DONALD H. PURYEAR

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Greensboro, North Carolina 27408

336-***-****

acgalp@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Detailed oriented Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager with over twelve years of

experience within varied industries from manufacturing, distribution, industrial services and

funeral services. Creative problem solver able to size up challenging situations and define

pragmatic cost efficient solutions. Strong written communications combined with the ability to

motivate a diverse workforce to consistently maintain high standards. A well-rounded

professional who enjoys building intercompany relationships and consistently exceeds

employer's expectations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2005 – Present

FORBIS and DICK FUNERAL SERVICE, Greensboro, N.C

One of the state's largest family owned funeral homes.

Funeral Director Apprentice

Responsible for helping families make funeral arrangements from choosing what type of service

they may want, to what type of casket they make choose. Also responsible for maintaining all

OSHA requirements for all seven locations across the state.

• Embalming the descendant.

• Dressing and casketing the descendant.

• Prepare all necessary paperwork like the death certificate, contract, and obituary.

• Order casket and vault.

• Work visitations in the evening.

• Contact cemetery to verify opening and closing of grave.

LASCO BATHWARE, South Boston, VA.

The leader in the manufacturer of luxury bathware.

Title - Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager

Ensured compliance with OSHA through system audits and proactive training. Responsible for

ensuring compliance with Clean Air & Clean Water Acts, SARA Title III, EPA Method 22,

Respirator Training, Form "R" Reporting, TitleV/Tier II Reporting and Storm Water issues.

• Approved use of new materials in the plant, maintained chemical inventory.

• Managed the Administrative Control Program for respirators.

• Performed safety, environmental, OSHA, and DOT-type audits for the plant.

• Maintained all OSHA/EPA required logs and documentation for the plant.

• Maintained all training and compliance for the plant.

• Wrote inspection instructions and procedures; maintained PPE manual as needed.

• Ensured compliance to all state, local, federal, and company rules/regulations.

• Developed processes and procedures, and trained plant production workers as needed.

SAFETY-KLEEN, Archdale, N.C.

Largest industrial and hazardous waste company in North Carolina.

Title - Health & Safety Manager

Responsible for performing audits to ensure regulatory record keeping and reporting

requirements were complaint.

• Ensured locations were working efficiently to provide a safe work environment to eliminate

injuries and property damage.

• Implemented H&S related activities as required by Federal, State, Local, and company

policies and procedures.

• Conducted periodic operational H&S inspections to ensure facility compliance.

• Provided H&S training for facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia,

and Tennessee.

• Participated in internal audits and ride-a-longs of facility personnel. Completed written

audit reports for corporate submittal.

• Identified, coordinated, documented, conducted, and track required H&S training for facility

personnel.

• Assisted in the management and resolution of Worker's Compensation, Auto/General

Liability and property damage claims.

N. C. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, Raleigh, N.C.

State Agency that provides safety and accident prevention courses to companies across the state.

Title - Safety Representative

Responsible for developing/scheduling safety and accident prevention courses to educate and

train employees, as well as employers in accident prevention within a fourteen county area.

• Coordinated activities of the Regional Safety Councils in assigned work territory, served on

the Board of Directors for the Mid-State as well as the Central Piedmont Safety Council.

• Assisted in planning, conducting Safety Council Meetings and Workshops and conducted

safety training before groups, which included: Accident Prevention/Forklift

Safety/Worker's Compensation/CTD's/Electrical Safety/Hazcom/Job Safety

Anaiysis/Lockout-Tagout/Accident Investigation/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens/Confined

Space/Eye and Hand Safety/Fire Safety/Lifting Safety/and Defensive Driving.

EDUCATION

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, Durham, N.C. Public

Administration

SEMINARS/SPECIAL TRAINING

Effective Training Seminar

Train the Trainer Lockout/Tagout

Train the Trainer Forklift Operator Training Course

Hazwoper 24 Hour Supervisor Training

Hazwoper Train the Trainer

Hazwoper 40 Hour Course

Hazardous Waste Management Workshop

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety & Health Course

COMMUNITY INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES

United Methodist Men/Christ United Methodist Church

Assistant Basketball CoachSpears YMCA

Elks Club # 602 Volunteer

Volunteer for Urban Ministry Food Drives

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