{"id":4509,"date":"2024-02-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=4509"},"modified":"2026-06-27T18:59:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T01:59:57","slug":"safety-professional-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/safety-professional-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Professional 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

17686 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
\n22402 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan and implement accident prevention programs as a component of environmental health and safety activities for protection of employees, students, and visitors.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, inspect institutional facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure compliance with campus, state, and federal safety standards, and codes; conduct safety and accident prevention training programs.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

First level class of series. Advise management officials and\/or employees concerning modifications necessary for compliance with applicable safety standards; conduct safety training programs.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assist in planning and implementing safety programs for institution employees, students, and visitors;<\/p>\n

Investigate accidents and injuries; recommend corrective action as necessary;<\/p>\n

Advise employees and\/or supervisors concerning requirements for compliance with applicable safety codes, standards, and regulations;<\/p>\n

Conduct safety inspections of institutional facilities, equipment, and activities either independently or as a member of an inspection team;<\/p>\n

Review engineering and architectural drawings and specifications for building renovations and\/or new construction for compliance with safety codes; recommend modifications or safeguards to minimize safety hazards;<\/p>\n

Conduct educational safety programs such as employee safety orientation, supervisor’s safety training, radiation safety, and diving safety;<\/p>\n

Maintain records and write reports regarding accidents, work-related injuries and safety hazards; draft recommended institutional response to occupational injury and worker’s compensation claims;<\/p>\n

May perform radiological safety duties under supervision;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Bachelor’s Degree with major study in safety program management, safety engineering, biological or physical science, or closely related field; AND two years of professional experience in environmental health and safety programs.<\/p>\n

A Master’s Degree with major study in safety program management, safety engineering, or closely related field may be substituted for the above professional work experience requirement.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

01\/18\/1974: New Class
\n03\/17\/1977: Revise Title
\n10\/19\/1984: Revise Title & Class
\n07\/02\/1990: Revise MQ
\n05\/01\/2000: New to CSA
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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