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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional with 20+ years experience and specialized training seeking employment to produce the safest work environment possible for company employees.New London, CT 06320 EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEOver 20 years of direct EHS program management experience in OSHA's target high hazard industries and in complex work environments.Direct EHS program responsibility for as many as 2,700 and as many as 180 locations throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.Experience implementing EHS Programs within diversified work environments, unionized workforces and trades, as well as at companies with language barriers.Advanced comprehension of OSHA, DOT, NFPA, EPA, DEP, FMCSA, FRA and other regulations with the interpersonal skills necessary to articulate the meaning of regulatory compliance, identifyorganizational or process gaps, and to work collectively with both employees and management to fill them.Experience contesting Federal OSHA citations where warranted by proving OSHA standard compliance with detailed documentation.Successful experience appealing and receiving citation dismissals by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC).Successful development and implementation of International EHS Management Programs including ISOs 14001 Environmental Management Standard and OHSAs 18001 Safety Management Standard.Experience executing Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for new real estate acquisitions to ensure due diligence to identify potential safety and liability risks to the business.Advanced training and experience managing DOT Driver programs.Advanced technical knowledge in the Industrial Hygiene (IH) field using scientific equipment such as air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, 4 gas meters for confined space entry, HVAC systems, respirator selection and fit testing, and asbestos identification and abatement.Authorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceEHS ConsultantCompany - First Choice Safety Solutions July 2016 to PresentResponsibilities:Manages all aspects of occupational and industrial safety programs for a portfolio of more than 10 clients in a variety of high hazard industries.Prepares and delivers concise risk assessment reports by analyzing historical company safety and industry specific data through the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to identify injury trends, manage insurance risk, and ensure comprehensive programs are developed to eliminate process gaps.Conducts detailed accident investigations to identify the root cause, contributing factors, and to implement immediate corrective actions to ensure the same or similar event does not reoccur.Performs and documents regular employee trainings and creates and maintains comprehensive company specific written programs required by OSHA.Responsible for conducting comprehensive EHS audits to ensure consistent adherence to applicable regulations, effectively document/communicate findings, as well as to provide recommendations to ameliorate potential conflicts of interest.Responds to Federal and State OSHA Inspectors, Employee Safety Complaints, and Whistleblower Retaliation claims by investigating allegations and taking prompt action to demonstrate company compliance.Safety Manager Company - Sperry - America May 2013 to July 2014Responsibilities:Leads company Safety Department in the development and implementation of all EHS Programs including DOT Driver compliance for all company and commercial vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico with the assistance of 2 Direct Report Employees.Develops, coordinates, and tracks all EHS training to comply with OSHA regulations and to drive zero injury work ethic.Ensures company DOT Program compliance, such as monitoring Driver Qualifications, Driver Log Completion, Vehicle Maintenance Records, Reasonable Suspicion and Randomized Drug Testing, and development and implementation of all other corporate safety training.Development and implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and training programs to gain compliance with all required regulatory agencies, specifically OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and FRA.Performs Smith System Driver evaluations and signs off on each employee certification when performance is deemed to be sufficient.Implemented a more robust Accident Investigation Program that contributed to the immediate and appropriate identification of root cause and contributing factors, creating a better sense of accountability for workplace accidents with the issuance of global incident alerts with corrective actions to raise awareness and prevent recurrences.Participates in Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety audits and initiates corrective action responsibilities.Establishes and schedules company EHS audits at regular intervals to ensure ongoing compliance.Company saw over 50% reduction in 2013 in the # of OSHA Recordable injuries over previous year.EHS ManagerGeneral Electric (GE) Supply Company - Gexpro September 2008 to December 2011Responsibilities:Responsible for development and implementation of companys EHS program for 2,600 employees in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Europe, and the Middle East.Facilitator of Gexpros EHS intranet website and responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of all contents.Creator of Global Health and Safety Committee made to create standardization across the company in EHS and to promote active participation per OHSAs 18001 Safety Management and ISOs 14001 standards.Implemented an Accident Investigation Program to contribute to the immediate identification of root cause and contributing factors to create accountability for workplace accidents.Developed and implemented a Workers Compensation Case Management program, aimed at a speedy Return to Work for employees.Conducts Phase One Environmental Site Assessments when acquiring new real estate to determine level of risk when opening new branches throughout each continentIn cooperation with employees and Management, decreased companys OSHA recordable rating by 28% since 2009.Finished 2011 with the lowest OSHA Recordable rating in company history.Health and Safety SpecialistCompany - PSEG Power Connecticut - Bridgeport, CT February 2006 to November 2007Responsibilities:Responsible for oversight of PSEGs Power Connecticut Health & Safety programs.Conducts 2 weekly safety meetings at two locations in front of 100+ employees current events and safety related topics.Conducts routine inspections/audits and takes necessary corrective actions to mitigate hazards and deficiencies.Responsible for all record keeping of workplace accidents and incidents as well as filing OSHA 300 logs.Leads investigations to determine root cause analysis and issues global incident alerts with corrective actions.Participates in Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety audits and initiates corrective action responsibilities.Coordinates annual audiograms and respirator fit tests.Surveys work areas using dosimetry to assess workers noise exposures.Serves as a consultant to associates and contractors to interpret OSHA law as well as company policy when in question.Advanced comprehension of LOTO procedures, as well as CFR 1910.269 requirements.Reviews and approves Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) for content and quality.Manages all workers compensation claims, receiving updates and planning for employees return to work.Management of $250,000.00 budget annually.Received maximum performance incentive in 2007.Implemented an employee incentive program to increase safety awareness and keep Union members actively engaged in safety program.Corporate Environmental Health & Safety ManagerCompany - Derecktor Shipyards - Fort Lauderdale, FL June 2004 to February 2006Responsibilities:Pioneer of companys Health and Safety Program, designing and implementing all aspects of program and training philosophy.In charge of conducting routine inspections, ordering and updating safety equipment, consulting with Federal OSHA, Conn OSHA, NY OSHA and DEP.Coordinated hazardous waste removal and permit processes to comply with local and federal DEP regulations.Served as companys sole trainer for more than 300 employees at two locations.Responsible oversight of documentation and recordkeeping of all training records for all locations.Trained employees from new employee indoctrinations to Hazardous Materials Communication, Confined Space Safety, Fall Protection, Lock Out/Tag Out, and all other relevant topics required by OSHA.Received over a $100,000.00 rebate from workers compensation insurance company in 2005 for low accident rate, and a 28 % reduction for 2006 renewal.Received a $25,000 raise to take on the role of Corporate Health and Safety Manager, while receiving 2 direct reports employees.EducationMaster's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health ManagementUniversity of New HavenBachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and HealthKeene State College - Keene, NHSkillsExperience in Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Industry. (8 years)Certified Workers Compensation Professional (CWCP)- Professional Designation from Michigan State University's Executive HR Program.OSHA 10hr and 30hr Outreach InstructorOSHA 501 and 511 certifications in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, enables one to train employees and issue certifications through the OSHA Outreach Program (30 hour and 10 hour courses).Smith System Certified Driving Instructor- Certification enables one to teach the Smith System 5 Keys, perform evaluations with company drivers, and issue Smith System certifications to passing employees.IATA and DOT certified HAZMAT Instructor-Instructor designation from the Bureau of Dangerous Goods, enabling one to teach and certify employees in Hazardous Material Shipping for both ground and air transport.Red Cross certified in AED, First Aid, and CPR.Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).Member of Toastmaster's International Organization.3M certification in respiratory equipment fit testing and evaluation.Successful completion of NFPA 13,20, and 25 (1 year)Case ManagementMeeting FacilitationProcess ImprovementProgram ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisStatisticsStrategic PlanningMicrosoft OfficeManagementComputer NetworkingChange ManagementEmployee OrientationProject ManagementTeam ManagementBusiness AnalysisAgileConflict managementBilingualWorkers' compensation lawEnglishLanguagesEnglish - ExpertSpanish - IntermediateCertifications and LicensesCertified Workers Compensation ProfessionalPresentCertified Utility Safety ProfessionalJune 2018 to June 2023OSHA 30 |
