Workers' Clinical Hygienist

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The role of the Environment, Health and Safety ( EHS ) department is primarily environment, health and safety functions at the University. In support of the University’s core mission, EHS will provide comprehensive environmental, health and safety services to the University community. This includes education through training and consultation, maintaining a safe environment through recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring a process of regulatory compliance and minimizing future potential liabilities.

By developing EHS programs and performing various periodic inspections we can provide a safe work place, ensure a process of compliance and minimize future potential liabilities. EHS is organized into eight (8) sections:
Biological Safety, Environmental Affairs, Fire Safety & Emergency Response, Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Workplace Safety and Business & Support.

The Workers’ Compensation Clinical Hygienist administers the University’s Workers’ Compensation Program and Clinical Compliance.
The position coordinates and monitors the University’s workers’ compensation and clinical safety programs as well as serving as the main liaison to the State’s Third-Party Administrator ( TPA ) for workers’ compensation. As part of the Workers’ Compensation program, the position will coordinate management of the program as well as update the OSHA 300 log to maintain compliance regarding federal ( OSHA ), state ( NCOSHA , NC Workers’ Compensation Act, OSHR ) and university requirements.
As part of the Clinical Safety program, the position will coordinate management of the program as well as maintain compliance with regards to federal ( OSHA ), state ( NCOSHA ), Joint Commission (JC) and University requirements. The primary goals of the position are to ensure compliance with the States workers’ compensation program and a healthy and safe environment for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors at all UNC facilities.
The individual in this position coordinates the Workers’ Compensation/Clinical Safety program and consults with campus faculty and staff, State’s TPA , and Attorney General office on workers’ compensation claims, corrective actions, regulations, and requirements of regulatory agencies. Additionally, this position aids in the ergonomics program at UNC , responding to ergonomic inquiries, helping with ergonomic assessments, and updating tools as necessary.
The position administers the Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program required by the Federal Highway Administration for University employees holding a CDL .

Four year degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require…