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Health and Safety Coordinator - Loss Prevention

Providence, RI 02905

Posted: 03/20/2025 Employment Type: Full Time Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 24516 Pay Rate: 65000 - 85000

Job Description


Health and Safety Loss Prevention Specialist

This position is responsible for, providing loss prevention and risk management resources, education, and training to Members;developing and managing loss prevention and risk management programs with special emphasis on worker and workplace health and safety initiatives;supporting the overall programs and efforts of the Loss Prevention Department;amongst our Members, promoting a positive safety culture, worker and workplace safety, reduced property and liability exposures, and reduced frequency and severity of claims.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist Members in the development of their loss prevention and risk management programs with special emphasis on safety and health management systems, and provide recommendations for corrective actions and areas of improvement

  • Conduct site visits to assess Member risks related to worker and workplace health and safety

  • Assist Members with accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis training and support

  • Assist Members with workplace emergency planning, and the development, implementation, and update of emergency action plans

  • Evaluate and monitor compliance with established industry based safe work practices and adherence to loss prevention and risk management programs

  • Analyze general industry, Member-wide, and Member specific risk exposures and loss trends in order to prioritize concerns, problem areas, and emerging needs

  • Develop Member specific plans to promote employee health and safety loss prevention and risk management programs, based on risk exposures and loss trends

  • Effectively communicate meaningful recommendations that will assist Members in reducing risk and loss exposures and promote worker and workplace safety

  • Recommend, coordinate, and schedule services and programming with Members, so that these are provided to all Members on a routine basis, with a priority focus on Members who have experienced high frequency or severity loss(es)

  • Assist and serve as a resource in the formation and conduct of Member Safety Committees and routinely attend and participate in these meetings and related activities

  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing loss prevention and risk management goals and objectives

Develop and conduct trainings, seminars, and workshops on loss prevention and risk management topics, in both small or large group settings



Identify and arrange for trainers, speakers, conference facilities, and distribution of materials

  • Research, develop, and maintain policies, procedures, manuals, forms, checklists, and other resource information to assist Members with loss prevention and risk management

  • Prepare a wide variety of loss prevention and risk management material for distribution to Members through awareness campaigns, newsletters, special bulletins, letters, and other techniques

  • Assist in the maintenance of a loss prevention and risk management reference material library

  • Develop incentive programs and other progressive techniques to encourage proactive loss prevention and risk management practices by Members

  • Respond to and resolve inquiries from Members, ensuring appropriate and timely follow up

  • Research questions pertaining to loss prevention and risk management, keeping abreast of developing new exposures which pose risk to Members and provide guidance to Members about strategies to manage those risks

  • Provide generalized consultative services to the Claims Department

  • Document and track loss prevention activities, findings, recommendations

  • Undertake other loss prevention and risk management projects and tasks as assigned

  • Perform ad hoc assignments as needed

Education and Requirements:

  • Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational & Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety Management, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Public Administration, or a related field

  • Professional designation in fields related to loss prevention or safety preferred, such as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in safety, loss prevention, risk management, or municipal insurance

  • Experience developing and implementing health and safety programs, performing job safety analysis, hazard identification and control, and reducing workers compensation costs

  • Experience facilitating classroom based training

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of workplace safety and health management principles and practices

  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards including but not limited to OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI

Knowledge of the principles and practices of risk management and loss prevention

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education and training

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong customer service and relationship management skills

  • Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and database management

  • A high degree of maturity, professionalism, initiative, self-motivation, and follow through

Qualifications
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational health standards
  • Experience in training and development within EHS frameworks
  • Familiarity with workers' compensation processes and laws
  • Proficient in first aid and CPR techniques
  • Understanding of manufacturing safety protocols and EPA regulations
  • Skills in report writing and root cause analysis for safety incidents
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