Description
The Safety and Occupational Health Specialists work with supervisors, union officials, and safety and occupational health committees to eliminate or control hazardous operations or conditions for all facilities within the medical center. Duties include, but are not limited to: Advises the Safety & Occupational Health Manager within the assigned area on the status of the safety and occupational health programs and recommends changes in the design of work programs to meet new safety and occupational health standards. Confers with safety and occupational health specialists external to the facility to identify hazards related to new laboratory equipment or other areas and to become familiar with evolving techniques and protective devices for controlling or eliminating potential safety hazards. Independently schedules surveys of VA buildings and offices to identify and evaluate risks involving a wide variety of work environments; determines the extent to which mechanical and physical conditions comply and makes decisions regarding adherence to established safety policies and procedures. Directs investigations of accidents, analyzing precipitating factors and accident cause data to develop specific methods for prevention. He/she also consults with specialists from related occupations concerning work process modifications and recommends corrective or remedial safety measures. Trains other employees and lower grade occupational safety and industrial hygiene staff, providing instruction on a variety of subjects, including chemical, biological, or physical safety topics. He/she adapts various available media to fit special and unique training requirements and participates in the development of novel or innovative safety training and promotion activities. Participates in the Hines Safety, Accident Incident Review Board (AIRB), Hines Construction Safety Committee and Environment of Care (EOC) committees. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Specialist/PD250360 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized