Sarah Horwood
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 810-***-**** Email: *****.********@*****.***
Summary: Hard-working, self-motivated college Safety Professional with
experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
Education: Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science
Major: Occupational Safety and Health Management
Graduation date: April 2008
Relevant Experience/Employment History:
Jones Lang LaSalle contractor at Burroughs Payment Systems formally
Unisys (April 2010-Current)
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
. Manage hazardous/universal waste generated by the facility
. Perform and document accident investigations
. Respond to spills, medical emergencies and security emergencies
. Perform personal protective equipment assessments
. Perform workplace office and material handling ergonomic
assessments
. Organize training for 100+ employees
. Update policies and procedures
. Work with management to insure OSHA/MIOSHA compliance
. Mange complaints and work request that are sent to facility
. Assist with facility moves
Ecor-Solutions contractor at Unisys Corporation (September 2008- March
2010)
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
. Manage hazardous/universal waste generated by the facility
. Perform and document accident investigations
. Perform personal protective equipment assessments
. Perform workplace office and material handling ergonomic
assessments
. Organize training for 100+ employees
. Update policies and procedures
. Work with management to insure OSHA/MIOSHA compliance
Liberty Mutual/Summit Holdings (June 2008-September 2008)
Loss Control Consultant
. Managed a territory containing over 250 clients providing
safety information to reduce injury and increase OSHA
compliance.
. Job hazard recognition through facility tours
. Reviewed workers compensation claims and analyzed trends in
injuries
. Implemented drug free work place and workplace safety
programs
University Of Michigan Flint Environmental Health and Safety
Internship (June 2007 - August 2007)
. Performed departmental job safety analysis and conducted
meetings to discuss findings
. Attended construction safety, lead paint abatement, and
ergonomic assessment meetings
. Accompanied Environmental Health and Safety Manager on
construction site walk through
. Conducted ergonomic assessments for office staff
Qualifications:
. Course Certifications
. DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation (2009)
. Hazardous Waste Generator (2009)
. Experience in hazard recognition
. Extensive course work in safety and health
Courses include: Hazard Control, Critical Incident Analysis,
Loss Control, Behavior Aspects of Safety, Ergonomic Safety
Engineering, Environmental Safety & Health Regulations, Fire
Science, Health and Safety Techniques, Principles of
Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Safety/Health
Program Development, Safety/Health Administration
. Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint