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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION I017 Safety Officer IV or V - Maintenance Division in Austin, Texas
Oversees a district or division safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Essential Duties: Safety Officer IV:Maintains a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the division; develops local policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.Monitors compliance with material safety data sheets (MSDS) requirements and monitors and recommends updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan.Administers the new employee driver's orientation program and the vehicle safety program.Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature and audio-visual material.Develops localized policies, procedures, guidelines and rule interpretations to comply with federal, state and local rules and regulations.Inspects equipment and work areas.Investigates employee accidents, prepares reports and maintains records; identifies injury types and accident causes, recommends preventative actions and conducts follow-up investigations.Plans, schedules and administers training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid, fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains training records.Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Safety Officer V:All of the above, andMay serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.Performs industrial hygiene testing of departmental operations to ensure compliance with safety and hazardous materials regulations and to minimize employee health risks/exposures.Provides safety information for bulleting boards and employees.