Environmental Health Safety Coordinator

CoWorx Staffing Services has a direct hire opportunity with one of their clients in the Newnan area. The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm.

Overview and Purpose of Role

To assist the Health and Safety, Environmental Manager implement and maintain an effective health and safety management program which protects staff, contractors and visitors. In this role you will be responsible for advising the business of appropriate procedures, and an acting Health and safety ambassador for the business.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented. Manage all Employer Liability Claims
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
• Assist the HSE manager with a full program of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
• Establish a structured program of health & safety training throughout the Company.
• Liaise with external health & safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety services.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
• Provide regular reports to the Human Resources Manager, Board of Directors/Senior Management Team on relevant health and safety activities.
• Liaise with suppliers i.e. Insurers, solicitors etc
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

Job Specification –

• 2 years minimum experience in a HSE role within a manufacturing environment
• Qualified in a Health, Safety or Environmental Discipline
• Hold an OSHA/NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Gathering, analyzing and reporting on key H&S data/statistics
• Professional approach coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Strong IT skills and proficient in Microsoft packages
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements
• Good timekeeping and attendance record
• Neat and tidy appearance

Company offers great benefits and other perks!