The OSHA Coordinator has important responsibilities within the administrative unit; these responsibilities are not meant to overburden the individual selected to perform them. It should be noted that the OSHA Coordinator may delegate all, some or none of these responsibilities to other individuals within the administrative unit. However, the OSHA Coordinator is responsible and accountable for ensuring duties are completed. The OSHA Coordinator should have good communication skills; be experienced and dependable; have knowledge of university policies and the operations of the administrative unit; be respected; be a cooperative individual and a team player; and be committed to the health and a safety of the personnel in the administrative unit. The OSHA Coordinator position is important to ensure a safe working environment; compliance with applicable laws and regulations; save money on workers’ compensation; facilitate corrective actions and create a competitive advantage for recruiting faculty, staff, students and research grants.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a liaison between the administrative unit and EHS
- Assists in accident investigation and reporting activities
- Assists in the completion of Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAPs)
- Coordinates Safety Management Guidebook activities within the administrative unit
- Facilitates the correction of safety issues within their administrative unit
- Coordinates OSHA required training activities and complies with standards
- Ensures the PERRP 300 Log responsibilities area assigned for tracking and reporting work related injury and/or illness
- Maintains required written safety and health programs
- Ensures departmental supervisors are providing and/or arranging the appropriate training for departmental personnel
- Maintains records (including training)
- Ensures hazards are communicated to personnel