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Dr. Susan Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Safety and Health department at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University.  She earned both her BS (1992) and MS (1995) degrees in Occupational Safety and Health at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 Health, Adjunct, and Lead Instructor at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University.  Dr. Miller joined the Occupational Safety and Health department as Assistant Professor with more than 25 years of experience in the safety field.

Courses taught at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State

• OSH 299 Professional Development Seminar

• OSH 310 Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness Preplanning

• OSH 320 Environmental & Occupational Health Engineering Technology

• OSH 353 Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace

• OSH 384 Construction Safety

• OSH 550 Safety and Health Program Management and Training

Education

• Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy

  Health 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 Health

  ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Kentucky, 1995

• B.S. Bachelor of Science

  Occupational Safety and Health

  ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ, 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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State

• Assistant Director, Environmental Safety and Health, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, 2015-2023.

• Lead Instructor, Occupational Safety and Health Training Center, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, 2003-present.

• Adjunct, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, 2000-2001 and 2008-2018.

• Safety Training Coordinator, Environmental Safety and Health, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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, Health, and Environmental Management Association 

• Kentucky State Universities Fire Safety Committee

• ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ/Calloway County Local Emergency Planning Committee

• ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Campus Emergency Response Team

• ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Chemistry Safety Committee

• ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Laser Safety Committee

• ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Radiation Safety Committee, Chair

• ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Kentucky.

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

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

• Miller, S. (2012). Chainsaw operator safety training. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Kentucky.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Miller, S. (2006). Lockout/tagout and safe electrical work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ, 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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University - Breathitt Veterinary Center, Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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