Landscape Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure working environment for all employees and branches (Lake Bluff Chicago Milwaukee).Establish measurable safetyrelated goals and objectives in the same manner as profitability quality and productivity. This role involves identifying and mitigating potential hazards conducting safety training programs accident investigation and followup and promoting a culture of safety awareness.

What Youll Be Doing :

• Formulate update and implement safety policies and procedures which are in compliance with organizational objectives as well as local state and federal regulatory guidelines.
• Establish and adhere to an annual safety budget.
• Regularly review and enhance safety protocols to address emerging risks.
• Conduct safety training sessions for employees emphasizing best practices and compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide ongoing education on new safety standards and procedures.
• Establish effective communication channels for safetyrelated information throughout all departments.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness through regular communication and campaigns.
• Lead worker compensation initiatives including investigations into accidents incidents and near misses documenting findings and recommending preventive measures.
• Track and trend workers compensation claims and OSHA recordables.
• Generate reports on safety performance for management review.
• Ensure a specific reduction in the percentage number or cost of workers compensation claims and experience modification rate (EMR).
• Develop and manage a comprehensive returntowork program to facilitate the safe and timely return of injured employees to productive work activities.
• Collaborate with human resources medical providers and insurance carriers to coordinate accommodations and support services for injured employees during inspections citations and audits.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections training sessions and incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident reporting systems.
• Stay informed about changes in safety regulations and ensure the companys compliance.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
• Conduct drills and training exercises to ensure preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
• Regularly inspect all work areas to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to implement corrective measures and prevent accidents.
• Complete a job hazard analysis for all applicable positions within the company.
• Responsible to drive daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers to branch locations and or job sites.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety Environmental Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Safety Manager preferably in the landscaping construction or related industry.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g. CSP ASP) is a plus.
• Indepth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong understanding of workers compensation laws regulations and claims management principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be bilingual.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Candidates must have a valid local drivers license and good driving record.
• Required to pass a postoffer drug screen and (ongoing) periodic drug screen according to DOT guidelines.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.