Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Sterling Engineering; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Specialist to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This pivotal role involves conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents, and implementing preventive measures while engaging with employees on the production floor. You will analyze injury trends, develop ergonomic programs, and educate staff on health and safety standards. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a culture of safety and compliance, where your contributions will significantly impact workplace well-being and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety audits and inspections to identify hazards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training to employees and maintain safety records.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Safety program coordination

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Pay: $52,000-63,000

Job Summary:

• The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment by conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents, and implementing preventive measures. This role involves engaging with employees on the production and warehouse floors, identifying hazards, and providing safety training to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Job Duties:

• Conduct daily safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with department supervisors to investigate ergonomic injuries, illnesses, and employee discomfort complaints.
• Develop and implement job rotation programs to reduce ergonomic stressors.
• Assess and identify ergonomic risks within workplace operations and facility processes.
• Analyze injury and illness trends to establish benchmarks for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
• Maintain and manage safety records, including incident reports, training documentation, and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Educate supervisors, managers, and other leaders on health and safety standards.
• Actively participate in the site safety committee, including maintaining meeting minutes.
• Deliver safety training to employees, including new hire orientations, annual refresher courses, and specialized training.
• Ensure compliance with plant atmosphere and hygiene standards.
• Conduct internal safety and health audits.
• Coordinate emergency action plans and lead safety drills.
• Track, review, and update safety key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain accurate safety performance metrics.
• Oversee Workers' Compensation claims and facilitate communication among involved parties.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data and identify trends.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Experience in coordinating safety programs and projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Manufacturing

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan