Health and Safety Manager - Seattle, WA

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Works toward compliance with federal, state and local safety laws and regulations (MSHA, etc).  Accompanies inspectors during inspections and maintains all required records regarding safety activities.  Serves as the liaison between the plant and safety regulatory agencies.
• Administers safety training and awareness programs for plant employees in an effort to prevent accidents, increase awareness of safety hazards, and promote compliance with safety regulations.
• Works with supervisors and employees to develop safety procedures for their work areas and assists supervisors in ensuring that they are consistently followed.
• Coordinates the development of emergency response systems and monitors the implementation of these systems to make sure they are functioning properly.
• Administers the fire protection program.  Coordinates the inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of safety equipment including safety shoes/boots, glasses, first-aid supplies, etc.
• Oversees the activities of Safety Committee meetings and provides recommendations as needed.
• Conducts in-house inspections to recognize and eliminate hazardous conditions and practices.
• When specified by plant management, conducts industrial hygiene testing such as annual audiometric exams and performs noise and dust surveys as needed
• Investigates accidents and injuries in cooperation with workers' compensation insurance carrier.
• Completes required workers' compensation reports and maintains all proper records regarding accidents and injuries.
• Administers first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed.  Provides training on same.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor 

• Minimum 4 Year - Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Applied or Basic Science, Safety Management or related field is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in Environmental Health and Safety compliance in a cement, ready mix or related industry preferred.
• First-aid and CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Extensive knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local safety laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene policies and practices.
• Working knowledge of safety programs, policies and practices applicable to a cement manufacturing environment.
• Skills needed include planning, organization, problem solving, decision making, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Travel up to 10%

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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