Safety Technician - Occupational Hygiene & Safety

Overview

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) provides the focus for the administration of all safety programs to Duke University, Duke University Medical Center, and Duke University Health System. OESO develops institutional safety plans and policies; provides information and training to meet regulatory requirements; offers technical consultation and guidance; conducts exposure and risk assessments; conducts safety audits; monitors compliance with safety policies;

and investigates accidents, injuries, and reported unsafe conditions.

Specific to the Occupational Hygiene & Safety (OHS) Division:

OHS coordinates programs for evaluating, controlling, or eliminating health and safety hazards in the workplace.

Primary Purpose of Position:

This position is responsible for performing duties related to occupational safety and hygiene programs implemented to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and hygiene regulations. Programs include construction safety, electrical safety, noise control, confined space entry, trenching and shoring, industrial truck safety, lock-out tagout, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, chemical hygiene, hazardous work permits, air monitoring, and engineering control design and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule, coordinate, conduct, and document respirator fit testing and training. Maintain fit testing equipment and supplies.
• Maintain and order equipment and supplies as needed.
• Calibrate equipment on schedule. Train others in use and calibration of equipment.
• Perform tasks in support of occupational health and safety management functions under supervisory guidance. Work objectively in accordance with established SOPs and with thorough documentation.
• Assess organizational units for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and standards pertaining to occupational health and safety. Communicate with supervisor regarding policies and procedures for assuring compliance.
• Perform safety surveys, facility inspections, and audits, including indoor air quality evaluations.
• Coordinate all activities and projects related to assigned occupational safety and hygiene projects.
• Participate in follow-up investigations of reports of injury/illness.
• Assist in reviewing planned expansion, modifications, or closures of facilities affecting occupational safety.
• Compile, verify, and correlate data relating to occupational and environmental health issues. Perform safety tests and sampling as assigned. Use sampling results to evaluate exposures and engineering controls. Make recommendations related to surveys and sampling to Safety & Health Specialists.
• Conduct safety training.
• Serve as a member of the OESO spill response team.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships; work effectively as a team member; communicate with other Duke organizational units.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new or anticipated regulations or compliance interpretations.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to occupational safety and hygiene.
• Ability to coach co-workers.
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports.
• Creative problem solving to recognize and analyze needs and propose solutions.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple diverse assignments simultaneously.

Education:

Associate's degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Health and Safety or a related field.

Experience:

No experience beyond AA/AS degree required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have completed or be able to complete First Responder-Operations Level Training (29 CFR ). AHERA Asbestos Inspector preferred but not required.

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