This position is a key contributor to the day-to-day operations of the EHS Department providing administrative support relative to EHS functions. Duties will include preforming hazard assessments and implementation of risk elimination measures, reporting safety metrics, supporting creation and implementation of safety and environmental programs. This position promotes positive safety culture and is responsible for safety and environmental compliance by training, auditing and working directly with all departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Safety Program Support

• Assists in building, implementing and evaluating EHS programs and policies
• Uses the safety management process to identify hazards and implement controls
• Supports the EHS department by completing safety and facility related tasks during preparation and response to emergencies
• Assist with performing incident investigations
• Supports EHS and Facilities during workplace repairs, installations or routine inspections of building systems
• Act as the "designee" as needed
• Creates job/task hazard analysis
• Gathers safety information and shadows teammate roles to assess for risk
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on safety systems i.e. monthly visual inspection of fire extinguishers, weekly visual inspection and operation of emergency eye wash and showers
• Assists in maintaining compliance with OSHA's Hazard Communication standard
• Assist in implementation of developed safety programs to continue to reduce work related injuries.

2. Reporting & Metrics

• Tracks near misses, incidents, corrective actions and additional metrics
• Participates in GEMBA walks, identifying and tracking safety related Improvement Opportunities
• Conducts safety audits and Safety Surveys

3. Safety Culture & Training

• Supports the EHS Department in ensuring a safe working environment for our teammates
• Provides content and participates in events supporting safety such as Lab Week, National Safety Month and Fire Prevention
• Performs tasks with a safety first mindset and adheres to safety policies/ procedures
• Assists in instructing and documenting general safety trainings
• Supports DaVita Labs journey towards a preventative safety culture

4. Other duties as assigned