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Coordinator, Environment of Care. Legacy Health, Portland, OR

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Requisition Number: 23-33842. Full-time, pay range $38-57/hour

Overview

Everything we do at Legacy fulfills one mission: to make life better for others. No matter their area of expertise, our professionals strive to create an environment that is supportive, dynamic and compassionate. If you want to be part of our mission, and you are skilled with emergency management and employee safey activities, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Employee Safety & Emergency Management Coordinator assists in the development, maintenance and progression of Legacy’s Environment of Care program.  Under the direction of the Environment of Care Manager, the Coordinator will have responsibility for the organization of key components, projects, activities, functions & services within the seven components of Legacy’s Environment of Care program with an emphasis on employee safety and emergency management.  

Supports and coordinates all aspects of the Environment of Care (EOC) through evaluating hazards, site audits & inspections, and prioritizing needs and organizing and coordinating activities required to meet federal, state, and local requirements within the scope of Environment of Care. Assists in the development, implementation, raining and evaluation of a comprehensive and integrated employee safety and emergency management program.   

Qualifications

Education:  

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.  Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Joint Commission regulations. Knowledge of Joint Commission emergency management standards. National Incident Management System (NIMS) or Incident Command System (ICS) course certification preferred.

Experience:

Three to five years’ experience in safety and/or emergency preparedness position in healthcare or related field. Experience in reading and interpreting regulatory requirements, regulations and codes.

Skills:

Ability to multi-task and monitor projects from inception to completion.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Extensive knowledge of safety practices and regulatory compliance.

Proven ability to train.

Ability to analyze/problem solve.

Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, SharePoint and Publisher.  

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment.

Ability to analyze safety data, codes, federal and state laws or administrative rules and to communicate the requirements.

Ability to gain cooperation of administration, managers and staff in meeting identified needs.

Ability to keep current with technical developments and regulations.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION: 

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Environmental Health & Safety Professional 2 at OSU, Corvallis Campus

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Posting Number: P03954CT. Application window closes May 22, 2023

Link to position description and to apply: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/135217.

Position Summary: Environmental Health and Safety’s mission is to foster a safe and healthful environment for the OSU community. EH&S’ goal is to partner with the OSU community to protect human health and the environment, ensure regulatory compliance, and to preserve University interests and assets. The results of this program affect the entire University student body, faculty, and staff.

This position will assist departments in occupational safety & health assessments for office, field, shop, construction, agricultural, and non-laboratory and laboratory areas; perform regular incident/accident follow-ups; provide respirator and hearing protection fit testing and training; perform ergonomic evaluations and help advise departments on issues of environmental health and safety, and respond to campus emergencies upon request of their supervisor.

Position Duties:

(55%) DEPARTMENT SAFETY ADVISOR and EH&S ASSESSMENTS: Assist departments in implementing the OSU Safety Management Program and other occupational health and safety programs. Assistance includes, but is not limited to, performing assessments, assessing hazards, investigating reports of unsafe conditions, conducting safety training, and developing safety documents and resources. Frequent visits to shop, construction, and agricultural settings where occupational hazards and/or chemicals are stored and used will be required. Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, understanding, interpreting, and applying regulatory codes, writing procedures, creating and presenting training materials, utilizing construction standards, standard operating procedures, and policies and practices set forth for Environmental Health & Safety.

(20%) INCIDENT/ACCIDENT FOLLOWUP: Perform incident/accident follow-up investigations utilizing accident data from OSU Worker’s Compensation and SAIF. Meet with supervisors, injured persons, and witnesses as necessary to perform follow-ups and make written recommendations for corrective action. Maintain records of accident circumstances, photographs, notes, and documentation of follow-up recommendations/corrective actions.

(15%) RESPIRATOR and HEARING PROTECTION FIT TESTING: Coordinate respirator fit testing and hearing protection training as required or requested by the OSU community. Maintain testing records and testing equipment. Input of testing records into the EH&S management information system. Coordinate testing with Occupational Medicine as required.

(5%) ERGONOMICS: Coordinate the ergonomics program and respond to customer requests for ergonomic consultations and other resources. Utilize SAIF’s ErgoPoint software database, perform in-person ergonomic assessments, and provide follow-up as needed or requested. Also track and manage Safety In Motion training for trainers and facilitate its use within the campus community.

(5%) Perform other duties as assigned, and any administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to becoming familiar with all construction standards, relevant occupational safety & health codes, standard operating procedures, policies and procedures, follow all business rules, standard operating procedures, and administrative practices.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree with primary focus (45 quarter hours or 32 semester hours) in the physical sciences; AND Two years of related professional experience in environmental, health, or safety; OR A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or professional certifications. Graduate level courses in the subject areas may be substituted, on a credit-hour basis, for a portion of the required experience. Preference may be given to applicants who have completed graduate-level courses or have additional experience in Industrial Hygiene, or in occupational, public, or environmental programs. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational leadership skills.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications: A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions/Schedule: Typical schedule is M-F 8am – 5pm; with some after-hours work during inclement weather, emergencies, or other University work curtailments or closures.

This position supports essential functions of Environmental Health & Safety and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. The incumbent will be contacted by their direct supervisor or unit leadership daily for extended University delays or closures to determine if they are required to report to work.

Work environment is varied and includes, but is not limited to shop, agricultural, field, office, animal facilities, industrial sites, laboratories, hazardous material storage facilities, or fresh water/marine settings.

Safety Manager – Tillamook County Creamery Association

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Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Do Right By Every Bite.”  As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We’re taking a stand for real food because everyone deserves better.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce. At Tillamook, we believe that inclusion and diversity are central to our cultural strategy. In order to achieve our growth ambition and compete and win in the marketplace, we believe we make better decisions and build stronger teams when we invite and rely on diverse perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures into our work and to fuel our innovation and growth. To us this means creating a climate of inclusion where all employees feel valued and a sense of belonging.  We believe this will make us a better consumer brand and employer.

About you:

What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.

About us: 

Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other. 

 What you will do:

The facility plant safety manager is responsible for the health and safety of TCCA employees.  This role will develop and execute the TCCA strategy for proactive/engaged employee safety leveraging industry best practices and regulatory guidance.  This position will support the corporate safety manager to achieve corporate safety objectives by administering all safety programs including training programs, workers compensation and incentive programs, overall site safety compliance within OR-OSHA guideline and assist in Administration of Security related policies/ programs as needed.  Support and administer shared safety/ security programs to improve safety culture company wide. 

Here’s a day in the life:

  • Support employee involvement in the safety programs by staying current on regulatory topics
  • Identify and eliminate all unsafe workplace conditions
  • Complete facility inspections – each area no less than once each quarter
  • Develop and deliver monthly safety topic
  • Provide support for the safety committee
  • Audit compliance training ensuring employees have completed annual requirement
  • Assist in developing metrics to target improvement areas and improvements completed
  • Administer Workers Compensation; investigate on the job injuries, track appointments and work releases
  • Support and manage site specific Security policies and programs as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health & safety or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Computer skills and proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
  • Preferred: 5 years in the safety field

Industry-leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued, and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds, and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO/AA