Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Brief DescriptionCompliance and ReportingEnsures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental laws and regulationsManages all aspects of OSHA’s recordkeeping rules· Develops workplace safety training, standards, and procedureAudits company safety policies and programs annually and advises the Leadership Team when revisions or implementations are necessaryPoint of contact for OSHA visits; reports visits to the Leadership Team and advises on potential findingsReviews customer contracts for safety requirements and develops programs to ensure compliance; reviews and approves Site Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analysis as required by contractAssists with external audits (Source America, ISSA, OSHA)Has the authority to suspend operations that pose threats to workers’ safety and healthAssists employees with return-to-work compliance in accordance with to pandemic safety guidelinesProvides safety KPIs to Relay leadership on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, or as requestedWorkers’ Compensation ManagementAdminister workers’ compensation program and ensure conformance to applicable laws and regulationsManage employee injury cases,Investigate, or oversee the investigation of claims, provide strategies to handle specific situations in consultation with the appropriate partiesTrack employee injuries to analyze root causes and identify company trendsAttend workers’ compensation hearings as needed; coordinate workers' compensation claims reviews internally and with the insurance providerCoordinate with physicians, insurance claims managers, Relay managers and supervisors for light duty positions for injured workersAdministers early return to work programTrainingDevelops and reviews safety training programs to support participation with company safety objectives, and to encourage safe work practices and compliance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulationsOversees scheduled monthly safety training for all employees within five different business linesManages Relay Resources’ driver training programWorks closely with the learning and development team to develop training for new processes and proceduresManages First Aid/A.E.D./C.P.R. training and conducts classes to certify employeesWork with Training Manager in the creation and implementation of training related to accident reporting, workers compensation, and other topics as needed.Insurance Claims AdministrationAdminister and submit claims with Relay insurance carrierWith support from FFS Manager, coordinate claims investigations with stakeholders including but not limited to compiling supporting documentation and other information requested and required by Relay’s insurance carriers and claims adjusters to determine applicable coverage and the claim valueWork collaboratively with FFS Manager and other Relay senior managers responsible for General Liability claims and with Relay’s insurance broker to preserve Relay’s rights under its insurance policies through collection and submission of timely incident reports with photos and complete information Perform investigations and site visits on claims as appropriate Notify the Relay accounting team of any large claims that exceed the deductible that will require invoice copies to be provided as part of the claim supporting documentationCollaborate with FFS Manager, VP Building Solutions, and CFO on filing and compiling supporting documentation on business interruption claims from Relay social enterprises related to property and/or equipment claims that prevent Relay from providing contracted serviceMaintain a summary of open and closed claims with estimated value of losses that can be shared with Executive Management and to accounting for financial reporting purposesInvestigationInvestigates work-related injuries and accidents involving Relay employees where equipment and/or property has been damaged. Reports findings to Relay management and to the Safety CommitteeAnalyzes incident root causation and designs responsive action plans for work related injuriesAnalyzes Relay authorized driver incidents and violations along with DMV driving records and advises Relay management on appropriate action in accordance with policyFacilities and Fleet Program OversightOversees activities of Facilities, Fleet and Safety TeamEnsures Relay’s fleet vehicles are maintained and managed in compliance with state and local regulations as well as safety and insurance standardsManages the facilities budget, including expense tracking, cost containment, and assistance with setting annual maintenance and capital expendituresResponsible for overseeing communication to stakeholders across the organization as it pertains to Facilities, Fleet and Safety.InspectionCoordinates safety inspections of Relay owned facilities, contract sites, equipment, and operations to ensure compliance with safety and health standards and safe work practices Identifies actual and potential hazards and evaluates safety risks; reports findings and advises Relay management on preventative measures and/or solutionsCoordinates site visits with SAIF’s Senior Safety Management ConsultantOther duties as assignedQualifications And Education Requirements Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (or related field) or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in the safety fieldExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including training diverse groups of peopleKnowledge of and experience conducting investigations involving workplace injuries and accidentsKnowledge and experience with the application of federal and state safety laws and regulations including, but not limited to the following:LeadHazard CommunicationsAsbestosRespiratory ProtectionHearing ConservationBloodborne PathogensCPR/AED Certification (required). Membership with the American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council, Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and/or the National Fire Protection Association preferred Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, automobile insurance, and a safe driving record as defined by the Relay Resources Driving PolicyAbility to pass criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting as appropriate at any time during employmentKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to follow through on tasks and projects to completion exercising good judgement and accountability.Ability to work flexible hours, occasionally travel overnight, and respond to emergency calls and/or report to work sites as needed on evenings and weekends.Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.Experience in working with diverse and/or disabled population preferred.Knowledge of the workers’ compensation system.Preferred SkillsBilingual, multi-lingualScope & AccountabilityPerforms duties independentlyAble to perform independent decision makingSupervisory ResponsibilitySupervises the work of the Facilities and Fleet Manager and their assigned staff when needed.