Health And Safety Specialist

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.

• 1-3 years HSE experience in a Manufacturing environment

• 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 about Employee 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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