Health and Safety Specialist

Fort Worth, TX, United States

Health and Safety Specialist page is loaded Health and Safety Specialist Apply locations Fort Worth time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R74687 Life Unlimited . At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

This position identifies Health and Safety (HSE) training needs and deficiencies by crafting and delivering the appropriate programs through in-person and/or on-line training systems to educate and train managers in occupational safety, health, and environmental programs.

Additionally, this position supplies ongoing continuous improvement of HSE written compliance programs and training delivery methods. Owns the development and maintenance of site specific HSE training program systems and designs systems to recognize and eliminate HSE hazards.

What will you be doing?

Meets with site/department managers to augment and support of HSE compliance.

Reviews and analyzes injury frequency records, past compliance activities, compliance history, codes, and standards as well as technical literature to determine efficient training frequency and delivery methods.

Conducts occupational health consultations and analysis of workplaces to aid in the identification, control and elimination of occupational safety and health hazards. Provides consultative assistance to management and employees for compliance with state and federal HSE standards.

Reviews the site’s HSE management program for adequacy, compliance, and efficiency.

Develops, submits, or responds to address safety issues or items brought forward.

Represents S+N and serves as a liaison with applicable internal and external departments and entities regarding environmental and safety matters.

Contributes to the development of site HSE program budget and monitors vendor performance against funding and expense requirements.

Establishes and manages relationships with vendors that are qualified to assist with Industrial Hygiene and Hazardous Materials matters.

Coordinates and or conducts health surveys using appropriate sampling strategies, analyzes data and provides follow-up reports for team members.

Works with management in developing and maintaining the data for the various licensed management software systems used.

Calibrates and maintains industrial hygiene equipment.

Assists department management in identifying employee injury causation trends, and mitigation options for reducing injury frequency and severity.

Applies and interprets occupational health rules and consensus standards to improve understanding of compliance.

Prepares and delivers recommendations to safety committee representatives, departments, managers, and employees.

Performs administrative duties associated with the specific duties of the position.

Remains current on new technology, methodology and equipment.

What will you need to be successful?

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related scientific or technical field.

No Experience required.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations, with specific knowledge on IH standards and OSHA

Safety and Environmental hazard identification methods.

Testing, calibration, and certification of instruments

Financial control practices and procedures

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more aboutEmployee Inclusion Groups on our website ( https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).

Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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About Us Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.

From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

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