Occupational Hygienist job description

To anticipate, recognize, evaluate, communicate and control, environmental stressors in, or arising from, the work place that may result in injury, illness,
impairment, or affect the well being of workers and members of the community.

 Managing and mentoring professional occupational hygienists and safety specialists

* Investigates Occupational Health and Safety concerns in diverse occupational environments

* Develops, reviews, updates, and implements the OHS&E program, including related policies and procedures

* Provides technical support to incident and near miss reporting, investigations and follows-up on recommendations

* Conducts regular inspections and audits (internal and COR)

* Implements industrial hygiene program

 * Conducts hazard analysis, HAZOPS (Hazards Operability Studies) and participates in Job Hazard Analysis

 * Post secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Hygiene Certification as a CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional), or Registered Occupational ROH (Registered Occupational Hygienist), or CIH

* A minimum of 8 - 10 years experience

* A minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

* Excellent communication, written and verbal, and presentation skills

* Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, especially the Occupational Health and Safety Act

* Training and experience with incident/accident reporting and investigation.

* Good negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy

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Occupational Hygienist job description