EHS Specialist in Ridgeway, Virginia at Press Glass Inc

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health and safety programs and initiatives to ensure the well-being of all employees and the prevention of accidents and incidents within our glass fabrication manufacturing facility. This role involves leading safety efforts, creating a culture of safety awareness, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and company policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Safety and Health Program and Training

• Coordinates and enforces employee safety and health programs and promotes safety awareness to minimize work-related injuries.
• Comprehends federal, state, and local safety regulations and ensures that the company is in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OHS) guidelines.
• Drafts and updates safety training materials and trains personnel on safety protocols and preventative measures.
• Runs risk assessments on workspaces and presents reports to Safety and Health manager.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions for employees, covering topics such as emergency procedures, proper equipment usage, and hazard recognition.

Incident Investigation and Reporting

• Will investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Serves as a liaison between the employees and management by communicating and reporting safety concern and safety matters.

Implementing Safety Measures

• Keep inventory and stocked all first aid materials and first aid kits.
• Ensure that all employees have access to and properly use PPE, such as helmets, gloves, safety glasses, and other necessary protective gear.
• Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.

Environmental Program and Training

• Conduct environmental training sessions for employees, covering topics such as stormwater compliance and emergency procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or at least one (1) year of experience in related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant safety certifications is a plus.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience in safety and health management, preferably in a manufacturing or glass fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with strong ability to make presentations and conduct training to hourly, supervision and site management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Preferred knowledge and experience with ISO certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires regular sitting, reaching walking, talking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and keyboarding.
• May occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of the job.
• Noise level is usually moderate.