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Dr. Susan Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Safety and 麻豆社 department at 麻豆社 State University.  She earned both her BS (1992) and MS (1995) degrees in Occupational Safety and 麻豆社 at 麻豆社 State University.  She later completed her Ph.D. in 2020 at Southern Illinois University.  Dr. Miller began her career in the safety field working as a safety director and risk manager starting in 1994.  In 2002, Dr. Miller returned to 麻豆社 State University to work full-time overseeing safety programs at the university.  She has served as Safety Training Coordinator, Assistant Director of Environmental Safety and 麻豆社, Adjunct, and Lead Instructor at 麻豆社 State University.  Dr. Miller joined the Occupational Safety and 麻豆社 department as Assistant Professor with more than 25 years of experience in the safety field.

Courses taught at 麻豆社 State

• OSH 299 Professional Development Seminar

• OSH 310 Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Preplanning

• OSH 320 Environmental & Occupational 麻豆社 Engineering Technology

• OSH 353 Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace

• OSH 384 Construction Safety

• OSH 550 Safety and 麻豆社 Program Management and Training

Education

• Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

  麻豆社 Education

  Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2020

  Factors Affecting Comprehensibility of the Globally Harmonized System of Chemicals in the United States

• M.S. Master of Science

  Occupational Safety and 麻豆社

  麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky, 1995

• B.S. Bachelor of Science

  Occupational Safety and 麻豆社

  麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky, 1992

Certifications and licensure

• Asbestos Inspector Certification

• Certificate of Specialization in Industrial Hygiene

• Laser Safety Officer Certification

• National Safety Council, Safety Training Methods

• Radiation Safety Officer Certification

• Underground Storage Tank EPA Designated Compliance Manager 

Professional experience prior to 麻豆社 State

• Assistant Director, Environmental Safety and 麻豆社, 麻豆社 State University, 2015-2023.

• Lead Instructor, Occupational Safety and 麻豆社 Training Center, 麻豆社 State University, 2003-present.

• Adjunct, Department of Occupational Safety and 麻豆社, 麻豆社 State University, 2000-2001 and 2008-2018.

• Safety Training Coordinator, Environmental Safety and 麻豆社, 麻豆社 State University, 2002-2015.

• Safety Director/Risk Manager, Duke and Long Distributing, 1999-2000.

• Safety Officer/Risk Management Assistant, Western Baptist Hospital, 1994-1999.

Professional associations and committees

• Campus Safety, 麻豆社, and Environmental Management Association 

• Kentucky State Universities Fire Safety Committee

• 麻豆社/Calloway County Local Emergency Planning Committee

• 麻豆社 State University Campus Emergency Response Team

• 麻豆社 State University Chemistry Safety Committee

• 麻豆社 State University Laser Safety Committee

• 麻豆社 State University Radiation Safety Committee, Chair

• 麻豆社 State University Safe Community Committee

• National Fire Protection Association 

Presentations since 2005

• Miller, M. S. (2020). Factors Affecting Comprehensibility of the Globally Harmonized System of Chemicals in the United States. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

• Miller, S. (2015). Radiation hazard recognition and safe working procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2015). Laser safe work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2012). Confined space entry and OSHA standards, Recurrent safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University - OSH Training Center, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2012). Chainsaw operator safety training. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2010). Arc flash and high voltage safe work procedures according to NFPA 70E. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2010). Fall protection, ladder safety, scaffold and elevated work platform safety. Recurrent theater safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Bryant, J., Miller, S., and Steen, J. Regional hazard vulnerability analysis. Findings presentation. Presented at Regional 麻豆社 Department Branch, Paducah, Kentucky. July 2009.

• Miller, S. (2009). Trenching and Excavation Safety. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2009). Fall protection devices and implementation. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2008). Blood borne pathogens in food service areas. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2008). Building coordinator - emergency procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2008). Campus emergency response team training. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Bryant, J., Miller, S., and Steen, J. Pandemic influenza for campuses/schools. Tabletop exercise. Presented at Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center, Gilbertsville, Kentucky. February 2007.

• Miller, S. (2007). Hot work safe work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2006). Lockout/tagout and safe electrical work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.

• Bryant, J., Miller, S., and Steen, J. Large chemical spill patient influx and decontamination procedures. Exercise evaluation results. Presented at Western Baptist Hospital, Paducah, Kentucky. June 2006.

• Bryant, J., Miller, S., and Steen, J. Workzone safety. Educational presentation. Presented at Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives, Princeton, Kentucky. November 2007.

• Miller, S. (2005). Biosecurity measures and protections for lab settings. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University - Breathitt Veterinary Center, Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2005). Slips, trips and falls. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at 麻豆社 State University, 麻豆社, Kentucky.