CHRISTOPHER CLOSI
*** ****** *****, ***. ** * Kingston, New York 12401 * 845/616-1232 *
accore@r.postjobfree.com
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Over 20 years experience in the health and safety industry
. Possess a clean, valid NYS driver's license
. Certified in Incident Safety, Health & Safety, OSHA, Occupational
Hearing Conservationist and HAZWOPER
. Extensive knowledge of all NYSDEC, OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations
. Served as Spills Coordinator, Incident Safety Officer and Health &
Safety Officer
. HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Technician training
. No physical limitations; excellent leadership skills
. Honorably discharged from the United States Navy
WORK EXPERIENCE
Health & Safety Inspector/Compliance Officer Skills:
. Compliant with NYSDEC regulations and permit limits (storm water, bulk
petroleum storage, and chemical storage regulations)
. Received the Perfect Record Award for seven years from the National
Safety Council with over one million man hours; no lost time for
accidents/injuries in those seven years
. Co-wrote Process Safety Management (PSM)/Risk Management Plan (RMP)
for the highly hazardous chemical, Pentane which was used on a daily
basis; provided all required training to staff and management
. Conducted investigations into all accidents, issued notices of
violation, participate in hearings, coordinate solutions with other
managers, and conduct routine follow-up monitoring
. Able to communicate clearly and tactfully, prepare oral and written
reports, read and interpret laws and regulations, keep accurate
records
. Provided site inspections, travelled to locations as needed; conducted
periodic noise and air samplings; collected storm water samples in
compliance with NYSDEC storm water regulations
. Assured all CDL drivers are in compliance with Federal DOT rules and
regulations regarding physicals and drug testing
. Provided all record keeping required by NYSDEC, OSHA, FRA, EPA, and
DOT maintaining logs and Excel spreadsheets
. Coordinated all new hire audiograms; handled all worker's compensation
claims
WORK HISTORY
(MILITARY VETERAN)
Safety Consultant Urnex Brands, Elmsford,
NY 2013
Safety Inspector Cranesville Block, Kingston, NY 2012 to 2013
Safety Administrator Hunter Panels, Kingston, NY 2001 to 2012
Site Safety & Health Inspector Cornerstone Construction, Gardiner, NY
1998 to 2001
Aviation Boatswains mate United States Navy, Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION
Completed various County, State and Federal Health & Safety Training
Kingston High School Graduate