Safety Manager
Quantico, Virginia, United States
•Safety Manager for facilities maintenance and job order construction contracts; responsible for the day-to-day safety of custodial, mechanical, and grounds maintenance employees, as well as subcontractors, working in an 800,000 square foot Department of Defense facility.•Ensured complete staff and facility compliance by maintaining a deep understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, including expertise in 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, and EM 385-1-1. •Developed and maintained health and safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and hazard communication to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.•Conducted and coordinated safety training and education programs, new employee health and safety orientation, and demonstrated the use of safety equipment.•Investigated mishaps and near-misses to identify causes and to determine measures to prevent recurrence.•Performed thorough workplace inspections and audits to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.•Recommended and implemented measures to effectively protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, and materials.•Managed and controlled inventories of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.•Communicated and coordinated with insurance companies, doctors’ offices, and legal counsel to amicably resolve worker’s compensation claims.•Regularly covered the role of Quality Control Manager for months at a time performing routine and random inspections of grounds, mechanical systems, and housekeeping.