ROLE: HEALTH AND SAFETY LOSS PREVENTION SPECIALIST

KEYS: 
HEALTH AND SAFETY BACKGROUND FROM ANY INDUSTRY
PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
COLLABORATIVE

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for, under the general guidance of the Director of Health, Safety & Risk
Management: providing loss prevention and risk management resources, education, and training to
Members; developing and managing loss prevention and risk management programs with special
emphasis on worker and workplace health and safety initiatives; supporting the overall programs and
efforts of the Loss Prevention Department; amongst our Members, promoting a positive safety culture,
worker and workplace safety, reduced property and liability exposures, and reduced frequency and
severity of claims.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (the following are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities
associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive)
⢠Assist Members in the development of their loss prevention and risk management programs with
special emphasis on safety and health management systems, and provide recommendations for
corrective actions and areas of improvement
⢠Conduct site visits to assess Member risks related to worker and workplace health and safety
⢠Assist Members with accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis training and support
⢠Assist Members with workplace emergency planning, and the development, implementation, and
update of emergency action plans
⢠Evaluate and monitor compliance with established industry based safe work practices and adherence
to loss prevention and risk management programs
⢠Analyze general industry, Member-wide, and Member specific risk exposures and loss trends in
order to prioritize concerns, problem areas, and emerging needs

⢠Develop Member specific plans to promote employee health and safety loss prevention and risk
management programs, based on risk exposures and loss trends
⢠Effectively communicate meaningful recommendations that will assist Members in reducing risk and
loss exposures and promote worker and workplace safety
⢠Recommend, coordinate, and schedule services and programming with Members, so that these are
provided to all Members on a routine basis, with a priority focus on Members who have experienced
high frequency or severity loss(es)
⢠Assist and serve as a resource in the formation and conduct of Member Safety Committees and
routinely attend and participate in these meetings and related activities
⢠Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing loss prevention and risk management goals and
objectives
⢠Develop and conduct trainings, seminars, and workshops on loss prevention and risk management
topics, in both small or large group settings
⢠Identify and arrange for trainers, speakers, conference facilities, and distribution of materials
⢠Research, develop, and maintain policies, procedures, manuals, forms, checklists, and other resource
information to assist Members with loss prevention and risk management
⢠Prepare a wide variety of loss prevention and risk management material for distribution to Members
through awareness campaigns, newsletters, special bulletins, letters, and other techniques
⢠Assist in the maintenance of a loss prevention and risk management reference material library
⢠Develop incentive programs and other progressive techniques to encourage proactive loss prevention
and risk management practices by Members
⢠Respond to and resolve inquiries from Members, ensuring appropriate and timely follow up
⢠Research questions pertaining to loss prevention and risk management, keeping abreast of
developing new exposures which pose risk to Members and provide guidance to Members about
strategies to manage those risks
⢠Provide generalized consultative services to the Claims Department
⢠Document and track loss prevention activities, findings, recommendations
⢠Undertake other loss prevention and risk management projects and tasks as assigned
⢠Perform ad hoc assignments as needed
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
⢠Bachelorâs degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in Industrial
Hygiene, Occupational & Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety Management, Risk
Management, Loss Prevention, Public Administration, or a related field
⢠Professional designation in fields related to loss prevention or safety preferred, such as Associate
Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
⢠A minimum of 3 years experience in safety, loss prevention, risk management, or municipal
insurance
⢠Experience developing and implementing health and safety programs, performing job safety analysis,
hazard identification and control, and reducing workers compensation costs

Must possess:
⢠Knowledge of workplace safety and health management principles and practices
⢠Knowledge of relevant industry standards including but not limited to OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ANSI
⢠Knowledge of the principles and practices of risk management and loss prevention

⢠Knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education and training
⢠Strong verbal and written communication skills
⢠Strong customer service and relationship management skills
⢠Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
⢠Strong analytical and problem solving skills
⢠Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
Adobe Acrobat, and database management
⢠A high degree of maturity, professionalism, initiative, self-motivation, and follow through
Ability to:
⢠Establish and maintain successful working relationships with Members, fellow Trust staff, and
vendors, effectively dealing with others in a positive, helpful, and courteous manner, resolving
problems and gathering meaningful information
⢠Work effectively both independently and collaboratively
⢠Multitask, prioritize, stay organized, exercise independent judgement in carrying out responsibilities,
work in a fast paced environment, function well under pressure, and manage tight deadlines
⢠Prepare clear, accurate, and complete reports and recommendations to, and make effective oral
presentations to senior management staff, Boards and Committees, and Members
⢠Develop loss prevention and risk management programming and resources
⢠Make recommendations and deliver a difficult message respectfully and professionally
⢠Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
⢠Develop effective training curriculum
⢠Effectively present and facilitate training
LICENSE(S) REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain:
⢠Valid Driverâs License

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