Health & Safety Representative

Business Health Solutions Professional Corporation•Charlotte, NC

3d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Join Business Health Solutions and Make a Difference in Occupational Safety & Health! At Business Health Solutions (BHS), we are committed to delivering tailored services that cater to the unique needs and objectives of our host organizations. Our team of occupational health and safety professionals are dedicated to staffing, operating, and managing on-site programs within organizations, ensuring maximum return on investment. We pride ourselves on our strategic approach, utilizing an initial assessment phase to create customized plans that guide our work and foster strong client relationships. At BHS, we foster a culture of excellence, integrity, service, and humility. As a team, we believe in maintaining deliberate and conscious presence, addressing conflicts with grace and compassion, and communicating with openness and transparency. Our commitment to integrity involves operating with respect, compassion, and discretion. Our service is proactive, professionally astute, and based on current best practices. Humility is our cornerstone, as we consistently own outcomes, defer to our clients (unless against our oath as health & safety professionals), and prioritize successful outcomes over ego.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or Nursing or equivalent experience
First Aid & BLS Certification Required
OSHA 10 or 30 hour course
2-5 years experience in Occupational Safety and/or Health required
Knowledge of environmental health and safety, ergonomics, OSHA
Working knowledge of laws, standards, and safety regulations in occupational safety & health
Familiarity with epidemiology, safety, industrial hygiene, wellness, and behavioral change theory.
Emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and motivation.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of the workplace, equipment, and practices to identify risks and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Support Carrier's workplace policies, procedures, and practices for the location.
Ensure adherence to standards set by local, state, and federal regulations.
Analyze workplace accidents and illnesses to identify root causes and prevent further incidents.
Collaborate with contracting agencies to comply with Carrier policies and procedures.
Deliver awareness, education, and support to team members to promote safe work practices and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Utilize demonstrated knowledge to assist in implementing and reinforcing Carrier policies and procedures at the location.
Participate in evaluating employees and contractors to ensure compliance with site-specific work practices.
Oversee first aid for any injury or illness presented on site during shift.
Work with contracting agencies to transfer contractor cases to the appropriate employer.
Contact appropriate resources for required care.
Oversee protocols related to drug and alcohol testing as required.