Safety Manager

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13715227 The Safety Manager is the lead person in risk management which is demonstrated by critiquing, implementing, coaching, monitoring and the compliance of all required safety regulations, and policies and procedures. Substantial knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA regulations, and Workers Compensation procedures, the primary function of this position is to assure strict compliance with all Federal Highway regulations pertaining to hours of service, including training and education of drivers, monitoring of hours of service levels through the use of a daily reporting, counseling of drivers on audit discrepancies, through input of all log information. Additionally, this position encompasses other critical safety functions such as accident investigation. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Implement training schedule for drivers including driver orientation, regulations for operating a CMV, log records, hours of service rules, monthly maintenance equipment inspections, hazmat requirements, load and maintain security at HUB locations, personal injury prevention, road tests for operations personnel and drivers to include safe dispatching, drug and alcohol, hazmat, and security - Responsible for handling safety dispositions involving accidents, company policy and/or D.O.T. regulation violations. Instruct safety personnel to be sure that all appropriate notifications, paperwork, and documentation are complete. - Evaluate current OSHA reporting methodology and ensure accuracy and compliance of regulations - Schedule, compile, organize, conduct and/or direct quarterly safety meetings - Conduct routine safety observations/inspections or internal and external operations; provide feedback and corrective action required with pertinent personnel to ensure resolution of deficiencies and compliance of safety policies - Conduct routine driver inspections to ensure compliance with DOT regulations - Lead and participate in all accident/incident investigations until closed; ensuring proper communication and documentation is completed timely - Develop an agenda, process, and monitoring system for ensuring Driver Managers, warehouse staff, and other departmental supervisors are knowledgeable, supportive, and compliant with safety policies and provisions - Develop a safety recognition program that awards employees for their actions above and beyond expectations to improve our safety performance; submitting to management for approval and implementation - Maintain drug and alcohol testing procedures, log maintenance, and driver performance management - Responsible investigation of all motor vehicle and Workman\'s comp claims {=html} <!-- --> -