Safety Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

Essential Functions

The safety officer writes and updates safety policies and procedures on campus and provides training to affected groups. Major policies include:

• confined space entry
• lockout/tagout
• respiratory protection
• personal protective equipment
• fall protection
• van training

He/she conducts reviews of building safety conditions with Facilities Management and Planning. Consults with departments to recommend preferred equipment, room design and personal protective equipment. Conducts accident reviews as required. Keeps the EHS website updated as new policies and procedures are created.

Assists with chemical and universal waste collection as required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

College degree in safety or a related field. Two years experience in the safety field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered with a HS diploma.

Safety Certification ( ASP or CSP ) is preferred.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM, some after hours duty may be required.