Occupational health

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Full-timeAt Techo-Bloc, we aren’t just paving patios we’re paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability and flair.

Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.Why Work for Us?Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package.

Here are a few of our perks : Medical BenefitsVisionShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityLife Insurance401(k) Savings Plan401 (k) MatchEmployee Discount on ProductsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Training & DevelopmentGenerous Bonus ProgramWeekly Pay!Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will be responsible for Health and Safety for the Douglassville, PA and Pen Argyl, PA manufacturing sites.

This includes overseeing onsite safety audits, policy and program development and maintenance, safety training and reporting and incident / near miss investigations.

You will develop and propose appropriate strategies to ensure the optimization of health and safety processes and programs.

You will also prepare prevention training for managers in order to improve skills and ensure effective management of occupational health and safety.

• Specifically, this person will : Conduct a complete evaluation of the OHS program (site audits, legal compliance, documentation, policies, reporting, etc) in place and develop an action plan to reduce potential gaps;
• Lead the development of the sites' health and safety strategy;Act as a consultant to operations management, supervisors, HR partners and employees;
• Manage work related incidents, near misses, any potential treatment and worker's compensation claimsConduct corporate audits and verify the application of the various OHS points during quarterly inspection tours;

Implement and follow up on key OHS indicators;Train managers and employees on the different OHS procedures and tools;Ensure compliance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Ensure that policies, procedures and training, compliance documentation, OSHA required reporting are well maintained and easily accessible.

Work closely with OHS at other Techo-Bloc sites to ensure alignment of strategiesServe as the site contact for internal and external communication, visits, audits related to employee safety mattersManage incidents including the oversight of injuries, incident investigation, root cause / correct action analysis, and action trackingResponsible for management of Hazard Communication Policy and overseeing Hazardous Substance Surveys at assigned sitesResponsible for developing and maintaining site specific procedures, including LOTO.

Serve as lead for emergency response related activitiesBe present on the plant floor on a daily basis to observe activities and promote safetyOrganize and facilitate engaged employee safety committees, meetings and documentation.

Travel to both sites in PennsylvaniaIn order to succeed, you must : 3 years in OHS field in an industrial / manufacturing environmentBachelor’s degree in any field related to Safety Management,Adept in developing and delivering safety trainingPossess a strong sense of analysis and problem solvingHave an excellent knowledge of OSHA General Industry regulations and standardsResults-oriented : Energetic, resourceful, with a strong service orientation and positive can-do attitude.

Change agent : Capable of creating a vision improved performance and enrolling others to achieve goals.Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them.

Abilityto work as part of a team whileestablish partnership relationships.Intermediate level computer skills : proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, ExcelPhysical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;

use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance.

Other duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Techo-Bloc is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Last updated : 2024-04-08