Columbus - Industrial Safety Hygienist - PN

This position is considered a field position and will not be required to report into a physical office on daily basis but based on operational need.

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

• Conducting complex and comprehensive industrial hygiene (IH) surveys (e.g., assessing air contaminants, noise, heat stress, ventilation, and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)) at employer worksites.
• Preparing technical written reports detailing IH sampling results and actionable recommendations.
• Creating and delivering occupational safety and health training.
• Providing IH subject matter content and review for internal and external communications.
• Identifying potential safety and/or ergonomic risks and making referrals to safety consultants or ergonomists, as appropriate.
• Supporting Division of Safety & Hygiene outreach initiatives such as the Safety Intervention Grant, Ohio Safety Congress, and Safety Council programs.

Completion of undergraduate core program in environmental health, physical/natural science or engineering; 12 mos. exp. in private sector or other governmental agency performing same or comparable duties of Industrial Safety Hygienist 3, 24473; valid driver's license.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Industrial Safety Hygienist 3, 24473; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Occupational Safety

employee training & development techniques, general industry and construction safety practices, basic ergonomic principles, public relations, BWC policies & procedures*, occupational safety & health consensus standards, codes, & best practices (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, ASTM); rules & regulations pertaining to occupational safety & health (e.g. OSHA standards), principles of safety management, basic engineering principles (ventilation, machine guarding, etc.); investigation principles & techniques;

physical sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, toxicology); technical writing.

Computer use including MS Office products & IH equipment software, statistical software; operation of typical office equipment such as computer, calculator, digital camera, printer, scanner & photocopier. Comprehensive skill in operation of industrial hygiene assessment equipment including, but not limited to: sound level meter, octave band analyzer, acoustical calibrator, noise dosimeter, multi-flow air sampling pumps, primary & secondary calibrators for air sampling pumps, direct-reading aerosol monitors, toxic/flammable gas monitors and associated calibration devices, heat/cold stress monitors, indoor air quality (IAQ) monitors, air velocity/air flow meters, moisture meters and infrared camera.

deal with many variables & determine specific action, ability to communicate effectively, orally & in writing, write complex technical reports; read, copy & record figures accurately, use statistical analysis, complete routine forms, maintain accurate records, understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature, prepare meaningful, concise & accurate technical reports, use proper research methods in gathering data, prepare & deliver…