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Dr. Susan Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Safety and Health department at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University.  She earned both her BS (1992) and MS (1995) degrees in Occupational Safety and Health at Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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

  Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky, 1995

• B.S. Bachelor of Science

  Occupational Safety and Health

  Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ State

• Assistant Director, Environmental Safety and Health, Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, 2015-2023.

• Lead Instructor, Occupational Safety and Health Training Center, Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, 2003-present.

• Adjunct, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, 2000-2001 and 2008-2018.

• Safety Training Coordinator, Environmental Safety and Health, Â鶹´«Ã½ 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

• Â鶹´«Ã½/Calloway County Local Emergency Planning Committee

• Â鶹´«Ã½ State University Campus Emergency Response Team

• Â鶹´«Ã½ State University Chemistry Safety Committee

• Â鶹´«Ã½ State University Laser Safety Committee

• Â鶹´«Ã½ State University Radiation Safety Committee, Chair

• Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2015). Laser safe work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2012). Confined space entry and OSHA standards, Recurrent safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - OSH Training Center, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2012). Chainsaw operator safety training. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2010). Arc flash and high voltage safe work procedures according to NFPA 70E. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2010). Fall protection, ladder safety, scaffold and elevated work platform safety. Recurrent theater safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2009). Fall protection devices and implementation. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2008). Blood borne pathogens in food service areas. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2008). Building coordinator - emergency procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2008). Campus emergency response team training. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2006). Lockout/tagout and safe electrical work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - Breathitt Veterinary Center, Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

• Miller, S. (2005). Slips, trips and falls. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University, Â鶹´«Ã½, Kentucky.