Job Summary: The Health & Safety Specialist will assist management with the development and implementation of a safety management system aimed at preventing and controlling losses. Inspect center locations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Help maintain the safety and health of workers, the general public and the environment.
Under general direction, assist with the development, identification, and implementation of management tools to support the safety management system that is congruent with performance expectations. Assist with the implementation of a communication plan for health and safety issues, including all safety training programs at the location.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
Assist management with the development, implementation and evaluation of the safety management system. Audit current systems Create and maintain month-end reports.
- Working under very general direction and independently determines and develops approaches to
Solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
- Monitor License, NACEY and Quality Rated.
- Provide effective professional health and safety support to improve the industrial health and safety of all employees.
- Assist in the development and management of safety guidelines and policies.
- Support and administer the communication system for health and safety issues throughout the location.
- Provide support for routine management practices for health and safety programs.
- Serve in an advisory capacity to management and liaison with OSHA inspections and correspondence.
- Remain updated on new technologies and current trends to make recommendations that help improve and refine the safety process.
- Work with staff, mangers and community to design and implement safety programs and policies.
- Inspect centers, playgrounds and other facilities.
- Examine equipment, as well as buildings’ structural features.
- Ensure that lighting, ventilation, temperature-control, and other systems are functioning correctly
- Recommend or order upgrades and alterations to equipment and procedures
- When warranted, order work shutdowns
- Create and carry out health and safety programs, to educate and train workers about procedures and protocols
- Show employees how to properly and safely use equipment and supplies
- Ensure that hazardous materials are inventoried and securely handled, stored, and transported
- Design and implement hygiene programs concerned with preventing the spread of contagious diseases
- Develop plans to manage hazardous materials that may be present
- Make sure workplaces are equipped with firefighting equipment, first-aid supplies, and other emergency items
- Investigate accidents and health problems to determine their cause
- Draft or revise facilities’ emergency-response plans
- Other projects and tasks as assigned
