Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Ensures the facility complies with all current environmental and safety regulations.

Works to develop, implement, monitor, and manage environmental and safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Maintains environmental records and interfaces with regulatory inspectors on behalf of the facility supported.

Evaluates the facility's procedures, facilities & equipment to identify compliance with environmental regulations and Altec environmental policies, programs, and unsafe conditions needing improvement.

Identifies & evaluates detrimental working conditions & makes adjustments to safeguard associates' health.

Maintains safety and environmental records.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts environmental and safety training and education programs, and demonstrates the use of safety equipment.

• Provides new-employee health and safety orientations, and develop materials for these presentations.
• Involved in accident investigations
• Conducts Job Safety Analysis (JSA's)
• Maintains all Environmental and Safety Governmental records.
• Manages and administers the Altec APSMS system the online (ACMIS) MSDS records for the facility.
• Manages DOT Drug Testing for the facility.
• Leads and coordinates Environmental and Safety Compliance and Worker's Compensation RCI events.
• Participates in environmental and safety orientation and training for new associates.
• Develops & maintains industrial hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, and ventilation surveys.
• Develops and maintains medical monitoring programs for associates.
• Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Completes and files all Environmental and Safety regulatory reports and submits required governmental reports for EPA and OSHA compliance.
• Inspects specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
• Investigates accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Investigates health-related complaints, & inspects facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation & regulations.
• Maintains and updates emergency response plans and procedures.

• Maintains compliance with Air Emission Program, Emission Tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Assists in permitting for Air, Storm Water, and Waste registrations.
• Coordinates and conducts Waste and Storm Water sampling and conducts monthly and bi-weekly storm water audits.
• Maintains inventories of hazardous materials & wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure materials are handled properly.

• Serves as the assistant Primary Emergency Response Coordinator and Assistant Spill Team Leader for HAZWOPER certified responders at the facility
• Maintains the MSDS database at the facility...