Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Job Specific Accountabilities:

Health and Safety Policy Development

• Develop and update health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify hazards and develop mitigation strategies to ensure a safe working environment.

Compliance and Training

• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting audits and inspections to identify and address non-conformance
• Design and deliver health and safety training programs to employees, researchers, and contractors, promoting awareness and safe practices.

Incident Investigation and Reporting

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports on health and safety performance, including key metrics and trends, for leadership and stakeholders.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans to ensure preparedness for potential crises or hazardous situations.
• Conduct drills and exercises to test and refine emergency response capabilities.

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration

• Collaborate with departments to integrate health and safety considerations into operational processes and research activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing innovative solutions to enhance health and safety performance.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in security management, Environmental Science, Fire Science, or any other related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Security Management, Environmental Science, Fire Management, or any other related field.