Workers' Compensation and Safety Coordinator
8 days ago
Downey
Job DescriptionSalary: $60,000-$75,000 Workers' Compensation and Safety Coordinator Responsibilities • This role includes identifying safety needs, conducting training sessions, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization, • Will act as a liaison between the company and third parties related to workers compensation claims, including outside counsel, insurance companies, adjusters, and medical professionals, • Overseeing employee injury cases, investigating claims and incidents, • Closely monitors litigation status on elevated claim files, • Attend depositions and hearings of litigated claims, • Participates in annual and mid-term claim reviews with carrier representatives, • Create, implement, and continuously improve safety policies and procedures tailored to the specific needs of clients., • Prepare reports as requested by the management team including but not limited to cost of claims, return to work, safety, trend analysis, claims closure and resolutions reports, • Spearheads the company's safety committee and develop strategies to promote a safer workplace, • Prepare regular safety performance reports for management, highlighting areas of improvement or potential risk, • Prepare detailed reports on incidents and follow up on corrective actions taken, • Foster a safety-conscious culture within the organization by encouraging employee participation in safety initiatives, • Reward and recognize employees who demonstrate strong safety behaviors, • Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels, • Ensure that all safety programs and workplace conditions comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as local, state, and industry-specific regulations, • Maintain accurate records of compliance, inspections, and employee training to demonstrate adherence to safety regulations, • Responsible for maintaining and reporting OSHA 300 information, • Responsible for adherence to established policies and procedures and compliance of state and federal laws connected with these functions, • May also be assigned various Human Resources related duties Job description Under the direction of the Human Resources Director and in collaboration with Legal Department, the coordinator will manage employee workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and developing effective safety training programs. This role includes identifying safety needs, conducting training sessions, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. • Will act as a liaison between the company and third parties related to workers compensation claims, including outside counsel, insurance companies, adjusters, and medical professionals., • Overseeing employee injury cases, investigating claims and incidents, and managing leaves of absence related to claims., • Participates in annual and mid-term claim reviews with legal team and carrier representatives., • Create, implement, and continuously improve safety policies and procedures tailored to the specific needs of the organization., • Prepare reports as requested by the management team including but not limited to cost of claims, return to work, safety, trend analysis, claims closure and resolutions reports., • Spearheads the company's safety committee and develop strategies to promote a safer workplace., • Prepare regular safety performance reports for management, highlighting areas of improvement or potential risk., • Prepare detailed reports on incidents and follow up on corrective actions taken., • Foster a safety-conscious culture within the organization by encouraging employee participation in safety initiatives., • Reward and recognize employees who demonstrate strong safety behaviors., • Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels., • Ensure that all safety programs and workplace conditions comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as local, state, and industry-specific regulations., • Maintain accurate records of compliance, inspections, and employee training to demonstrate adherence to safety regulations. Responsible for maintaining and reporting OSHA 300 information., • Responsible for adherence to established policies and procedures and compliance of state and federal laws connected with these functions., • May also be assigned various Human Resources related duties. Preferred Skills • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, • Familiarity with legal case management systems, • Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures Compensation The pay range for this position is $60,000-$75,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Work Environment • Office-based position with standard business hours, • Required 40 hours of work or more. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. This position may also be eligible for additional benefits in accordance with company policy. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, drive, walk, sit, use hands, use a computer, use ten-key, talk, hear, talk on the phone, reach with hands and arms, and bend at mid-waist. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, dust, walking on uneven ground, cold, extreme heat, and wet or humid conditions. The employee mxust occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Note: This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for this role and may be modified as business needs evolve.
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