Senior Safety Specialist

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.

• Bachelors 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 drivers license within 3 months of hiring and participate in the DMV Pull Notice.
• Safety-related experience working in a healthcare setting.