Essential Functions- Develop health and safety procedures and programs for all departments and monitor safety compliance to reduce risks.
- Maintains contingency plans, including fire prevention, and procedures for controlling hazardous spills in accordance with government regulation and insurance company requirements.
- Supervises maintenance of material safety data sheets so they are always accessible according to regulations.
- Develop inspection policies and establish regular inspection schedules.
- Supervises training sessions for emergency preparedness, confined spaces, electrical safety, machine guarding, fall protection and forklift safety.
- Maintains EPA records of hazardous waste, air emission permitting, and water pollution discharge, as well as industrial health monitoring and records of employee hazard exposure according to OSHA regulations.
- Monitors professional literature and attends seminars to stay current with governmental compliance requirements.
Job QualificationsRequired
- Excellent skills in written and oral communication.
- Basic computer skills with both word processing and database applications.
- Ability to drive and inspect both outdoor and indoor areas to observe compliance with established programs.
- Good communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written.
Preferred
- Master's degree or a professional designation like OHST, ASP, or CSP is desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, or related subjects.
- Five years of management experience in the field.
Environment- Spends approximately 50% of time walking and touring manufacturing areas.
- Incumbent works in a manufacturing environment and will use the following equipment: computer, printer, copier, and telephone. Requires walking (50%), standing (50%) and sitting (10%). Requires full range of body motion such as twisting, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching above/below shoulders, and lifting to 50 lbs. Required safety equipment: hair/beard net, safety glasses and ear plugs. Incumbents will be required to travel by plane and auto for training and exposure to new processes and equipment, visiting vendors/ customers, etc.
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