Safety Specialist Senior

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Posted: 12-May-24

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 515835

Department Name: 3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety

Job Summary:

Acts as the primary safety consultant to university personnel. Develops, evaluates, and manages safety programs and training courses to control occupational hazards and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and other regulatory requirements and university policies. Programs include but are not limited to: Hazard Communication, Hazardous Energy Isolation, Confined Space, and Construction Safety. Performs safety audits in various university sectors including facilities, agriculture, machine shops, arts, and some research areas. Performs accident investigations. Compiles and trends injury and illness data that are reported to internal and external customers.
A complete application and resume are required. A one-page writing sample (i.e. tool box talk or safety newsletter) is optional.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

BA

Required Related Experience:

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, engineering, or related field.
Three years of experience plus a Masters in Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, Health and safety, or related field. Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Experience with databases like Access; Farm Safety

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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