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Lawrenceville, Georgia, Us

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

This role requires working on a team of safety professionals for park operations, guiding the safety culture of 20,000 employees in the park including merchandise, catering events, horticulture, engineering services, attractions and food & beverage. The role also entailed guest safety and construction projects including design reviews, site safety plan development and on-site safety observations.Key Achievements: · Presented OSHA 10 hour General Industry training to key safety personnel.· Collaboratively designed and personally delivered training subjects such as New Leader Orientations and Safety Champions. · Designed and implemented machine guarding for embroidery units in merchandise without having to modify existing equipment. Design was later adopted at merchandise locations in Disneyland.

Solon, Oh, Us

This role supported a large manufacturing facility and cared for the safety of over 400 employees. The plant was primarily focused on research and development and also produced environmental domes for military use, hazmat suites, and non-stick surfaces for the food industry. Responsible for the inspections and maintenance of emergency equipment including eye wash stations. Key Achievements: · Created or updated 13 policies such as Working Alone, Transport of Injured Employees, Internal Auditing, and Safety Committees.· Provided recommendations for improved waste management in accordance with environmental regulations.· Updated and delivered New Hire and Contractor Safety training.

Burlington, Ma, Us

Lead role as sole safety, industrial hygiene and environmental support for H.C. Stark. Prepared and conducted safety inspections and presented findings to management team in collaboration with the engineering team leader. Oversaw the emergency rescue team to assure regulatory compliance with OSHA, NFPA and corporate related programs. Key Achievements: · Implemented a 5S program within two of the site’s manufacturing buildings.· Organized an Integrated Contingency Plan as well as the Bloodborne Pathogen Plan.· Introduced comprehensive auditing procedures for six buildings for EHS compliance and suggested improvements.

Responsible for three buildings dedicated to military and law enforcement products including night vision and weapon aiming devices including a quality assurance lab and machine fabrication areas in three building of over 900 employees. Worked to improve safety culture with a revamping of the safety committee and oversaw proper hazardous waste removal and reduced eye injuries by 100% over two years by instituting eyewear program as well as reducing workers’ comp costs by 10%. Served as the Laser Safety Officer for engraving lasers, up to and including class 4 laser protective equipment and signage. Instituted a new chemical review process. Key Achievements: · Created company-wide flammable waste satellite program and trained accordingly. · Saved the company a potential environmental penalty of $50 million dollars for lead management procedures.· Initiated a broad ergonomics program to reduce workers’ compensation costs.

Note that from April 2005 to July 2005, worked at temp agency ManPower – Concord, NH. Supported ~1200 employees at 8 different companies under the RR Keller umbrella; covering aspects of construction, maintenance, manufacturing, laboratories and warehousing operations. Documented NH Department of Environmental Services Quarterly Hazardous Waste Activities reports for all locations as well as TRI Form R and Tier II reporting. Conducted investigations and the identification of root causes and determination of required corrective actions. Served as Sr. Industrial Hygienist for the contract. Created and implemented a scheduled Safety Poster Program for all locations.Key Achievements: · Facilitated physical therapy sessions for the Return to Work Program which reduced time away from work issues.· Updated Emergency Action Plans, including evacuation routes and compliance with NFPA and conducted drills.· Conducted sampling of noise, water, CO2 and breathable air surveys to reduce employee exposures.

Responsible for 250 employees in a 109,000 square foot facility. This included company-specific, regulatory, and Facility Operations requirements. Interacted and reviewed bids from numerous contractors: electricians, housekeeping, painters, waste removal, water treatment, HVAC and more for facility needs. Performed routine industrial hygiene functions for maintenance and operations employees as well as in assembly and manufacturing environments. Managed internal Medical and Fire Response Teams including training and equipment. Provided ergonomic assessments for multiple shops and office employees.Key Accomplishments: · Conducted an in-house OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training Program, saving $4,900.· Coordinated the installation and update of an antiquated fire alarm system; ensured ADA compliance in a new facility.· Monitored contractors for applicable safety regulations and hot work permits during an extensive building renovation.

Managed corporate global training matrix for North America, Belgium, Switzerland and the UK for both corporate and applicable local standards. Audited outside training consultants for quality and content. Conducted HMIS coding for raw materials for Research & Development. Coordinated the Environmental Affairs and Safety annual workshop for various locations in NY, PA and NJ. Assisted in implementation of a behavior based safety program production wide.Key Accomplishments: · Acted as Team Leader and auditor for ISO 14001 internal audits which resulted in passing audit satisfactory.· Coordinated NFPA 72 Alarm Code training for North America/European sites as well as working with NFPA to update areas.· Monitored and audited training contractors for applicable corporate training requirements and made recommendations to management.

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

Performed duties as sole safety person for entire campus of over 15 buildings including labs, maintenance, athletics, classrooms, offices and dorms. Conducted ergonomic evaluations of office personnel and ordered ergonomic equipment after making recommendations. Updated campus safety manual to include HazCom, evacuation procedures and lab safety. Acted as liaison to Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.Key Accomplishments: · Created the Contractor’s Guide to Safety at Bentley College pamphlet and introduced a contractor evaluation process.· Launched a comprehensive OSHA 10 hour General Industry training program for over 50 employees.· Participated in the Local Emergency Planning Committee comprehensive mock drills for local businesses.

B.S, Occupational Safety

B.A, Art