Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Limerick
Client: Cook Medical
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b662209948cb
Job Views: 3
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Overview
To proactively promote a positive Environmental, Health, and Safety environment for all employees. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will provide technical support on occupational safety, ergonomic issues, and other relevant environmental, health, and safety matters.
Responsibilities
1. Carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
2. Implement and update EHS control procedures as required.
3. Develop training programmes and provide training on EHS.
4. Advise department managers on EHS issues relevant to their departments.
5. Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures.
6. Coordinate environmental controls and ensure compliance with IPC licence.
7. Maintain records and generate reports in a timely manner.
8. Liaise with external EHS agencies such as HSA and EPA.
9. Ensure compliance with all environmental licenses for the facility.
10. Coordinate site environmental waste management and drive continuous improvements.
11. Ensure adherence to Cook’s Code of Conduct in all business matters.
12. Act as a designee for the Facilities Manager for change control review as per Quality System Procedures.
13. Implement ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard.
14. Coordinate procurement, supply, provision, and maintenance of PPE and monitoring equipment.
15. Analyze data, initiate corrective measures, and coordinate occupational health programs.
16. Conduct accident investigations and generate reports.
Qualifications
* Relevant third-level qualification and/or relevant experience.
* Three to four years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
* Experience with IPC licence and environmental management.
* Knowledge of CE certification of equipment.
* Knowledge and experience of Occupational/Industrial hygiene.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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