YESHIVA UNIVERSITY SAFETY SPECIALIST

 

WHAT IS A SAFETY SPECIALIST?

The Safety Specialist extends AECOM's Safety Programs to the Yeshiva University campus and satellite clinics.  Drawing on a multitude of disciplines, the Safety Specialist is a "jack-of-all safety trades."  General knowledge in fire prevention, laboratory safety, asbestos, infection control, ergonomics, hazardous chemical safety, indoor air quality, radiation safety and accident, illness and injury reduction is applied to help develop and disseminate a safety culture throughout the University and related facilities.

SAFETY BULLETINS/NOTICES

SAFETY DOCUMENTS

 

SAFETY TRAINING

What can the Safety Specialist do for you?

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

  • Evaluate air quality in your work area
  • Perform objective testing
  • Help to find a solution
  • For more information on Indoor Air Quality contact Yeshiva University's IAQ Questionnaire

FIRE SAFETY

  • Fire Drills
  • Fire Safety Training
  • General Fire Safety Information

LABORATORY SAFETY

  • Laboratory Safety Inspections
  • Laboratory Safety Training
  • Coordinate Hazardous Waste Program
  • Coordinate Infectious Waste Program

 

ASBESTOS

  • Determine if a material is asbestos through bulk sampling
  • Supervise asbestos removal
  • Perform air sampling
  • Asbestos awareness training
  • Answer general questions about asbestos/abatements
  • Coordinate the Respiratory Protection Program

ERGONOMICS (The science of fitting machines to fit the needs of the user)

  • Evaluating computer workstations
  • Evaluating job duties, such as lifting, to help minimize injuries
  • Assisting in ergonomics training

CHEMICAL SAFETY

  • Hazard determination
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Training of employees
  • Coordinate the Respiratory Protection Program
  • Recommendation of Personal Protective Equipment
  • For more information on chemical safety contact Yeshiva University's Safety Specialist

ACCIDENT, ILLNESS AND INJURY REDUCTION

  • Perform accident investigations
  • Assist in evaluating accidents/injuries to prevent future incidents
  • Change known problem areas to reduce/prevent injuries
  • Develop safety culture throughout University
  • For more information on accident, illness and injury reduction contact Yeshiva University's Safety Specialist

Useful Links

Contact: YU's Safety Specialist

Contact: The Department of Environmental Health and Safety

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