Health & Safety Specialist

Description

 Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and Implement the Corporate HASP (Health & Safety Plan)
• Review and creation, as needed, for Site Specific HASP’s, Job Hazard/Safety Analysis 
  • HASP Review & Approval
• Committee Member of the State Certified Company Safety Committee 
• Assist with mentoring and oversight of our Safety Liaison program.
• Perform Root Cause, Accident, Incident and Near Miss Investigations
• Conduct random Health & Safety field audits. 
• Review Work Orders-Project Hazard Analysis for appropriate H&S controls
• Assist with the presentation of Health & Safety training programs; OSHA, DOT, Industry and Client      Specific 
  • Conduct OSHA 40 hour and 8 hour refreshers as per CFR 1910.120 Training
  • Conduct OSHA Confined Space Entry Training per CFR 1910. 146 
• Assist in the management of 3rd party administrators including ISNET, Avetta, Veri force,      Highwire, Reporting & Compliance Programs
• Aid in the management of Workers Compensation claims and investigations 
• Confined Space Rescue Team training and equipment compliance and readiness
• Ensure the readiness of company owned health and safety equipment/PPE.
• Support the ALERT program with availability to respond to select spills/emergencies  
• Steward the company’s behavior-based safety program
• Ability to be on call to respond to situations that require support from the Safety Department
• Available for On-call Health & Safety coverage during weekends and overnight hours
• Develop and oversee the company’s musculoskeletal program  with emphasis on injury prevention and early intervention.

Expected Results:

• Constantly  audit the state of the company’s safety culture
• Monitor accountability for all safety initiatives.
• Improve current safety criteria ranking scores such as EMR, TRIR etc. 
• Promote safety incentives for all employees.
• Proactively engage with company clients to seek-out ways company can improve safety performance.
• Lead in the Company’s musculoskeletal injury prevention program

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Associates Degree in Health and/or Public Safety 

· 2-3 Years of Health & Safety experience in the environmental or closely related field

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize. 

· Ability to take initiative to solve problems.

· Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA requirements

· Strong knowledge of Health and Safety best practices in the Environmental Industry

· Strong focus on Safety, Quality, Accountability, and Integrity.

· 40 Hours OSHA and related Safety Training is a plus.

· Chemistry or Hazardous Materials Handling experience a plus 

· Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

· Always requires near visual acuity, speaking and listening.

· Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, grasping and reaching.

· Frequently requires walking on uneven ground while visiting job sites.

· May occasionally require lifting up to 40 lbs., pulling and/or pushing and carrying

· Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and  objects 

· Sitting for extended periods of time.

· Overnight stay and travel will be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, visiting project sites, etc.

· Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.

· Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

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