Health & Safety Specialist

Eastern Michigan University • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop, revise, implement and monitor University health, safety and environmental programs/activities to ensure compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety, health and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and industrial health or related scientific field or 8 years experience in one of these fields is required or combination of degree and experience.
• A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene and/or environmental programs is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a college or university preferred.
• Certification in one of the following specialty areas is preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or other field related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Revise, implement and monitor compliance with University safety, health and environmental programs in assigned program areas.
• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in developing new health and safety related programs and trainings activities.
• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety in planning and setting goals and objectives for assigned program areas.
• Provide specialized technical support during site visits, complaint investigations, and audits of work environments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and manage assigned programs including but not limited to: Occupational safety and health, Environmental programs, Asbestos and mold abatement, Indoor air quality, Ergonomic evaluations, AED and Narcan programs, PPE, forklifts, aerial lifts, general safety, Food and water safety, and Right to Know
• Serve as technical consultant to faculty and staff regarding environmental, occupational safety and health management issues; manage the investigation of incidents and exposures.
• Assist the Director, Environmental Health and Safety with general safety, food and water safety, asbestos abatement and industrial hygiene bids; and incorporate cost containment measures into program operations dealing with these areas.
• Develop, revise and implement training and educational programs in assigned program areas for University faculty and staff.
• Maintain documentation and database of safety training in conjunction with the HR LMS system.
• Monitor federal and state regulations for safety, health and the environment to incorporate new and update regulations into program areas.
• Coordinate and manage detailed studies to assess occupational and environmental safety hazards, exposures to hazards and effectiveness of controls and hazard reduction potential.
• Assist with other program areas including, but not limited to, laboratory safety, biological safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste, insurance audits and risk and emergency management.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director, Environmental Health and Safety.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level