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SAFETY ALERT GIN WHEEL FAILURE
A Gin wheel failed and fell from 52m. No property
damage or injuries were sustained. Check out the PowerPoint pictures and information on this is
very serious near miss.


RCSEC SAFETY CONFERENCE June 25 Fort Smith Convention Center Fort Smith, Arkansas


EHS OPENINGS!

2 Safety Manager Positions Open 75-95K

I have two major manufacturing companies in the Little Rock, AR area that are each looking for a
Safety Manager for their facility. This position will provide direction and management on safety
and health requirements and regulations.

Degree required! Prefer CSP
5-7 yrs of experience in a Manufacturing/Processing environment.
Pay 75-95K

Dan Snyder, M.Ed, CSP, CHMM , CET, CHSP
Performance Based Safety, LLC
snyder@safetyconsultants.org
www.safetyconsultants.org



Dear Sirs,

I have an opportunity in Fort Smith for someone with 2-3 years in EH&S and I am having a bit of
difficulty finding someone light enough for the position. The company is a stable company and
long time contributor to the Fort Smith/River Valley area. I am pasting a full job description below
for you to send or post at your discretion. The salary range for the position will be 40-50K and
they offer wonderful benefits as well. They are not providing any relocation assistance at this time
and as I previously mentioned they would like to focus on an entry level (2-3 yrs experience) local
candidate. Anyone who is interested may call me or send me their resume vial email or fax using
the contact information listed below. Please let me know if I can provide you with any other
information to help you help me fill this position. I appreciate your time and attention and again let
me know if there is anything else you need from me.

Sincerely,

Jennifer


Position Summary

Assisting the Safety Manager by helping to ensure that all safety related functions comply with
company, State, and Federal regulations, and promoting a zero accident culture.

Primary Responsibilities

* Assists Safety Manager in formulating, interpreting, communicating and improving the industrial
health and safety of all employees.
* Conducts safety training, including the new employee safety orientation.
* Provides assistance in safety and health compliance to department superintendents,
supervisors, safety team members, and contractors.
* Actively participates in the daily “Safety Hour" and provides recommendations for future daily
topics.
* Regularly performs and administers safety and health audits throughout the facility to ensure
compliance with governmental and company requirements.
* Actively participates in accident prevention activities to include: inspections, observations, and
incident investigations.
* Maintains contact with other safety professionals through participation in the local, regional and
company safety events, including the internet based safety forum group.
* Organizes and facilitates annual safety training with outside consultants, and schedules plant
personnel accordingly.
* Provides 24 hour on-call support to the safety department as determined by the safety
manager.

Requirements

* Post-secondary degree in safety, engineering, environmental or related discipline is required.
* Previous experience in industry for 2-3 years is required.
* Requires working knowledge of OSHA, ACGIH, NIOSH, NFPA, workers’ compensation laws,
local labor agreement, first-aid and medical procedures, current management and training
techniques, fire fighting/property protection techniques, concepts and equipment, good written,
verbal, reading, listening, retention, and interpersonal skills.
* A working knowledge of general mechanics and sciences are needed.
* Prior experience in industrial safety and/or other related discipline is recommended.
* Must be able to work with a multi-disciplinary group of production operators, supervisors,
engineers and other technical specialists.

Jennifer Wilson-Pyle
Recruiter - Engineering, Manufacturing, IT
Snelling Search - Fort Smith, AR.

479.782.4911 (ofc)
479.782.4916 (fax)

SNEL2@ipa.net


Are You an RMP Facility?

Facilities in our area have notified us that EPA is in Arkansas doing inspections. If your facility
falls under the Risk Management Program Rule (RMP Rule) contained in 40 CFR 68 yours may
be next.