Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

1. Compliance and Regulations: Developing and implementing EHS policies and procedures: This includes creating and maintaining policies that address safety, health, and environmental concerns. Ensuring regulatory compliance: Staying up-to-date with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations and ensuring the organization adheres to them. Maintaining accurate records: Keeping records of incidents, inspections, and regulatory compliance, which is crucial for audit purposes. 2. Risk Management: Conducting risk assessments and hazard identification: Identifying potential hazards in the workplace and evaluating the associated risks. Developing risk mitigation strategies: Implementing controls and preventive measures to minimize or eliminate identified risks. Investigating accidents and incidents: Investigating the root causes of incidents and developing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. 3. Safety and Health: Developing and delivering safety training programs: Educating employees on safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and other relevant topics. Promoting a safety culture: Encouraging employee participation in safety initiatives and promoting a culture of safety awareness. Monitoring and evaluating safety programs: Regularly reviewing and adjusting safety programs to ensure they are effective and meeting the organization's needs. 4. Environmental Management: Developing and implementing environmental management programs: This may include waste management, pollution control, and sustainable practices. Managing hazardous materials: Ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Monitoring and reporting environmental performance: Tracking and reporting on the organization's environmental performance to meet regulatory requirements and internal goals. 5. Other Responsibilities: Acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies: Communicating with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and address any concerns. Managing EHS budgets and resources: Overseeing the allocation of resources to support EHS programs and initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Working with other departments to implement EHS strategies and initiatives. Staying up-to-date on industry best practices: Keeping abreast of the latest developments in EHS and incorporating them into the organization's programs.