Manager Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health And Safety Manager

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Department: Safety

The Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHSM) reports to the Vice President of Emergency Management, Safety, and Security (VPEMSS), and is responsible for development and enforcement of policies and procedures that establish and promote safety within the physical environment of care for both the Medical Center and associated facilities for the benefit of patients, visitors, employees, and all other occupants. The EHSM develops safety standards and practices and coordinates implementation and enforcement, and maintains interface with federal, state, and municipal agencies pertaining to personnel and facilities. Coordinating all related inspections and maintaining documentation, as well as responsibility for tracking, compiling and managing Federal and State regulatory licenses/ programs pertaining to the Physical Environment and Fire/Life/Safety are core elements of the EHSM's scope of work. This includes but is not limited to regulations in the Federal Register (Cal-OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, CDPH, and CMS), the California Code of Regulations (Title 5/8/17/19/22/24) and local agencies having jurisdiction.

Primary Job Duties:

1. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHSM) Manager is the Safety Officer for Salinas Valley Health, and serves as Chair of the Physical Environment Committee (PE) and Work Place Safety Committee. The EHSM conducts safety, environmental health related programs as requested by the committee. Also participates as a member of various other safety related sub-committees. Prepares monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the PE Committee and as required by the Vice President of Emergency Management, Safety, and Security.
2. Participates in and monitors the progress of the following sub-committees: Emergency Management, Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, Accreditation & Regulatory, Safety & Reliability, and Infection Prevention. Ensures all necessary documentation is properly prepared for safety meetings so it can be documented in the minutes.
3. Establishes agendas and maintains minutes for the Physical Environment and Workplace Safety Committees. The EHSM ensures follow-up is conducted appropriately on specific items, monitors progress on follow-up that is the responsibility of other individuals, and copies minutes to all managers on a bi-monthly basis for informational purposes.
4. In collaboration with the Emergency Preparedness Manager (EPM) and VPEMSS, ensures that all life safety standards within the Physical Environment are followed, and all Life Safety Systems are in-service and maintained in accordance with current laws and regulations.
5. Assists in the preparing the annual and quarterly safety reports to the appropriate governing board committee in a timely manner. Ensures the report is included in the package to the Board and that the board responds to the report if necessary. Ensures the reports are approved by the Workplace Safety Committee and other necessary committees.
6. Under the direction of the VPEMSS, the EHSM supports the Workplace Violence Prevention Program by serving as a working member of the multi-disciplinary WPV Taskforce.
7. Assists in the development of performance standards for all PE areas. Collects or coordinates the collection of all data necessary to document the measurement, assessment and improvement of the Physical Environmental Program. Assists in maintaining the reports necessary to present to Performance Improvement. Communicates facility performance statistics and improvement needs to all departments and the Workplace Safety Committee.
8. Performs safety surveys at required intervals and prepares follow-up reports quickly and accurately. Ensures follow-up is conducted by responsible personnel. Prepares reports to Administration when intervention is necessary.
9. Administers revisions of management plans and policies for all areas of PE as required and instructed. Acquires proper approvals from the PE Committee and other policy oversight entities. Approves policy manuals at specified intervals.
10. Participates actively in, haz-mat spill drills and other preparedness activities. Ensures follow-up is conducted in a timely manner.
11. Trains facility engineers, biomedical engineers and other facility personnel on data collection processes for measurement of PE performance standards. Monitors data collection completion to ensure it is done appropriately and in a timely manner.
12. Coordinates completion and submission of regulatory reports in compliance with regulatory agencies.
13. Develops, implements, and maintains Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Program in accordance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Prepares and files necessary reports, and manifests. Maintains SDS database and documentation as required.
14. Coordinates facility activities of diverse and complex scope to reduce the risk of human injury, potential for liabilities and loss of company assets.
15. Works closely with Employee Health and Security to conduct investigations of selected employee job related injuries resulting from possible unsafe working environment and/or equipment, as well as, failure to comply with established safe work practices.
16. Conducts safety orientation training; provides employee and management training programs; creates safety information and distributes education material on an ongoing basis.
17. Manages and/or conducts audits, analyzes and evaluates various safety programs.
18. Implements a system for investigating and reporting all incidents that involve patients, staff and visitor injuries, occupational illness or property damage.
19. Analyzes data to identify workplace safety and environmental health and safety risk trends, recommends and monitors actions to mitigate hazards and develop prevention strategies/programs.
20. Develops and reviews SVH Safety Management, Fire Safety Management, Hazardous Materials Management, Interim Life Safety Measures, Injury Illness Prevention, and Healthcare Worker Respiratory Protection plans incorporating changes as required by OSHA, JCAHO, CDPH, and CMS.
21. Interfaces with all federal, state, and municipal agencies concerning all environmental health standards and workplace safety. Develops and maintains updated information related to NFPA Life Safety Codes, as well as, JCAHO's Physical Environment Programs and OSHA regulations. Provides current information to those affected by these regulations.
22. Establishes a regular inspection program of clinical and administrative areas to identify safety hazards and follow up on hazard abatement. Conducts investigations of accidents resulting from improperly stored flammable or toxic materials and documents same, also maintains documentation of all inspections to comply with the Joint Commission and to avoid recurrences.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in environmental health and safety, natural science, engineering, health care or related curriculum.

Licensure: Valid and unrestricted California Driver's license required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Healthcare Emergency Manager (HEM) or Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) preferred.

Experience/Knowledge: Five (5) years' experience in Environmental / Occupational Health and Safety in the healthcare setting, with (3) or more years as a hospital safety officer. 3 years in a management capacity preferred.

Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to operate various types of test equipment.

Interpersonal Skills: Extremely effective in verbal and written communications. Ability to work well with others, and possess excellent customer-service skills and verbal interpersonal skills in order to train other employees and have in dealings with outside vendors.

Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $68.71 - $82.41. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications: Union: Non-Affiliated Work Shift: Day Shift FTE: 1.0 Scheduled Hours: 40