Blacksburg, Virginia
9 days ago
Facilities Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Reporting to the Facilities Occupational Health and Safety Manager, this position assists with the coordination, oversight, and audits for the implementation of university Safety and Health Programs across all areas within the Division of Facilities. The Coordinator assists with the safety and other training sessions for the Division of Facilities. Performs inspections, audits, analysis, and record-keeping in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines for assigned program areas. Interviews, observes, and investigates, workplaces for hazard identification, evaluation of risk, and recommendations on engineering and administrative controls and personal protective equipment. Documents findings and effectively communicates corrective and preventative measures to various levels of the Division of Facilities. Coordinates, schedules, and performs industrial hygiene-related inspections and monitoring as needed or required to determine compliance with standards and OSHA regulations. Applies training, experience, and knowledge, and provides inspections, audits, analysis, and record keeping consistent with federal and state regulations, guidelines, and university policy and programs to facilitate compliance and reduce exposure of faculty, staff, students, and visitors to hazards relating to assigned program areas. Conducts Hazard Risk Assessments for targeted activities and advises staff on mitigations. Supports the university Asbestos and Lead Compliance Programs by performing asbestos and lead assessments, sampling, evaluations, abatement, and controls. Performs sampling and analysis and issues recommendations based on findings. Coordinates, oversees, and/or audits abatement activities. Maintains required documentation including building profiles, abatement records, air sampling records, and periodic assessments of installed materials. Trains or coordinates asbestos/lead training needed by all covered employees. Serves as principal backup to Facilities Occupational Health and Safety Manager and performs other duties as needed or required. Will serve as a member of the on-call response team for emergencies.

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