Health And Safety Specialist

Summary

Join Printful and Printify, a global on-demand powerhouse, as their Health and Safety Specialist! This role involves managing occupational safety across both platforms, requiring expertise in risk assessment, training, and regulatory compliance. You will develop and implement safety plans, conduct employee briefings, and maintain health insurance systems. The ideal candidate possesses a higher education in occupational safety, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, remote work options, flexible hours, health insurance, and various professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Higher education or second-level professional qualification in occupational safety
• At least 2 years of experience as an occupational safety specialist, including experience in conducting training and briefings, assessing and managing workplace risks, developing occupational safety-related documents, as well as knowledge of labor law, occupational safety legislation, and regulatory acts (experience in the manufacturing sector is a plus)
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively and respond quickly in critical situations
• Strong communication, presentation, and argumentation skills
• Discipline, precision, and a high sense of responsibility to ensure high-quality execution of duties
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Fluent Latvian skills and good English skills
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve professional skills

Responsibilities

• Comply with occupational safety, fire safety, and internal regulations
• Ensure internal monitoring of the work environment and conduct risk assessments for employees and workplaces (including remote workplaces)
• Develop an occupational safety action plan
• Monitor employees’ mandatory health checks, including during position changes
• Conduct safety briefings: introductory briefings, annual briefings, and special additional briefings for all employees as needed
• Prepare presentations and training programs, and organize occupational safety training within the company
• Stay updated on occupational safety developments in Latvia and participate in experience-sharing in Europe and the US
• Maintain the daily system for health insurance policies, communicating with partners (monthly ordering of new cards, cancellation upon termination of employment)
• Organize and publish translations of occupational safety materials
• Collaborate with competent authorities on occupational and fire safety issues

Preferred Qualifications

A first aid certificate and a 160-hour fire safety specialist certificate

Benefits

• Monthly salary EUR 1700 - 2200 gross, depending on work experience, education, and skills
• Be part of a friendly, inclusive, and global team
• An opportunity to work remotely or in a modern and welcoming office in Rīga
• Flexible working hours (start your day as late as 11 a.m.)
• Health insurance
• Access to mentorship, internal meetups, and hackathons both on-site and online
• Exciting team-building events and parties you’ll never forget!
• Free and healthy lunch if you work from the Rīga office
• Design and order your own merch using our platforms with employee discount