Description
Lead organization-wide safety and regulatory compliance programs to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. Develop policies, assess risks, and implement controls for chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards. Direct audits, investigations, and training; ensure adherence to OSHA and related standards; and coordinate with regulators, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
- • Maintain and test emergency response plans and drills.
- • Ensure availability and maintenance of fire protection, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
- • Manage chemical and hazardous waste inventories and waste tracking systems.
- • Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and shipment of hazardous materials and wastes (e.g., DOT, RCRA).
- • Oversee sampling and exposure assessments; review laboratory results and ensure actions.
- • Analyze safety metrics and incident data to identify trends and prioritize improvements.
- • Prepare required reports and presentations for leadership and regulatory agencies.
- • Partner with engineering, operations, and medical staff to remediate hazards.
- • Manage contractor and vendor safety compliance and site access requirements.
- • Maintain a compliance calendar, permits, and records; ensure readiness for inspections.
- • Set safety and compliance policies, standards, and procedures.
- • Order suspension of activities that pose immediate risk.
- • Lead risk assessments and job hazard analyses to eliminate or control hazards.
- • Conduct and oversee compliance audits and inspections across sites.
- • Investigate incidents and near misses; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- • Recommend and implement engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
- • Oversee industrial hygiene programs, including noise, air monitoring, ventilation, and ergonomics.
- • Ensure adequacy of ventilation, lighting, and other workplace conditions.
- • Manage hazard communication and right-to-know programs, including SDS and labeling.
- • Develop and deliver safety training and competency assessments.
- • Provide new-employee safety orientations and materials.
- • Coordinate medical surveillance and fitness-for-duty programs with occupational health.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
