Environment Health & Safety Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is critical to the safety and wellbeing of Fanatics Associates. The EH&S Specialist will work as a strategic partner with all departments to ensure all environmental health and safety aspects meet the standards of Fanatics and all governing bodies.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ensure that all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and codes are observed.

· Drive the Safety mindset within Fanatics by inspiring a culture and commitment in creating a safe work environment for all associates and a willingness to comply with all Fanatics safety policies and procedures

· Maintain and report daily, weekly, monthly safety metrics to be presented within the facility and the network.

· Lead the sites Safety Committee and serve as associate support to the Safety Committee

· Lead the sites First Responder team and ensure compliance of all required certifications.

· Serve as contact for all governmental or outside safety inspections. Act as representative of the FC for any local community safety councils or committees.

· Conduct training and coach associates on work habits that comply with governing body regulations and Fanatics policies. Present training on all OSHA required topics reflecting the Fanatics SOPs.

· Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the facility, conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.

· Develop controls for identified hazards; coordinate the implementation of controls that result from the hazard analysis. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazards control systems, policies, and procedures, and recommend changes that reduce associate exposure to unsafe conditions.

· Support management’s efforts to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly and monthly audits.

· Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed and new equipment introductions. Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomic considerations, in all such efforts.

· Lead accident and incident investigations utilizing the 5 Why system. Compile, analyze, interpret and report all accidents and findings. Track and assist in the implementation of corrective actions.

· Partner with Human Resources to manage all workers compensation claims.

· Provide or facilitate immediate aid for associates, visitors, vendors, or guests that need assistance or medical attention.

· Maintain 5S database and perform 5S audits for all areas on a weekly basis.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

BS/BA degree or 4 years applicable experience in an Environmental Health and Safety position.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· 1 year of experience in an Environmental Health and Safety position.

· Possess technical expertise in implementing safety controls, ability to apply knowledge to continually improve our safety processes.

· Knowledgeable of OSHA standards

· Proficient in MS Office

· Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills

· Ability to handle multiple projects

· Individual must be available to handle Facility related emergencies

· Ability to work non-regular hours as business needs require