Safety Officer

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, visitors, and the environment by preventing accidents, promoting a safe work environment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Develop, implement, and update safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards, unsafe practices, and non-compliance with safety standards.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and safety-related incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, and The Massachusetts State Building Code.
• Perform pre-construction risk assessments, along with a multidisciplinary team
• Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and fire safety plans.
• Routinely liaise with local authorities having jurisdiction for building inspections and permitting related to construction, fire, and life safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of local, state, and national safety regulations and standards is essential.
• This includes knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act and relevant industry regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and develop effective safety strategies.
• Keen eye for detail to identify potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Strong leadership qualities to effectively educate and motivate employees to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and work in diverse environments.

Education

Minimum of an Associate's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Construction Safety, or related field; Bachelor's degree highly preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

CSP, CHST, OSHA 30 Hour preferred

Experience

Safety-Related Experience 2-3 years required; experience working in a healthcare environment highly preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Vision - Far Constantly %)
• Vision - Near Constantly %)
• Talking Constantly %)
• Hearing Constantly %)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

125 Nashua Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$62, $90,750.40/Annual

Grade

6

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EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at

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