Safety Officer
CurrentAs the Safety Officer for the City of San Diego’s Development Services Department (DSD), I lead safety initiatives to enhance workplace safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations. My focus is on risk mitigation, employee safety training, and emergency preparedness across multiple city facilities.Key Responsibilities: • Safety Committee Leadership: Launched and manage the DSD Safety Committee, recruiting 15+ team members to drive safety initiatives and address workplace hazards, increasing employee engagement. • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): Conducted 30+ JHAs, identifying and mitigating risks, which resulted in a 20% reduction in reported safety incidents. • Training & Education: Developed and delivered quarterly safety training for 300+ employees, covering topics such as hazard communication, emergency preparedness, and heat illness prevention. • Safety Audits: Led 40+ safety audits, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city regulations, and worked with department heads to implement corrective actions. • Emergency Preparedness: Coordinated an emergency evacuation drill for 500+ staff, collaborating with management and emergency services, reducing evacuation times by 25%.Achievements: • Increased Compliance: Improved safety compliance by 30% through safety observation assessments and enhanced incident reporting processes, leading to quicker issue resolution. • Safety Awareness: Boosted safety awareness by 15% through comprehensive training and proactive safety communication.My goal is to foster a proactive safety culture by implementing robust safety protocols, increasing compliance, and ensuring the well-being of all employees through continuous training and engagement.