Safety Specialist jobs in Newark, NJ
Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. Being a Safety Specialist ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures. Collects data and reports on all safety and accident events. Additionally, Safety Specialist may have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on the industry and location. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Safety Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Safety Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Safety Data Specialist
- NJ Transit
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Newark, NJ
FULL_TIME
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Roles and Responsibilities:
- Daily input of NJT Bus and Light Rail employee injuries and customer incidents, as well as Light Rail equipment incidents and bus collisions into OSS incident management software.
- Identifies OSHA recordability of employee injuries based on OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements and by working closely with NJT Operations Risk Management/Workers’ Compensation, Medical Services Department, and external medical providers.
- Coordinate the follow-up on major injuries with location/senior management and reporting serious injuries to OSHA/PEOSH as required.
- Develops forms, techniques, procedures to interface with Bus Operations, Light Rail Operations, Risk Management/Workers’ Compensation, Medical Services, and other departments to share injury, accident, and incident information to assist in investigations and to facilitate information flow.
- Interacts and communicates with NJT Bus Garage Management, Service Supervision, OSS Bus and Light Rail Safety Officers to acquire all information to accurately report injuries and incidents into appropriate databases.
- Creates and maintains standard periodic reports of NJT Bus and Light Rail employee injuries, and Light Rail Equipment and Customer Incidents.
- Maintains OSHA 300, OSHA 301, OSHA 300A Log/Forms and report data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other State and Federal Agencies.
- Serves as subject matter expert in OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements.
- Reviews and analyzes injury data, advises OSS Management on trends, and makes recommendations to improve safety related to employee and customer injuries.
- Provides backup support to Data Specialist Bus group members.
- Provides backup support to Manager, Bus System Safety and Reporting on the preparation of reports to comply with regulatory and in-house reporting.
- Completes projects as assigned by the Manager, Bus System Safety and Reporting.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Transportation Management, Business Administration, or related area and three (3) years of experience in occupational safety and health as well as NJT Bus Operations knowledge and terminology. One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.
Knowledge and Skills:- Knowledge of NJT safety rules, policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and Local safety regulations, including FTA, OSHA, and Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) is required. Must be highly proficient in the use of software including MS Excel, Word, and Power Point. Must be able to create and maintain databases and develop reports as required.
- Ability to multi-task and work with various NJT departments and strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Knowledge of OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements and NTD reporting requirements is desirable.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:- OSHA 30 Hour Standards in General Industry Training - Desirable
- OSHA Recordkeeping Training - Desirable
- Transit Bus System Safety, and SMS Principles for Transit Certification - Desirable
- Transit Safety and Security Program Certificate (TSSP - Transit Bus and/or Rail Program) – Desirable
- World Safety Organization (WSO), Certified Safety Specialist (WSO-CSS) –Desirable
Working Environment:- Office
- 12 Days Ago
Food Safety Specialist
- Mondelēz International
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East Hanover, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Ensures effective deployment of Mondelez risk based Food Safety manageme...
- 28 Days Ago
Consumer Safety Inspector
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Newark, NJ
FULL_TIME
- $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available - click Learn more about this agency below for more info. VACANCY INFORMATION: Newark, NJ Establishment: M20403-American Halal Meat Inc. Work Schedule: 1st Shift - Monda...
- 14 Days Ago
Ophthalmic Technician/Float
- Omni Eye Specialist Pa
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Orange, NJ
FULL_TIME
- 2 Years Experience Required. Certification Preferred. Bilingual preferred. Travel to locations is required. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Obtains patient medical, ocular and medication history and transcribes ...
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Ophthalmic Technician/Float
- Omni Eye Specialist Pa
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Union, NJ
FULL_TIME
- 2 Years Experience Required. Certification Preferred. Bilingual preferred. Travel to locations is required. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Obtains patient medical, ocular and medication history and transcribes ...
- 8 Days Ago
Environmental Occupational Safety & Health Specialist - Now Hiring
- Leidos
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Morristown, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Description Job Description:Are you tired of working 60 hours a week? Are you looking for better Work Life Balance? At Leidos, Work Life Balance is not just a catch phrase, its a way of life. We expec...
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Environmental Health Safety Specialist
- Recruiting Noco Llc
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New York, NY
- Leading consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual to join the team as an Environmental, He...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
- Nutra-Med Packaging
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Whippany, NJ
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist - Nutra-Med Packaging - Whippany, NJ Whippany, NJ Job Duties: Develop & implem...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Safety Specialist - Plant Level
- Lincoln Search Consultants
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Rockaway, NJ
- Must have at least (2) years of plant safety experience within general manufacturing operations and a Bachelor of Scienc...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Health Safety Specialist
- Merck
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Rahway, NJ
- EHS SPECIALIST Onsite in Rahway, NJ Pay rate is $41.95hr. EHS experience is required / digital marketing or, marketing C...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Safety Specialist
- Judge Direct Placement
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Orangeburg, NY
- JDP is seeking a Safety Specialist in Orangeburg, NY area! Responsibilities: Implement, organize, and maintain OSHA Proc...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I
- NYU Langone Health
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New York, NY
- NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in c...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Environmental Health Safety Specialist
- Recruiting NoCo LLC
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New York, NY
- Leading consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual to join the team as an Environmental, He...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Construction Safety Specialist II
- World Insurance Associates, LLC.
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Syosset, NY
- Summary World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance organization offering top products and services from major prov...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Newark, New Jersey
Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000.
Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Safety Specialist jobs
$83,193 to $124,580
Newark, New Jersey area prices
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