Occupational health and safety specialist job description
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Occupational health and safety specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in occupational health and safety specialist job postings.
Sample occupational health and safety specialist requirements
- At least a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
- Current certification in Occupational Health and Safety
- Knowledge of local and federal safety regulations
- Experience conducting safety inspections and audits
- Proficient in safety analysis and risk assessment
Sample required occupational health and safety specialist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Occupational health and safety specialist job description example 1
Epcor Utilities, Inc. occupational health and safety specialist job description
What you'd be responsible for
- Serve as the onsite health & safety representative and resource for daily operations and activities.
- Assist in identifying potential health & safety hazards, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Inspect and audit work sites, offices, vehicles, equipment, and work practices to monitor internal and external (OSHA) compliance, safe work practices and unsafe working conditions.
- Oversee the investigation and corrective action process of incidents, and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor industrial hygiene, PPE, JHA, Lockout, hazard prevention & control, and other safety programs
- Plan and deliver safety training on a variety of health & safety topics
- Stay current on federal, state, and local OSHA and other applicable safety regulations.
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree.
- 2-5 years of experience in health and safety, including experience conducting safety audits, Job Hazard Assessments, injury & incident investigations. Large construction project experience is an asset.
- Knowledgeable in health & safety principles, procedures, practices and techniques. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
- Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and problem resolution skills. Ability to present information or respond to inquiries from management and employees of all levels.
As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We've been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.
Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We're proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.
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Occupational health and safety specialist job description example 2
By Light Professional IT Services occupational health and safety specialist job description
Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) in conjunction with By Light is seeking Occupational Health and Safety Specialist administrates general and specific safety policies, procedures, and measures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and coordinates, develops, and presents safety compliance training.
+ Typical duties include coordination of safety compliance and safety requests with the proper follow through to a solution that meets the organization's needs; coordinating, researching, preparing, and presenting safety training, while working with functional managers to identify safety hazards and special safety training needs; as well as writing safety plans, policies, and procedures including coordinating the development of the organization's emergency management and disaster recovery plans.
+ As the Safety and Logistics Specialist, conducts departmental chemical inventories and performs federal, state, and local required inspections such as machine guarding, lock-out/tag-out, respirators, personnel lifts, hand and power tools, Personal Protective Equipment, forklifts, and quarterly building inspections.
+ This position administrates the Hazard Communication Program (waste removal & recycling); fulfills OSHA 300A reporting requirements; conducts, prepares, and/or organizes general local training as needed; maintains safety training records; submits annual budget estimates and tracks expenses related to safety and training administration
+ This position supports the organization's logistics program and warehouse as needed and works adjacent to, and directly supports FSO's Logistics Manager.
+ An Associate's degree with knowledge and one year of relevant experience in U.S. Government Mission Support Operations and Logistics Support, including familiarity and proficiency with power tools, hand tools, forklifts and Pallet Jacks as well as a general understanding and the ability to interpret federal, state and local health and safety regulations applicable to Full Spectrum Operations are required for this position.
+ Two years of Safety Training experience and OSHA 30 hour General Industry Certification are also required. Strong computer skills are necessary (MS Office suite and general computer navigation), as well as follow through of assignments in a timely manner with attention to detail.
+ This position requires excellent communication and people skills with the ability to present information in an interesting and appealing manner both orally and in print as well as the ability to perform in various working environments.
+ Active DoD Secret Clearance
+ By Light does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters; vaccination requirements and testing are subject to the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements; testing is at the cost of the employee.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
Minimum Clearance: Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II
External Company Name: By Light Professional IT Services LLC
External Company URL: www.bylight.com
Street: 747 Nebraska Ave
Work from home: No
+ Typical duties include coordination of safety compliance and safety requests with the proper follow through to a solution that meets the organization's needs; coordinating, researching, preparing, and presenting safety training, while working with functional managers to identify safety hazards and special safety training needs; as well as writing safety plans, policies, and procedures including coordinating the development of the organization's emergency management and disaster recovery plans.
+ As the Safety and Logistics Specialist, conducts departmental chemical inventories and performs federal, state, and local required inspections such as machine guarding, lock-out/tag-out, respirators, personnel lifts, hand and power tools, Personal Protective Equipment, forklifts, and quarterly building inspections.
+ This position administrates the Hazard Communication Program (waste removal & recycling); fulfills OSHA 300A reporting requirements; conducts, prepares, and/or organizes general local training as needed; maintains safety training records; submits annual budget estimates and tracks expenses related to safety and training administration
+ This position supports the organization's logistics program and warehouse as needed and works adjacent to, and directly supports FSO's Logistics Manager.
+ An Associate's degree with knowledge and one year of relevant experience in U.S. Government Mission Support Operations and Logistics Support, including familiarity and proficiency with power tools, hand tools, forklifts and Pallet Jacks as well as a general understanding and the ability to interpret federal, state and local health and safety regulations applicable to Full Spectrum Operations are required for this position.
+ Two years of Safety Training experience and OSHA 30 hour General Industry Certification are also required. Strong computer skills are necessary (MS Office suite and general computer navigation), as well as follow through of assignments in a timely manner with attention to detail.
+ This position requires excellent communication and people skills with the ability to present information in an interesting and appealing manner both orally and in print as well as the ability to perform in various working environments.
+ Active DoD Secret Clearance
+ By Light does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters; vaccination requirements and testing are subject to the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements; testing is at the cost of the employee.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
Minimum Clearance: Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II
External Company Name: By Light Professional IT Services LLC
External Company URL: www.bylight.com
Street: 747 Nebraska Ave
Work from home: No
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Occupational health and safety specialist job description example 3
Spirit AeroSystems occupational health and safety specialist job description
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
The Role:
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will focus on risk reduction, injury prevention and drive ownership of safety, health and environmental impacts enhancing the safety culture. The individual will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader Global EHS, engineering, and manufacturing ecosystems. They will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal, industry and consensus standards, as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead projects aimed at anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling safety hazards.
+ Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout operations. Develop new procedures, inspections, trainings, or reports as needed.
+ Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents and ensure timely completion of corrective actions. Lead the team in developing effective root cause analysis and countermeasures.
+ Develop and guide management to improve their effectiveness as safety leaders.
+ Effectively communicate company metrics to functional teams and leadership.
+ Conduct site audits, inspections, evaluations, and reviews as necessary.
+ Provide safety and process safety expertise for engineering and design.
+ Support deliberate improvement efforts to improve overall EHS program performance.
+ Evaluate existing or emergent risk management control technologies and provide information, regulatory assessment, and interpretation and required reporting, and technical expertise to management and employees.
+ Analyze and assess plant safety trend data to drive safety resource allocation and drive ergonomic initiatives to reduce injuries.
Qualifications
Requirements:
+ Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and abilities acquired through work.
+ 3+ years' experience working in a position with responsibility for safety programs preferably in a manufacturing or industrial segment.
+ Experience developing and implementing safety programs, policies, and training.
+ Ability to be self-directed and complete work with minimal day-to-day supervision.
+ Must be able to work 1st shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or other professional certification.
+ Experience working with union partnerships
+ Applied knowledge in health and safety disciplines including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Ergonomics, Behavioral Based Safety, Machine Guarding and Lean Manufacturing
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
+ Understanding of ISO 45001
Essential Duties and Physical Demands:
+ Ability to walk/stand frequently per shift
+ Ability to climb limited per shift
+ Ability to sit frequently per shift
+ Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Job LocationsUS-KS-Wichita
Posted Date 1 week ago (10/4/2022 2:17 PM)
Category Other
The Role:
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will focus on risk reduction, injury prevention and drive ownership of safety, health and environmental impacts enhancing the safety culture. The individual will develop, implement, and continuously improve programs within the EHS Management System framework in partnership with the broader Global EHS, engineering, and manufacturing ecosystems. They will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and conformance to internal, industry and consensus standards, as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead projects aimed at anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling safety hazards.
+ Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively throughout operations. Develop new procedures, inspections, trainings, or reports as needed.
+ Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents and ensure timely completion of corrective actions. Lead the team in developing effective root cause analysis and countermeasures.
+ Develop and guide management to improve their effectiveness as safety leaders.
+ Effectively communicate company metrics to functional teams and leadership.
+ Conduct site audits, inspections, evaluations, and reviews as necessary.
+ Provide safety and process safety expertise for engineering and design.
+ Support deliberate improvement efforts to improve overall EHS program performance.
+ Evaluate existing or emergent risk management control technologies and provide information, regulatory assessment, and interpretation and required reporting, and technical expertise to management and employees.
+ Analyze and assess plant safety trend data to drive safety resource allocation and drive ergonomic initiatives to reduce injuries.
Qualifications
Requirements:
+ Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and abilities acquired through work.
+ 3+ years' experience working in a position with responsibility for safety programs preferably in a manufacturing or industrial segment.
+ Experience developing and implementing safety programs, policies, and training.
+ Ability to be self-directed and complete work with minimal day-to-day supervision.
+ Must be able to work 1st shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or other professional certification.
+ Experience working with union partnerships
+ Applied knowledge in health and safety disciplines including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Incident Investigation, Ergonomics, Behavioral Based Safety, Machine Guarding and Lean Manufacturing
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
+ Understanding of ISO 45001
Essential Duties and Physical Demands:
+ Ability to walk/stand frequently per shift
+ Ability to climb limited per shift
+ Ability to sit frequently per shift
+ Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Job LocationsUS-KS-Wichita
Posted Date 1 week ago (10/4/2022 2:17 PM)
Category Other
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024