Senior Safety Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Senior Safety Specialist to lead and support Environmental Health and Safety programs at the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Medical Center. You will oversee compliance across respiratory protection, IIPP, ergonomics, hazardous materials, fire safety, and industrial hygiene while guiding leadership on regulatory responsibilities.

In this role, you will develop training, policies, and performance measures to ensure a safe environment for staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, Engineering, Public Health, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Safety Specialist for UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Medical Center and support all EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance of all EHS Safety programs including respiratory protection, IIPP, ergonomics, hazardous materials, fire safety, and industrial hygiene.
• Provide guidance to Medical Center leadership on regulatory responsibilities and requirements.
• Assist in ensuring UCLA Health safety policies are current and adhered to.

Skills

Occupational safety

Industrial hygiene

Infection control

Workplace ergonomics

Regulatory compliance

Training and education

Policy writing

Medical center operations

Safety communication

Education

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

Certification in health & safety or related industry

Tools

Articulate Storyline 360

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.