1. Collaborate with Division Heads, Department Heads and Constitutional Officers to develop, prepare, and implement occupational safety and health policies and procedures for all employees.
2. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety and health laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
3. Ensures completion of required PEOSH recordkeeping and reporting in conjunction with Human Resources.
4. Review and update the County Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan annually and conduct training as needed and required.
5. Provides technical and administrative support to the safety committee(s) and all OEM Response Teams but specifically the County HazMat Team.
6. Maintains recordkeeping and data related to employee work-related medical certifications and verifications as required by OSHA and PEOSH regulations (e.g. Hearing Conservation Standard, Respiratory Protection Standard, etc.) in conjunction with Human Resources.
7. Reviews incident data and provides periodic trend, frequency and severity summary reports to management compared to applicable benchmarks in conjunction with Human Resources.
8. Tracks PEOSH inspections and assists with closure of action items required due to inspection findings.
9. Provides OSHA/PEOSH compliance recommendations to address Workers’ Compensation and Risk issues in collaboration with County Counsel, Human Resources and Finance.
10. Tracking and recordkeeping of required occupational medical evaluations throughout all Divisions within the County in conjunction with Human Resources.
11. Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
12. Oversees and conducts employee training on applicable safety standards, recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
13. Reviews accident and incident reports and provides preventive/corrective action recommendations and guidance in conjunction with Human Resources.
14. Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
15. When warranted due to imminent safety concerns, stops operations and activities that could present significant risk of harm to employees or equipment.
16. Chairs County Safety Committee.
17. Ensures all County Building Emergency Response Plans are current and being exercised.
18. In conjunction with the HazMat Coordinator, administer the Right to Know Program for the County.
19. Is the Right to Know County Lead Agent for the County.
20. Member of County facility and/or operation emergency planning teams, including Facility Evacuations Planning, Facility Workplace Violence Prevention/Response Planning, Medical Emergency Response Planning, Hazardous Materials Incident Planning, Fire Prevention/Response Planning, COOP/COG Planning.
21. Represents County interests to Somerset County Joint Insurance Fund Safety Committee.
22. Manages County Occupational Health services contract related to employee health & safety.
23. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Oversee all regulatory compliance associated with the role of Chemical Hygiene Officer as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1450 and serve across MSK clinical and research laboratories.
• Maintain, update, implement and audit the MSK institutional Chemical Hygiene Plan and all relevant policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local standards. Programs include Chemical Hygiene Plan and associated High Hazard Operating Procedures, Personal Protective Equipment, Chemical Inventory Management, Engineering Controls (e.g., Fume Hoods) and Accident/Incident Investigations.
• Perform laboratory risk assessments to specify design and quality of administrative and engineering controls to minimize employee exposure to hazardous laboratory chemicals/agents.
• Conduct monthly laboratory safety training sessions for laboratory personnel and upon request, assist laboratory supervisors in developing and conducting specialized training sessions.
• Administer a robust laboratory inspection program, inspect labs, work practices, and communicate findings for correction and future prevention.
• Lead Lab Safety Representatives program as part of the CHP implementation and effectively communicate updates/progress and new information.
• Identify, develop and track of service level metrics to drive continuing improvement and efficiency of processes and procedures. Assist principal investigators and staff with all matters related to lab safety.
• Act as a liaison with FDNY for regulatory inspections and assist with addressing violation orders.
• Respond to hazardous material spills, and workplace injuries and incident investigations
• Direct staff performing outreach of EHS services and work closely with other EHS staff and MSK departments and personnel.

Under the direction of Safety Risk Operations Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for developing, administering, enforcing and evaluating Construction Safety Management Programs at John F. Kennedy international Airport (JFK) and across the agency facilities. The Construction Safety Supervisor will also oversee compliance with federal, state and local safety and health standards, codes and regulations.

• The Safety Supervisor will perform facility safety assessments and direct and supervise professional safety staff proactively performing construction site inspection primarily at JFK and will also be expected to visit and oversee safety compliance at other Port Authority facilities as needed.
• In addition, compiling, and monitoring safety statistics, evaluating safety equipment, and participating in site emergency exercises/drills.
• They must be willing to learn and become proficient in the use of safety oftware/technology initiatives managed by Agency Safety Management and assist safety staff using these tools to develop injury mitigation and safety initiatives.
• They will participate in internal and external meetings and working groups to represent the interests of Agency Safety Management; assist with the development of organizational metrics, performance reporting, guide and manage staff and their work performance, including hazard reporting techniques, and develop staff through on-the-job field training opportunities and administrative use of the safety software system.
• The Supervisor will respond to or coordinate staff response to accident sites and establish the chain of events immediately preceding the event and formulate possible causes; act as the liaison and collaborate with our stakeholder partners on incidents and accidents involving Port Authority, tenant, and contract staff; and act as the liaison with OSHA and other governmental entities on incidents and accidents which take place involving the Port Authority, PATH, and our contractors.
• The selected candidate will perform responsible technical duties essential to ensuring that contractors are conducting activities in compliance with federal, state and local safety and fire safety regulations therefore eliminating hazardous practices and conditions.

The specifications outlined are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this position. The specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Compliance & Safety the successful candidate Roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Perform Comprehensive observations, inspections, and audits of operations, facilities, right of ways, employee activities/ work practices, construction work practices, to ensure compliance with all applicable federal , state, and Port Authority/ PATH policies and  procedures.
• Responds to and Investigates rail accidents, incidents, derailments, fires, injuries, collisions, construction incidents etc.
• Provides corrective actions, and mitigation recommendations and follow-up assessments and utilizes Hazard Identification Resolution Process.
• Provides detailed briefs, reports, and presentations to the Manager, Compliance & Safety.
• Data Collection and analysis of all reported trespasser, employee, contractor, near-miss incidents, and all other rail incidents to identify trends and root causes to provide proactive recommendations to prevent and reduce exposure and future incidents.
• Assists with facilitating staff meetings, operational calls, safety committee meetings.
• Provides Safety Training and Roadway Worker training
• Assists with the continuous improvement and implementation of the System Safety Program Plan, Fatigue Risk Management Plan, Emergency Plans, and other safety programs and initiatives.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
• Provides 24/7 on-call coverage for all safety related incidents and immediately responds to and investigates those incidents. Assures that all regulatory notifications are made in a timely manner
• Provides Respirator Fit testing
• Supports Regulatory Safety compliance and Reporting Compliance
• Conducts fields audits for construction activities to ensure compliance with Roadway Worker regulations and other safety rules and regulations.
• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned by the Manager Compliance & Safety.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Promoting a safe culture through proactive engagement, training, and communication of relevant safety practices throughout the Port.
• Conducting Risk Assessments to identify any risks to the health and safety of Port Department staff, port users and visitors, arising out of, or in connection with marine operations within the port complex.
• Identifying and mitigating safety risks, and conducting safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Managing fire protection life safety (FPLS) programs and completion rates in collaboration with the Physical Plant Manager (PPM) and Engineering.
• Designing and delivering safety training programs for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote awareness and adherence to safety practices.
• Maintaining records of training activities and certifications, ensuring all personnel are up to date with required safety training.
• Serving as the primary contact for IOD’s and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Maintaining and updating all Emergency Operations Plans
• Benchmarking industry best practices related to safety policies, procedures, and regulations, and incorporating them into the Port Authority’s Marine Terminal Tariff, tenant agreements, and other Port documentation as appropriate
• Establish and/or maintain relationships with USCG, Fire, EMS, OEM’s, and other regulatory/emergency response agencies serving the Port complex and conduct periodic training and exercises.
• Establish, maintain, and update as necessary Port related Hazardous Materials rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain guidelines and record keeping mechanisms for port related equipment certifications and inspections
• The successful candidate will represent the Port Department on relevant safety related committees including, but not limited to the Area Committee and Harbor Operations, Safety and Navigation Committee.

Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental factors that may affect the health and safety of worker.

Essential Functions: 

• Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys
• Perform industrial hygiene (IH) audits, indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, and noise assessments
• Perform surveys on asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), lead-based paints (LBP), and water-damaged facilities
• Perform asbestos abatement and fiber release assessments
• Perform environmental investigations and sampling
• Conduct environmental assessments
• Develop reports related to assessments and investigations; and
• Support Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Environmental project needs throughout the U.S.
• Meet with regulatory and or permit agencies for guidance on requirements or discuss specific permits conditions or cases
• Conduct ACM/LBP testing for abatement and demolition permits
• Develop necessary permit backup documentation, including applicable environmental documents
• Prepare and submit required demolition permits in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Follow-up with regulatory agencies to ensure timely issuance of permits

• Implements designated industrial hygiene programs for the evaluation and control of potential health hazards including, but not limited to asbestos sampling; indoor air quality; confined space; sample and analysis of air contaminants associated with hazardous operations; propellant transfer and storage; exhaust ventilation systems; hearing conservation and noise hazards; heat stress; biological safety; and ergonomics.
• Performs a wide range of industrial hygiene consultation services, which includes planning, managing, and reporting the results of exposure assessments.  Ensures that customers are aware of conditions representing potential health or safety hazards, associated regulations, and provides effective recommendations for hazard mitigation.
• Establishes project objectives, methodologies; reviews project field data; and approves of final survey reports for a variety of industrial hygiene projects.
• Attends, chairs, and participates in a variety of meetings and working groups to provide outreach, integrate activities, communicate issues, recommend process improvements, and resolve problems.
• Provides Launch Emergency Operations Center industrial hygiene support for NASA, Space Force, and commercial rocket launches. Participates in launch emergency contingency planning and training.
• Coordinates and manages industrial hygiene support to incidents, including spills; hazardous operations; launches; hurricanes; and other emergencies.  Participates in center-wide contingency exercises.
• Assigns and instructs employees engaged in technical data collection, analysis, reporting; responds to inquiries; assists to resolve problems; and provides job training. Monitors test results, data, reports, and recommendations.
• Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA, VPP, ISO, JCAHO and other mandated regulatory or conformance regulations/standards.
• Performs on-call duties for a week, based on a rotating schedule with other staff members.

Under the direction of the Program Director, EWR Redevelopment, the Safety Manager will:

• Conduct routine site assessments to identify hazardous work practices and conditions;
• Liaise with construction managers and contractors in developing corrective action strategies to eliminate hazardous conditions and prevent workplace incidents;
• Participate in safety meetings, job briefings, plan reviews, progress meetings, “toolbox talks”;
• Review contractor submitted health and safety plans, job hazard analyses, means and methods, and pre-task plans to ensure compliance with Port Authority Safety Standards and regulatory conformity;
• Participate in and document accident and incident investigations;
• Ensure adherence to Port Authority Safety and Security Program Standards, Policies and Procedures and any other related regulatory safety standards;
• Evaluate proposed operating procedures modifications and refer proposed changes to management as needed for review and approval. This includes review of temporary change notices, engineering change notices and field modification instructions issued by the Operator;
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, summary reports, KPIs and safety metrics, for trend analysis;
• Maintain and update PA Audit Plan and perform internal audits including audits and inspections of safety, facilities and maintenance records;
• Coordinate and liaise with PA Risk and ATSOB to ensure correct policies and protocols are being communicated with contractors;
• Coordinate with PAPD and facilitate interdepartmental emergency drills utilizing tabletop and field simulation of emergencies;
• Participate as a subject matter expert in depositions, hearings, or other legal matters as required by PA Law Department;
• Ensure coordination with Facility Operations, ARFF, PAPD, Fire Marshalls and PA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in preparation and responding to emergency;
• Coordinate EWR Redevelopment Emergency Response Plan with PA and Regional plans as required;
• Participate in EWR Airport and AirTrain full scale exercises as needed

• Administration of all agencies’ WMD-HazMat Response Team including preparation of unit’s budget for equipment and training; maintenance of team’s monitoring and personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as the associated databases.
• Respond to suspected WMD-HazMat incidents (HAZWOPER training will be required). Conduct WMD-HazMat Response Team’s training (e.g., to HAZWOPER technician level) pertaining to chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) WMD.
• Daily management of WMD environmental monitoring programs, which includes being on call to adjudicate system alarms and advise security personnel on response. This incumbent is accountable for overseeing and evaluating contractor performance which includes the following:
• Observing the work performed by the contractor;
• Reviewing invoices and approving them if the work has contractual standards;
• Addressing performance issues with the contractor when possible; and
• Escalating issues to other parties as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS), which is a federally mandated program under DHS. Monitors MTA’s chemical inventory for susceptibility to theft and sabotage.
• Assist in the development of suitable on-site test bed(s) for the evaluation of evolving detection technology with DHS and other external agencies.
• Prepare and participate in interagency exercises as well as those with external agencies. May lead MTA-related exercises in the absence of the Director.
• Other duties as assigned.