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JOSIAH PETERSON

Lynchburg,VA

Summary

Safety professional with experience managing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and ensuring OSHA compliance. Holds OSHA 510 and 511 certifications, OSHA 30 training, and an Asbestos Inspector certification, with the ASP certification in progress. Experienced in construction safety, laboratory assessments, employee oversight, and EHS software management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Coordinator

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07.2026 - Current
  • Manage daily safety activities, inspections, and regulatory compliance across university operations.
  • Conduct construction site inspections, identify hazards, and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Perform laboratory safety assessments and work with departments to address identified hazards.
  • Plan and coordinate safety events and initiatives for employees and university departments.
  • Lead EHS software implementation and ongoing development, coordinating system improvements and user needs.
  • Track safety performance, review incidents, and monitor corrective actions to improve safety practices.

Sr. Occupational Specialist

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07.2025 - 07.2026
  • Led safety initiatives and hazard assessments to identify risks and prevent workplace injuries.
  • Oversaw student workers and new employees, ensuring they followed established safety procedures.
  • Worked with university departments to address safety concerns and maintain OSHA compliance.
  • Investigated incidents, identified root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
  • Managed EHS auditing software and helped improve reporting and compliance processes.

Occupational Specialist

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Completed more than 2,000 workplace safety inspections over two years.
  • Documented hazards and inspection findings and worked with departments to correct safety issues.
  • Delivered safety training on workplace procedures, hazard prevention, and OSHA requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
  • Corrective Action Management
  • Employee Safety Training
  • Safety Program Development
  • Safety Audit & Inspections
  • Incident Investigation
  • Construction & General Industry Safety
  • EHS Auditing Software
  • Emergency Operations
  • Occupational Safety

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 510, OSHA 511, OSHA 30 (Construction & Industrial), Asbestos Inspector, ASP (In Progress)

Timeline

Safety Coordinator

Liberty University
07.2026 - Current

Sr. Occupational Specialist

Liberty University
07.2025 - 07.2026

Occupational Specialist

Liberty University
07.2023 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Liberty University
JOSIAH PETERSON