Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Employee Benefits and Wellness, the Occupational Safety Consultant is responsible for risk management activities related to prevention of employee injuries and employee/organization investigations. Job responsibilities include: facilitation of employee accident reporting and investigation; maintains integrity of data and data collection systems; reports employee accident/environmental safety/near miss data as assigned; facilitation of data collection for worker’s compensation insurance coverage; reports to Environment of Care Committee. These activities are carried out with the dual objectives of controlling and minimizing loss in order to protect the assets of the facility andproviding a safe environment for staff, visitors and patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Broad responsibility to protect the hospitals assets from loss. Assists the Director of Employee Benefits and Wellness in the coordination and implementation of loss control efforts, in advising hospital staff of potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure. Supports and assists the OHS department to improve injury management. Supports the disability management team as required to help manage the LOA, return-to-work and related benefit programs. Conducts specific investigations related to workplace safety. Acts as a resource/subject matter expert to hospital managers in the prevention of employee injuries. Manages the employee “Return to Work” program Minimization of liability exposure through loss prevention education. Facilitates and/or provides in-service education staff on injury prevention. Conducts hazard audits of the environment and visual audits of compliance with procedures for safe patient handling And other workplace safety initiatives. Works with departmental leaders in identifying and developing corrective action plans for reported employee accidents Or other workplace safety issues. Knowledge of OSHA standards and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements such as MSDS, personal Protective equipment etc. Performs job hazard analyses. Participates as a member of the EOC rounds team Reviews employee accident reports and other environmental occurrence information and manager’s investigation, verifies accuracy of information. Participates in root cause analysis investigations of employee injuries or environmental incidents. Investigates and analyzes actual and potential risks in the facility. Reviews collated data to identify trends and makes recommendations for corrective action as appropriate. Prepares and distributes reports regarding trends/patterns and findings for analysis. Provides regular reports to the Environmental of Care Committee Investigates matters of concern for employee, physician or vendor relations. Utilizes interview and interrogation techniques appropriate to the situation and the individuals. Maintains appropriate records of all investigations as well as gathers evidence, analyzes facts and preparation of final report. Participates on other committees/initiatives as assigned. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in in health related field or equivalent, occupational health experience preferred. Five years recent experience in an acute care setting. Has current training in occupational safety, OSHA standards and compliance and/or is willing and able to obtain additional training, as needed. Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to

White Plains Hospital procedures.

Core Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills Exercises time management and organizational skills Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time Ability to use good judgment and has sound decision making skills Team player and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion at all times Strong organizational & prioritizing skills Problem solving skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Cooperative & flexible work style