Safety Coordinator
Responsible for safety and facility management at three facilities. Conducted inspections of presses, hoists, fire suppression system, dust collection system, ovens, eye wash stations, and other machinery. Scheduled maintenance and annual inspections of stated systems and documented findings. Collaborated with insurance companies, outside vendors and city inspectors to ensure the execution of appropriate actions. Conducted air quality testing. Recommended changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place accidents and injuries. Identified and evaluated hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. Reviewed property and injury reports. Assisted in the administration of workers compensation program. Managed hearing conversation program and scheduled annual audiometric testing of employees. Purchased and maintained first aid cabinets and supplies. Managed OSHA record keeping and reporting requirements. Responsible for acquiring bids for various types of manufacturing equipment and making purchasing decisions. • Decreased PPE Expenses by 30 percent by working with less vendors and buying in bulk.• Decreased accident rates year after year by increasing the daily effort to focus on general safety and prevention techniques. • Created the company’s first new employee safety orientation program. • Overhauled MSDS program to comply with the new GHS program. • Developed controls for identified hazards and coordinated the implementation of controls from result of hazard analysis.• Measured and evaluated the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures.• Coordinated environmental issues with outside vendors and managed within permit limits. • Updated written safety programs and conducted training sessions with employees (i.e. annual training – lock out/tag out; blood-borne pathogen, hazard communication, hearing conservation and audiometric testing, material handling equipment)