Safety Assistant - Yonges Island, SC

Our client, a defense manufacturer of vessels, is seeking a Safety Assistant to join their growing team in Yonges Island, SC. 

The Safety Assistant will assist in safety and risk associated with business and company operations, build the safety culture of the facility to achieve a zero-injury workplace, ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations.

• Proactively plans, monitors and implements the company’s safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and injury/accident-free work environment.
• Will provide first aid/CPR in emergencies and monitoring the condition of ill workers until medical help arrives.
• Work with Safety Coordinator/EHS Manager to observe work areas for unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to correct the issue.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Assist with safety audits and inspections.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records of safety activities.
• Prepare reports on safety metrics and trends.
• Assist with educating employees about safety rules and regulations, equipment usage, and accident prevention techniques.
• Assist with preparing workers for emergencies including fire drills and evacuation simulations.
• Assist with maintaining records of accidents, injuries, and near misses to help prevent future incidents.
• Assist Safety Coordinator/EHS Manager in safety procedures and performing routine inspections to ensure compliance for new hires.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure they are following safety rules in their area.
• Initiates, documents, and monitors corrective actions for adherence to safety systems.
• Must have great communication skills to clearly convey information and instructions to others, pay attention to detail, possess problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to assist with training and overseeing that employees meet the competency level in the following areas: forklift handling, overhead crane operations with capacities up to 100T, aerial and scissor lift operations, and telehandler operations.
• Duties may also include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Under the direction of the Health, Safety, Environmental (EHS) Manager, Safety Coordinator and Hazmat Technician, will cross-train and learn the hazmat technician duties and adhere to all applicable requirements of the installations Hazardous Material/Waste Management Plan.
• Will assist in handling hazardous or toxic materials in a safe manner to minimize safety hazard, prevent spills, and reduce/eliminate Hazardous Waste generation.
• Has knowledge of standard practices and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.