Safety Programs Coordinator, Environment, Health & Safety

Safety Programs Coordinator, Environment, Health & Safety

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Safety Programs Coordinator responsibilities include developing training for legally mandated (Federal, State and Local) and University-specific EH&S programs/workplace safety; coordinating with Facilities Operations to schedule training; maintaining records of training and attendance; coordinating with EH&S personnel and contractors to provide subject matter expert training; and developing safety information and guidelines related to facilities safety.

• Develop, refine and implement training courses for legally mandated (Federal, State and Local) and University-specific needs related to EH&S programs/workplace safety.
• Coordinate with Facilities Operations personnel to schedule training session times and locations for all shifts.
• Maintain records of training dates, content and employee attendance.
• Coordinate with other EH&S personnel and contractors to provide subject matter expert training when appropriate.
• Coordinate and/or assist with SME props/training for individual shops.
• Develop practical mock-ups or site visits to work locations and verify that employees have understood and retained the training content in a supervised demonstration.
• Develop, maintain and disseminate information and technical guidelines related to facilities safety.
• Assist supervisors in establishing procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provide instruction to supervisors and handouts/tools to facilitate “toolbox” safety sessions within the individual maintenance and trades shops.
• Create, update and maintain written policies and procedures to comply with state and federal regulations and campus standards related to facilities/trades health and safety programs.
• As necessary, verify that employees understand and can apply the procedures in the workplace.
• Work with EH&S management and other departments to obtain approvals, authorizations and commitments.
• Actively assist supervisors in conforming with policies and updates to maintain compliance.
• Provide guidance on purchases of safety equipment and engineering controls.
• Provide assistance for job hazard analyses and other work safety related requests.
• Conduct accident investigations for incidents involving Facilities Operations personnel, property or related environmental incidents.
• Perform hazard assessments and job safety analyses, using instrumentation to measure and monitor conditions and workplace exposures.
• Prepare technical and administrative reports from hazard assessments and accident investigations; present information to stakeholders and provide recommendations for accident avoidance.
• Define employees falling under various regulatory requirements for workplace monitoring and medical surveillance; work with employees, supervisors, EH&S and contractors to arrange services.
• Assist and interface with EH&S and operations personnel for asbestos and mold-related calls, non-routine pest control and other problems and emergencies; support the EH&S asbestos and lead programs as required.
• As assigned, serve as the Chair or Co-Chair of the Facilities Safety Committee.
• Attend bi-weekly Facilities Operations Supervisors Meetings to provide updates on safety programs and initiatives.
• Conduct minimally annual inspections of facilities-operated shops on north, south and downtown campuses.
• Identify risks with shop supervisors and personnel and correct action items; issue and maintain reports and track action items.
• Conduct periodic, unannounced walkthroughs and provide support for correction of action items found.
• As assigned, serve on laboratory inspection teams and perform lab safety audits to identify hazards, dangerous exposures and unsafe conditions; assist in preparing reports and documentation.
• Assist with evaluating hazards related to facilities work in labs and support spaces where hazardous materials are used; ensure PPE and procedures protect facilities personnel when conducting work in labs.
• Complete the initial OSHA 32 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training and maintain it with annual 8 hour refreshers; participate in UB Response Team training; respond to emergency calls and assist with containment and cleanup of hazardous materials releases; serve as UB EH&S Incident Commander on hazardous releases as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Higher Education