Safety Specialist 71172

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13654166 TheSafety Specialist is responsible for developing and facilitating environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs at our Junction City, Kansas, distribution center. In this role, you will create a strong safety culture by implementing best practices and applying your demonstrated knowledge of EHS and workers' compensation laws and regulations to translate them into actionable processes. Responsibilities\ \ - [Develop, build, and execute a strategy in support of Supply Chain's strategic goals to reduce injuries, accidents, and incidents by fostering a culture of safety]{sleek-node-id="PuQ578"} - [Leverage metrics to track progress, proactively identify areas of concern, and drive accountability through established formalized Job Safety Analyses and risk assessments]{sleek-node-id="KaQJh7"} - [Ensure compliance with all applicable Foot Locker policies by developing safety programs and providing guidance and oversight]{sleek-node-id="o7efGO"} - [Maintain a thorough understanding of local, regional, and domestic regulations, m]{sleek-node-id="zln0f6"}[onitoring the regulatory arena for new and changing regulations and rulemaking, including hazardous communication programs]{sleek-node-id="BNMq0Y"} - [Maintain product labeling systems and Safety Data Sheet inventory]{sleek-node-id="76ez5Z"} - [Act accordingly in the event of an environmental incident or injury in the workplace with a basic understanding of OSHA guidelines, injury & illness rate, recordables, near misses, and first aid]{sleek-node-id="4RxOAh"} - [Identify proper PPE for the job and drive accountability with team members on PPE usage]{sleek-node-id="oB1BCT"} - [Understand the audit process, the importance of open reporting, and conformance]{sleek-node-id="2bVucc"} - [Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures, bringing problems to the attention of leadership and/or HR as needed]{sleek-node-id="7d9TZz"}