Occupational Health and Safety Assistant - Joppa MD or Stone Mountain GA

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Job Overview

The Occupational Health & Safety Assistant applies occupational health and safety principles to promote worker health and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Responsible for multiple regional locations, this role assesses, treats, and refers associates with occupational illnesses and injuries. The assistant manages and executes facility health and safety programs, acts as the liaison between injured associates and workers’ compensation departments, and oversees the Early Return to Work Program. Additionally, this role provides leadership in case management, health promotion, regulatory compliance (OSHA, FMLA, ADA, etc.), and risk reduction activities for the location.

 

What You Will Do

• Manage occupational injuries and illnesses, including emergency response, first aid treatment, and appropriate referrals.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims to ensure quality care while minimizing costs.
• Ensure compliance with the Supply Chain Safety program and OSHA regulations, including document management, interfacing with OSHA personnel, and handling OSHA investigations.
• Serve as a key partner in driving safety initiatives within the facility, escalating concerns to internal and external business partners as needed.
• Collaborate with building management to review job performance, ensure compliance with safety guidelines, and address gaps through process modifications, training, coaching, or disciplinary action.
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries to determine necessary training, process changes, or risk mitigation strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze loss trends to implement corrective measures, promote safety best practices, and reduce workplace accidents.
• Maintain and enhance wellness programs focused on education and health promotion to reduce financial impact.
• Coordinate internal and external health and safety training programs to ensure compliance and risk reduction.
• Conduct facility inspections and recommend process improvements to enhance associate health and safety.
• Provide expertise and support to process management teams as a subject matter expert or team member.
• Build strong business partnerships to improve claims management, reduce work-related injuries, and enhance overall associate health, safety, and wellness.
• Coordinate first response team training and oversee the facility’s AED program.
• Manage responses to occupational and environmental health concerns within the facility.
• Ensure compliance with drug testing policies.
• Develop and implement location-specific health and safety training programs, subject to approval by the Director of Shortage/Risk Control.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

 

Skills You Will Need

Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation regulations.

Injury & Claims Management: Expertise in managing workers’ compensation claims to ensure quality care while minimizing costs.

Emergency Response & First Aid: Ability to assess, treat, and refer associates with occupational injuries or illnesses.

Safety Program Execution: Experience overseeing and implementing facility health and safety programs to drive compliance and risk reduction.

Incident Investigation & Risk Mitigation: Ability to investigate workplace accidents, analyze loss trends, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Training & Development: Experience developing and delivering health and safety training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and workforce preparedness.

Leadership & Communication: Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to influence safety culture and ens