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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION I010 Safety Officer I in La Marque, Texas
#Youth24 Assists in overseeing a district, division or marine safety program in accordance with the Occupational Safety Division Manual or Rules and Regulations Governing Ferry Operations. Works to create an active interest in accident prevention and the safety program. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Essential Duties: Assists in coordinating/processing permits and licenses with applicable resource and regulatory agencies; assists inpreparing and maintaining currency of Tier Two and Workplace Chemical Lists. Assists in maintaining a comprehensive written hazard communication program for the district. Assists in preparing updates for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan Coordinates safety meetings; usually involves planning, conducting, coordinating schedules and providing literature andaudio-visual material. 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 assists with administering training on safety issues including defensive driving, CPR, first-aid,fleet safety and hazardous materials; maintains applicable training records. Plans, schedules and monitors programs or activities that promote employee safety and accident prevention. Provides safety information for bulletin boards and employees. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned