Job ID#: 35528
Safety Specialist Needed ASAP
Contract (9 months approx.)
Great Woodlands location – 77381
To $40 hourly
- Leads in the development and implementation of Laboratory site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental procedures that conform to corporate Company requirements.
- Conduct site self-audits to ensure Lab personnel are complying with EHS.
- Leads and/or participate in the investigation of incidents, identifying root causes, and assists in initial report preparation. Prepares a timely final report of findings with recommendations for corrective actions
- Assist and lead in conducting risk assessments including Job Safety Analysis and other assessments as needed.
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Conduct PPE assessments and assist in selection of PPE.
- Work closely with all members of the site management team, including the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
- Track internal and external EHS training for assigned work groups and ensure that refresher training is scheduled prior to expiration dates.
- Attain a level of knowledge in all EHS databases to be the system expert that supports other departments.
- Ensure all events are properly and accurately captured and categorized in Intelex.
- Generates reports and other data as requested.
- Educate Company employees in complying with Company safety policies and procedures.
- Verify that all field employees understand and comply with all regulatory requirements and Company safety practices through Lab visits and auditing protocols.
- Verify compliance regarding inventory, storage, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials at assigned locations.
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and disposal for assigned locations.
- Manage HAZCOM programs and site-specific Safety Data Sheets at assigned locations.
- Manage respiratory protection programs at assigned locations and ensure employees are trained and fit tested for assigned respiratory protection equipment.
- Maintain a close working relationship with all Company personnel to verify the implementation and compliance with standard operating guidelines.
- Make and implement recommendations and improvements to safety, Lab operations, and logistical effectiveness.
- Assist and mentor field supervisory personnel with incident investigations, determining root causes, and preparing detailed and accurate root-cause analysis reports.
- Conduct training of field personnel on proper safety techniques including JSEA completion, incident reporting, and other company safety programs
- Actively promote and participate in Company safety programs.
- Provide advice and guidance to Company supervisors and/or customer representatives to establish a safe working environment for employees and customers.
- Lead by example to develop employee knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for conducting safe operations.
- Assist with Emergency Action Plan emergency drills.
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