Env., Health, and Safety Engineer implements and maintains company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. Involved in the design and development of facilities, work areas and work procedures and makes environmental, health and safety recommendations accordingly. Being an Env., Health, and Safety Engineer is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental policy and procedure manuals. Ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Additionally, Env., Health, and Safety Engineer serves as contact with all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be an Env., Health, and Safety Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
This position is in Facilities Management Service located at the Fayetteville NC VA HCS within VISN 6 Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Network.
The incumbent in this position serves as the Safety & Occupational Health Specialist and provides planning, scheduling, and conducting difficult inspections in establishments and worksites where there is a strong probability of encountering hazardous work processes and materials, and unsafe environmental conditions, involving a substantial number of employees.
Duties
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following :
and investigates or assists investigators in investigating accidents / mishaps, obtains witness statements, photographs the accident scene, records circumstances and extent of injuries, estimates cost of property damages, and prepares report of findings.
Plans, develops, and implements safety promotional and educational campaigns containing aspects of difficult issues designed to meet both general and specific goals of reducing accidental occurrences;
and develops or adapts material for safety campaigns and training courses and conducts technical training for personnel.
Conducts comprehensive analytical surveys and / or studies of serviced safety programs; reviews safety policies, policies, procedures, and regulations published by serviced organizations;
and works closely with all personnel in the establishment of realistic safety requirements and compliance with applicable directives and regulations.
Creates and conducts area-specific safety hazard initiatives; maintains long-term historical safety records and notes trends or changing conditions that warrant revision of safety procedures;
and assists in the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling information used in safety databases.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule : Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM (EST)
Compressed / Flexible : Not available
Telework : Not available
Virtual / Remote : This is NOT a virtual / Remote position.
Position Description / PD# : Safety and Occupational Health Specialist / PD8154
Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report : Not required
Physical Requirements : The work of this position requires, on a regular and recurring basis; on-site visits throughout the Medical Center and moderate physical exertion, such as when transporting equipment (weighing up to 50 lbs.
climbing, standing, walking, crawling, and bending. The work requires the incumbent to have good hearing, eyesight, color and depth perception, and the use of all limbs.
Work Environment : The work of this position is frequently performed in both a normal office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, and within a wide variety of other Medical Center / patient care areas, laboratories, shops, construction sites, and areas with possible exposures to operating machines, equipment, hazardous materials, high noise levels, confined spaces, dust, and chemicals.
Exposures to such hazards necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an N95 mask, and Universal Precautions.
Required to travel off-site to conduct inspections and to attend meetings, seminars, or other activities related to the position. ??????
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