Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist Presentation Outline

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What is the primary role of an Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist?

Leading marketing campaigns for the company

Improving employee productivity

Increasing profit margins for the organization

Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment (correct)

What is the focus of an EHS Specialist?

Maximizing shareholder returns

Addressing environmental concerns (correct)

Ensuring employee satisfaction

Designing product packaging

What is the EHS Specialist responsible for?

Managing customer relations

Addressing employee grievances

Ensuring health and environmental well-being for employees and the workplace site (correct)

Increasing shareholder value

Why are EHS Specialists considered indispensable?

They contribute to the safety, health, and environmental well-being of employees and the workplace site Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of an EHS Specialist?

Establishing safety protocols Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an EHS Specialist in terms of employee training?

Conducting safety programs for employees Signup and view all the answers

What does an EHS Specialist need to stay up-to-date with in terms of regulatory compliance?

Local, state, and federal safety regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an EHS Specialist in terms of workplace hazard identification?

Assessing work place to pinpoint risks Signup and view all the answers

Which responsibility falls under the role of an EHS Specialist in emergency response planning?

Developing emergency response plan Signup and view all the answers

What does an EHS Specialist investigate when it comes to accidents?

Accidents that occur to determine the root cause Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting root cause analysis in accident investigation?

To uncover causes of problems in accidents Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents do close calls/near misses signal?

Incidents where hazards are not being adequately controlled or new hazards have arisen Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an incident that could have, but did not, result in death, injury, or illness?

Close Call/Near Miss Signup and view all the answers

What type of incidents do root cause analysis uncover causes for?

Causes of problems in accidents and incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an accident and an incident?

Incidents are unexpected, accidents usually result in physical injuries and sometimes property damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of EHS Specialists in terms of health and wellness programs?

Developing comprehensive health and wellness programs only Signup and view all the answers

Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist Presentation Outline

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