Safety Specialist

3 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Chi Full time
Job Summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider that has made significant contributions to research and clinical excellence. Our team's efforts have led to the creation of innovative research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments. In our commitment to advancing standards in healthcare, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience, modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care.

Key Responsibilities

The Safety Specialist will develop, implement, and direct programs that maintain compliance with Federal, State, and municipal regulations associated with environmental health and safety. This role will be the subject matter expert on environmental health and safety issues and work with other members of the health system to ensure that hospital and departmental practices reflect current standards in environmental health and safety.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement educational programs for all employees to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety standards and regulations.
2. Conduct and evaluate employee fire response by initiating fire drills at frequencies established by accrediting and regulating agencies.
3. Participate in safety Rounds, including Environment of Care Rounds and Tracer Rounds, as assigned.
4. Perform safety monitoring, including chemical exposure monitoring, coordinating chemical waste disposal, monitoring confined space entries, and evaluating emergency preparedness drills.
5. Assist in monitoring environmental health and safety compliance through the development and review of hospital policies and procedures associated with environmental health and safety.
6. Work with Occupational Health to review accident reports for trends and unsafe conditions or actions that warrant intervention, and conduct additional investigation as needed.
7. Coordinate with Capital Projects, Facilities Engineering, Infection Control, and contractors to access and document construction-related safety issues, including risk assessments, permits, and building shutdowns.
8. Demonstrate working familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and regulatory agencies, including the Fire Department, Department of State Health Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, EPA, and OSHA.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Two (2) years of related work experience
  • Preferred: GSP or ASP with Hospital, Life Safety, Hazardous Waste, Hosting committees experience
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training:
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and exhibit initiative
  • Demonstrate a positive, professional, and personal image
  • Utilize strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Maintain confidential safety information

  • Building Safety Specialist

    2 months ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Safety by Design, Inc. Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Safety Specialist to join our team at Safety by Design, Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction safety, with a minimum of five years dedicated exclusively to building construction safety. This role requires an individual with hands-on experience, practical knowledge,...

  • Construction Safety Expert

    2 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Safety by Design, Inc. Full time

    Construction Safety SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Safety Specialist to join our team at Safety by Design, Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction safety, with a minimum of five years dedicated exclusively to building construction safety.Key Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with safety...

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Total Safety Full time

    Fire Protection SpecialistTotal Safety is seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Specialist to join their team. As a Fire Protection Specialist, you will be responsible for providing service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire equipment, including portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, lifesaving equipment, fire and gas detection...

  • Safety Specialist

    1 month ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy Full time

    Safety Specialist Job DescriptionAt the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy, we are seeking a highly skilled Safety Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting safety audits of laboratories and trade shops, providing safety training, and maintaining regulatory records.Key Responsibilities:Conduct safety audits...

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Total Safety Full time

    Fire Protection SpecialistTotal Safety is seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection and a proven track record of providing exceptional service to customers.Key Responsibilities:Perform shop service and field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire...

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Total Safety Full time

    Total Safety is seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fire equipment inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.Key Responsibilities:* Perform shop service and field inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment* Complete documentation associated with inspection...

  • Safety Specialist

    1 month ago

    Houston, Texas, United States IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Full time

    Job Title: Safety SpecialistJoin our team at IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives as a Safety Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of our employees and the public. As a key member of our safety team, you will be responsible for coordinating and presenting safety training programs, conducting workplace audits,...

  • Safety Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Full time

    Job Title: Safety SpecialistJoin our team as a Safety Specialist and play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of our employees and the public. As a key member of our safety team, you will be responsible for coordinating and presenting safety training to support Wanzek and client requirements.Responsibilities:Coordinate and present safety...

  • Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy Full time

    Safety Specialist Job DescriptionAt the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy, we are seeking a highly skilled Safety Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for our employees and visitors.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough safety audits of our laboratories and...

  • Fire Protection Specialist

    4 days ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Total Safety Full time

    Total Safety is seeking a highly skilled Fire Protection Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection and a proven track record of providing exceptional service to customers.Key Responsibilities:Perform service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment, including portable and...

  • Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States MasTec Full time

    Job Title: Safety SpecialistJoin MasTec Renewables Group, a leading provider of construction services for renewable energy projects, as a Safety Specialist. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.Responsibilities:Coordinate and present safety training to...

  • Railroad Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) Full time

    Job Title: Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)Job Summary:National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) to support railroad flagging services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.Key...

  • Process Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Targa Full time

    Job Title: Process Safety SpecialistTarga Resources is a leading provider of midstream services, and we are seeking a highly skilled Process Safety Specialist to join our team. As a Process Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our employees, contractors, and the environment.Job Summary:The Process Safety Specialist will...

  • Safety Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy Full time

    Safety Specialist Job DescriptionAt the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy, we are seeking a highly skilled Safety Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for conducting safety audits of laboratories and trade shops, providing safety training, and maintaining regulatory records.Key...

  • Railroad Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Roadway Worker In Charge to join our team at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS). As a key member of our safety team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of railroads and providing exceptional service to our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide jobsite coordination and...

  • Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Huntsman Corp Full time

    Job Title: Safety SpecialistAbout the Role:Huntsman Corporation is a global leader in the production and marketing of differentiated and specialty chemicals. As a Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining corporate and regulatory compliance requirements of sites safety and health programs.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the sites safety...

  • Safety Specialist

    1 week ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Amazon Full time

    Job SummaryAmazon is seeking a highly skilled Safety Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team, you will play a critical role in promoting a safe and healthy work environment for our employees.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety concernsDevelop and...

  • Radiation Safety Specialist

    2 months ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Radiation Safety Specialist to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a Radiation Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting independent inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations and standards.Key...

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Puffer Sweiven Full time

    Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment SpecialistPuffer-Sweiven is seeking a highly skilled Health, Safety and Environment Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and customers.Responsibilities:Conduct regular facility inspections to...

  • Fall Protection Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Houston, Texas, United States Kee Safety INC Full time

    Job Title: Fall Protection SpecialistAt Kee Safety INC, we are seeking a highly skilled Fall Protection Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our safety solutions team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining fall protection systems for various industries.Key Responsibilities:Conduct site assessments to identify fall...