SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (Title 32)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D2461000 and is part of the AR ANG 188 WGH WG, National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED

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Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:
4. Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in installation equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards. Recommends design changes not included in the original plan and provides technical recommendations to eliminate or control safety hazards in the repair and maintenance of installation facilities and equipment. Develops specialized operating practices affecting construction matters associated with diverse but recognized hazards and attends pre-construction conferences to brief contractor on applicable safety and health requirements. Identifies potential safety hazards to assure adequate fire exits, stairways, aisle space, means of egress, etc. Randomly spot checks industrial sites and notifies responsible person when safety violations or practices are observed (e.g., improper scaffolding, construction pits not safeguarded, improper use of ladders). When need arises, stops any operation that is of imminent danger to personnel or property. Responds to concerns and complaints and answers questions when OSHA is contacted or comes on base.

5. Provides technical safety training/instruction to supervisors, employees, and/or unit safety representatives on a wide range of work operations areas, such as traffic safety techniques, proper storage of hazardous materials, common laboratory hazards, and building evacuation procedures. Prepares and uses a wide variety of formal training materials, such as outlines, handouts, publications, films, exhibits, protective devices, and visual aids to provide and/or reinforce information related to safe work practices, accident prevention techniques, and mishap reporting requirements. Promotes safety campaigns/awareness through oral presentations at local safety committee meetings; and extracts, compiles, and prepares safety articles, bulletins, and pamphlets for local use by base personnel. Maintains required course records. (20%)Performs other duties as assigned.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

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