Develop and implement tools in the work environment designed to reduce and eliminate risks and maintain compliance with EHS regulations.
Actively participate in Gemba, MDI, and other business activities.
Conduct EHS training for employees, visitors, and contractors; maintain records of attendance and training program content.
Assist in creating and maintaining EHS programs and procedures, per regulations, Allegion requirements, or site needs.
Coordinate and actively participate in safety team(s) and first responder meetings; assume leadership responsibilities during meetings and committee activities.
Promote awareness activities and guidance to workers to prevent accidents and illnesses through continuous educational campaigns.
Ensure prompt communication of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions or hazards, and EHS concerns to all levels of management and shifts.
Lead incident investigations and root cause determinations and assist in corrective and preventive action implementation.
Perform risk assessments and data trend analyses; prioritize and complete risk reduction activities.
Perform audits and inspections regularly of the workplace, ensuring compliance to regulatory standards, and Allegion and local policies. Track corrective action and preventive action findings to closure.
Direct emergency response planning and response. Provides necessary training to emergency response personnel. Schedule and facilitate emergency response drills.
Lead the first responder team; perform first aid and CPR as needed. Promote and lead the site's early intervention process.
Prepare regulatory required reports (Tier II, Form R, DMR, etc.) and review with leadership.
Interact with other Allegion EHS teams; engage in EHS calls and meetings, EHS Kaizens, such as events focused on ergonomic risk reduction, JSAs, machine guarding, LOTO, ASI module deployment, and other similar activities.
Prepare and review specifications and orders for the purchase of EHS equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to EHS standards.
Report the results of environmental contaminant analyses and recommend corrective measures to be applied.
Lead and support other EHS projects and initiatives as needed.
Keep abreast of pertinent changes and developments within the field of environmental health and safety. Ensure and maintain professional development and exchange via attendance at meetings, conferences and courses.
Perform other related duties as required in a timely manner to meet all established deadlines with a high level of attention to detail.
What You Will Need to Succeed:
BS in Environmental Health, Safety Sciences or related technical degree.
Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and use sound judgment.
Strong computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).
Prior EHS experience within Manufacturing or related industry.
5+ years EHS work experience in Manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and OHSAS 18001 Standards.
First Aid / CPR certification
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Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist: Blue Ash, OH
Allegion's Steelcraft business is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Environmental Health & Safety Senior Specialist. This position is responsible for driving all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) activities for second shift, under the direction and supervision of the site EHS Manager. The primary focus is to partner with management, frontline leaders, engage employees, lead EHS inspections, analyze and maintain EHS recordkeeping systems, conduct EHS training, perform EHS observations, lead safety teams, lead in incident investigations, and participate in other EHS program activities to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance.
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