Safety & Environmental Specialist

Link-Belt Cranes•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the day-to-day safety and environmental activities in support of a comprehensive safety, health, and environmental program. The Specialist will contribute to a safe and healthy environment through training, guidance, investigation and resolution of safety and environmental issues.

Requirements

4 year college degree; preferred in safety or environmental studies
Five or more years of dedicated safety and environmental work experience in manufacturing, preferably in a heavy manufacturing setting
Maintain current First Aid, CPR, AED certification

Responsibilities

Facilitate Safety Steering Committee regular meetings
Conduct new hire safety and environmental orientation training
Conduct incident investigation to include root cause analysis and corrective actions
Conduct periodic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments; approve PPE for distribution through the tool crib; conduct necessary training in the use, care of and selection of PPE
Coordinate facility fall protection program
Coordinate industrial truck training and qualification program
Monitor regular facility safety/environmental inspections and safety/environmental training programs
Assist with programs involving hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, chemical management, and spill prevention.
Coordinate/conduct industrial hygiene monitoring as needed
Assist with preparing management reports weekly safety talks, monthly safety newsletter and other safety communications
Act as a safety liaison when the LBC Emergency Action Plan is initiated
Act as the Environmental liaison with internal and external LBC customers/vendors in the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste; Identify, abate, or eliminate sources of pollutants or environmental hazards
Maintain documentation related to EHS initiatives
Assist with the administration of EHS programs