Overview We are looking for another dedicated person to join us. We have an immediate opening for a full time Safety Officer at our headquarters in Santa Maria, CA. If you have a passion for excellence and would like to join our team, then we'd like to talk to you. Responsibilities Implements and maintains the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) company-wide. Ensures that all facilities are OSHA (Cal/OSHA, if applicable) compliant and that employees’ OSHA-required training is up-to-date (e.g., Hazardous Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Forklift). Leads the Safety Committee, including monthly meetings with Safety Deputies. Oversees and/or conducts accident investigations and job hazard analyses. Manages response to recordable injuries, including recurrence mitigation and collaboration with the injured employee and supervisor on the return-to-work program. Works with care providers, insurance brokers, and the insurance carrier to ensure proper care is provided and costs are contained. Works with the Director of Human Resources in managing Worker’s Compensation cases, including injury and accident reports. Creates and maintains safety metrics for measuring program effectiveness. Completes and posts annual OSHA 300A forms. Initiates or responds to Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) related to Safety. Works with managers and the Quality Assurance department to ensure that training programs meet FDA requirements. Notifies the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Quality when training is late. Must be well organized and possess excellent number and character recognition skills. Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds, work from a ladder, and stand throughout the entire shift (excluding breaks). Some travel to our facility in Springboro, OH is required (approximately twice per year). Qualifications Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Safety, Health, or a related field; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hardy Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability. Benefits If you are unable to open the links above, please try using Google Chrome, Firefox, or the most up-to-date version of Internet Explorer. Hardy Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We promote a drug-free work environment. Request an Accommodation | Applicant Privacy | EEO is the Law Poster | Hardy Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Harassment. Hardy participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish. #J-18808-Ljbffr