Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organization’s procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. Being a Safety Specialist ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures. Collects data and reports on all safety and accident events. Additionally, Safety Specialist may have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on the industry and location. May require an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Safety Specialist gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Safety Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.
Safety Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Safety Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to build a safety culture in the workplace;
- Develop and conduct employee safety training and emergency preparedness;
- Develop and administer safety and environmental policies and procedures;
- Lead teams pursuing safety and environmental objectives;
- Assist in the development and auditing of 5S program to ensure good housekeeping;
- Facilitate safety incident investigations, root cause analyses, and closure of corrective actions;
- Provide technical support for capital projects and process related issues in the EHS area;
- Provide insight, strategies, and plans to achieve EHS objectives based upon best practices;
- Ensuring Company compliance with all safety and environmental legislation;
- Communicate with local, state and federal agencies;
- Measure, audit, and evaluate the effectiveness of safety and environmental strategies and processes;
- Manage Company Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Conduct hazard evaluations of jobs and processes;
- Completion of rounds to secure interior spaces of the building.
Requirements:
- Experience in government agency work environments;
- Ability to be flexibility and adapt quickly within the working environment;
- Experience with analysis, policy writing, and client support;
- Possession of excellent oral and written communications, including presentations;
- Completion of an accredited Management Systems Lead Auditor training;
- Experience with customer engagement and collaboration for problem solving;
- Experience with incident investigation and incident trends analysis and reporting;
- Thorough knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Certified Auditor in EHS Compliance or Management Systems;
- Experience with conducting data analysis to identify trends and reporting out on organizational lessons learned;
- 1+ years of experience with environmental or occupational health and safety compliance, management, and implementation activities;
- Knowledge of Environmental Regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CECRLA, NEPA, and Executive Order 13423, 13514, and 13693;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software with emphasis in Excel, Word Outlook and PowerPoint;
- 5 years of progressive field safety experience in a construction-related field.