EHS Advisor Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the EHS advisor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and leadership in the coordination and management of the safety incident management system; Facilitate incident investigation process.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Testing of the building evacuation procedure
• Best practice from departments and across the sites
• Develop the sites Safety reps
• Competent and respected EHS practitioner with a highly successful track record (over a period of time) in EH&S
• CSP or CIH certifications
• Ensure effective environmental, health, safety and security processes are in place and implemented through the organisation, providing a day to day advisory role
• Provide competent advice to line management on EH&S issues (incidents, investigations, risk assessments, procedures employee concerns, emergency preparedness changes affecting EH&S), related compliance issues (insurance, controlled drugs, business continuity, waste, occupational health)
• Support managers to ensure all significant risks are covered by a suitable and sufficient risk assessment (process, OSHH, manual handling and ergonomic)

I would like to submit my application for the EHS advisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as machine guarding, robotics safety, Biohazards, Chemical or Lab Safety, auditing, and ISO 14001/18001 / 45000, Management Systems etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• A commitment to a progressive and preventative approach to injury management
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or equivalent
• Experience in managing or advising on specific EHS / IH hazards (Chemical, Physical, Biological agents, Ergonomics, Confined Space, Spills & Emergency Response, Personal Protective Equipment, Laboratory Safety and Behavioural based safety programs)
• Excellent understanding of risk assessment and risk management
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are essential for communicating with internal and external stakeholders, include above site groups and regulators
• Strong problem solving skills and practical solution development
• In depth knowledge of all applicable regulations / codes related to industrial hygiene and safety practices
• Exhibit the mindset and behaviours to effectively work within a small, dedicated team to support a high performing, new product introduction site

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the EHS advisor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for eHS technical support for high risk operation, forklift safety management, equipment safety, vehicle safety and process safety.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Maintain EH&S procedures, risk assessments and documentation, in a format readily accessible for all
• In collaboration with the EH&S Co-ordinator and Training Department ensure EH&S training (including inductions) are provided monitored, recorded and delivered internally
• Co-ordinate the reporting and investigation of accidents, injuries, dangerous occurrences, near misses and work-related ill health
• Oversee/participate in workplace EH&S audits and inspections
• Monitor and follow up EH&S actions and prepare monthly performance metrics
• Co-ordinate EH&S committee meetings and maintain records
• Provide leadership and contribute to the successful implementation of the EHS management programmes, aiming to reduce losses to the business and employees
• Provide EH&S support to site projects

I would like to submit my application for the EHS advisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and direction to Cork site operations to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation and OHSAS 18001 Standard.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A diploma in Chemistry is preferred but other field will also be considered
• Knowledge of a site organizational structures, the different technologies and chemical activities applied on site
• Positively influence people in the organisation & engaging them to actively participate in EHS initiatives
• Fluency in Dutch and English (oral and written)
• Knowledge ISO14001 Environmental Management System
• Contributing to EHS policy and strategy development, reporting, analysis and research into preventative measures to reduce injuries and claims and to promote a healthy workforce
• Assist with the management of the pre-employment medical process
• A tertiary qualification in a healthcare discipline such as nursing, occupational therapy or exercise physiology and/or previous experience within occupational health, rehabilitation or return to work activities

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the EHS advisor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical assistance on safety-related compliance projects, safety management system development and implementation, safety oversight, and safety auditing, with focus on PSM, RMP and dust hazard assessments.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experienced professional of managing EHS / IH compliance in a highly-regulated manufacturing environment is an asset
• Develop and manage an internal audit programme to assess compliance with legal and company requirements and identify opportunities for improvement
• Establish programmes to manage the site’s different EHS risks and impacts, coordinated within an overall EHS management system
• Maintain local EHS policies and procedures that effectively describe the site’s EHS management system
• Professional certification (e.g., PE, CHMM, CIH, CSP) is preferred
• Safety, eg fire, machinery safety, process safety
• A qualification in Occupational Health and Safety
• New Zealand Australian EH&S legislation