Health and Safety Consultant at Samuel Hale
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Health and Safety Consultant
Samuel Hale LLC
Full-time
North Los Angeles Area
About Samuel Hale
Based in Folsom CA with an office in Irvine CA, Samuel Hale is a data-driven entrepreneurial organization with a history of incubating new companies focused on Technology, Insurance, and Employment. Samuel Hale is truly unique and one of only 70 entities and municipalities granted the special designation by the State of California to resolve workers comp disputes directly with employees eliminating attorneys, fraudulent claims, and litigation costs. We enable our clients to “take back their business” in an environment where employment costs, HR compliance, and workers’ compensation premiums have prevented California business owners from focusing on what they do best... running their companies.
Why Samuel Hale?
We are truly niche, and our growth trajectory is crazy. We value our people, and their personal and professional development, and we are committed to your growth because we want to see you thrive! We offer fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, solid pay, education and certification opportunities, fun and challenging work, a welcoming and connected culture, awesome leaders, and truly great teammates!
Our Core Values
- We are devoted to and passionate about the cause.
- We are subject matter experts.
- We do the right thing when no one is watching.
- We make it happen.
- We are industry revolutionaries.
Samuel Hale is for you if...
You have an ambitious spirit and can manage to adapt to the changing demands of a fast-paced high-performance environment.
You are motivated by innovation, growth, and opportunities to learn.
You get excited at the opportunity to overcome obstacles and succeed in the face of naysayers.
You enjoy getting together with others to hash it out and find a creative solution to your and others’ problems.
You like being in the trenches with your team rolling up your sleeves to get it done.
You are not afraid to put in the work and enjoy the thrill of hard-fought success.
Position Summary
The Health and Safety Consultant reports directly to the Sr. Director of Loss Control, and will provide loss control service to clients located within a defined region. The primary mission of this role is to minimize the risk of work-related injuries and reduce the financial loss associated with worker's compensation by recommending hazard/exposure controls, assisting with the implementation of effective safety programs, and providing safety awareness training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide Hazard Assessments to the underwriting team and report the desirability of the risk account to be written or renewed.
- Conduct onsite safety surveys and client interviews to determine hazards and exposures associated with the client's business.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the clients' controls of hazards and hazard exposures associated with the client's operations.
- Develop client health and safety programs and assist in their implementation.
- Submit written recommendations to the clients suggesting effective controls of hazards and exposures.
- Identify poor-performing clients from a risk and safety standpoint.
- Recommend clients to be placed on a 30-day risk improvement program or for termination.
- Provide safety services and safety training to clients in accordance with our client service agreement.
- Document the results of all client onsite inspections in accordance with the loss control level guidelines.
- Provide clients with guidance on applicable OSHA regulations and requirements for compliance with the OSHA regulations.
- Perform an accident investigation on all client OSHA reportable injuries, review all accident claim reports, and serve as a liaison to the client representatives for claim handing follow-up.
- Participate in special projects such as potential fraudulent claim surveillance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in the annual Client review.
- Coordinate claims management with the Claims team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bilingual, Spanish Speaking.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, carriers, and associates at all levels of responsibility is essential.
- Knowledge of professional and industry standards and practices.
- Solid technical ability to identify, create, and present data critical to loss control activities.
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic; able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
Education & Experience
- OSHA 510 / 511 and a university-designated safety certificate or equivalent work experience as deemed by the Sr. Director of Loss Control.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in safety and health.
Physical Read Only
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Frequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Frequently required to talk and hear.
- High concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort.
- Strong memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate-high.
Disclaimer
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
