Senior Safety Specialist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist for the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Medical Center. You will ensure compliance across Respiratory Protection, IIPP, ergonomics, and other EHS programs, guiding leadership on regulatory needs and policy alignment.

You will develop and deliver training, support quality initiatives, and collaborate with staff to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Strong communication and hospital-operational knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Public Health, or related field.
• Extensive experience in occupational safety and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs including injury prevention, IIPP, ergonomics, hazardous materials, fire safety, industrial hygiene.
• Knowledge of hospital operations and applicable federal/state laws, regulations, accreditation standards, safety codes, and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply national/state safety laws, regulations, and standards.
• Advanced verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and training skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver training and establish effective working relationships with staff, managers, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, databases, email, internet-based systems, and Articulate Storyline 360.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Safety Specialist for UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Medical Center.
• Ensure compliance of EHS programs including respiratory protection, IIPP, ergonomics, and hazard communication.
• Provide guidance to leadership on regulatory responsibilities and requirements.
• Support quality initiatives and performance improvement measures for a safe environment.
• Assist in maintaining current UCLA Health safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety management

Industrial hygiene

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Policy communication

MS Office

Articulate Storyline 360

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Articulate Storyline 360

Job description

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Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

10/20/2026

Salary Range: $39.48 - 82.27 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33441

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), you will serve as the Senior Safety Specialist for the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Medical Center and responsible for support for all EHS programs. Responsible for ensuring compliance of all EHS Safety programs, including Respiratory Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Injury and Illness Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention, Ergonomics, Fire Safety and Hazardous Materials. Assist in supporting Quality initiatives and creating Performance Improvement measures to ensure a safe, healthful and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors.Provide guidance to the Medical Center leadership regarding regulatory responsibilities and requirements.Assist in ensuring that the UCLA Health safety policies are appropriate, current and adhered to.

Job Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Public Health, or a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Extensive experience in occupational safety and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs, including injury prevention, IIPP, ergonomics, hazardous materials, fire safety, industrial hygiene, and related programs.

Knowledge of industrial hygiene, environmental health, infection control, workplace ergonomics, PPE, and safety practices related to airborne and bloodborne pathogens, chemical, and non-ionizing radiation exposures.

In-depth knowledge of hospital operations and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, accreditation standards, safety codes, and organizational policies and procedures, including Joint Commission standards.

Ability to interpret and apply national and state safety laws, regulations, and standards.

Advanced verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and training skills, with the ability to effectively communicate safety policies, procedures, and issues.

Ability to develop and deliver training and education programs and establish effective working relationships with staff, managers, administration, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

Skill in preparing clear, concise, and grammatically correct policies, reports, memos, presentations, and other documents.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, databases, email, internet-based systems, and Articulate Storyline 360.

Certification in health & safety or related industry

• Must possess a CA driver’s license within 3 months of hiring and participate in the DMV Pull Notice.
• Safety-related experience working in a healthcare setting.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.