Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring that the Department’s employee Health and Safety (H&S) program is implemented and followed by promoting an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), ergonomics program, respiratory protection program, and first aid program.
The Associate Industrial Hygienist (AIH) implements Department-wide H&S programs and policies, and performs the more difficult investigations and inspection activities for the purpose of identifying, addressing, and preventing workplace hazards. The AIH also ensures that workplaces are in compliance with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which governs workplace health and safety standards. This role requires collaboration with all levels of management through the department to provide oversight, identify occupational health hazards, and implement remedial actions to mitigate risks effectively.
About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
