Health Safety Environment Coordinator

Aegis Worldwide is hiring an HSE Coordinator in Pell City, AL, for a manufacturing company. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include incident response, injury claims management, safety inspections, training, and emergency preparedness. The role emphasizes fostering a culture of safety and compliance with health and safety regulations. Benefits include direct hire, medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
A prominent manufacturing company in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area is seeking an HSE Specialist to join their team. Benefits include: Direct Hire, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.

This company is seeking a highly qualified Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and secure work environment by effectively managing various health, safety, and environmental initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Incident Response:
• Respond promptly to all accidents, reported incidents, and near misses on the production floor.
• Ensure comprehensive reports are completed for all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Medical Authorization and Workman's Comp:
• Approve employee medical authorization for the release of external medical treatment.
• Initiate claims into the workman’s comp portal and coordinate with doctors, nurses, claims adjusters, and specialists for accident investigations.
• Injury Claims Management:
• Continuously update injury claims with relevant medical information such as drug screens and work status reports.
• Report daily and weekly accident-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Record all light-duty assignments, missed days, and maintain the OSHA 300 log.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions to close internal investigations.
• Training and Safety Alerts:
• Coordinate first responder and OSHA training for responsible personnel.
• Initiate Safety Alerts and conduct applicable training.
• Safety Inspections and Checks:
• Complete daily business unit area board KPIs using the Safety Tracker.
• Perform weekly safety walks, eyewash station checks, and monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
• Emergency Preparedness:
• Coordinate annual fire extinguisher inspection and bi-annual fire suppression system inspection.
• Manage hazardous chemical inventory and associated tasks, including SDSs, training, and chemical releases.
• Continuously update emergency plans and ensure First Aid kits are well-stocked.
• Committee Participation and Audits:
• Facilitate monthly Safety Committee meetings.
• Execute annual environmental health and safety audits.
• Training and Supervision:
• Assist in forklift safety and training for new employees.
• Supervise the implementation of policies and procedures related to health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Communication and Presentations:
• Report all safety-related issues to business units daily.
• Create presentations for monthly management safety review meetings and prepare materials for monthly townhall meetings to review safety items.
• Procurement and Waste Management:
• Order all safety-related items requested from multiple departments.
• Oversee third-party waste management control, particularly in handling glue waste from production.
• Drills and Continuous Improvement:
• Coordinate emergency drills and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental practices within our manufacturing facility.