Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Position Overview

To ensure implementation of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures in the R&D and corporate setup. The role involves risk assessment, compliance, employee training, and continual monitoring of safety practices to provide a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular EHS inspections of R&D labs, office spaces, utilities, and common areas to identify hazards and unsafe practices.
• Advise departments on measures for mitigating risks and improving safety protocols in administrative and laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements (Factories Act, GFR, OSHA, etc.) relevant to R&D and office environments.
• Investigate and document incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions in R&D and office areas.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Implement and review EHS-related SOPs tailored to lab practices (handling of chemicals, waste disposal, use of fume hoods, etc.) and office ergonomics.
• Ensure that safety signage, emergency exits, fire alarms, eyewash stations, and other safety infrastructure are regularly inspected and functional.
• Design and deliver training programs for lab personnel and office staff on relevant topics: chemical safety, MSDS awareness, emergency response, first aid, ergonomics, fire safety, etc.
• Coordinate and conduct department-level safety committee meetings and escalate key observations and facilitate employee engagement to reinforce positive behaviors.
• Develop and execute emergency response plans for fire, chemical spills, medical emergencies, etc.
• Organize mock drills in collaboration with facility and security teams, and document learning.
• Monitor safety practices followed by housekeeping, lab maintenance, and support service vendors. Manage permits accordingly.
• Conduct safety briefings and ensure adherence to PPE and safety norms.
• Coordinate internal EHS audits and support external audits/certifications (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Track and close non-conformities with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain all statutory records, training logs, safety checklists, inspection reports, and incident registers.

Qualifications

B.E./B.Sc in Chemistry/Environment/Diploma in Environment, Industrial Safety, or relevant field.

Experience of 5-10 years preferably in a chemical industry/R&D setup

Advance Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) is required.

Familiarity with EHS practices in R&D/laboratory environments.