Chemical Safety Specialist

Description

Chemical Safety Specialist

1. Job Details

Job Title : Chemical Safety Specialist

Reports to : Research Safety Manager

Job Family : HR will complete

Job Function : HR will complete

2. Job Purpose

The Chemical Safety Specialist is responsible to monitors and coordinates the Chemical Safety Program, including :

Chemical hygiene

Chemical safety inspections

Chemical inventory

Accident investigations

Hazardous materials clean-up

Chemical safety training

The duty ensures that all operations involving chemicals comply with safety regulations and best practices.

3. Job Dimensions

Accountability for annual operating budget / project budget / sales revenue : Contributory

Magnitude of financial accountability : n / a

staff supervised : 0

direct reports : 0

contractors / others : 0

4. Key Result Areas

Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and interpret environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Conduct regular reviews and updates of chemical safety programs.

Collaborate with lab managers, facilities team, HSE focal points, and stakeholders.

Perform laboratory safety inspections to maintain compliance with international, local, and university standards.

Technical and Project Contribution

Develop and enforce safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

Create and update safety data sheets (SDS).

Participate in the development and implementation of chemical safety programs.

Advise the university community regarding chemical safety protocols.

Maintain and monitor chemical inventory in all HBKU labs.

Monitor and review chemical shipments.

Risk Assessment and Management

Conduct thorough risk assessments of chemical processes and storage.

Identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.

Assist, lead, or review chemical and environmental risk assessments.

Perform regular detailed risk assessments.

Develop and implement control measures.

Continuously monitor and review risk assessments.

Training and Education

Design and conduct training programs on chemical safety, lab safety, hazardous waste, and environmental awareness.

Manage the Chemical Hazard Communication program.

Plan and implement programs to train faculty, staff, and students.

Develop and conduct safety training programs for all levels.

Create engaging training materials.

Ensure awareness of safety policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.

Track and document employee training records.

Incident Investigation and Reporting

Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses.

Interview employees and witnesses, review incident scenes, gather evidence.

Prepare incident reports with findings and recommendations.

Follow up on corrective actions.

Inspections and Audits

Perform safety inspections, laboratory audits, fire risk assessments, etc.

Conduct inspections of facilities, equipment, and work practices.

Use checklists and tools for evaluations.

Identify non-compliance and correct issues.

Prepare detailed reports.

Assist with external audits and regulatory inspections.

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and implement emergency response plans.

Coordinate drills and training sessions.

Serve on the HSE spill response team.

Day-to-day Routine Activities

Collaborate with project teams, provide expert guidance.

Assist HSE Manager in implementing strategies and monitoring.

Develop and implement policies and procedures.

Manage HSE management system based on ISO 45001 MS.

Ensure subcontractors comply with HSE procedures.

Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.

Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Documentation and Record-Keeping

Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety records.

Prepare and present safety reports to management.

Develop and distribute safety bulletins, newsletters, communications.

Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to monthly HSE reports.

Involve in HSE dashboard and reporting.