Industrial Worker Safety Specialist - Environmental Health And Safety - Utk

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN, US
Salary doe & q; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Occupational illness or injury prevention
Regulatory compliance
Industrial hygiene assessments
The University of Tennessee is seeking an Industrial Worker Safety Specialist to evaluate and improve safety protocols in various environments. The role emphasizes developing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health regulations to protect students, faculty, and staff

Job Summary

  • The Industrial/Worker Safety Specialist reviews, evaluates, and analyzes risk in academic and work environments to assist in developing procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent occupational illness or injury.
  • Responsibilities include conducting inspections, enforcing compliance with regulatory agencies and University policies, investigating health-related complaints, and developing/maintaining occupational safety and health programs.
  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is committed to work-life balance, professional advancement, and fostering a strong staff community, offering career development and training possibilities.

Matching Summary

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The University of Tennessee is seeking an Industrial Worker Safety Specialist to evaluate and improve safety protocols in various environments. The role emphasizes developing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health regulations to protect students, faculty, and staff.

Salary

Salary DOE & Q; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • occupational illness or injury prevention
  • regulatory compliance
  • industrial hygiene assessments
  • safety training development
  • hazard identification and control

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative work environment
  • customer and personal services
  • originality and problem-solving
  • recognizing potential problems

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in life science research, safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field
  • 2-4 years of safety-related experience
  • ASP, CSP, OHST, or similar safety certification (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in any field (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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