Equipment Safety Specialist

Develop and update written protocols for fume hood testing. Identify, purchase and collect needed equipment for updated testing. Conduct fume hood testing. Continuously ensure testing protocol follows current professional standards (as they change).Provide technical knowledge in the operation and support of safety programs in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and institutional policies/guidelines. Support occupational and laboratory safety programs and initiatives. May develop policies, standard operating procedures, and other written guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.Inspect and test ventilated exposure control equipment on campus. This can include but is not limited to gas cabinets, wet benches, down draft tables, spray paint booths, canopy hoods, welding fume extractors, and alternative ventilated enclosures.Perform ADA ergonomic assessments, serving as the primary point of contact for requestors. Maintain the ergonomic assessment tracking system to generate metrics, and ensure accurate recordkeeping. Create and administer pre- and post-assessment surveys to evaluate effectiveness of recommendations and inform preferred equipment selections. Provide training and guidance to requestors on ergonomic best practices and proper use of office equipment. Research, evaluate, and recommend ergonomic equipment and workplace modifications to improve employee comfort and reduce risk of injury.Support GHS labelling of bulk chemical delivery systems such as gas cabinets. Conduct room ventilation assessments of laboratories. Assist with completing laboratory risk assessments for industrial hygiene.Responds to lab incidents, spills and odor calls and calibrates equipment. Consults with staff on safety related issues.Perform other job related duties as assigned. Work under stress, team player, self-motivated with some technical assistance from others, under pressure of deadlines, with sensitive and confidential information. Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.Troubleshoot ventilation systems to determine factors influencing exposure control testing. Coordinate with campus partners and third party contractors to remedy. Effectively communicate issues with essential ventilation equipment to lab personnel and building managers. Follow up on work order status and retest equipment as needed.