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Job Description

SAFETY ANALYST I

JOB CODE 05050

Effective Date:	07/92A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to function as the safety specialist for an operating department. Incumbents perform safety inspections, investigate accidents, monitor and process worker's compensation claims, conduct safety training, conduct tests for potentially hazardous substances, coordinate loss prevention efforts, and perform other safety functions to minimize risk for the City. Safety Analysts I work under the general supervision of a Management Services Administrator, Personnel Officer, or other supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interprets rules, regulations, and procedures for management and employees;
• Performs safety inspections in order to identify potentially hazardous conditions;
• Counsels employees and management regarding assigned areas of responsibility and makes recommendations for solutions to safety problems;
• Performs lead based paint and asbestos tests, interprets the results of the tests, and keeps test records;
• Keeps medical records pertinent to health risk job functions;
• Performs accident investigations, monitors and processes worker's compensation claims, and coordinates loss prevention activities;
• Assists in the administration of the OSHA program;
• Conducts safety training;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of accident prevention and loss control.
• Industrial hygiene.
• Occupational Safety and Health standards.
• Workman's Compensation Law.

Ability to:

• Communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in face-to-face one-to-one settings, using a telephone, or in group settings.
• Observe or monitor objects, people's behavior, or data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards and to detect hazards in the work place.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written materials such as OSHA standards.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
• Keep current on new ideas and techniques in the accident prevention and risk management field.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
One year of experience in accident prevention or loss control programs and a bachelor's degree in safety management or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.