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University of Tennessee, Knoxville Looking for Industrial Worker Safety Specialist- Environmental Health & Safety Full Time
Description
Industrial/Worker Safety Specialist – Industrial Worker’s Safety
Regular Full-time, MR07 – Salary DOE&Q
Description: Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Industrial/Worker Safety Specialist reviews, evaluates and analyzes risk in academic and work environments. IWS Specialist will assist in developing procedures to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury caused by physical hazards, chemical, and biological hazards or ergonomic factors. IWS Specialist conducts inspections and enforces compliance with all regulatory agencies and University of Tennessee policies and procedures governing the health and safety of all students, faculty, staff, contractors and visitors.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Inspections and assessments of Accidents/Incidents.
- Inspection and/or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to assure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Provide instruction and guidance on appropriate safety procedures in accordance with established University policies and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Conduct industrial hygiene assessments, which may include sound surveys, air monitoring, ergonomic reviews, non-ionizing adiation and moisture surveys.
- Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, walking surfaces or other conditions that could affect employee health and safety.
- Collaborate with Facility Services and other departments as necessary to implement corrective or preventative measures for potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Develop/maintain two or more industrial occupational safety and health programs such as hearing conservation, respiratory protection, energy control (LOTO), indoor air quality, materials handling, powered industrial vehicles, ergonomics, etc.
- Design, develop and deliver industrial/general safety occupational safety & health training.
- Investigate adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions which may affect employee health.
- Provide CPR/AED/BFA training through the EHS ASHI certified training center as assigned.
- Provide 24/7 coverage of the EHS One Call emergency response number as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Required: Associate degree in the field of life science research, safety and health, industrial hygiene or closely related field required. Minimum two to four years of safety-related experience.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification. Demonstrated background in principles of ventilation and certifications in ASP, CSP, CPR, Basic First Aid and AED.
Job
Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization
Environmental Health & Safety
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.