Job Title: Health and Safety Specialist
Type of Role: Contract to Hire
Shift / Hours: Full Time
Location: Bellingham, WA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Comply with federal, state, and local occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
- Inspect worksites and review working conditions.
- Document reports of occurrences and record statistical information.
- Develop and implement OHS training programs.
- Intervene to stop any acts of processes which are unsafe or do not comply with OHS guidelines.
- Implement preventative measures to ensure unsafe processes are not repeated.
- Ensure all personnel follow all personal safety precautions (protective glasses, gloves, hardhats, etc.)
- Providing training and educational opportunities for production associates and other relevant personnel in coordination with appropriate department personnel
- Conducting and reviewing post-accident and safety violation investigations pursuant to company policies and procedures as well as state laws and regulations.
- Update procedures and policies for new regulations or local ordinances
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Ability to identify potential hazards and assess risks in various work. environments, considering factors such as machinery, chemicals, ergonomics, and workplace layout.
- Expertise in conducting thorough investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
- Ability to analyze safety data, track trends, and use metrics to measure the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas for improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of emergency response planning.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
- Traits
- Detailed oriented.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability to adjust safety strategies to meet changing organizational needs and industry trends.
- Initiative in taking proactive steps towards identifying safety improvement opportunities.
Education and/or Experience
- Experience working in a diverse, multi-line, multi-shift manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs.
- Knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances on fire safety and prevention, loss control, hazardous chemicals, building, electrical, noise, pollution, and the environment.
Perks and Benefits:
While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, optional medical benefits, paid sick leave, and state-specific retirement saving options in accordance with state or local law.
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Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
