Senior Safety & Occupational Health Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, is seeking a Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to lead the Safety and Occupational Health Service.

The role focuses on eliminating hazards across the medical center, advising on program status, and implementing preventive safety measures. You will coordinate surveys, investigate accidents, and train staff on chemical, biological, and physical safety topics while collaborating with internal and external

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating safety and health programs across a medical center.
• Ability to train employees on chemical, biological, or physical safety topics.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Advises the Safety & Occupational Health Manager on program status and recommends changes.
• Confers with external safety specialists to identify hazards with new equipment or procedures.
• Schedules surveys of buildings to identify risks and ensures compliance with safety policies.
• Directs investigations of accidents to determine causes and preventive actions.
• Trains staff and lower-grade personnel on safety topics and novel training methods.
• Participates in safety committees and promotes safety training initiatives.

Skills

Safety program management

Hazard identification

Training delivery

Accident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, is seeking a Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to lead the Safety and Occupational Health Service.

The role focuses on eliminating hazards across the medical center, advising on program status, and implementing preventive safety measures. You will coordinate surveys, investigate accidents, and train staff on chemical, biological, and physical safety topics while collaborating with internal and external