Susan Miller

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

Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, 1995
B.S. Bachelor of Science

Occupational Safety and Health

Murray State University, Murray, 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 Murray State

Assistant Director, Environmental Safety and Health, Murray State University, 2015-2023.
Lead Instructor, Occupational Safety and Health Training Center, Murray State University, 2003-present.
Adjunct, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Murray State University, 2000-2001 and 2008-2018.
Safety Training Coordinator, Environmental Safety and Health, Murray 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
Murray/Calloway County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Murray State University Campus Emergency Response Team
Murray State University Chemistry Safety Committee
Murray State University Laser Safety Committee
Murray State University Radiation Safety Committee, Chair
Murray 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 Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2015). Laser safe work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2012). Confined space entry and OSHA standards, Recurrent safety training. Presented at Murray State University - OSH Training Center, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2012). Chainsaw operator safety training. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2010). Arc flash and high voltage safe work procedures according to NFPA 70E. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2010). Fall protection, ladder safety, scaffold and elevated work platform safety. Recurrent theater safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, 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 Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2009). Fall protection devices and implementation. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2008). Blood borne pathogens in food service areas. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2008). Building coordinator - emergency procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2008). Campus emergency response team training. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, 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 Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2006). Lockout/tagout and safe electrical work procedures. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, 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 Murray State University - Breathitt Veterinary Center, Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Miller, S. (2005). Slips, trips and falls. Recurrent employee safety training. Presented at Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky.