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The University of Texas System Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION

Effective Date: September 1, 1996
Job Title Safety Coordinator
Job Code Number 6620
FLSA Category Exempt
Job Purpose To inspect U. T. System facilties for hazards and defects and administer the U. T. System Administration Safety program.
Education and experience required including training, registration, and licensure. Bachelor’s degree in safety-related field with a minimum of 5 years administrative experience in chemical safety, industrial hygiene, environmental health, occupational safety programs, loss prevention or related fields.
Supervision provided to others. No

Job Functions

Number

Description

1.

 Assist the components in developing an accident prevention program by conducting a trend analysis and providing recommendations for corrections or improvement.

2.

 Preview the component injury data and ascertain location of injuries and provide recommendation to eliminate hazards.

3.

 Conduct annual inspection of U. T. System Administration complex facilities for hazards as well as walk-through visits.

4.

 Train safety officers with U. T. System in proper methods of investigation, inspection, and report format; compliance with safety laws and regulations; fire evacuation; CPR and self-inspections.

5.

 Conduct walk-through inspection of U. T. System Administration complex and interact with directors, managers, supervisors, and employees.

6.

 Conduct review of U. T. System Administration complex as well as develop procedures to obtain and conduct water sampling.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties
necessary for the effective operation of the department.  Any qualifications to be considered as
equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Human Resources.
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.