Health and Safety Manager

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. 

Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead the overall Health & Safety program for the Holland laboratory and six regional service centers.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Promote a culture where safety is a core value through coaching, communication, and employee engagement.
• Serve as the primary safety advisor to laboratory management and regional leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that reduce workplace risks and improve employee wellbeing.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, MIOSHA (where applicable), local regulations, and ALS corporate standards.
• Maintain all required regulatory documentation, permits, and compliance records.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary program updates.
• Coordinate inspections by regulatory agencies and corporate auditors.
• Manage corrective actions resulting from audits or inspections.

Laboratory Safety

• Oversee chemical hygiene and laboratory safety programs.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste.
• Monitor laboratory ventilation systems, fume hoods, snorkel hoods, and other engineering controls.
• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure appropriate PPE requirements are established and consistently followed.
• Partner with laboratory management to identify and mitigate operational hazards.

Regional Service Center Oversight

• Provide health and safety leadership to six regional service centers.
• Conduct routine site visits and safety audits.
• Standardize safety practices and documentation across all locations.
• Support local managers with incident investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist service centers with emergency preparedness planning.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations involving injuries, near misses, spills, property damage, and environmental incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Track incident trends and develop improvement initiatives.
• Maintain incident reporting metrics and communicate performance to leadership.

Safety Training & Development

• Develop and deliver employee safety orientation and annual refresher training.
• Coordinate required OSHA, DOT, respiratory protection, chemical hygiene, and emergency response training.
• Maintain employee training records and certification compliance.
• Coach supervisors on safety leadership and accountability.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for laboratory and regional operations.
• Coordinate emergency drills including fire, chemical spill, evacuation, and severe weather exercises.
• Serve as incident coordinator during emergency events.
• Ensure emergency equipment inspections and readiness.

Risk Management

• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Recommend engineering, administrative, and procedural controls to minimize workplace hazards.
• Participate in facility modifications, equipment installations, and process changes to ensure safe implementation.
• Support ergonomics initiatives and injury prevention programs.

Environmental Programs

• Oversee hazardous waste management practices.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate waste disposal vendors and documentation.
• Support sustainability initiatives where appropriate.

Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct routine safety inspections and behavioral observations.
• Lead internal safety audits and participate in corporate audits.
• Monitor corrective action completion.
• Develop safety performance metrics and KPI dashboards.
• Recommend capital improvements to improve safety and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration

• Partner closely with Laboratory Director, Operations Manager, Department Supervisors, Human Resources, Facilities, and Corporate HSE.
• Participate in leadership meetings to communicate safety performance and initiatives.
• Support cross-functional projects involving facility improvements and operational changes.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain OSHA logs and required regulatory reporting.
• Manage Safety Data Sheet (SDS) program.
• Maintain chemical inventory systems.
• Coordinate safety committee meetings.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly HSE reports.
• Manage IVMS program for the site's drivers.
• Manage departmental safety budget and vendor relationships.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.  

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.