Student - Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), Public Safety

PLEASE NOTE:  THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS FOR PURDUE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ONLY

The OHST will assist the department of Radiological and Environmental Management(REM), a division of Public Safety, with various health and safety programs on campus.  The OHST will be trained to maintain specific EPA, OSHA, and fire safety program(s).  While open to all students, graduate assistants will be encouraged to perform training as needed.  The position is for 12-16 hours/week.

Hazard Communication (HazCom) Program

Retrieve and distribute Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), maintain the campus SDS master file, perform annual departmental audits, perform annual departmental updates, assist departments as needed, provide training on the Haz Com program to staff.

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Program

Perform monthly inspections of the 400+ fire extinguishers on campus.  This includes visually inspecting each fire extinguisher, documentation, and work with an outside vendor to make repairs.

May also assist with the following programs

Personal protective program

Chemical hygiene plan

Confined space program

Ergonomic assessments

Safety/eyewash shower inspections

Fume hood testing

Coordinate assorted fire system repairs/maintenance

Hazardous materials collection (OSHA training required)

Monthly fire extinguisher maintenance

Assist contractors with repairs/maintenance

Assist with some clerical duties

Assist with expanding the web site.