Industrial Hygienist Apprentice 1​/2, White Plains (NY HELPS

Duties Description

The incumbent within the Division of Safety & Health (DOSH) will inspect work sites to determine compliance with state and federal standards/guidelines and to identify health violations/hazards, particularly those associated with exposure to toxic or explosive chemicals and substances in the form of dusts, fibers (including asbestos), fumes, mists, vapors, gases, metals, and pathogenic organisms.

The incumbent within the Division of Safety & Health (DOSH) will inspect work sites to determine compliance with state and federal standards/guidelines and to identify health violations/hazards, particularly those associated with exposure to toxic or explosive chemicals and substances in the form of dusts, fibers (including asbestos), fumes, mists, vapors, gases, metals, and pathogenic organisms.

The incumbent will also identify hazards such as noise and vibrations, light of various types, and other physical energies including electromagnetic emissions. Based upon the results of field testing and/or laboratory analyses taken from on-site inspections, the incumbent may confer with management and employee representatives and/or take appropriate enforcement or consultation expectation.

Additionally, you may be required to issue notices of violations and may be expected to enforce state and federal laws. May conduct training for appropriate staff or public and private sector employers and employees. Will be expected to use a computer in the performance of these duties.

The New York State Department Of Labor (DOL) Has Several Programs Focused On Ensuring Workplace Safety And Health. These Programs Include

• Asbestos Control Bureau (ACB):
  Oversees the abatement of toxic hazards linked to asbestos fibers during building rehabilitation, reconstruction, or demolition. It enforces New York State Labor Law and Industrial Code Rule 56, which includes licensing contractors, certifying workers, requiring notifications for large projects, mandating asbestos surveys, and specifying abatement methods.
• Boiler Safety Bureau:
  Inspects high and low-pressure boilers to prevent accidents and injuries. They administer boiler regulations, monitor insurance company inspections, and certify inspectors. The bureau also certifies boiler repair facilities and investigates boiler accidents.
• Industry Inspection Bureau:
  Enforces regulations for public safety in areas such as amusement rides, places of public assembly, and storage of explosives. It conducts inspections, issues permits, and investigates accidents related to various industries and equipment.
• On-Site Consultation Program:
  Offers free and confidential safety and health consultative services to small and medium sized businesses in high-hazard industries. The program helps businesses prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Public Employee Safety & Health (PESH) Bureau:
  Enforces safety and health standards for public sector employees, including state, county, town, and village governments, public authorities, school districts, and fire departments. PESH responds to fatalities, accidents, and complaints, inspects worksites, and provides technical assistance.
• Safety, Health, & Essential Rights Program:
  Addresses emerging issues such as airborne infectious diseases, workplace safety committees, warehouse worker protection, and construction fatality registry. It includes the Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan, Workplace Safety Committee requirements, Emergency Preparedness Law, Warehouse Worker Protection Law, and Retail Worker Safety Act.

These programs collectively aim to provide essential tools and assistance to foster safer working conditions throughout New York State.

• Participate in change in organizational transformations, ensuring successful adoption and alignment with strategic objectives
• Engage in technology and innovation by leveraging emerging technologies to optimize processes and enhance customer experiences
• Proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Think strategically about current and future organizational needs
• Adapt to shifting priorities
• Participate in the comprehensive process of implementing changes, ensuring smooth transitions, effective communication, and minimal disruption
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve conflicts to foster constructive dialogue and a productive, collaborative work environment
• Analyze issues, make sound judgments, and implement effective solutions to drive positive outcomes
• Proactively identify potential challenges and identify preventative solutions
• Take part in team collaboration and achieve agency objectives
• Effectively convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences through various channels, ensuring clarity and understanding
• Foster an inclusive and equitable environment that values and leverages the strengths of a diverse workforce
• Ensure exceptional customer service by proactively…