Safety Consultant

Summary:

As a safety consultant for PRO Resources, this role supports many client companies across different industries (manufacturing, professional, trucking, etc.).  The safety consultant will advise on broad safety practices which is often a mix of remote consultations, policy writing, virtual or in-person training, and help clients reduce their injuries and risk.   This role is a consultative role and will not be embedded in day-to-day operations because they serve multiple clients at one time.  This role will empower the client to own their safety. 

This position requires technical knowledge, safety expertise and effective communication skills. The Safety Consultant reports to the Risk Manager. An overview of this position is as follows:

• Assesses client facilities and operations to determine risk exposure
• Facilitates and implements a customized training program for each client based on risk assessment, training requirements per law and needs as identified
• Develops comprehensive loss prevention and risk mitigation strategies

Essential Functions:

• Conducts Client Risk Assessment (CRA) for potential clients and provides recommendations based on risk exposure
• Conducts annual Client Risk Assessment (CRA) for current book of business
• Conducts post-accident investigations
• Develops and implements loss prevention procedures or programs to meet the specific safety needs for clients and internal operations
• Maintains records of training activities and loss prevention programs as required by the company, by OSHA regulations, and other relevant laws
• Monitors effectiveness of loss prevention training, policies, and programs
• Observes the performance of employees related to safety measures and makes corrections or suggestions as appropriate
• Identifies conditions and practices that could lead to injuries or losses
• Recommends appropriate corrective action and work with management, supervisors, and employees, to ensure a safe working environment and safe work practices
• Advises the Risk Manager on clients with borderline risk exposure as well as any other factors that require input/direction from the Risk Manager to maintain an effective loss prevention program
• Attends occasional new employee orientation sessions given by the human resources department to keep up to date on general instructions and to be able to answer any questions from new employees
• Complies with the best direction of industry practices related to risk management
• Able to step in ‘on the fly’ without much preparation in unforeseen circumstances (i.e., a co-worker is ill; step in and complete training with one of their clients)
• OSHA 10 training
• OSHA 300A yearly reports
• On-Site Workers Compensation audits
• On-Site OSHA audits
• Forklift training
• Willing to meet with clients outside the 8-5 workday as their needs demand (i.e., client training at 6:30 am)

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to perform the essential functions. Duties listed above are subject to change and the above list is not entirely inclusive of duties for this position. 

Qualification:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the prerequisite qualifications below and be able to demonstrate their ability to perform each essential duty to the best of their ability.

Commitment to Client Empowerment and Success:

• Helps clients build internal safety knowledge and practices, creating sustainable improvements rather than quick fixes
• Encourages a "safety-first" culture while respecting each client’s unique business needs
• We're your partner in building a safer workplace — and we’ll figure it out together.

Diplomatic Communicator:

• You’re advising rather than commanding.
• Need to explain safety requirements in a way that feels like a partnership, not a lecture.

Adaptable and Versatile:

• One hour you’re talking to a small construction company, the next a corporate office or a warehouse.
• You must be able to quickly read a situation and adjust your tone, depth, and style.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, client-driven environment with shifting priorities.
• Comfortable moving between industries, safety topics, and types of support (site visits, training, written programs, remote consultations).

Positive, Solution-Oriented Mindset:

• Focuses on "how we can get this done" rather than just pointing out problems.
• Sees every client question or challenge as an opportunity to build trust and improve outcomes.
• Clients come to you wanting easy, quick, effective fixes.
• Need to be creative and practical “Here's three ways you could address this rather than "This is wrong."

Patient Educator:

• Many clients aren't safety experts — they may be learning from scratch. You may need to break things down clearly and not get frustrated if they "don't get it" the first time.
• Ability to organize and conduct effective training and education programs
• Ability to keep accurate computer records of training and other documentation
• Develops training manuals, training aids, on-line training platform for clients and employees

Compliance Advocate (but not a Fearmonger):

• Help clients understand why compliance matters, without just scaring them about OSHA fines.
• Build buy-in for safe practices instead of forcing them.

Collaborative Approach/Relationship Builder:

• You want clients to call you first before something becomes a problem
• That only happens if they trust you and feel you’re on their team.
• Works alongside clients as a partner, not just an inspector.
• Builds customized, realistic solutions that fit each client’s industry, size, and resources.

Strong Technical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of safety rules and OSHA regulations
• Ability to identify and recognize unsafe conditions and/or work practices
• Solid understanding of OSHA standards, hazard identification, and workplace safety best practices across multiple industries.
• Able to translate complex regulations into clear, practical advice for clients.

Organizational Skills:

• Ability to work independently, prioritize client’s needs/requests, display creativity, exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative, and possess excellent communication skills; written, oral, PowerPoint presentation skills
• Demonstrates ability to systematically follow through on requests from multiple clients
• Ability to coordinate, plan, and conduct regularly scheduled safety meetings
• Proficient at time management; maintaining their own schedule between multiple demands

Effective Communication Skills:

• Can connect with a wide variety of people — from business owners to front-line employees — in a way that’s respectful, clear, and motivating.
• Balances technical accuracy with an approachable, encouraging style.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to quicky develop rapport with a variety of clients, company cultures and personality types
• Strong presentation skills for various sized groups (5-100+)
• Comfortable acknowledging limitations, i.e., “I don’t know the answer for certain but will research and get back to you.”
• Ability to analyze and interpret documents; define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to make effective presentations to the board of directors, management, and employees

And other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Other Requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• One to three years of progressively responsible experience in safety and training
• Possession of valid Driver’s License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record
• Proficiency in PC operations and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required
• Proficient typing skills

Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• May be exposed to weather related elements
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to excessive noise; however, hearing protection will be provided accordingly
• Portion of work will be conducted in an office setting

Physiological Factors:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to stand, walk, use hands and arms; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Employees must occasionally lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Psychological Factors:

The psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to maintain professional working relationships
• Ability to function effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize job duties, projects, phone calls, etc.
• Embraces “higher than average” level of stress that fluctuates based on regulations and seasons (i.e., OSHA 300A filings; start-of-season trainings for clients)