About the job
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is on the lookout for a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to enhance workplace safety and compliance within our General Services unit. This role is vital in supporting our agency-wide health and safety initiatives, ensuring our practices align with federal, state, and city regulations across all DCWP facilities.
In this position, you will focus on compliance support, documentation, inspections, training coordination, and risk mitigation pertaining to workplace health and safety. Please note that this role does not have regulatory, enforcement, or adjudicatory authority.
Key Responsibilities:
- Health & Safety Program Support:
- Assist in the development, execution, and upkeep of health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Perform regular and special workplace safety inspections across DCWP facilities.
- Identify hazards, document findings, and suggest corrective and preventive measures.
- Oversee the maintenance of safety equipment, including first aid kits, AEDs, fire extinguishers, emergency signage, and alarm systems.
- Regulatory Compliance Support:
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, New York State labor laws, and New York City safety regulations.
- Maintain necessary safety documentation, inspection records, and incident logs.
- Coordinate responses to safety-related inquiries and inspections from building management or regulatory bodies.
- Stay updated on health and safety regulations and inform management of significant changes.