Field Safety Specialist (multiple opportunities)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

10d•$84,996 - $110,004•Onsite

About The Position

The UWF Safety Department is seeking a Field Safety Specialist to join their team. This role reports to the Director of Safety and assists departmental directors, managers, supervisors, and leads in integrating safety program requirements, safety analysis, work planning, hazard assessments, and safety training into daily work. The specialist will use their knowledge of health and safety regulations, skilled trades operations, and departmental work management processes to conduct worksite audits, ensuring adherence to safe work practices and university/departmental policies. The position requires a safety professional capable of developing reports, analyzing data, and preparing presentations with actionable recommendations to improve safety programs and reduce workplace incidents and injuries.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree with major study in Occupational Health & Safety or closely related field
Five years of professional experience in the practice, administration and implementation of occupational health and safety programs.
Demonstrated experience applying WISHA/OSHA and/or other occupational and/or construction safety regulations and requirements to the planning and coordination of facilities operations work.
Possess a thorough understanding and knowledge of occupational health & safety regulations. Have the ability to interpret, apply, and assess compliance for numerous, complex, and technical regulations for a wide variety of work environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of occupational safety practices and techniques.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications skills and use of computer technology to access and manage information.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperate with others to resolve issues and problems and to provide excellent customer service
Valid driver's license recognized by the State of Washington; ability to travel locally to alternate work sites as needed.
Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.
Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, non-human primate areas, the Animal Research & Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center.
Approved footwear must be provided at the employee's expense and worn on the job.
Must be able to regularly navigate construction sites.
Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety measures.
Ability to lift and move heavy material up to fifty pounds may occasionally be required.

Nice To Haves

Certification as Certified Industrial Hygienist and/or Certified Safety Professional.
Experience in reviewing and managing safety practices.
Experience in developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive safety program in a large organization.
Experience in the use of a computerized maintenance management system. AIM is the current CMMS used by Facilities Services.
Work experience as a field safety professional or industrial hygienist in areas such as fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, scaffolding, lead worker, asbestos awareness, respiratory protection, and ladder safety, transportation safety, custodial, ergonomics, or high energy systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular worksite audits and walkthroughs to evaluate work practices, ensure supervisors are reinforcing safe work practices, and verify employees are following required safety procedures and training.
Attend monthly shop safety meetings to provide safety updates and information.
Regularly meet with shop supervisors to review Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I) regulations, UWF safety policies and practices, and industry best practices.
Work with supervisors and leads to review, update, and develop HRCs, SOPs, and JHAs.
Identify applicable health and safety compliance requirements; conduct program and compliance audits to evaluate compliance activities and assess the effectiveness of safety programs; identify areas for improvement; and work with UWF department leadership to implement new or revise existing policies and processes.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations and industry best practices through professional development courses, conferences, regulatory agency update sessions, and other educational opportunities.
Review proposed rulemaking from L&I, EPA, and other regulatory agencies and assess potential impacts on departmental operations and safety programs.
Review Online Accident Reports, including root cause findings, recommendations, and near-miss reports, with shop personnel, and provide guidance on preventing similar incidents.
Identify and analyze departmental accident, injury, and illness trends; evaluate safety program effectiveness; work with department leadership and the UWF Safety Director to identify intervention strategies and make recommendations for policy, program, and workplace safety improvements.
Participate in root cause investigations of significant safety incidents and recommend updates to safety practices, policies, and safety and training programs based on investigation findings.
Conduct program and compliance audits to evaluate compliance activities and assess the effectiveness of safety programs.
In collaboration with the UWF Safety Training Manager and EH&S, assist supervisors and managers in developing and delivering department-specific safety training.
Evaluate department-specific safety training for applicability, effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend updates based on evaluation findings, incident trends, regulatory changes, and other identified needs.
Perform essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.