Occupational Safety Specialist

Position Summary
Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, training, and providing professional consultation and technical expertise associated with Occupational Safety matters. Works with internal and external stakeholders to support Orlando Health in providing a safe environment and complying with all applicable Occupational Safety regulations.
Location
Downtown Orlando
Schedule
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
Responsibilities
Essential Functions

• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs to include ongoing continuous improvement of compliance programs and training methods.
• Assists leadership with identifying trends and recommending options to reduce frequency and severity of issues related to Occupational Safety.
• Researches and maintains knowledge base current with applicable federal, state, and local Occupational Safety regulations and standards applicable to Orlando Health.
• Conducts routine audits of Orlando Health facilities subject to Occupational Safety requirements for validation and documentation of compliant operation; initiates action(s) necessary to correct any identified deviation(s) or violation(s), and prepares and submits written technical reports and documents based on audit and inspection findings
• Reviews corporate safety programs for adequacy, compliance, and effectiveness; assists corporate safety leadership in developing and/or improving programs.
• Conducts Occupational Safety consultations and analysis of work areas to aid in the identification, control, and elimination of hazards.
• Conducts investigations to identify causal factors and provide appropriate recommendations for remedial actions related to team member injuries and/or illnesses.
• Collaborates with Corporate Safety and other departments, as required, to investigate team member complaints concerning Occupational Safety and other related fields. Provides appropriate communication to ensure team member(s) and leadership are kept current and informed as to response status of investigations.
• Develops, maintains, and conducts Occupational Safety training programs.
• Performs basic industrial hygiene functions as necessary to support department needs.
• Participates as assigned with Orlando Health leadership, committees, departments, and work teams to serve as a resource contributing to the organization's understanding, consideration, and response to Occupational Safety issues.
• Anticipates and identifies emerging Occupational Safety issues of importance to Orlando Health; evaluates compliance options and recommends strategies to minimize impact(s) and cost(s) while optimizing effective control of identified hazards.
• Manages work assignments efficiently to ensure compliance with timelines and maintain work product accuracy. • Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains proficiency using computer software programs essential to efficient, accurate and professional management of position responsibilities.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Maintains professional discipline in the department and adherence to appropriate policies and procedures of the department.
• Stays informed of evolving technology, new standards and regulations related to safety and makes appropriate recommendations to implement improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education/Training
Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or closely related field.
Experience
Three (3) years of work experience in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene or closely related field.