Safety Specialist

Job Description
Responsibilities include the administration and oversight of the Health and Safety program of Harsco Reed Business to support operations and plant management to identify and eliminate risks in the workplace. Ensure a safe work environment; to help develop and administer required HS policies/procedures, division and compliance recordkeeping, OSHA and local regulations, safety training for all employees including contracted employees and make recommendations where additions may be needed/required. Effectively maintain compliance with the Harsco Safety Strategy and applicable regulations and standards of safety management practices as they relate to our businesses. Duties include:
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
 
Ability to identify risks and conduct the appropriate risk assessments, advise operations, and assist in resolving those risks.
Ability to provide a proactive approach to safety, to include identification of operational and organizational issues and problems as well as recommending developmental and implementation strategies to resolve them.
Develop and conduct all required OSHA and Company safety related training (i.e., safety practices, worker’s compensation procedures, fire prevention, appropriate handling techniques of chemicals, toxins, equipment, etc.) to ensure compliance with safety regulatory related regulatory requirements.
Routinely conduct facility EHS inspections independently and/or with other business partners for detection of existing or potential accident/health hazards with follow-up to ensure corrective and/or preventative measures are implemented.
Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices and work with appropriate team members to best align with OSHA (i.e., provide appropriate signage, barriers, etc. in hazardous areas).
Provide technical support on issues relating to environmental, safety and cost reduction projects.
Monitor operations and tasks performed by all employees’ that may impact safety and health related activities.
Conduct injury and accident investigations to include report preparation and equipment damage assessments using risk analysis.
Ensure that all corporate safety policies, procedures and programs are current.
Prepare and maintain accurate and timely recordkeeping and reports for Company and regulatory agencies.  Maintain Company safety files and monthly/quarterly/annual reports for the division and Corporation.
Keep abreast of industry trends and changes in workplace safety standards.
Must be a strong team player with ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams to reduce injury rates for the entire division.
Maintain relevant EH&S logs and documentation.
Provide assistance and advice on EH&S issues to make recommendations to facility management.
Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.