Tom Smith Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, Wellington County.

Accountable to Champion the Wellington Waterloo Local Health Integration Network's (WWLHIN) goal "to be the most physically and psychologically safe place to work." both within the WWLHIN organization and with partners in the geography influenced by the WWLHIN.

Full Service H&S Consulting, focusing on assisting clients with workplace violence and harassment programs, Return to Work or 'stay at work' programs and other work with particular expertise in the healthcare and Automotive industry. Clients include hospitals, Automotive Manufacturing, Long Term Care, retirement operations associations, small businesses.

Elmira, Ontario

Engaged to develop processes and outcomes with regard to disability management, WSIB return to work and claims submission and effective incident investigation and prevention practices for World Class Automotive Parts Manufacturer. Accomplishments - revised RTW processes to safely return employees to work regular duties with minimal delay reducing the.

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Mandate - assist healthcare clients to:1 revitalize aged and stale Health and Safety Programs - update work processes, policies and procedures regarding organizational health and safety to world standards using Lean methods, tools and measures. 2. Process map and fully integrate occupational health and disability management practices with available.

• Directed and ensured a comprehensive Health and Safety program and mandate was fulfilled for three healthcare business lines, growing to over 240 locations in 5 provinces and 26000 employees.
• Developed and implemented OHS electronic communication and audit system that resulted in sustained 80% decrease in compliance orders and 30% decrease in workplace incidents. Significantly improved interactions with.
• Implemented Occupational Health and Safety/Disability Claims Management system and rolled out to all Canadian operations.
• Oversaw, advised and consulted on WSIB, WCB and Occupational Accident insurance related issues. Responsible for performance with total premiums exceeding $20M.
• Established priorities and direction for teams and workgroups to ensure business lines and locations meet and exceed legislated requirements with regard to Occupational Health and Safety as well as Disability Management.
• Identified, evaluated and implemented appropriate Health and Safety related incentive programs (SCIP, Safety Groups, PIRS etc) to help locations make sustainable improvements in health and safety performance.

London, Canada Area

Part Time - Lead 8 sessions in 4 years of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, as part of a certificate program. the course provided in-depth analysis of current employment health and safety legislation in Ontario and its implications for safety in the workplace. Topics covered include Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, Workplace Safety and.

Chatham Ontario

• Successfully marketed newly mandated H&S Associaiton in Region.
• Developed Network of H&S Professionals and organizations to allow for sharing of experinces and solutions.
• Successfully provided Health and Safety consulting, training and services within the health care sector to reduce workplace injuries and risks.
• Effectively represented the Association to enhance effectiveness and sector impact in health and safety systems.
• Assessed Health and Safety programs for clients and recommended improvements with both short and long-term client benefits.

London, Canada Area

• Managed Safety and Occupational Hygiene program for teaching and research hospital in south western Ontario
• Revitalized and led the Health and Safety program in a multi union, teaching hospital with approximately 6700 full and part-time staff at multiple locations in London.
• Coordinated the integration of best practices of Health, Safety and Environment related programs and initiatives as the result of the merger of University and Victoria Hospitals including research and teaching.
• Implemented and led information tracking and reporting towards the effective utilization of occupational health, safety and environmental resources of the organization.
• Participated on UWO bio-safety committee, as well as reviewed and approved research protocols to ensure staff and researcher Health and safety were adequately protected.
• Kept apprised of and positioned the organization for optimal compliance with emerging health, safety and environmental standards and legislation.

Ingersoll ON

• Accomplishments Include:
• Development Implement and manage of Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials Information and Control Systems and related safety programs through start-up and multi-shift operations in a large fast paced, Japanese.
• Implemented and ensured ongoing compliance with designated substances control programs.

Sarnia ON, Tech Service And Development

• Accomplishments include:
• Implementing Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and managing program for Technical Service and Research activities in Canada,
• Implementing Transportation of Dangerous Goods program to Technical Service and Research activities
• Assisted various functional groups with Health and Safety issues related to Technical Services and Research activities including Organic Solvents, Glycols, Latex, Urathanes & Isocyantes, Expanded plastics, and Dow Agri.