Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

FULL TIME days

Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace by preventing accidents promoting a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and Hospital policies.
Develop implement and update safety policies procedures and programs to ensure compliance with local state and federal safety regulations.
Conduct regular safety inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards unsafe practices and non-compliance with safety standards.
Investigate accidents incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
Develop and deliver safety training programs to employees managers and contractors.
Assess the need for safety equipment and personal protective equipment and ensure their availability proper use and maintenance.
Develop and implement emergency response plans including evacuation procedures fire safety plans and first aid protocols.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science degree with 2 years of safety experience; or Associates Degree in a safety-related field with 5 years of safety experience. Healthcare or laboratory experience will be prioritized.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree

No

Experience
2-5 years experience in Safety Occupational Health Environmental Safety Laboratory Safety or related field

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable of local state and national safety regulations and standards is essential. This includes knowledge of OSHA Joint Commission MA-DEP/U.S. EPA Life Safety Code Health Care Facilities Code and relevant industry guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills to identify potential hazards assess risks and develop effective safety strategies.
- Keen eye for detail to identify potential safety hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Strong leadership qualities to effectively educate and motivate employees to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and work in diverse environments.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

125 Nashua Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63648.00 - $90750.40/Annual

Grade

6

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EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority