What does a Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator do?
“A lot!” says Mark, whose duties include health and safety program administration, workplace inspections, hazard evaluation and control, emergency response planning and accident investigation. And, since Mark’s job encompasses environmental issues, he is also involved in hazardous materials management, recycling programs and energy conservation. All of this on a part-time basis – Mark splits his work week evenly between Labatt’s and a manufacturing plant in another industry. Shared Responsibility “Everyone in this plant is responsible for safety,” insists Mark. “I am a resource person, a trainer and a liaison with all levels of the workforce so that every employee plays a role in worksite safety and health.” Mark develops and teaches training programs on a wide variety of topics, including how to handle chemicals, transport dangerous goods, clean up chemical spills and work in confined spaces. True Expertise Mark emphasizes that good safety coordinators know the limits of their own kno
