Sr. Environmental Health

JOB SUMMARY Establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, healthy work environment that is compliant with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures and employee communications regarding safety guidelines. Train employees in safe workplace practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Develops and implements general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel in compliance with local, state, regional, and national safety and health rules and regulations. · Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, fire prevention and safety programs. · Lays out manufacturing workspace to optimize safe working environment. · Formulates appropriate safety policies and guidelines. · Inspects or tours facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards. · Recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated. · Keeps managers and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances. · Develops training programs and communications to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness. · Participates in accident/injury investigations. · Maintains safety files and records. · May report to management on health and safety issues and concerns. · Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives. · May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS · Develops and implements general safety policies and procedures to be followed by company personnel in compliance with local, state, regional, and national safety and health rules and regulations. · Consults with all departments on design and use of equipment, fire prevention and safety programs. · Lays out manufacturing workspace to optimize safe working environment. · Formulates appropriate safety policies and guidelines. · Inspects or tours facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards. · Recommends corrective or preventative measures where indicated. · Keeps managers and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances. · Develops training programs and communications to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety consciousness. · Participates in accident/injury investigations. · Maintains safety files and records. · May report to management on health and safety issues and concerns. · Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives. · Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970