Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the role

As an EHS Specialist you will accomplish day-to-day tactical and strategic objectives in support of the company and the department's goals. Demonstrates adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. Embrace and promote company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices and legal compliance. Take initiative to participate in training and develop opportunities to prepare for current and future challenges.

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required. Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Responsibilities

• Performs PPE analysis, makes recommendations and orders PPE and safety supplies.
• Tracks injuries, reviews, and makes recommendations for safety improvements.
• Maintains understanding and knowledge of current federal, state, and company EHS regulations and policies.
• Performs job hazard analysis, system auditing and ergonomic task analysis.
• Assist in implementation of injury reduction efforts.
• Tracks and reports on operational safety and environmental performance.
• Conducts safety training programs for all levels of operations concluding initial safety orientations.
• Assist organizations by participating in special taskforce assignments and special projects.
• Recommend EHS policy and program improvements.
• Systematically tracks safety items such as PPE, inventory, injuries, first aid cases, inspections, etc. for analysis of trends, identifying opportunities for improvements and reporting.
• Complete all daily, weekly, monthly audits and inspections and present all documentation in a timely manner to management as directed.
• Maintains all paper and digital copies of all inspections, audits, and accident, near-misses, incidents and illness report in accordance