What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Rep Intermediate (Specialized Safety Services) position at Michigan Medicine?
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Safety Rep Intermediate provides operational and administrative occupational safety and environmental health support within Safety Management Services. This role supports regulatory compliance, Environment of Care programs, and safety service delivery across Michigan Medicine facilities. The position is essential to sustaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors as the organization continues to expand.
Responsibilities*
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Safety Rep Intermediate provides operational and administrative occupational safety and environmental health support within Safety Management Services. This role supports regulatory compliance, Environment of Care programs, and safety service delivery across Michigan Medicine facilities. The position is essential to sustaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors as the organization continues to expand.
Responsibilities*
- Triage departmental safety inquiries and service requests.
- Plans and administers training programs in accident and waste management and other employee safety procedures.
- Prepares and distributes educational materials and information, audits company facilities, and recommends actions for the correction of hazardous situations for compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Compiles and submits required OSHA accident reports.
- Coordinate compliance with occupational safety and environmental health regulations.
- Support Environment of Care programs, including Hazardous Materials and Waste Management.
- Assist with facility-focused safety inspections and data collection.
- Assist with procurement, review, and coordination of contracts, permits, and service agreements.
- Serve as Program Lead for the UMH Prescription Safety Glasses Program.
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and chemical inventories.
- Respond to staff inquiries related to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
- Participate in emergency response activities as assigned.
- Primary customers include patients, visitors, clinicians, non-clinical staff, facilities managers, facilities operations teams, project managers, and skilled trades.
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-5 years of professional experience supporting safety, environmental health, or regulatory compliance programs.
- Working knowledge of occupational safety and environmental health regulations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Healthcare or large institutional environment experience.
- Experience with hazardous materials management or SDS systems.
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.