Environmental Health Safety Specialist

• Inspects machines and equipment for accident prevention devices
• Tests working areas for noise, toxic, and other hazards, using decibel meter, gas detector, and light meter
• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities
• Inspects specified areas for fire-prevention equipment and other safety and first-aid supplies
• Prepares report of findings with recommendations for corrective action/s
• Investigate accidents to ascertain causes for use in recommending preventive safety measures and developing safety program/s
• Assist with Human Resources with the recruitment/orientation processes
• May demonstrate use of safety equipment
• Observes workers to determine use of prescribed safety equipment, such as glasses, hard hats, goggles, respirators and clothing
• Coordinates of Safety programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses
• Ensures compliance with occupational safety and health regulations
• Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done

• High ethical standards
• Must be knowledgeable of Workers’ Compensation laws
• Safety Certifications: CHST, OHST, CSHO, etc. are highly desirable
• Must also be able to drive a vehicle and walk on uneven terrain
• May require periodic lifting objects up to 30 lbs.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Solid training/teaching experience
• Periodic, but extensive walking and standing are required
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations
• Intermittent climbing, bending, squatting, and kneeling are required
• Thorough understanding and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and Company regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement essential corrective measures
• Bachelor’s Degree of occupational safety/health preferred or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
• At least 1 – 2 years of construction and/or industrial safety experience preferred
• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person
• Must be able to orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal
• Able to use resources effectively and efficiently and arrange information in a useful manner

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Health and wellness programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Competitive base pay