Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

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Position Summary

• Responsible for implementing, coordinating and monitoring system wide Injury Prevention and Safe Patient Handling Programs.

Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in safety, kinesiology, exercise science or other healthcare related field preferred

Licenses and Certification

• Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist preferred
• OSHA Certification preferred

Experience and Skills

• Safety & Training Experience: 3 years

Physical Activities

• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 lbs.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Designs, implements and evaluates Injury Prevention and Safe Patient Handling Programs
• Plans, implements and evaluates Safe Patient Handling and Ergonomic orientation activities
• Provides annual Safe Patient Handling and Ergonomic education & training
• Assists in development of post offer physical function testing
• Provides ergonomic assessments and appropriate recommendations.
• Ensures employee compliance with CDC and OSHA regulation regarding respiratory protection
• Assists Occupational Health & Safety Supervisor with case management/navigation services to injured employees
• Assists Occupational Health & Safety Supervisor investigate, monitor and analyze injuries and trends, as well as methods to promote and protect employee safety
• Assists Occupational Health & Safety Supervisor maintaining records regarding all occupational injuries and exposures as required by federal and state regulations
• Provides recommendations for loss prevention strategies and safety awareness programs
• Provides information, education and support to management and Human Resources regarding employee safety issues effecting employee job performance
• Plays critical role in leading committee’s

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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