the Learning Management System. Investigates worker's compensation injuries, notifies Compendium and assists employee with WC forms. Maintains OSHA 300 log. Follows up with employees to encourage their return to work from sick or extended illness. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.
A bachelor's degree. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year- for- year basis.
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