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SECURITY FORCES HOSPITAL PROGRAM

SECURITY & SAFETY DEPARTMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION NO: 8460-100

1.0 Job Holder:

2 . 0 Title: Safety & Training Officer

3.0 Organizational Relationship

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Report to:

Responsible for:

Liaises with:

Safety Manager

Safety Man.

Other hospital departments in a matter related to Fireand Safety.

4.0 Job Summary:

Within the SFHP mission, VISIon and goals, Safety & Training Officer directlyperforms supervisory and administrative work in directing a comprehensiveoccupational safety and health program conducts and supervises the safety trainingand fire drill activities for SFHP.

5.0 Duties and Responsibilities~

5.1 All duties and responsibilities listed below should be coordinated with SafetyManager.

5.1.1 Conducts the daily trammg actIvItIes of safety and fire protectionservices staff and in service training for other departments.

5.1.2 Skills in basic coaching and motivational teclmiques, adaptation of lesson plan and/or materials appropriate to specific instructional andmethods of dealing with disruptive and unsafe behavior.

5.1.3 Conduct departmental fire drills according to applicable internationalstandard and the SFHP internal disaster plan to ensure that all staff isprepared to any disaster.



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Main:ain t~aining records and report forms accurately completed andsubmItted In accordance with established procedures.

Maintain records of shift and individual training program that definedby the department.

Evaluate the departmental fire drills and maintains fire drill recordsand report forms accurately completed and submitted in accordancewith established procedure.

Organizes the classroom, or outdoor learning environment to ensurelightings, distractions, climate control or weather including noisecontrol, seating audio visual equipment, teaching aids, and safety of

trainees are properly considered.

Endures over-all safety of training participants at drills and lectures.

Preparation of hands-on fire and rescue training modules.

5.1.10 Ensures that required equipment for training is available and accurate

at all times.

5.1.11 Reviews instructional materials for a specific topic, target audienceand learning environment, in order that elements of the lesson plan,and resources that need adaptation are identified.

5.2 Administer the hospital's health, safety and related training programs.

5.2.1 Plan, direct and coordinate an overall occupational safety and health

program for employees.

5.2.2 Develop and manage a variety of specific envirOlID1ental, health andsafety programs necessary to achieve and maintain compliance withenvironmental, health and safety regulations.

5.2.3 Set goals, priorities and broad objectives for safety and training incollaboration with directors, managers, and employees in order toreduce the cost, severity and frequency of accidents and illnesses.



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5.2.4 Identify.program operations costs and provide input to annual budgetpreparatIOn.

5.2.5 Identify and prioritize safety training needs and potential trainingparticipants based on pertinent regulations and specific needsidentified by SFHP departments, employee's compensation experienceand historical data.

5.2.6 Develop, coordinate and present a variety of occupational health andsafety training programs; identify and arrange for the presentation of specialized training by outside vendors when necessary.

5.2.7 Respond to questions and resolve employee complaints and concernsregarding health and safety.

5.2.8 Serve on the Accident Review Board and safety committees and

advise management of their activities.

5.2.9 Maintain liaison with public and private safety organizations outsidethe city.

5.3 Supervise and participate in work site investigations.

5.3.1 Conduct scheduled and unscheduled workplace inspections to ensurecompliance with applicable laws and regulations.

5.3.2 Issue orders to temporarily close unsafe work sites when necessary.

5.3.3 Notify appropriate departmental authority of violations of safety andenvironmental regulations and codes.

5.3.4 In consultation with departmental authority, issue written directives tocorrect deficiencies, and follow up to ensure that violations have beencorrected.

5.3.5 Initiate work order or contact vendor to correct problems, orrecommend improvements or changes In safety procedures orequipment.



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5.3.6 Analyze hazards and develop risk assessments for both worksites andpublic hospital areas and develop policies, plans and procedures tominimize risk.

5 0 4 Manage policy and procedure administration.

504 .1 Evaluate and review operating procedures and safety precautions tominimize the potential for accident, injury or illness.

504 .2 Develop, recommend and/or implement new policies, programs,procedures or equipment.

504 .3 Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections, reporting statistics,and counseling managers and employees; and making regular reports.

5 0 4 0 4 Investigate safety and health complaints submitted by management,employees, the public and regulatory agencies, evaluate andrecommend solutions, implement communicate solutions to affectedparties.

504 .5 Provide technical expertise and advice to management and work unitsin decision-making that affects the SFHP loss profile.

5.5 Supervise and participate in accident/incident investigations.

5.5.1 Investigate and analyze reports of injury, property damage andoccupational disease to determine causative factors and recommendcorrective actions.

5.5.2 Direct the collection, investigation and analysis of accident and work-related injurylillness data; and the preparation of occupational safetyand health reports.

5.5.3 Create and maintain a records system to measure accidentlincidentcost and program effectiveness and to facilitate management reporting.



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5.6 Supervise assigned staff.

5.6.1 Prioritize, schedule and assign work including developing yearly dutyschedules.

5.6.2 Effectively recommend the hire, transfer, promotion and suspension ordischarge or subordinate personnel.

5.6.3 Establish work standards, provide coaching and feedback and conductemployee evaluations.

5.6.4 Discipline assigned personnel as necessary.

5.6.5 Provide for the training of employees in proper and safe work methodsand procedures.

5.6.6 Effectively recommend adjustments or other actions m employeegnevances.

5.6.7 Delegate authority and responsibilities to others as needed.

5.6.8 Disseminate instructions and information to employees through oraland written instructions.

5.6.9 Determine fiscalrecommendations andbudgeted funds.

requirements and prepare budgetarymonitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of

5.7 Perform related duties.

5.7.1 Determine need for medical specialists, industrial hygienists, propertyprotection specialists and other professionals to assist in identifyingand reducing conditions affecting the SFHP's loss profile andrecommend such services to appropriate management personnel.

5.7.2 Develop and direct the SFHP's hazardous waste program, includinginspecting and evaluating the maintenance and disposition of hazardous materials stored within the SFHP and making

recommendations as appropriate.



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5.7.3 Review and recommend reVISIOns to purchasing and contractingspecifications to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

5.7.4 Annually review and purchase required fire/boiler policies for hospitalproperties.

6.0 EducationlLicensure and Professional Experience:

6.1 Bachelor of Science's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, IndustrialSafety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, plus at least two yearsof experience managing safety, health and environmental programs.

7.0 Specialized Knowledge:

7.1 Knowledge Requirements.

7.1.1 Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures andequipment related to loss control and occupational safety and health.

7.1.2 Thorough knowledge of industrial and hygiene principles andpractices.

7.1.3 Thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other federal, state and localregulations, laws and codes pertaining to occupational, safety, healthand environmental functions.

7.1.4 Knowledge of the general principles of program administrations.

7.1.5 Knowledge of the techniques of accident prevention.

7.1.6 Knowledge of the methods used in accident investigation, analysis andreporting.

7.1.7 Knowledge of training techniques and practices.

7.1.8 Knowledge of record-keeping principles and practices.




7.2 Skill Requirements.

7.2.1 Skill in writing reports and maintaining accurate records.

7.2.2 Skill in applying loss control procedures to problem solving andaccident causation/prevention identification.

7.2.3 Skill in site and equipment inspection.

7.2.4 Skill in using a PC and applicable software applications, includingword processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation packages.

7.2.5 Skill in making presentations before groups.

7.2.6 Skill in analyzing and organizing information to develop, evaluate andimprove safety and training programs.

7.2.7 Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipswith those contacted in the course of work.

7.3 Ability Requirements.

7.3.1 Ability to identify trammg needs and to facilitate and/or provideeducational programs to meet those needs; and to conduct training on avariety of subjects.

7.3.2 Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely withindividuals and groups, both orally and in writing.

7.3.3 Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes,regulations and guidelines.

7.3.4 Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.

7.3.5 Ability to work under pressure of time constraints and conflictingdemands.

7.3.6 Ability to frequently stand and walk, and to occasionally bend, stoop,

crouch, climb and balance as necessary to conduct inspections.




8.0 Condition:

This job description will be subject to periodic review and may be changed at any

time in consultation with the employee.

Prepared by:

Reviewed by:

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Approved by:

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L . ALID ABDULLAH AL

MUJAHID

Director of Security & Safety

Date:

Date:

Date:

Date:

i~ ,(y/2010

l q -- - 7 2010

2010

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