EHS Engineer

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyzes work environments and designs programs to control, eliminate and prevent disease and injury by conducting safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Develops safety policies, training programs and materials, tracks training requirements and certifications.
• Prepares and maintains all safety records including training, accident and near-miss investigations, OSHA logs, permits, checklists, safety audits and walk-through reports and other documentation and acts as liaison with government agencies.
• Responsible for coordinating the medical management of Workers Compensation cases, acquiring return-to-work documentation and coordinating modified duty strategies.
• Manages distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conducts periodic fire and emergency evacuation drills.
• Chairs the Safety Committee and conducts monthly meetings.
• Conducts new-hire employee safety orientation.