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Safety Manager

Location:
College Park, GA, 30349
Posted:
May 14, 2012

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Cary White

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Objective Seeking a challenging position of EHS Manager/Director, to utilize seventeen years improving safety policies.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Currently working as a EHS Director for Imani Environmental Group, Inc.

Experience in a variety of safety fields, including EHS Director, Fire Captain, Safety and Risk Consultant, and Safety Coordinator.

Certified in many safety organizations, including OSHA, Trench Safety and Rescue, and Environmental Health and Safety.

Experience Imani Environmental Group Inc. Atlanta, GA

Environmental Health and Safety Director 2007-Present

Developed and implemented OSHA Compliance safety programs of confined space entry, lock out/tag out, fire protection, trench safety, welding safety, etc. Maintain a thorough knowledge of injury case management and Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws

Created companywide safety SOP’s that reduced employee injury rate from 10 to 4 in one year. Created Emergency Preparedness program and performed DOT/Safety inspections on all company vehicles and Heavy equipment.

Responsible for the safety programs, policies, and procedures during underground utility construction projects contracted with the City of Atlanta – Department of Watershed Management.

Responsible for work site security and loss prevention methods

Supervised traffic controls. Initiated and maintained files of safety inspections, written notices, OSHA training, injury/worker’s compensation insurance reports, and daily safety surveys. Attended contractor safety meetings. Coordinated all public safety activities with various cities and agencies. Reviewed contractor safety programs, accident and injury reports, and job hazard analyses provided by the various contractors.

Directed multi-million dollar projects, including Contract D ($22 million), Contract C ($30 million), and presently working on contract A-1 ($29 million).

Responsible for OSHA construction safety training of all employees and sub-contractors. Interfaced with general public about traffic control, noise abatement, and air quality control. Coordinated construction on street medians, sidewalks, and reinforced concrete structures.

Site Engineering Construction, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Contract EHS Director 2006-2007

Directed City of Atlanta Sewer Group 1, and Phase 2 Open Cut Contract D ($25 million).

Reviewed contractor safety programs, and accident and injury reports and job hazard analyses provided by the various contractors. Reduced injury rate from 9% to 1%.

Conducted daily site safety audits; recommended corrective measures.

Performed DOT/Safety inspections on company vehicles and Heavy equipment

Responsible for work site security and employee safety

Responsible for training on slip, trips and falls hazards, personal protective equipment, fall protection, electrical safety, fire and life safety codes, confined space entry, blood borne pathogens, haz-mat communication, and respiratory protection.

Augusta Fiberglass Construction, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Safety and Risk Consultant 2005-2006

Directed $45 million dollar project, while reducing incidents from 15% to 0%. Responsible for establishing and implementing a job site safety program that complies with State and Federal safety regulations.

Maintained up-to-date MSDS documents on construction chemicals.

Provided OSHA training (11 hrs.) for AFC employees and subcontractors. Conducted safety inspections.

Responsible for work site security and loss prevention methods

Responsible for emergency preparedness and jobsite evacuation planning.

Responsible for training on slip, trips and falls hazards, personal protective equipment, fall protection, electrical safety, fire and life safety codes, confined space entry, blood borne pathogens, haz-mat communication, and respiratory protection

Atlanta/Fulton County Local Emergency Planning Committee Atlanta, GA

Safety Coordinator 2000-2005

Responsible for Emergency Response Coordination, Industrial Site Safety Management, Safety and Emergency Preparedness Plane Development, and implementing safety/emergency response protocols for industrial plants.

Represented the Fulton County Fire Department and the LEPC by corresponding with safety/emergency officials (i.e., EPA, OSHA and Homeland Security) in matters associated with safety, emergency response tactics, and industry training objectives.

Implemented SOP’s for acts of terrorism. Served as an incident commander/safety advisor during the Florida wild land fires in conjunction with providing incident safety reports to EPA, FEMA and OSHA.

Performed detailed inspections and training on facility housekeeping, slip, trip and fall hazards, personal protective equipment, fall protection, electrical safety, fire and life safety, confined space entry, asbestos, lead, blood borne pathogens, hazard communication, hearing conservation, tool safety, general work conditions, radiation safety, vehicle safety, employee health exposure, respiratory protection and indoor air quality.

Fulton County Fire Department Atlanta, GA

Fire/EMS Captain 1992-2005

Supervised Firefighters, Fire Engineers, and Paramedics in skilled firefighting and emergency medical service.

Responsible for equipment budget, choosing equipment vendors, and the maintenance of equipment.

Directed and coordinated emergency scene search and rescue operations, the laying of hose lines, the placement of ladders, the amount of water pressure and streams, ventilation procedures, salvage operations and overhaul activities. Supervised 65 personnel and wrote reports on all fires and related emergencies.

United States Navy Norfolk, VA

Aviation Weapons Specialist 1989-1992

Handled all arming and de-arming of weapons of mass destruction carried by the fighter wing groups of the USS America.

Education Georgia Perimeter College – Fire Safety Management - 2000

Certifications National Association of Safety Professionals Adult Instructor, OSHA construction safety Instructor, CPR and First Aid, certified Safety Manager, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials Specialist, Facility Safety Auditor, Integrated Safety Manager, Confined Space Instructor, Emergency Management, Advanced Safety Professional, Work Place Violence Prevention instructor, DOT HAZMAT Operations, and (LSP) Licensed Safety Professional.

Memberships National Association of Safety Professionals

City of Atlanta Emergency Planning Committee.



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