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The Safety Specialist is a hands‑on, highly engaged safety professional who plays a critical role in driving safe work practices across Husco’s North American facilities. This role maintains a strong presence on the production floor, working directly with employees and leaders to identify hazards, assess risks, ensure OSHA compliance, and continuously improve safety performance. This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and plant leadership to implement effective safety programs, lead investigations, support training, and promote a proactive safety culture.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to observe work practices, coach employees, and reinforce safety expectations
Conduct routine inspections, safety walks, and area assessments
Support the development and execution of annual safety training plans, including safety training and toolbox talks
Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with operators and supervisors at the point of work
Identify hazards and implement engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
Support industrial hygiene efforts including noise, air quality, and chemical exposure assessments
Assist with emergency preparedness and contingency planning
Support OSHA and other local, state, and federal safety reporting requirements
Participate in or lead internal audits, inspections, and corrective action follow‑up
Assist with ergonomics evaluations, PPE assessments, and environmental/sustainability reporting (including ISO 14001 support)
Respond promptly to incidents and near‑misses
Lead or support investigations using root cause analysis methodologies
Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions
Support injured employees through the workers’ compensation process
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and HR to influence safe work practices
Participate in reviews of new equipment and process changes to identify safety impacts
Deliver quarterly safety updates to leadership and support safety committee goals across North American sites
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum three (3) years of experience (ideally between three and six years) in workplace safety. Preference is in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, incident investigation methods, and workers’ compensation
Hands‑on experience conducting JHAs, safety inspections, and risk assessments
Experience developing and supporting safety committees
Exposure to industrial hygiene assessments and ergonomic evaluations
Experience supporting ISO 14001 or similar management systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels
Ability to spend extended time on the production floor and meet physical demands of a manufacturing environment
Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% within the Midwest