What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Safety Specialist position at Energy Solutions?
JOB SUMMARY
Is responsible for understanding and analyzing workplace activities and potential hazards to support initiatives to identify, control and eliminate hazardous conditions that affect workers, property, the environment and the general public. Implements training of employees and managers relative to health and safety policies, procedures and regulations. Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal health and safety regulations and ensures that necessary records are prepared and maintained according to established guidelines. Promotes compliance with required experience modification rate (EMR), total recordable case (TRC) and days away restricted or transferred (DART) established goals.
JOB DUTIES / TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyzes workplaces and designs programs to identify, control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical and biological agents or ergonomic factors that involve the impact of equipment design on a worker’s comfort or fatigue. These tasks are necessary to maintain a healthy and productive workforce thereby enabling EnergySolutions to reach its performance goals and stay competitive in the marketplace.
- Performs surveys and assessments to determine compliance with health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Interprets local, state and federal regulations and determines the appropriate method of compliance.
- Is a subject matter expert in one or more health and safety areas (e.g., air quality management, asbestos management, industrial safety, hazardous materials management, hazardous waste management, ergonomics and / or injury and illness prevention).
- Develops methods for predicting hazards from historical data, workplace analyses and other sources. Identifies potential hazards associated with existing and planned systems, equipment, products, facilities and processes.
- Reviews causes and effects of hazards and then evaluates the probability and severity of accidents or exposures to hazardous materials that may result.
- Coordinates training sessions for employees / managers on health and safety regulations, requirements and practices.
- Assists with the development and revision of training materials as necessary to ensure compliance with regulations, current procedures and recognized best practices.
- Provides health and safety support to projects and the Health and Safety manager to implement health and safety requirements.
- Prepares and reviews written programs, job hazard analyses, personal protective equipment assessments and other health and safety program elements.
- Develops, reviews, conducts and approves job hazard analyses and activity hazards analyses.
- Helps develop health and safety plans / procedures and reviews them to identify health and safety concerns.
- Reviews business proposals for adequacy in addressing specified health and safety requirements.
- Participates in plan-of-the-day briefings and safety inspections and oversees work teams to address health and safety concerns.
- Responsible for the quality of his / her own work and satisfying customer (internal and external) specifications.
- Must be able to work independently and resolve practical problems.
- May lead and direct the work of Health and Safety Specialist 1 and 2 staff. A Health and Safety Specialist 3 provides training to Health and Safety Specialist 1 and 2 staff as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety Specialist 1 and 2 staff are qualified to perform their work.
- Responsible for the safety performance of other health & safety specialists.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
Certifications
Required Experience
Preferred Experience
REQUIRED AND DESIRED SKILLS
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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