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Roles and responsibilities 1. Health & Safety Knowledge
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): In-depth understanding of occupational health and safety standards, regulations, and best practices to prevent accidents, injuries, and health hazards in the workplace.
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implementing controls to mitigate risks associated with workplace activities and environments.
- Safety Audits and Inspections: Regularly conducting safety audits and inspections to assess compliance with health and safety protocols, identify safety issues, and recommend improvements.
- Safety Training and Education: Designing and delivering safety training programs for employees, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring they are informed about safety practices, emergency procedures, and proper use of protective equipment.
- Emergency Response Planning: Developing and implementing emergency response plans and procedures, including evacuation plans, fire drills, and first aid protocols.
- Environmental Compliance: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, pollution control, hazardous material handling, and conservation of natural resources.
- Environmental Risk Management: Identifying potential environmental risks associated with operations and implementing strategies to reduce environmental impact.
- Sustainable Practices: Promoting sustainability within the organization by encouraging energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, and the use of environmentally friendly materials and technologies.
- Environmental Audits and Reporting: Conducting environmental audits to evaluate performance against legal requirements and sustainability targets. Preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies or the public.
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Managing and leading efforts to reduce the organization’s carbon footprint and promote environmental stewardship.
- Health and Safety Regulations: Expertise in national and international health and safety regulations, including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), HSE (Health and Safety Executive), and other local regulatory bodies.
- Environmental Laws and Standards: Familiarity with environmental legislation such as EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards, ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and other environmental regulations governing emissions, waste, and resource use.
- Compliance Auditing: Conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Preparing and submitting compliance documentation and reports to regulatory authorities.
- Safety Equipment and Technology: Knowledge of safety equipment such as personal protective equipment (PPE), fire suppression systems, ventilation systems, safety alarms, and other devices designed to protect workers and the environment.
- Environmental Monitoring: Understanding of environmental monitoring tools and methods, including air, water, and soil quality monitoring, to assess the impact of industrial operations on the environment.
- Incident Investigation and Reporting: Conducting investigations of safety incidents, accidents, or environmental violations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective and preventive actions. Preparing incident reports and analysis.
- Hazard Analysis: Using tools like Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk matrices to identify hazards and assess the severity and likelihood of potential risks.
- Control Measures: Implementing control measures (e.g., engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE) to mitigate identified risks, including strategies for handling hazardous materials and preventing workplace accidents.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies: Developing and implementing strategies to reduce or eliminate workplace risks, such as safety protocols, hazard communication programs, or design improvements to equipment or facilities.
- Under general supervision performs technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty.
- Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
- Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area.
- Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
- Leadership and Influence: Leading safety and environmental initiatives and promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organization.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with employees, management, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders. The ability to explain complex safety or environmental concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Conflict Resolution: Managing conflicts related to health, safety, or environmental issues, ensuring that employees, contractors, and management are aligned with SHE goals.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments (e.g., HR, operations, legal) to implement SHE strategies and resolve issues effectively.
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