Sr. Consultant, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Works under the direction of the EHS Manager and is responsible for monitoring and improving the EHS program throughout the system. Monitors and maintains the hospitals compliance with OSHA, EPA and state and local regulations pertaining to occupational safety and environmental protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Safety (Required)
• Excellent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• GSP, ASP, CSP or path to certification is preferred.
• Experience in the application of JCAHO Environment of Care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in providing Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) program leadership and subject matter expertise to all OhioHealth Care Sites (Hospitals, FSEDs, and Physician Practices).
• Assures regulatory compliance in the management of Occupational Safety Related topics such as electrical safety, control of hazardous energy, walking-working surfaces, industrial hygiene, materials handling, personal protective equipment, etc. in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the Occupational Safety and Health Programs for all OhioHealth Care Site locations.
• Assists in managing incident investigations, hazard corrections and reporting documentation; provide recommendations on process improvement.
• Understands and interprets regulatory standards and is able to advise care site Sr. Consultants regulations or changes in regulations.
• Understands or has the ability to learn The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and provide recommendations that comply with both OSHA and TJC.
• Supports annual and semi-annual regulatory exposure monitoring and provide assistance for interpreting results or questions; provide recommendations for action plans, if needed.
• Develop and provide training or coordinate training classes on safety related topics.
• Supports the care site Sr. Safety Consultants in auditing safety compliance of Contractors, subcontractors and external personnel performing construction projects on OhioHealth property.
• Annually reviews company policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Supports EPA and environmental compliance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees