Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Becton Dickinson NA in Redlands, California

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Job Description Summary

Administer and implement Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and procedures in collaboration with the Division EHS Manager. Follows established procedures to support BD Distribution Center personnel to maintain compliance with facility/corporate EHS policies, agency regulations, and best management practices. Works on problems of limited scope where analysis of procedures and policies is necessary to select appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining satisfactory solutions.



Job Description



We are the makers of possible


BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.


We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.



Responsibilities:

• Aid in the management, administration of all site health, safety and environmental programs, including but not limited to chemical hygiene, fire safety, HAZCOM, PPE, storm water, NFPA 70E, emergency evacuation, CPR/AED, and confined space for example. Coordinates with external contractors and agencies to assist with training, as needed.


• Partner with management to conduct investigations of accidents and work-related injuries or illnesses. Coordinate tracking of cases by maintaining OSHA 300 Logs and corporate incident reporting system and follow-up Workers' Compensation case management activities. Review and improve the site's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), as needed.


• Assist in the management of the site's Ergonomics Program. Act as a liaison to associates and others receiving or requesting ergonomic evaluations. Provide ergonomic evaluations with the assistance of the divisional EHS Manager. Coordinate follow-up activities, track evaluations and equipment orders.


• Assist in the management of the site's EHS Training Program. Provide limited training on pre-established safety curriculum. Maintain Health & Safety Training database. Generate reports and coordinate scheduling.


• Provide review and periodic updates of written safety and environmental programs, including SOPs and Work Instructions (WIs).


• Conduct regulatory evaluations, write reports as required, and report activities to the divisional EHS manager.


• Oversee and coordinate scheduling and documentation of monthly testing of all eye washes and emergency showers, monthly inspection of all fire extinguishers, and safety equipment needs at the site.


• Responsible for maintaining site permits and regulatory obligations.


• Ensures compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD EHS related requirements.


• Keep abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements. Participate, as required, in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work. Brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.


• Ensures EHS training through the implementation of safety awareness programs. Participates in scheduled departmental safety inspections and assists in identifying corrective actions for identified hazards.


• Ensures EHS policies and procedures are followed through education and training. Discusses and documents pertinent EHS topics at staff meetings.


• Manages the local Safety Committee and first responders.


• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.


• Executes EHS projects and implements safety programs as required, assists with developing the safety budget.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• May require off-shift and/or weekend work. Needs to be on-call 24/7.

Minimum Requirement:

• Degree level qualification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.



Why Join Us?



A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.


To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.


To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers


Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.


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Primary Work Location

USA CA - Redlands Distribution Ctr



Additional Locations

USA CA - Irvine Neomend



Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 8am-430pm (United States of America)


At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You .


Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.



Salary Range Information

$85,800.00 - $141,600.00 USD Annual Apply Now