The Safety Specialist I is responsible for implementing and maintaining the WSSC Water Safety Program. This position provides onsite day-to-day support within the Commission at various locations. They conduct incident prevention inspections, observations and investigations, as well as safety and health training in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts and advises of proper corrective actions to be implemented by field crew supervisors.
Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts on contract projects to advise project management of proper corrective actions to be implemented to mitigate safety and health hazards on the job.
Conduct safety audits/inspections at various WSSC water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
Conducts safety training courses and on-the-job training based on regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures
Reports health concerns to the Occupational Hygiene Manager; coordinates preventative measures accordingly
Conducts and/or reviews accident investigations to determine accident causes; makes recommendations on corrective action to prevent similar types of accident(s) in the future
Assists location coordinators during fire and other emergency evacuation drills
Reviews warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Creates and distributes safety communications
Coordinates all safety-related activities at assigned locations
Provides any safety-related support requested
Responds to medical or other safety emergencies; including after-hours and weekends
Assists managers and supervisors in implementing Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program
Provides administrative support during the DOT physical activities and random drug and alcohol testing activities
Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals
Considerable knowledge of the OSHA, MOSH, NIOSH, MDE, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH, Safety and Health regulations and standards
Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles
Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety-related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle/mobile equipment operation, use of hazardous chemicals, etc.
Good verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years experience associated with environmental safety and health programs

High School diploma or equivalent
7+ years experience associated with environmental health and & safety programs

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