Mike Morris
About Mike Morris
Mike Morris is a Safety Officer at Scripps Health, with a background in disaster preparedness, submarine rescue, and salvage diving, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies - Database Management.
Company
Mike Morris currently works as a Safety Officer at Scripps Health. His role involves conducting environment of care and general safety rounds at various Scripps Health clinic locations. He is also responsible for preparing and submitting Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and handling EPA ID Annual Verification Questionnaires.
Title
Mike Morris holds the position of Safety Officer at Scripps Health. In this role, he investigates employee safety concerns and responds to hazardous materials events. Additionally, he provides backup support for other Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) staff, and assists with fire drills.
Education and Expertise
Mike Morris studied Information Technologies with a focus on Database Management at the University of Phoenix-San Diego Campus, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2002 to 2005. He also studied General Studies at San Diego Community College - Mesa Campus, obtaining an Associate's degree from 1991 to 1994. He holds the Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP - Master Level) certification.
Background
Mike Morris has extensive experience in safety and disaster preparedness. He worked as an Education Coordinator in Disaster Preparedness at Scripps Health from 2005 to 2009 and as a Chief Petty Officer (Navy Submarine Rescue) at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center in San Diego from 2004 to 2007. Before that, he served for 12 years as a Service Technician III at Scripps Health. Earlier in his career, he was a Chief Petty Officer (Navy Salvage Diver) at the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center from 1984 to 2004 and an Electrician's Mate 2nd Class on the USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39) in the US Navy from 1978 to 1982.
Achievements
In his current role, Mike Morris submits Annual Hazardous Waste Submittals to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). He also prepares and submits Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports to the DTSC, and handles EPA ID Annual Verification Questionnaires. His responsibilities extend to responding to hazardous materials events and providing backup support for other EH&S staff.