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Maintain a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
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Lead the creation, development and integration of EHS programs – safety examples: lockout tagout, machine guarding, process safety; environmental examples: NPRI, NSNR; Industrial hygiene examples: respiratory protection, noise, and air sampling.
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Develops audit protocols, audit programs, procedures, and practices for the current EHS Programs.
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Collaborate with internal partners and site leadership as required to gain support and ensure compliance.
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Provide Health and Safety support in the following areas:
o Incident investigations
o JHSC audit finding closures
o Develop and conduct EHS training: orientation, monthly safety talk and department training
o Coordinate internal and external EHS department specific training
o Manage Learning Management System (LMS) for EHS training
o Manage electronic document management system for EHS procedures and instructions
o Safety Data Sheet Management
o Conduct equipment reviews
o Support EHS KPI tracking
o Manage EHS related supplies
Provide Environmental support:
o Ship dangerous goods following the regulations and provide guidance to employees.
o Manage hazardous waste management program
o Manage wastewater discharge program ensuring compliance with Sewer Use By-Law
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Provide Environmental support:
o Ship dangerous goods following the regulations and provide guidance to employees.
o Manage hazardous waste management program
o Manage wastewater discharge program ensuring compliance with Sewer Use By-Law
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Provide Industrial Hygiene Support:
o Assist with IH assessments on existing products and evaluate technologies to improve containment
o Make recommendations for improving containment, engineering controls etc., where necessary
o Participate in work-teams to evaluate containment of existing processes and implement containment plans
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Support Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing:
o Implement Positive Air Pressure Respirator (PAPR) maintenance and testing programs, as necessary
o Conduct respirator fit testing for employees and clients
o Assist in selection and use of respiratory protection, protective clothing, hearing protection and safety glasses
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Provide back-up and support to other EHS team members and Health Centre.
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Lead or participate in EHS audits and/or investigations with regulatory bodies, Clients and Corporate representatives.
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Implement Global EHS Standards and complete regulatory and/or corporate reporting as the need arises.
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Perform alternating or rotating shift work occasionally as required.