Safety & Health Associate - Environmental Health & Safety

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The department of Environmental Health & Safety at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Safety & Health Associate. This role will assist in the development and implementation of various occupational safety and health programs and continually review programs to ensure effectiveness and continual improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management or related field or equivalent experience is required.
A minimum of four (4) years directly related professional experience in environmental health and safety programs including fire and life safety, laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazardous materials, biological safety and/or occupation safety.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will considered
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written format.
Demonstrated ability to utilize a computer and software.
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret federal, state, and local health and safety regulation and communicate quantitative and qualitative information.
Demonstrated ability to use, interpret and apply appropriate regulations to the University environment.
Demonstrated ability to be creative and to solve complex problems.
Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks frequently in a very limited time frame.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel within and out of the teaching, research and clinical setting, utilizing skills to negotiate, explain and persuade.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to a wide variety of work environments.
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and maintain a good working relationship with various local, state and federal regulatory agency personnel.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work effectively within project teams and committees.
Demonstrated ability to manage and administrate assigned health and safety programs as necessary for University to maintain a safe and healthy environment to campus.
Demonstrated ability to lead and reason logically and strategically.
Demonstrated ability to wear proper PPE, including, but not limited to, respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the investigation of injuries and illness and make recommendations for prevention. Follow-up on incidents to ensure effective corrective action is in place
Responsible for ensuring monitoring equipment is calibrated and maintained.
Responsible for ensuring the asbestos database is maintained and updated.
Assist with the collecting, distributing and analyzing injury and illness data.
Responsible for collecting asbestos samples for analysis.
Assist with inspection of emergency eye wash and shower units across campus.
Assist with the inspection and testing of lab fume hoods.
Assisting with managing inspections and correction information with regard to insurance and regulatory agencies.
Uphold the values and standards of WVU and Environmental, Health and Safety.
Provide support and assist with management of accident and injury logs as well as support of workers compensation program.
Respond effectively to various incidents, emergencies, indoor air quality complaints and building issues as needed. Assist in developing and conducting educational and informational programs that enhance employee health and safety, property preservation and protection of the environment.
Provide support and assistance for biosafety and blood borne pathogen programs and training.
Provide support and assistance to the Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Safety, Biological Safety, Fire/Life Safety, Construction/Renovation and all other Occupational Safety and Health related programs.
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring, response reports and recommendations as needed. Respond to indoor air quality concerns
Assist with fire and life safety program according to federal and state regulations.
Respond to inquiries, supports clients with implementations of multi-disciplinary (laboratory, biosafety, industrial/hygiene occupational health and safety) programs through a service program of plans review, inspections, training, and technical assistance.
Prepare written and verbal reports, conducts investigations and special projects.
At the request of the Executive Director or Assistant Director of EHS, employee may assist in the operation or get engaged in activities at other campus or farm locations based on department needs and specific area of responsibility.
Assist in the operation of other Environmental Health and Safety programs and perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with hazardous waste and biological waste management programs.
Attend conferences, professional development and training as needed and recommended by supervision.
Available to respond to institutional emergencies on a 24-hour basis, as needed. Response may require participation in remedial or containment efforts.
Take action where imminent dangers to life, health, or property are involved
Interact with various institutional staff, administrative offices, researchers, service providers and regulatory agencies as required.
Responsible for monitoring occupational, chemical, and biological safety conditions in campus facilities by performing periodic physical surveys, inspections and reviews.
Identify unsafe conditions and hazardous situations in work environments, including laboratories; provide recommendations for mitigation, communication improvement needs and follow-up to ensure corrective action has occurred.