What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Safety Specialist II position at WSSC Water?
The Occupational Safety Specialist II conducts accident prevention inspections and investigations, which subsequently result in the evaluation of all WSSC Water facilities to assist management in reducing occupational injuries and accidents. The position conducts safety and health training in compliance with State of Maryland and Federal government requirements.
Essential Functions
- Conduct safety audits on various types of WSSC Water activities and facilities and a variety of required safety training courses
- Conduct various types of industrial health evaluations and environmental monitoring including, but not limited to:
- Non-ionization radiation monitoring
- Lead monitoring in water
- Noise monitoring
- Review plans for new facilities and recommends accident prevention solutions to the Division Manager, Occupational Safety & Health
- Develop new safety training courses based on new regulatory requirements or change in WSSC Water policy and/or procedures
- Revise current training courses based on change in regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures:
- HAZMAT/Right-To-Know
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Slip, Trip and Fall
- Excavation Safety
- Confined Space – Non-Entry Rescue
- Defensive Driving
- Driver Improvement
- Asbestos Awareness
- Safety Orientation
- Work Zone Traffic Safety
- Ergonomics
- Respiratory Protection
- Maintain training information in safety training database
- Report health concerns to the Occupational Health Nurse and coordinate preventative measures
- Conduct and/or review accident investigations to determine accident causes and recommend corrective action to prevent similar type of accident(s)
- Conduct fire and other emergency evacuation drills
- Review warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements
- Review monthly fire extinguisher inspection records and annual fire evacuation drill records
- Serve as WSSC Water liaison during facility risk assessment conducted by the general liability carrier (FM Global)
- Drive a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
- Create and distribute a monthly safety talk pamphlet
- Review and purchase safety- and health-related videos
- Coordinate all safety related activities at assigned locations
- Provide any safety related support requested
- Respond to medical or other safety emergencies, including after hours and weekends
- Assist managers and supervisors in the implementation of the Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program
- Periodic revision of safety and health manual and safety SPs
- Provide administrative support during DOT physicals and random drug and alcohol testing
- Serve as project manager for various special project contracts administered by the Safety Section including, but not limited to:
- Asbestos Inspection and Abatement Activities
- Indoor Air Quality Assessments
- Ammonia Exposure Monitoring
- Lead Inspection and Abatement Activities
- Performs related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Business casual office setting with field visits
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals
- Considerable knowledge of the OSHA, MOSH, NIOSH, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH, and Safety and Health regulations and standards
- Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles
- Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle operation, and use of chemicals
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial hygiene, Fire Protection, or a field related to health and safety
- 5 years experience in the safety and health field in an industrial environment
Or
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 9 years experience in the safety and health field in an industrial environment
