Environmental -Occupational Safety Specialist - Full Time-Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating the Health System's Safety program to eliminate unsafe conditions or behaviors and minimize injuries and workers' compensation costs. Conduct daily safety surveillance activity. Investigate and report employee injuries. Implement programs relating to general safety, fire protection, accident prevention and accident investigation. Maintains compliance with Joint Commission standards relating to safety, hazardous materials and waste and fire safety. Provides initial and refresher training to staff involved in hazardous materials and waste handling. Maintains liaison with local, regional and state emergency hazardous materials response agencies.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in occupational safety, fire science, engineering, environmental health, or related field required
Possess or, within first 6 months following hire, be able to complete requirements for OSHA Operations-Level 40-hour HazWOPER certification (40 hours of initial training, 24 hours of annual refresher training) required
Valid US driver’s license and meet requirements to operate Health System vehicle required
4 years’ experience in fire prevention, occupational safety and/or hazardous materials management required
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Verbal ability to comprehend and communicate effectively with all levels of hospital staff, physicians, vendors, outside technical representatives and consultants
Interpersonal skills
Writing and record keeping skills
Analytical and statistical perception to evaluate response effectiveness, analyze costs, procedures, and techniques and report findings accurately
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office products
Ability to respond expeditiously at any hour when summoned in anticipation of or following emergency situations, or to conduct drills in the evening, night and weekend shifts
Walking for long periods of time, standing, and some climbing required when inspecting portable fire extinguishers, conducting drills and providing training
Speaking and hearing is essential to communicate with others
Manual dexterity for manipulating equipment and handling tools
Visual acuity for inspection and maintenance of equipment
Ability to travel to all Health System facilities is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Formal training in industrial hygiene and/or safety preferred
1 year experience in each preferred
Knowledge of Joint Commission environment of care standards, US Environmental Protection Agency regulations, NC-DENR and US Department of Transportation hazardous materials shipping standards preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct daily safety surveillance of facilities and work processes
Assist in the development and implementation of accident prevention training programs and policies, investigates actual and potential injury and property damage events to determine root causes and recommends actions to prevent recurrence
Conduct periodic trend analysis of employee injury data
Conduct fire / exit drills in Health System facilities
Conduct safety training and orientation
Conduct, schedule and oversee required inspections, maintenance and testing of portable fire extinguishers and installed fire suppression systems
Develop and maintain CFVHS Hazardous Materials and Wastes Management Plan according to Joint Commission standards and NC-DENR requirements for a Large Quantity Generator
Respond to and investigate hazardous materials spills and exposures and may be required to contain and clean up hazardous materials spills
Maintain Health System’s library of safety data sheets, both digital and hard copy, as required by OSHA and NC-DOL
Escort outside agencies on safety-related tours and inspections
Manage the day-to-day collection, temporary storage and disposal of hazardous chemical wastes
Other duties as assigned