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Aberdeen, MD, US

• Achieving a 45% decrease in all accidents through transformative safety awareness principles.
• Construct and administer safety training programs for 6 locations to 171 employees and all contractors; consisting of disciplines such as Bloodborne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment and HIPPA.
• Lead start-up program establishing the Globally Harmonized System in accordance with federal standards.
• Strengthen supervisor investigation and analysis techniques to advance root cause accident identification.
• Consolidate employee safety and medical records to streamline administrative efficiency during audits.

• Championed a 9 year safety campaign, rehabilitating culture and policies of plant, state and federal safety standards to remain in S.H.A.R.P. (Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program).
• Yielded a 60% reduction to safety costs through sound budgetary practices.
• Overhauled ash removal systems and procedures; stimulating 10% growth in company revenue.
• Initiated industrial hygiene services to include; air monitoring, audiogram, heat stress and respirator fit testing.
• Devised, evaluated and delivered monthly safety training programs to a staff of 50; covering disciplines such as Lockout/Tagout, Globally Harmonized System, and Confined Space.

• Operated as technical engineer for the Accelerated Aberdeen Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (AABCDF), safely destroying toxic chemical agents/weapons for the U.S. Army at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
• Mentored and directed a 10 person team to safely operate in a toxic environment and prevent incidents through EHS peer evaluation program