Health and Safety Specialist

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Dickson is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to foster a safe, compliant and environmentally responsible workplace. You will lead initiatives, conduct training, and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations to protect our operations.

You will develop and maintain safety programs, perform inspections, investigate incidents, provide first aid training, and manage environmental health reporting. Join us to create a proactive safety culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or similar industrial settings.
• Knowledge of OSHA, hazardous materials regulations, Workers' Compensation, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Certifications such as First Aid, CPR, OSHA training, and environmental management systems are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to perform root cause analysis and report writing.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver training and foster safety awareness.
• Familiarity with environmental health practices and occupational health expertise is preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex safety regulations and ensure ongoing compliance across all operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards related to hazardous materials, environmental compliance, and safety regulations.
• Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques to determine underlying issues and prevent recurrence.
• Provide first aid training, CPR certification courses, and ongoing safety education to employees across all departments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health standards by managing environmental management systems and overseeing environmental regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation including safety reports, incident logs, and regulatory compliance records.
• Collaborate with management to develop emergency response plans and conduct drills to prepare staff for potential incidents.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Training delivery

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Hazard identification

Safety program development

Tools

EMS

Regulatory reporting software

Job description

Job Description Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Health and Safety Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This energetic position is perfect for professionals passionate about occupational health, environmental management, and regulatory compliance. You will lead initiatives to uphold safety standards, conduct training, and ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations. Your expertise will help create a proactive safety culture that empowers employees and protects our operations.

Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards related to hazardous materials, environmental compliance, and safety regulations.
• Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques to determine underlying issues and prevent recurrence.
• Provide first aid training, CPR certification courses, and ongoing safety education to employees across all departments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health standards by managing environmental management systems and overseeing environmental regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation including safety reports, incident logs, and regulatory compliance records.
• Collaborate with management to develop emergency response plans and conduct drills to prepare staff for potential incidents.

Requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing environments or similar industrial settings with a strong understanding of workplace safety protocols.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, hazardous materials regulations, Workers' Compensation law, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Certifications such as First Aid, CPR, OSHA training, and environmental management systems are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and report writing effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver training sessions and foster a culture of safety awareness.
• Familiarity with environmental health practices and occupational health expertise is preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex safety regulations and ensure ongoing compliance across all operational areas.

Embark on a rewarding career dedicated to safeguarding people and the environment while ensuring operational excellence!