Triple-i Government Solutions(triple-igovtsolutions.com) is adding an Industrial Hygienist to its growing team. This part-time role will be performed on-site in and around Honolulu, HI with the Hawaii Department of Health. Please see the responsibilities and qualifications below. Qualified and interested candidates should apply today!

Overview

The Industrial Hygienist working for the Hawaii Department of Health is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and controlling potential health hazards in workplaces (healthcare facilities, hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, etc.). The industrial hygienist must have specialized training in the unique conditions of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Healthcare industrial hygienists are trained and experienced in dealing with air quality, isolation rooms, water treatment, waste disposal and biological waste management. Because of this unique position, they can examine the role of the environment in hospital-acquired infections, both individual cases and outbreaks, as well as mitigate infection risk through changes to the built environment.

Responsibilities

Serves as lead liaison for construction, renovation, demolition, and general maintenance in healthcare and other facilities to reduce the potential risk of exposure and transmission of infectious organisms and other harmful exposures to patients, visitors, staff and community.
Serves as lead liaison for water management concerns.
Provides expertise in mitigating workplace hazards related to patient and employee safety.

Hazard identification and evaluation:

Conduct facility assessments to identify potential health hazards such as chemical exposures, noise levels, ergonomics issues, and biological agents.
Utilize sampling techniques and best practices to measure exposure levels of airborne contaminants, noise, and other physical stressors.
Analyze data collected to assess worker health risks and determine compliance with industrial hygiene standards.

Control recommendations and implementation:

Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified hazards, such as engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (“PPE”) utilizing best practices.
Provide technical guidance to employers on hazard control measures and best practices for worker health protection.

Compliance with regulations:

Stay updated on relevant industrial hygiene safety and health regulations regarding infectious diseases (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (“CDC”) guidelines).
Ensure compliance with biohazard safety protocols and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with facility (healthcare or other) occupational health teams to facilitate compliance with health regulations when necessary.

Education and outreach:

Develop and deliver training programs for employers and workers on industrial hygiene health hazards and safety practices.
Disseminate information on industrial hygiene best practices through publications, workshops, and presentations.

Research and data analysis:

Monitor emerging trends in industrial hygiene hazards and identify areas for further investigation
Analyze data from workplace inspections and exposure monitoring to identify patterns and inform policy development
Specific responsibilities may vary depending on the size and structure of the facility, as well as the state or region's specific industrial hygiene health needs.
Perform other duties as relates to job.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, or a related science field
Possession of a valid Hawaii driver’s license; or ability to obtain a Hawaii driver’s license within forty-five (45) days of hire.
Strong understanding of industrial hygiene health regulations and standards.
Proficiency in sampling and analytical techniques for measuring workplace exposures.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A minimum of one (1) year of professional industrial experience as Assistant Industrial Hygienist or higher, which must have included professional industrial hygiene activities including either hazardous materials management or identification, evaluation, and control of industrial health hazards, such as noise, water, radiation, asbestos, various chemicals.
Experience developing and implementing facility-level water-management plans in healthcare or other settings.
Experience in indoor air quality analysis.
Experience in public health, consulting, manufacturing, or the construction design build field.
Experience in the use of computer databases, pivot tables, word processing, and report writing.

*Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene as a Certified Industrial Hygienist in the comprehensive practice of Industrial Hygiene may be substituted for the required education and experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Must be able to lift items up to fifteen (15) pounds.
Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases.
Access to vehicle as site visits may be required.
Same-day travel to neighboring islands for site visits may be required.

Good to have:

Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields preferred.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (“CIH”) certification preferred.

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