Environmental Health and Safety Associate

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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

As an Environmental Health and Safety Associate, you will assist with the planning, implementation, and auditing of environmental health and safety programs related to ergonomics, industrial hygiene, biosafety, hazardous materials, occupational and visitor safety, and fire safety. In this role, you will conduct construction and readiness rounds, perform project startup inspections, evaluate construction permits, review SERS and blotter reports, assess indoor air quality, address fire safety concerns, and assist with fire drills and hazardous materials management. You will complete and document readiness inspections, oversee hazardous waste storage and disposal processes, and verify waste manifest training and documentation. This position will coordinate annual walkthroughs with fire marshals and local fire departments, ensuring industrial hygiene reports are completed and shared with caregivers, accidents are investigated and root causes are addressed, and reports from OSHA and other regulatory agencies are assisted with through closure.

A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m., (flexible) and is required to travel throughout Northeast Ohio.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and auditing of environmental health and safety programs. In this role, you will support initiatives related to ergonomics, industrial hygiene, biosafety, hazardous materials, occupational and visitor safety, and fire safety.
• Collect and analyze data to identify adverse trends and high loss potential incidents.
• Conduct site investigations, participate in root cause analyses and corrective action identification, and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Conduct classroom and one-on-one or small group training on various EHS topics.
• Perform audits of EHS programs and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a science, engineering, or safety field
• OR Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in an environmental health and safety field or applicable healthcare area
• Valid State driver’s license
• Must have own transportation to/from remote job sites

Physical Requirements:

• Typical demands require full body motion including ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use material handling equipment and climb ladders.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirators.
• Ability to use field equipment, computers, and laboratory equipment.
• Good visual acuity, hearing, and sense of smell.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.