• Ensure compliance with the Environment, Safety & Health and Risk Assessment (RA) programs and procedures established for the project.
• Verify Contractor’s environmental controls, training, and medical monitoring are in place and functional, and that the Contractor follows the provisions of the Contract and applicable regulations.
• Participate seamlessly with, and as if part of, the Risk Assessment Management Committee (RAMC).
• Participate in weekly Progress Meetings to identify safety issues that need immediate attention and upcoming work activities that may require risk assessment, job hazard analysis, or potential Management of Change (MOC).
• Attend Contractor’s daily safety briefings and monitor work activities throughout the day, maintaining communications through the Trust Representative as needed.
• Although Stop Work authority is always provided to all persons on site, work standdowns will be more typical and as provided for in “Draft Process for Gowanus Environmental Remediation Trust (GERT) Response to Safety Events” .
• Work with Trust Representative to identify gaps in Contractor compliance and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Work with Trust Representative and Contractor’s SSO to identify gaps in compliance and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Implement Risk Assessment Procedure, assemble Risk Assessment Teams, and issue risk assessment determinations as appropriate.
• Monitor the Contractor’s implementation of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and MOC guidelines and procedures, assist as requested; even performing and finalizing the PHA for contractors who do not have training to do so themselves.
• Provide Risk Assessment training to participants as necessary.
• Participate in biweekly HAZID meetings with contractors.
• Verify that Contractors have provided or updated Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) as necessary for upcoming work tasks.
• Review JHAs for compliance with project safety procedures and regulatory requirements. PSM may be asked, and should attempt, to provide this review within a short turnaround time to minimize interruption of project activities.
• The PSM Team shall assist in on-boarding of new contractors and subcontractors by reviewing contractor’s (including subcontractor’s) Work Plans, HASP, and training documentation against project safety procedures and regulatory requirements. PSM may be asked, and should attempt, to provide this review and to schedule necessary RAs within a short turnaround time to minimize interruption of project activities.
• Review Incident Investigation Reports, work through Trust Representative to recommend changes, and meet periodically with the Contractor to track Safety Action Items (SAIs) through completion.
• Provide support as necessary for other parties to perform audits of the project Safety Management System if deemed prudent by the Trust. Provide support in response to action items identified in such an audit. The Trust recognizes that this support may be considered an additional scope of work.
• Provide Daily Safety Progress Reports.
• Maintain safety documents on Project Portal.
• Remain in communication with RAMC and OR to accomplish the above.

• Assist in developing curricula for various environmental education programs based on regulatory driven factors.
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
• Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
• Grading various assessments for students, including tests.
• Maintaining a positive classroom environment and relationships with students, coworkers, and supervisors
• Managing student behavior
• Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Occupational Health, the selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating occupational and environmental health conditions at Port Authority facilities; identifying and characterizing potential chemical, biological, and physical hazards; establishing controls using instruments, reference information, and experience; preparing reports and reviewing and interpreting occupational and public health regulations and participating in developing or revising agency protocols. This critical position requires travel to all Port Authority facilities and work hours may include some early mornings, evenings, weekend, and/or holiday shifts.

• Provide professional safety and compliance support to the PATH GM organization with direct management responsibilities of the PATH System Safety and Environmental Programs Team.
• Strategize, direct, lead, own and account for all activities and deliverables of the Safety and Environmental Programs team while building strong relationships across all PATH divisions on safety leadership development.
• Implement effective governance on all of PATH’s safety and environmental requirements.
• Lead the preparation and undertaking of risk-based monitoring programs, safety audits, quality management inspections, safety action plans, safety accident prevention programs and various safety initiatives throughout all of PATH’s operating environments.
• Lead operational risk reduction initiatives in conjunction with PATH division leadership teams that will aid identifying challenging or hazardous working practice environments.
• Develop corrective actions and risk-based assessments by way of policies, procedures, and training as the output of all inspections and observations from the Safety and Environment and divisional management teams.

• Lead and/or participate in safety related meetings at Port Authority or other key stakeholders (kickoff meetings, progress meetings, design reviews, committee meetings, etc.) by representing PATH leadership while providing input and monitoring overall safety practice across PATH.

• Oversee the timely recording of all safety incidents, accidents, injuries, and fatalities as accurately as possible.

• Act as the lead safety competent person for workforce accidents and environmental incidents including providing expert advice on accident and incident investigation tools, techniques and best practice

• Present Safety data at executive and management cascades to identify causal trends and operational risks to PATH and Port Authority leadership.

• Support the PA Law Department by providing depositions for cases involving the general, public, PATH/PA employees, and contractor

• Manage, select, develop, train, and motivate subordinate staff to ensure departmental and corporate goals are met. Provide career development, counseling, and guidance. Conduct probationary and new hire reviews. Execute disciplinary measures and action plans when appropriate.

• Ensure close operational coordination with the Office of the Chief Health and Safety Officer, Office of Medical Services and Agency Safety Management Teams.

• Develop competence management frameworks for PATH to meet its long-term engineering and operational needs.

• Oversee PATH System Training, ensuring all training requirements are met, this includes, but not limited to new engineer and conductor training, annual crew refresher, track worker safety and all other safety training identified through competence such as OSHA.

• Provide oversight and mentorship to PATH Safety Chiefs and the Principal Accident/Injury Investigator to promote system safety.

• Be available to respond to serious operational incidents that occur outside of normal working hours, and, when necessary, represent PATH System Safety at incident Command Post operations and at PA OEM Emergency Operations Center activations.

• Responsible for coordinating work and resources among all levels of management, across departments both in PATH and the Port Authority, and among agencies to build positive working relationships and accomplish shared goals.

• Lead the co-ordination with PAPD and the PA Office of Emergency Management on the planning and facilitation of mutual aid emergency response drills utilizing both tabletop and full-scale exercises.

• Operate effectively in high pressure situations and exercise a high level of independent judgment and decision making.

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Occupational Safety and Health Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide occupational safety and health technical assistance to and coordinate with City agencies to ensure compliance with relevant City, State, and Federal statutes.
• Manage the Citywide respiratory protection program: assist agencies with developing written respiratory protection programs, perform respiratory fit testing, and conduct respiratory protection training.
• Analyze agency occupational injury and illness data to identify hazardous tasks and conditions.
• Conduct procurement research for industrial hygiene and safety equipment ensures all equipment is periodically monitored, annually serviced, and calibrated.
• Participate in City agency Labor-Management Safety and Health Committee Meetings.
• Manage the Citywide asbestos management program that includes reviewing and drafting asbestos survey reports and collecting environmental samples.
• Responds to citywide occupational safety and health emergencies and is a member of the Citywide Health and Safety Program, CHASP.

The duties and responsibilities of the Supervisor Safety and Health Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist Director in the initial on-boarding and subsequent operational supervision of the COSH Staff.
• Assist City agencies to ensure compliance with the New York State Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH)-initiated plans and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments; asbestos and/or lead investigations; ergonomic surveys and other environmental services to City agencies.
• Serve as a technical safety resource to City agencies, including leading the evaluation, development, and implementation of new safety programs.
• Provide leadership to the Citywide Respiratory Protection Program, including drafting Respiratory Protection Guideline, conducting fit testing, and communicating information to City agencies concerning related respirator use in the workplace.
• Develop and provide, as needed, training on various topics, including Right-to-Know/Hazard Communication, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics, Shop/Equipment Safety, and other Federal/State regulations.
• Participate in safety and emergency planning, testing and implementation as a member of the Citywide Health and Safety Program (CHASP).
• Lead the Citywide Office of Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council.
• Track and report monthly environmental and occupational safety metrics.

The Safety and Health Coordinator will assume the below responsibilities:

• Provides technical assistance to DCAS employees to maintain safe and healthful working conditions and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop, administer, and manage occupational and environmental (agency) safety and health programs.
• Develop and maintain employee safety and health plans/policies and procedures.
• Co-Chair the agency’s Labor Management Health and Safety Committee.
• Co-Chair the Labor Management Health and Safety Committee.
• Serve as a liaison between DCAS and Labor Unions/ New York State Public Employee Safety and Health Act (PESH) concerning occupational safety and health issues.
• Provide indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments; asbestos and/or lead investigations; ergonomic surveys and other environmental services to DCAS employees.
• Develop, and conduct environmental, health, and safety training programs to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and specific needs identified by emerging disease and historical data.
• Serve as the DCAS Respiratory Protection Program Administrator, Workplace Violence Coordinator, and other agency safety program leads as needed.
• Responds to occupational incidents, worksite emergencies and provides corrective action reports as needed.
• Compile and maintain occupational injuries/illness reporting, training, workplace violence incidents reporting records and other records as needed.
• Perform job hazard analysis, review operational procedures, and implement control measures during incidents to ensure employees’ safety.
• Serve as Citywide Health and Safety Program Member.
• Assists Lines of Service by assessing agency/employee occupational needs and provides technical guidance.

The Health & Safety Director will share leadership over:

• Managing and overseeing the Agency’s occupational health & safety function including physical health and safety of employees, customers, and facilities
• Directing the strategic planning of the health and safety function to ensure appropriate plans, strategies and resources are in place to meet agency goals.
• Advising the Executive Director and other senior executives regarding assessment of potential risks, development of plans and projects aimed at improving preparedness and response to corporate level occupational health and safety regulations.
• Directing staff in identifying, developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety processes, practices, and policies throughout the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability in all areas of risk.
• Providing oversight and direction to the Office of Medical Services and Agency Safety Management operations to ensure the Port Authority has the resources, training, and capability to prepare for; response to; recover from; and mitigate against all hazards.
• Initiating, facilitating, and promoting activities to foster occupational health and safety awareness within the organization.
• Evaluating occupational health and safety practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Overseeing risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents, occupational illnesses, or long-term health hazards.
• Managing the development and implementation of agency occupational health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining honest, transparent, and effective relationships with federal regulatory agencies, local and regional governments, and interested trade associations and special interest groups.