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Bothell, Washington

Bothell, Washington

San Rafael, Ca

Develop, update and revise safety policies, programs, and associated documentation to manage occupational safety and health risks.Conduct facility site inspections, vulnerability studies and risk assessments through performing job hazard analyses, physical demand analysis and other evaluations to identify hazards and risk vulnerability. Manage return to work program including reviewing and processing claims, investigating or overseeing the investigation of claims, developing case management strategies in consultation with the third-party administrator and coordinating effective return to-work programs.

Santa Rosa, Ca

Managed the health and safety program for the City of Santa Rosa Water Department. Developed, implemented and administered safety programs compliant with current regulations.Established effective communication pathways and methods to reach a diverse work environment. Managed conflict, maintained an ethical and non-discriminatory work environment. Managed budget, approved expenditures, initiated and signed appropriate paperwork. Budgeted future projects and researched proposed regulation changes that could affect the budget.Conducted new employee safety orientation, counseled and motivated employees to work safely. Performed safety inspections of industrial facilities, office settings, laboratories, agricultural environments, and other remote locations where the Water Department performed work. Processed and implemented corrective changes found.Provided input to human resources in confidential cases. Involved with the hiring of Safety & Training Staff, developing job descriptions, assigning work tasks, updated and provided input for performance evaluations. Developed and implemented Strategic Plan. Certified in CPR/ FA

Chico, California Area

Developed campus-wide safety programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations. Liaison with regulatory agencies including, DEA, Butte County Health Department, AQMD, CA State Water Resources Control Board, CalOSHA and CA Dept of Fish & Wildlife.Management leader representing the Environmental Health & Safety Department for University construction projects. Technical expert for campus construction projects to ensure regulatory compliance. Performed industrial hygiene investigations. Monitored lead, asbestos, mold, noise levels. Conducted ergonomic assessments.