Safety Officer

Position Description

Performs complex safety and health program work. Work involves developing safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and investigating accidents. May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide health, safety, and environmental consultation to Lubbock Campus stakeholders and management of related concerns.
• Provide operational functions and support to environmental protection, radiation protection, laboratory safety, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, and safety education training programs for the Lubbock campus.
• Review current laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines relating to biological, chemical, radiological, laboratory, occupational, fire and life safety, and Emergency Preparedness.
• Conduct safety program inspections, audits, and surveys; prepare corrective action and preventive measure reports.
• Survey research and clinical laboratories for compliance with federal, state, local, institutional laboratory safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain data and records regarding laboratory surveys, equipment inspections, laboratory certifications, and laboratory worker credentialing.
• Responsible for chemical accountability and the Hazardous Waste Disposal Program, and aids in maintaining records of hazardous waste materials generation and disposal.
• Respond to spills of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Participate in the indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program, respond to odor calls and IAQ issues as requested/necessary.
• Participate in the Fit testing program for assigned campuses with the support and collaboration of Safety Service managers and staff.
• Conduct operational inspections of chemical fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations.
• Investigate reported incidents or hazards.
• Participate in the AED (Automated External Defibrillators) program for the assigned campus and respond to issues as requested/necessary.
• Support the TTUHSC Emergency Management Coordinator with the development, implementation, training, and review of local Emergency Management and Emergency Action Plans.
• Participate in providing Safety Training to students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in safety cross-training with all other Safety Services divisions.
• Execute safety culture initiatives as directed by management and the Safety Services department.