Sr. Consultant, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

OhioHealth is seeking a Sr. Consultant for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) in Columbus, OH. The role involves monitoring and improving safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations (JCAHO, OSHA, EPA), and providing expertise across healthcare sites. Responsibilities include developing safety programs, managing incident investigations, and conducting training. A Bachelor's degree in Safety is required, along with specialized knowledge in safety standards.
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Job Description Summary:

Works under the direction of Dir Safety, Environment of Care & Emergency Mgmt., and is responsible for monitoring and improving the Environment of Care and Safety program at a hospital campus. Monitors and maintains the hospitals compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, EPA and state and local regulations pertaining to safety, fire safety and environmental protection.

Responsibilities And Duties:

The Sr. Consultant of Environmental Health and Safety assist the Director in providing Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) program leadership and subject matter expertise to all OhioHealth Care Sites (Hospitals, FSEDs, and Physician Practices). Assures regulatory compliance in the management of Occupational Safety Related topics such as electrical safety, control of hazardous energy, walking-working surfaces, industrial hygiene, materials handling, personal protective equipment, etc. in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
The Sr. Consultant will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the Occupational Safety and Health Programs for all OhioHealth Care Site locations.
Assists in managing incident investigations, hazard corrections and reporting documentation; provide recommendations on process improvement.
Understands and interprets regulatory standards and is able to advise care site Sr. Consultants regulations or changes in regulations. Likewise, understands or has the ability to learn The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and provide recommendations that comply with both OSHA and TJC.
Supports annual and semi-annual regulatory exposure monitoring and provide assistance for interpreting results or questions; provide recommendations for action plans, if needed.
Develop and provide training or coordinate training classes on safety related topics.
Supports the care site Sr. Safety Consultants in auditing safety compliance of Contractors, subcontractors and external personnel performing construction projects on OhioHealth property.
Annually reviews company policies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
Supports EPA and environmental compliance programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Safety (Required)

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
• Recent Life safety Code certificate.
• GSP, ASP, CSP or path to certification is preferred.
• Experience in the application of JCAHO Environment of Care standards.
• Excellent computer skills.

Work Shift:
Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40

Department
Safety Management

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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment