Safety Manager Job Description
The following is a full job description for Safety Manager. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Safety Manager along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Safety Manager is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Health and Safety Manager, Food Safety Manager, Patient Safety Manager, Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Manager, Safety/Loss Prevention Manager - Construction, Safety Representative IV, Safety Representative III, Safety Representative I, Safety Representative II
Requirements and Responsibilities For Safety Manager
Plans and manages the general health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures of the organization. Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Designs and directs safety training programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Studies, identifies, and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences. Requires a bachelor's degree of occupational safety and health or related degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
 
Also referred to as: Labor Safety Manager, Safety Programs Compliance Manager, Workplace Safety Manager
Similar Jobs:  Health and Safety Manager, Food Safety Manager, Patient Safety Manager, Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Manager, Safety/Loss Prevention Manager - Construction, Safety Representative IV, Safety Representative III, Safety Representative I, Safety Representative II
Level of Education:  Safety Manager Salaries with No Diploma, Safety Manager Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Safety Manager Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Safety Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Safety Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Safety Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
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