The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will assure the implementation and monitoring of Touro University California’s Health and Safety Plans and Policies across all departments, programs and services within the Institution. The Environmental Health and Safety Officer is involved in the coordination or development, where necessary, of the Institution’s Health and Safety Plans including, Emergency Preparedness, Occupational Health and Safety, Institutional Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene Plan and Security. These plans will include the implementation and monitoring of training and safety programs for all staff and faculty in Clinical Services, Research, Teaching facilities, and Institutional Facilities services. The EH&S Officer will work with TUC’s Committees on safety matters and the Institutional Biosafety Officer to ensure Institutional plans and documentation for safety are documented and distributed. The EH&S Officer will ensure that training programs of each division are developed, monitored and maintained for all faculty and staff.
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Last Updated: 03/07 Continously recruiting until the position is filled.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: are those work assignments which are predominant, regular and recurring.
QUALIFICATIONS: Are the Education, Training and/or related experience needed to perform the job.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in either Safety Engineering, Environmental Health science, or a related area. Master’s Degree in Environmental Health Science or related field preferred.
Experience:
· At least 5 years full-time experience in Higher Education Safety in a supervisory or managerial capacity prior to assuming the duties of EH&S Officer, OR at least 7 years full time experience in Higher Education Safety in any capacity. · At least 8 years full time experience in the safety profession if no higher education experience is evident. · Prior, qualified experience that will ensure expert technical guidance and direction in the development and implementation of all provisions of an effective and safe chemical hygiene plan is also necessary. · Extensive knowledge and experience with chemistry laboratory, and animal laboratory procedures as well as research at an institution of higher education will be valuable.
Skills & Abilities:
· Demonstrated effectiveness and clarity of verbal and written communication with excellent interpersonal communication and phone manners. · Must handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, tact, and a keen eye for detail while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. · Must have the ability to interact effectively and efficiently with faculty, staff, and students. · Must have exceptional organizational, time management and communication skills to complete work with accuracy and attention to detail. · Work independently with minimal supervision; is goal oriented, responsible, professional in demeanor, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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| NONE | UP TO 1/3 | 1/3 TO 2/3 | 2/3 OR MORE |
STANDING |
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WALKING |
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SITTING |
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TALKING, HEARING |
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USING HANDS TO FINGER, HANDLE, FEEL OR WRITE |
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CLIMBING OR BALANCING |
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STOOPING, KNEELING, CROUCHING, CRAWLING |
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REACHING WITH HANDS OR ARMS |
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TASTING OR SMELLING |
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SIGHT |
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KEYING |
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LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
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| NONE | UP TO 1/3 | 1/3 TO 2/3 | 2/3 OR MORE |
UP TO 10 POUNDS |
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UP TO 35 POUNDS |
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UP TO 50 POUNDS |
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UP TO 100 POUNDS | XX |
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MORE THAN 100 POUNDS | XX |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
| NONE | LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH |
WET, HUMID CONDITIONS(NON-WEATHER) |
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WORKING NEAR MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS |
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WORKING IN HIGH, PRECARIOUS PLACES |
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FUMES OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES |
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TOXIC OR CAUSTIC CHEMICALS |
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OUTDOOR WEATHER CONDITIONS |
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EXTREME COLD(NON-WEATHER) |
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EXTREME HEAT (NON-WEATHER) |
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
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WORKING WITH EXPLOSIVES | XX |
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RISK OF RADIATION |
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VIBRATION |
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NEEDLE STICKS/BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS |
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TYPICAL NOISE LEVEL: High
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