Safety Specialist

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details


Job Title Safety Specialist
Requisition Number RE29981
Working Title Injury Illness Prevention Specialist
Department Name 3HE40:Occupational Health And Safety
Work Location Campus and Healthcare facilities
Grade Level 42
Salary Range $16.57-26.51/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
This position required ability to walk and stand for several hours at a time on an intermittent basis. Lifting object up to 25 lbs. Sitting at a workstation for extended periods. Climbing ladders and walking uneven terrain may occur rarely.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary
This position develops, implements, and evaluates programs and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for employees, students, patients and visitors. Compiles and trends injury and illness data- identifying high risk areas. Establishes relationships with University departments and develops specific injury and illness prevention plans. Produce and communicate injury illness rates and prevention program reports, web pages and presentations for a wide range of audiences. Collaborates with safety team to conduct audits, training, and presentations to communicate safety and health risks. Specific experience in ergonomics, slip and fall prevention plans, and safety patient handling is preferred.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
knowledge of MS access, excel, and word.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in Healthcare, environmental safety, emergency management 
 
 degree in Environmental Health Sciences, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or related science field.
Deadline to Apply 10/06/2021
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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