Occupational Safety Specialist II (General Industry)

WSSC Water -
Laurel, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$96,038 - $163,523 a year

Qualifications

Occupational health expertise
Safety regulations
DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
Employee health (regulatory compliance standards)

Full Job Description

The Safety Specialist II conducts accident prevention inspections and investigations, which subsequently result in the evaluation of all WSSC Water facilities to assist management in reducing occupational injuries and accidents. The position conducts safety and health training in compliance with State of Maryland and Federal government requirements.

Essential Functions

Conduct safety audits on various types of WSSC Water activities and facilities and a variety of required safety training courses
Conduct various types of industrial health evaluations and environmental monitoring including, but not limited to:
- Non-ionization radiation monitoring
- Lead monitoring in water
- Noise monitoring

Review plans for new facilities and recommends accident prevention solutions to the Division Manager, Occupational Safety & Health
Develop new safety training courses based on new regulatory requirements or change in WSSC Water policy and/or procedures
Revises current training courses based on change in regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures:
- HAZMAT/Right-To-Know
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Slip, Trip and Fall
- Excavation Safety
- Confined Space – Non-Entry Rescue
- Defensive Driving
- Driver Improvement
- Asbestos Awareness
- Safety Orientation
- Work Zone Traffic Safety
- Ergonomics
- Respiratory Protection
- Maintain training information in safety training database
- Report health concerns to the Occupational Health Nurse and coordinate preventative measures
- Conduct and/or review accident investigations to determine accident causes and recommend corrective action to prevent similar type of accident(s)
- Conduct fire and other emergency evacuation drills
- Review warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements
- Review monthly fire extinguisher inspection records and annual fire evacuation drill records
- Serve as WSSC Water liaison during facility risk assessment conducted by the general liability carrier (FM Global)
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Create and distribute a monthly safety talk pamphlet
Review and purchase safety- and health-related videos
Coordinate all safety related activities at assigned locations
Provide any safety related support requested
Respond to medical or other safety emergencies, including after hours and weekends
Assist managers and supervisors in the implementation of the Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program
Periodic revision of safety and health manual and safety SPs
Provide administrative support during DOT physicals and random drug and alcohol testing
Serve as project manager for various special project contracts administered by the Safety Section including, but not limited to:
- Asbestos Inspection and Abatement Activities
- Indoor Air Quality Assessments
- Ammonia Exposure Monitoring
- Lead Inspection and Abatement Activities

Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting with field visits

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, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH, and 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 operation, and use of chemicals
Good verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial hygiene, Fire Protection, or a field related to health and safety
5+ years experience in the safety and health field in an industrial environment

High School diploma or equivalent
9+ years experience in the safety and health field in an industrial environment

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