Environmental Health Specialist

4 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Full time
Job Title: Environmental Health Specialist

This position supports the Environmental Affairs Department in managing risks of workplace injury and illness, and maintaining compliance with pertinent EH&S codes, standards, and guidelines. The role involves identifying hazards and safety issues, developing and implementing effective hazard controls and solutions, and ensuring continued effectiveness through safety systems development and process oversight.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct safety audits of clinical, laboratory, construction, and support areas, recording results and interfacing with department safety representatives to mitigate findings.
  • Track and report metrics under the supervision of department coordinators and management, and participate in internal oversight meetings and committees.
  • Support all aspects of managing hazardous chemical materials and wastes, developing and maintaining competency in chemical waste management, and providing basic oversight and technical support.
  • Perform basic occupational hygiene technical support, maintaining competence in using selected monitoring devices and systems, and conducting exposure monitoring for personnel working with hazardous materials.
  • Assist with indoor air quality investigations, performing interviews, conducting air monitoring activities, and interfacing with facilities personnel and contractors as needed.
  • Survey and investigate construction projects for hazards, and support emergency preparedness and response capabilities of the department.
  • Respond to workplace incidents, investigating and documenting causes, and assisting with follow-up and mitigation of causative issues.
  • Maintain technical competencies based on job function demands, and stay current with requirements.
  • Provide written and verbal reports as assigned, and represent the department on various standing and ad-hoc committees.
  • Assist in managing the personal protective equipment program, providing information and training to users, and assisting in fit-testing respirator wearers.
  • Provide general safety training to employees, covering fundamental topics such as fire prevention and response, chemical safety, and personal protective equipment.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in environmental health and safety, or Associates degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Basic competency in general chemistry.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to perform tasks while wearing a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment.
  • OSHA HAZWOPER Certification preferred.
  • RCRA/DOT Certification preferred.
  • ASP Certification Preferred.

Brigham & Women's Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

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