Ed Gordon Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, Ontario

Field Health and Safety Consultant for IHSA Central RegionConsulting Services for Member Firms, Training/Course Facilitation, Firm Engagement.WORK SAFE FOR LIFE!For more information on IHSA: www.ihsa.ca

Auditing, developing and improving on Health and Safety Policies.Manages all Workplace Safety Injuries, Claims, and the Modified Return-To-Work Program (Occupational and Non-Occupational).Managing and improving upon programs for WSIB Safety Group, WHMIS, Health and Safety Orientation, Take Our Kids-To-Work, Corporate Orientation, and Wellness & EAP Program.Manage and represent the Town at Appeals, Municipal Consultations and Safety Group Meetings.Creates, manages and implements all Workplace Safety Training and Health & Safety Orientation.Advisor for Senior Management, four Joint Health and Safety Committees, and Council.Solely responsible and managing WHMIS Training, MSDS and WHMIS managementProactively engaged in Non-Occupational Short Term and Long Term Disability Claims.Arranges, develops and facilitates corporate training for First Aid, AED Program, Health & Safety, Safety Group and WHMIS.Responsible and proactively involved in risk associated audits, investigations and safety inspections.Basic Emergency Management (BEM) CertifiedCertified ISO 9001: 2008 Internal Review Team AuditorLevel I and II JHSC Certified MemberLifting/Material Handling Train The TrainerCertified in Traffic Control and Protection Plans (Book 7)

Enhanced and improved the Workplace Safety Claims Management, and the National Return-To-Work Programs. Corresponded, filed, and managed all Workers' Compensation Board claims across Canada. Facilitated the National Return-To-Work Program with respect to Modified Duties, Work Offers, correspondence to treating physicians, and Return-To-Work Mediations.Improved and solely accountable for the National and International Safety Reports with respect to Workplace Injuries, Incidents, Ryder and Agency Collisions. Managed the National Safety Scorecards for all three National Divisions of Ryder Canada.Managed and proactively represented Ryder Canada in Appeals, Cost Recoveries, Rate Classifications, and Third Party Transfers.Reviewed premiums, and rebates with respect to Claims Costs, Forecasts, and Rebates regarding NEER and various Experience Rating Systems across Canada's Workers' Compensation Boards.Conducted On-Site Safety Assessments with respect to Hazard and Injury Recognition, Safety Awareness, and Workwell Audit Preparation.Chairperson for the National and Regional Safety Calls. Actively participated in Accident Review Committees for Ryder Canada and the Safety Group under the Transportation, Health and Safety Association of Ontario (THSAO). Provided advice and support to Joint Health & Safety Committees.Trained all of Ryder Canada's Leadership, Managers, and Supervisors in Accident Reporting, Claims Management and Return-To-Work Procedures, Process and Protocol.Received the Presidential Safety Award for Ryder Systems Inc., establishing Ryder Canada to be the Safety Performance leader under Ryder International.Consulted on by Senior Management as the in-house expert in Ryder Canada on Claims Management, Injury and Risk Analysis and related matters pertaining to Workplace Injuries and Prevention.Trained new management during the implementation/start-up of national accounts for Ryder Canada's Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain divisions.

Advised various firms and companies in Accident Prevention, Appeals, Cost Containment and Recovery under NEER. Consulted multiple national and provincial employers on Claims Management and Return-To-Work Programs and related matters.Identified complex WSIB Claims and recommended strategies on Appeals, LMR, and NEER.Communicated, developed and improved relationships with clients, employees, medical contacts, unions, and WSIB while managing a high caseload with complex claims and related issues.

Advised clientele in Accident Prevention, Cost Containment and Recovery under NEER, Rate Classification and other WSIB and Revenue-related issues. Consulted clientele in Accident Frequency, Appeals, Claims Management and Return-To-Work issues.Developed processes and conducted investigations and research for Occupational Disease Claims.Improved client relations, advised and attended on-site meetings with WSIB and clients.

Developed, directed and managed the Workplace Safety Practices (WSP) Department.Enhanced and managed the Short Term Disability (STD) program for National clients.Created business plans, marketing materials, and training modules for the WSP Department.Advised and Trained clients in Claims Management, Disability Management, Legislation, NEER, Operational Policies, Prevention, Return-To-Work Programs, and Workwell Assessments. Appeal Preparation and Representation for clients at the Operations and Tribunal levels of the WSIB.

Adjudicated on claims for various Automotive sector employers on entitlement decisions. Advised employers in accident prevention, cost relief under NEER, and Return-To-Work programs.

Claims Management, Forms Administration, Return To Work Programs, WSIB Appeals and Tribunals for a variety of clients in Automotive, Manufacturing and Transportation Sectors.TRAINING & EDUCATION: IHSA Facilitator:Canada Labour Code Part II (CLC II)OHSA and Industrial Regulations, or Construction RegulationsTransportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)Defensive Driving General Class VehiclesIncident Investigation and ReportingCommittee Effectiveness and Communication (JHSC and CLC II)Basics of Supervising (Provincial and Federal)Hazard Recognition and Workplace InspectionsWHMISCERTIFIED MEMBER (CERTIFICATION)First Aid/CPR Level A Certified (2014). JHSC Level I and II Certified (Management).Successful completion of THSAO and MHSAO Courses in Accident & Personal Injury Investigations, Conducting Effective Safety Meetings, Confined Space Awareness, Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA), Hazard & Injury Recognition, WHMIS and Part II of the Canada Labour Code.Specialised, Confident Expert and Trainer in WSIB Accident Reporting, Appeals, Claims Management for Provincial Compensation Boards, NEER, Return-To-Work Programs, and Health and Safety.Experienced and Confident in: Alternate Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution, Occupational Disease, Safety and related issues on WSIB and OHSA matters (in union and non-union environments). Specialization and training in Customer Service, Presentations, Safety Training, Short Term Disability (STD) Claims and Disability Management. Health and Safety Policy Writing, Development and Implementation.Basic Emergency Management Certified - 2010 (EMO)ISO 9001:2008 Internal Review Team (Team Auditor)Book 7 - TCP - Course (2014)Lifting/Material Handling (Train The Trainer) (2011)