Health, Safety & Environment Executive
Job Description
Experiencing together a unique human adventure
Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.
• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions (including bacteriological and chemical risks) within the workplace and external environments
• Investigating accidents and environmental incidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence
• Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to environmental and employee health and safety
• Maintaining relationships with the community, groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental and health and safety performance of the organization
• Activities can also include poisoning prevention and counter-poisoning activities.
A Specialist applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
May require the following proficiency:
• Work is closely supervised.
• Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex.
• Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.