Risk Safety Specialist

 

Storage Asset Management is a property management and consulting company that specializes in self-storage. With over 70 years of executive industry experience, SAM employs an incredible team of employees on every level. Voted Best Places to work in PA 2021,2022,2023, 2024!

Storage Asset Management is proud to have over 1000 employees at the store, regional and corporate office level.

 

Summary: The Risk/Safety Specialist supports the organization in promoting and maintaining a safe, complaint, and risk-conscious work environment. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring risk management and safety programs in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying potential risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and fostering a culture of safety across all departments while working closely with the Director of Risk Management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·         This position serves as a valuable contributor to accomplishing overall safety for SAM as well as SAM’s company mission.

·         Works closely with District team and coordinates with the Director of Risk Management to evaluate workman’s compensation (WC), Property, and Auto incidents, lost time accidents, etc.

·         Coordinates and files WC, Property and Auto accident/incident information timely to insurance carrier and follows up as necessary.

·         Serves as the lead for the Safety Committee, to establish goals, timelines, takeaways and key initiatives.

·         Leads effort to create/update safety manual in coordination with the Safety Committee and Director of Risk Management.  This includes researching and documenting topics to be included in the manual.

·         Interprets, applies, explains and ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations concerning risk management programs.

·         Reviews and organizes hazardous substances inventory; reviews Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

·         Evaluates Risk assessments with collaboration, surveys, feedback and KPIs.

·         Coordinates and assists with SAM’s employee Safety Program activities.

·         Serves as an administrator and supports the Director of Risk Management, with various projects, to include managing SAM master property policy statement of values/Auto/Truck/Forklift/etc. statement of values, etc.

·         Coordinates with brokers to ensure Certificates of Insurance (COI) are deliver to lienholders and property owners.

·         Coordinates with brokers and accounting department to unsure payment of property insurance/credits/endorsements

·         Collaborate with training team to develop and deploy required safety/risk content and required state/federal annual requirements. 

·         Maintains accurate records related for OSHA (300, 300A, 301, SDS) and workman’s compensation.

·         Maintains knowledge of the latest OSHA standards and requirements.

·         Coordinates metrics for SAM staff to include lost time accidents, incidents, cost savings ,etc. on a regular basis.

·         Coordinates & handles SAM’s annual records retention initiatives.

·         Periodic travel requirements maybe required.

·         Valid Driver’s license is required due to potential travel.    

·         Your supervisor sets in-office scheduling requirements, which may change at any time.

·         Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree, or related professional experience may be substituted for this level of education.

·         A minimum of (3) three years of experience with knowledge of OSHA Standards and multi-state experience.  Previous experience in the Self-Storage industry a plus!

·         Record keeping principles and procedures with accuracy and timeliness.

·         Understanding of scope of authority in making independent decisions.

• Outstanding team player able to build positive working relationships, be flexible and open-minded, and contribute to team projects.
• Great organizational, project and time management skills.

·         Team player that is energetic and motivated with effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills with experience utilizing the Microsoft Office suite.

Language Skills: Must be fluent in speaking and writing the English language

Work Hours: In a typical week, this position requires a minimum of 40 hours with regular and predictable attendance.  Occasional weekend work may be required.

 Work Environment: This work is usually performed both indoors and outdoors with normal noise levels and minimal exposure to hazardous conditions. Employees in this position are required to reside in a state where SAM is registered to conduct business, preferably within 35-miles of the York, PA home office.