EHS Manager

Glen M. Sidwell

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Lehi, UT 84043 **********@*****.*** 801-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An Occupational Safety and Health professional with eighteen plus years experience providing innovative and workable solutions for safety issues while reducing hazards, injuries and costs in domestic and international locations.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Safety Program Management Accident Control Industrial Hygiene

Safety Education/Training Workers’ Compensation Mgt. First Aid/CPR Instruction

Risk Management Security Operations Microsoft Office

Safety/Risk Management: Developed, implemented and managed corporate safety programs in diversified work environments. Directed the safe work practices of thousands of employees, forming cultures free from unsafe behaviors, hazards and incidents. Chaired various safety committees, emergency response teams, wellness committees and risk management groups while assessing the developmental needs of front line supervisors. Developed, revised and implemented safety and environmental policies and procedures while establishing firm adherence. Provided international assistance in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong and Korea. Conducted accident investigations and followed through with corrective actions. Directed safety and environmental audits, while instructing supervisors to be proactive in preventing incidents. Provided training materials and expertise to all management in order to conduct influential safety meetings.

Regulatory/Environmental: Provided leadership through extensive knowledge of EHS regulations including OSHA, UOSH, DOT, MSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, EPA, NFPA, to ensure compliance. Assisted EPA and OSHA compliance personnel during investigations, assorted conclusions, and assisted supervisors and upper management in eliminating hazards within timely periods, resulting in minimal or no fines. Coordinated hazardous waste storage and disposal efforts including medical and biohazard waste. Measured air pollution and waste volumes, compiled reports and obtained proper permits. Monitored permissible exposure limits for various chemicals, dusts, etc. Measured noise levels and implemented noise reduction programs.

Workers’ Compensation: Filed claims and assisted worker’s compensation claims managers. Worked closely with medical personnel to ensure proper reporting procedures and restricted and transitional duty activities. Developed and implemented aggressive “Return to Work” programs in various settings.

Training and Education: Developed and organized extensive safety and environmental training activities in numerous distinct corporate cultures. Assisted IT personnel in intranet-based training and learning programs related to EHS activities. Conducted on and off-site training seminars for Executives, Managers, Supervisors and general contractors. Eighteen plus years experience in teaching employees and community members CPR and First Aid. Attended several professional development courses throughout the United States and Canada.

Health and Wellness: Established workplace wellness council. Coordinated various programs to help employees change lifestyles for the better. Received numerous awards and recognition by the State of Utah.

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