Safety Management

Chad M. Niec, CSP

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PROFILE

Result oriented Safety and Risk Professional with significant

accomplishments in safety, health and risk management. Safety results were

achieved as a hands-on professional combining analysis, strategic planning

and national program implementation. Maintained strong working

relationships with internal and external customers and successfully

promoted improved safety and health methods across the organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL EXPRESS CORPORATION, Warrenville, Illinois 2009 - 2010

Provides school bus transportation in 160 locations and 29 states within

the U.S. and Ontario, Canada.

Vice-President, Safety, Health & Environmental

Planned, directed and lead development and implementation of work and

vehicle related loss reduction plans. Directed, assessed, designed, and

developed comprehensive safety policies, program processes, and regulatory

compliance. Managed staff of nine professionals.

. Established a program to save approximately $100,000 in the Alcohol &

Drug testing program.

. Redeveloped the safety audit process that included new weighting and

scoring to identify safety deficiencies.

. Lead research to change the documentation of alcohol / drug test results

from a paper process to a web-based system.

. Strengthened overall composition of safety team by conducting conference

calls, team meetings, delegating department projects and advocating

professional development.

EXEL LOGISTICS, Chicago, Illinois 2007 - 2009

An organization providing third-party warehousing and transportation

operating 400 distribution sites and six consumer package goods (CPG)

manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada.

Director of Safety, Health and Environmental

Managed day-to-day safety program and regulatory compliance and served as

member of the Global Safety Team representing North American operations.

Supervised three field Regional EHS Managers.

. Spearheaded development of management training programs that resulted in

the training of over 200 managers in OSHA and DOT standards, company

safety procedures and policies.

. Instrumental in developing a safety communication board with monthly

safety topics, calendar and worker and driver safety tips distributed to

300 locations.

. Ensured timely reporting of Tier II reports and other related

environmental concerns within the operation.

. Managed regulatory issues (DOT and OSHA) at government hearings that

resulted in reduced penalties and citation classification. Conducted

security and safety audits that outlined areas for improvement.

. Devised safety solutions on process safety management, personal

protective equipment, machine guarding, noise and dust exposure in the

food manufacturing plants.

. Implementation behavior based safety programs that increased employee

involvement in the safety program.

. Member of the Crisis Management Team handling site specific emergencies.

EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, Chicago, Illinois 2006 - 2007

ELS has a controlling interest in 310 quality communities in 30 states and

British Columbia.

Director, Safety and Risk Management

Developed and administered both risk management and loss prevention

programs. Researched and reported on the most cost effective plans to

minimize asset liability. Worked with attorneys, insurance companies and

claimants in managing claims to closure that involved property loss,

workers compensation claims, general liability etc.

. Effectively determined insurance renewal strategies for all lines of

coverage.

. Successfully negotiated the reduction of insurance cost with the

insurance brokers and carriers.

. Developed guidelines that reduced liability risk at company properties

based on audits conducted.

. Managed injuries and accidents through third-party administrators and

return to work programs.

CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 2005 - 2006

Company operates approximately 80 schools in 27 states offering

postsecondary education.

Director, Safety and Risk Management

Developed safety standards on OSHA compliance, life safety standards and

conducted safety audits.

. Updated and wrote safety management policies that covered worker

compensation claim handling, return to work programs and emergency

evacuation procedures.

. Reviewed insurance language in company contracts for proper coverage.

LA PETITE ACADEMY, Chicago, Illinois 2003 - 2005

An educational company with academies in 36 states, 12,000 employees and

1,400 vehicles.

Director, Safety and Risk Management

Developed and implemented the company's insurance and safety program by

collaborating with insurance brokers and third-party administrators,

reducing injuries, accidents and insurance costs. Manage property loss

claims.

. Achieved a reduction in the injury frequency rate that reduced worker

compensation expense by $2 million.

. Developed and implemented a national system for reporting claims,

reducing lag reporting time from an average of 20 days down to 2.

. Effectively managed department budget for insurance programs, staff

expenses, loss control programs etc.

. Finalized the development and implementation of Physical Demand Analysis

on front-line positions.

. Educated management through presentations and hands-on administration on

the total cost of risk.

. Created a national Safety Scorecard that analyzed and measured safety

performance.

. Responsible for the development of defensive driving programs for bus

operators and review of accidents.

. Wrote and distributed the corporate safety and risk manual.

FRITO-LAY, INC., Downers Grove, Illinois 1998 - 2003

A consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturer of food related snacks with

manufacturing and distribution centers throughout the United States.

Senior Manager, Safety and Health

Developed, implemented, and managed safety programs, policies, and

procedures. Ensured company compliance with federal and state regulations

by conducting safety audits at manufacturing plants and distribution

centers. Conducted training and safety performance reviews for management.

. Implemented proactive safety programs that reduced workers compensation

costs of approximately $6 million.

. Awarded the #1 safety/risk performing region in 2002 among 16 regions.

. Developed custom employee and management safety training programs

distributed to over 100 locations.

. Put into effect policies and procedures identifying accident

preventability and corrective actions, OSHA compliance, personal

protective equipment, injury prevention and transportation safety

requirements.

FEDERAL EXPRESS, INC., Chicago, Illinois 1986 - 1998

One of the largest transportation companies that provide overnight package

delivery and logistical solutions to customers around the world.

Corporate Safety and Health Manager (1990 - 1998)

Safety Specialist (1986 - 1990)

Developed national and regional programs on regulatory requirements, safety

audits, defensive driving and worker safety. Conducted analysis of safety

performance to target areas for improvement and compliance with OSHA

standards on noise, machine guarding and environmental issues.

. Developed the safety and health program for the Asian and Middle East

operations to meet country regulations.

. Rewrote the safety manual to ensure company compliance with OSHA, EPA and

DOT standards and policies.

. Implemented ergonomic solutions and provided guidelines on proper lifting

training and techniques that reduced strain injuries and provided input

on safety changes to conveyor systems.

. Successfully taught over 400 front-line managers in a three-day

management safety program.

HARTFORD INSURANCE, Cincinnati, OH and Louisville, KY 1982 - 1986

Loss Control Representative

. Consulted with underwriters and analyzed new and existing accounts

according to the type of insurance coverage requested. Areas included

automobile liability, fire protection, product and general liability,

worker's compensation and property coverage. Written reports were

provided to the underwriter analyzing the overall safety performance and

program development; thereby, recommending safety development for

deficient areas. The work involved a variety of industries (large

manufacturing operations, construction sites, DOT related businesses,

hospitals, office related structures etc.). Audited issues on machine

safety, LOTO, noise testing, hazardous communications and other related

OSHA and NFPA regulatory requirements.

. Provided on-going loss control services to existing businesses in order

to identify loss producing conditions, conduct safety training or the

completion of safety and health audits.

. Manage workload within an assigned territory by effectively prioritizing,

planning and scheduling work.

. Met all deadlines in the completion of loss control reports for

underwriter evaluation.

. Researched and documented loss control safety performance for external

customers.

Jeffboat, Inc. Jeffersonville, IN 1980 - 1982

A division of American Commercial Barge Lines that designs and manufactures

barges, towboats and other vessels for third-party customers. Additional

services included a complete dry-dock and machine shop facilities for

repairs and storage of towboat parts.

Assistant Safety Supervisor

Responsible for ensuring the shipyard was in compliance with regulations

that encompassed maritime codes, rail and gantry operations, OSHA and EPA.

Worked with the shipyard union in conducting worksite assessments and

eliminated unsafe conditions.

. Investigated serious accidents and developed recommendations.

. Conducted safety training to new-hires on all maritime, OSHA safety

regulations.

. Reviewed operations regularly to ensure compliance on confined space

issues, ventilation, machine guarding, rail operations, fall protection,

personal protective equipment, hazardous communication, general

housekeeping standards etc.

. Coordinating medical and workers compensation claims.

. Manage the hazardous communication program relating to operations and

exposure to employees.

. Lead the shipyard safety steering committee comprised of union and non-

union members.

EDUCATION

M.S., Industrial Management, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois

B.S., Safety Management, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board of Certified Safety

Professionals, Savoy, Illinois

Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Chicago Deming Association

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