Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

21h•$48 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager - EH&S, the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist has the main responsibility to determine the existence of possible health hazards (both medical and bio-hazard) and to take steps to correct them. Monitors health and safety conditions as well as how the hospital handles medical and bio-hazards waste management. Provides EH&S leadership and develops proactive approaches to safety. Conducts employee safety training and develops, prioritizes and implements EH&S training projects to protect people, products and environment from exposure to injury, risk or economic loss. Keeps the facilities up to the government standards and is aware of all the areas in which health or safety problems are likely to arise and develop plans to help employees reduce the possibility of violations. Is familiar with current government and industry regulations and provides subject matter expertise regarding state and federal regulations and best practices. Works as a team member within HAZMAT response team, maintains Hazard communications - MSDS, and is responsible for recycling and universal waste programs as well as for fire drills and emergency evacuations. Participates in incident analysis to identify root cause and recommends effective preventative corrective actions. Will conduct program and policy reviews and provide recommendations for program improvements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Five (5) years of directly related work experience
Ability to apply safety policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal, communication, training and influencing skills.
Good organizational and project management skills.
Ability to work within a diverse work environment and assist in compliance with safety regulations.
Knowledge of chemical synthesis of products and chemical control regulations.
Knowledge of OSHA 1910/1911.
Knowledge of health regulations and / or occupational/industrial health and
Skills in hazardous materials management, "community right to know", hazard recognition and risk management.

Responsibilities

Determine the existence of possible health hazards (both medical and bio-hazard) and to take steps to correct them.
Monitor health and safety conditions as well as how the hospital handles medical and bio-hazards waste management.
Provide EH&S leadership and develop proactive approaches to safety.
Conduct employee safety training and develop, prioritize and implement EH&S training projects to protect people, products and environment from exposure to injury, risk or economic loss.
Keep the facilities up to the government standards and be aware of all the areas in which health or safety problems are likely to arise and develop plans to help employees reduce the possibility of violations.
Provide subject matter expertise regarding state and federal regulations and best practices.
Work as a team member within HAZMAT response team.
Maintain Hazard communications - MSDS.
Be responsible for recycling and universal waste programs as well as for fire drills and emergency evacuations.
Participate in incident analysis to identify root cause and recommend effective preventative corrective actions.
Conduct program and policy reviews and provide recommendations for program improvements.
Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety regulations, laws, policies and procedures.
Actively participate in, support, and promote health and safety initiatives.
Ensure all unplanned, off-site discharge of hazardous materials and wastes are immediately reported internally and managed per hospital's policy and procedures including postincident risk management.
Manage medical and bio-hazard wastes per regulations.
Ensure that all incidents are promptly and correctly reported, investigated, and effective measures are taken to prevent reoccurrence.
Manage universal waste and recycling programs.
Maintain hazard communications including MSDS records.
Conduct fire drills / emergency evacuations.
Provide support and advice to all site personnel in meeting their environmental objectives.
Coach and mentor employees, contractors and other EH&S staff in adequate risk assessments and hazard management processes.
Participate in regulatory, risk assessment and HAZMAT response teams.
Provide regulatory information to internal and external customers.
Maintain storage and retrieval of regulatory records.
Track emerging regulations and communicate the potential impact to appropriate personnel.