Environmental Health and Safety

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at

any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through

the internal application process. Position Title:Environmental Health

and Safety Specialist Job Category:Academic Staff Employment

Type:Regular Job Profile:Env Health & Safe Spec III Position Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking an Environmental

Health and Safety Specialist. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Specialist\'s primary role is to safeguard the environmental health and

safety of the employees, students, faculty, staff and visitors of the

University of Wisconsin-Platteville. This position is expected to

interact with a broad range of disciplines and provide technical

guidance to all levels of administration and employees daily. The scope

of this position includes emergency planning, hazardous waste program

coordination, construction and renovation project safety review, workers

compensation program, environmental regulation compliance, occupational

safety programs development, implementation and control of programs.

This is a full-time position with a starting salary of \$65,000 per

year, commensurate with experience and education. The Universities of

Wisconsin offers anationally top ranked retirement planand

acomprehensive benefits package. Key Job Responsibilities: Develop and

implement programs to address safety concerns Provide consultation,

direction and resources recommendation to ensure all areas of work,

recreation and research are performed safely and within federal, state

and local regulations. Recommend controls of identified hazards and

assess hazards using relevant regulatory methodologies Ensure proper

safety equipment is used, and safety clothing are worn by employees in

specified roles while maintaining records of requirements. Provide

expert knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders

including leadership in a specialized area of safety such biosafety,

chemical, hazardous materials, agriculture, lake, radiation, and

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Manage the logistics of a

safety program and responsible for its implementation and operational

success Review industry updates and direct the development of safety

communications and associated staff Accurately document violations and

regulation changes and effectively communicate necessary findings to

the\... For full info follow application link. The University of

Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and

fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding

faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of

nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their

identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released

upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

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