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Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:41:42 -0500
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From: Joe Passante <joe**At_Symbol_Here**EHRS.UPENN.EDU>
Subject: Industrial Hygiene/Lab Safety position at University of
Pennsylvania
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
University of Pennsylvania
Provost's Center, Environmental Health and Safety
Reference Number: 050918394
If you're talented and energetic, innovative and creative, and have the
drive to make a difference, then consider a career at the nation's first
University with a world-renowned reputation. The University is situated
on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational,
cultural, and recreational activities. Penn offers excellent healthcare
and tuition benefits for you and your family. We are a diverse,
multicultural learning community, and are at the cutting edge in
research and information technology.
Duties:
Under the direction of the Manager of Industrial Hygiene, provide
support to the University's environmental, health & safety programs to
ensure compliance with existing governmental regulations and national
guidelines.
Inspect research, teaching and maintenance facilities for compliance
with regulations and guidelines pertaining to the use, handling, and
disposal of hazardous materials. Conduct sampling as required. Provide
written recommendations to improve processes, experimental design,
procedures and equipment to minimize the hazard potential.
Develop and present various safety training programs for faculty, staff
and students
Oversee the University's lead, formaldehyde and anesthetic gas exposure
control programs.
Manage the University's pesticide safety program including
certifications and training of university faculty & staff that apply
pesticides.
Inspect areas to determine the presence of hazardous materials
(asbestos, lead, others). Provide reports. Write specifications for work
to be completed by contactors.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate asbestos abatement activities.
Inspect and monitor asbestos abatement jobs according to Philadelphia
asbestos control regulations.
Provide supervision of a health & safety technician that will provide
assistance for asbestos activities.
Conduct indoor air quality, mold and flood response investigations.
Provide remediation coordination.
Investigate accidents in regards to safety issues and develop corrective
action plans.
Provide support to EHRS emergency response team. Respond (on call) to
hazardous materials incidents on a rotating basis.
Qualifications:
The position requires a BS degree in science or related field with 3-5
years of safety related experience preferably in a research facility or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be
given to individuals with CIH or CSP certification and EPA asbestos
certifications.
The individual must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal
skills. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office.
Must be able to move about freely and carry up to 50 pounds; must be
able to wear respiratory protection, including SCBA's. Valid driver's
license.
For more information about working at Penn and to apply for this
position, please submit resumes online at the University of
Pennsylvaniaís Human Resources website:
http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=182177
Alternatively you may search by reference number 050918394 at
http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/
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Joseph R Passante, CIH, CHO
Industrial Hygiene Manager
Environmental Health & Radiation Safety
University of Pennsylvania
215.746-6550
215-898-0140 (F)
215-651-0554 (M)
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