What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Hygiene Specialist position at Pulsejobs?
RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
Working with R&D, Engineering and Production groups, and in accordance with the OSHA (or similar) pyramid model for controlling exposure, identify processes that should be substituted, establish engineering controls, develop processes to prevent exposure, and lastly, establish the appropriate PPE.
Develop, implement, and maintain the facilitys Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) in accordance with standards associated with OSHA, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), and industry best practices.
Ensure that the CHP is updated at the appropriate interval to incorporate changes within the organization.
Develop and implement emergency response plans for chemical spills, chemical fires, or exposures, and ensure staff are trained on responding to such events.
Oversee management and execution of Industrial Hygiene testing for hazardous processes.
Provide safety guidance to Chemical Manufacturing team when new chemicals and chemical processes are brought online.
Respond to and manage chemical-related emergencies, including conducting investigations and reporting incidents. Provide material safety data sheets (SDSs) for appropriate processes while ensuring these documents are kept up to date and stored in a retrievable repository.
Conduct regular risk assessments of toxic chemical use, storage areas, and laboratory processes to identify potential hazards.
Perform chemical safety audits to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
Recommend and implement corrective actions for any chemical safety deficiencies found during inspections.
o Ensure that all chemicals are properly labeled according to regulations.
o Determine and document appropriate PPE that employees are required to use and ensure the training department is up to date on the correct procedures for use.
o Train the Operations Safety & Training Manager and Trainers on process specific chemical handling procedures.
o Serve as after-hours, on-call resource in the event of a chemical spill or chemical-related emergency.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Occupational Health & Safety. or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 year's experience in chemical safety, laboratory safety or environmental health & safety in a manufacturing environment. CGIH membership or certification is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, ACGIH regulations and doctrines. Experience developing and managing a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). Strong knowledge of chemical properties, hazards and safe handling practices. Excellent communication skill with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics to all levels of the organization. Detailed orientation is essential, especially in stressful situations.
Physical Requirements: Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
Working with R&D, Engineering and Production groups, and in accordance with the OSHA (or similar) pyramid model for controlling exposure, identify processes that should be substituted, establish engineering controls, develop processes to prevent exposure, and lastly, establish the appropriate PPE.
Develop, implement, and maintain the facilitys Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) in accordance with standards associated with OSHA, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), and industry best practices.
Ensure that the CHP is updated at the appropriate interval to incorporate changes within the organization.
Develop and implement emergency response plans for chemical spills, chemical fires, or exposures, and ensure staff are trained on responding to such events.
Oversee management and execution of Industrial Hygiene testing for hazardous processes.
Provide safety guidance to Chemical Manufacturing team when new chemicals and chemical processes are brought online.
Respond to and manage chemical-related emergencies, including conducting investigations and reporting incidents. Provide material safety data sheets (SDSs) for appropriate processes while ensuring these documents are kept up to date and stored in a retrievable repository.
Conduct regular risk assessments of toxic chemical use, storage areas, and laboratory processes to identify potential hazards.
Perform chemical safety audits to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
Recommend and implement corrective actions for any chemical safety deficiencies found during inspections.
o Ensure that all chemicals are properly labeled according to regulations.
o Determine and document appropriate PPE that employees are required to use and ensure the training department is up to date on the correct procedures for use.
o Train the Operations Safety & Training Manager and Trainers on process specific chemical handling procedures.
o Serve as after-hours, on-call resource in the event of a chemical spill or chemical-related emergency.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Occupational Health & Safety. or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 year's experience in chemical safety, laboratory safety or environmental health & safety in a manufacturing environment. CGIH membership or certification is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, ACGIH regulations and doctrines. Experience developing and managing a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP). Strong knowledge of chemical properties, hazards and safe handling practices. Excellent communication skill with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics to all levels of the organization. Detailed orientation is essential, especially in stressful situations.
Physical Requirements: Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
