Safety Officer
Current- As 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.
- 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: