Safety Specialist

Company DescriptionSMART Safety provides industry-leading Safety Program Management services across 42 states in the U.S. Designed to reduce incidents, ensure compliance, and lower insurance costs, these tailored services help businesses focus on their core operations. SMART Safety delivers 24/7 support from a highly qualified team of safety professionals. Their proven programs have saved businesses significant costs by mitigating risks and preventing workplace accidents. Each solution is customized to meet the specific needs of clients, ensuring the highest safety performance standards.Role DescriptionImmediate hire: June40 hrs/weekPay range $30-40/hourOSHA 500 or higher requiredThis is a full-time, on-site role, 4 month contract with potential for extension for a Safety Specialist based in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Job Description:Conduct and support New Employment Orientation (NEO) safety briefings Support implementation and oversight of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures Coordinate and facilitate recurring safety meetings and attend leadership meetings Provide day-to-day support to site leadership regarding safety observations and concerns Maintain safety documentation, training records, and compliance tracking Identify and assess work practices and conditions that may cause injury, property damage, environmental impact, or loss of company resources Evaluate risk (probability and potential consequences) associated with identified work practices and conditions Communicate safety and loss-prevention information to the client’s management team as appropriate Monitor, measure, and evaluate effectiveness of safety and loss-prevention efforts Support investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses resulting in or having the potential to result in injury or property damage Support initiation and implementation of programs to achieve short- and long-term site safety goals Enforce heat stress programQualificationsCertifications such as OSHA 500 or higher requiredHealth & Safety and Occupational Health skillsKnowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and standardsProficiency in Safety Training and conducting accident investigationsStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in safety managementEffective communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with diverse teams and clientsBachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field is preferredRelevant experience in safety program implementation and management is advantageous