What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Technician position at theshyftgroup?
The EHS Technician position will be responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This will involve conducting regular inspections, enforcing safety regulations, and promoting industry best practices. This position will provide safety training to all employees as well as work closely with the leadership team to identify, evaluate and eliminate potential hazards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety programs and procedures
• Inspect facilities, equipment and operations to identify potential safety hazards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Provide safety training to employees to promote a culture of safety
• Assist with workplace incident investigations and recommend corrective action plans
• Monitor safety performance in the workplace and provide feedback to employees and management
• Collaborate with leadership team to improve workplace safety
• Assist in emergency response planning and conduct safety drills
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation for applicable EHS tracking spreadsheets
• Support employee-led meetings such as Safety Steering Team and Emergency Response Team
• Spend up to 50% of work day on the production floor performing miscellaneous tasks including but
not limited to puncturing aerosol cans, assisting with chemical management, and implementing
workplace safety improvements.
• Assist with Industrial Hygiene (IH) testing
• Assist Human Resources with safety shoe and safety glasses program