Safety Quality Control

Linda Contreras

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OBJECTIVE

Seek the Challenging Position of Safety Specialist

PROFILE

Quality and Safety specialist with the ability to analyze operations,

pinpoint areas for improvement and redesign, implement plans that generate

profitable results.

Maintain highest quality standards to avoid time and cost expenditures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3/2011- 5/2011 RECON Long Beach, CA

Site Safety Supervisor

Provided pro-active safety support to internal and external customers.

Monitored and prevented workplace safety hazards through routine

inspections and training; accurate and up to-date documentation of

policies, procedures, and data; and investigations into accidents,

injuries, and unsafe conditions. Interfaced with facilities managements and

made recommendations on safety related issues.

* Developed maintained, updated and enforced policies and procedures.

* Performed daily walk-throughs for safety inspections.

Maintained MSDS on chemicals used in the workplace.

1/2007- 12/2010 Tarsco, Inc Gardena, CA

Safety Representative

In support of Tarsco's safety program. I supported to assure proper

identification and control of all potential hazards and quality control

escapes that may affect personnel. I also conducted many safety

observations and audits to assess and re-enforce safety performance.

Prepared reports of audit findings with recommendations for corrective

action. Facilitated numerous safety meetings and orientations. Performed

safety training sessions such as OSHA 10 and 30, First Aid/CPR, Forklift

and miscellaneous other job safety programs. Participated in root cause

analysis investigations. Designed JSA, JSEA, SWEP and other pre-job safety

plans. Served as DER for the Drug Consortium. Updated Company's safety

manual to meet OSHA and customers standards.

* Initiated and conducted training sessions for all Tarsco employees.

* Reduced the number of documented injuries among employees within one

year.

* Assisted with cost reduction by negotiating with vendors for the purchase

of safety equipment.

2/2006-12/2006 Creation World Safety Torrance, CA

Safety Representative

Monitored and prevented potential workplace safety hazards through routine

inspections and training; accurate and up to date documentation of

policies, procedures to minimize potential hazards. Interfaced with

facilities management and made recommendations on safety related issues.

Transported employees with first aid injuries to clinic to ensure proper

treatment, performed follow-ups. Prepared reports and made recommendations

to avoid repeated incidents.

12/2005- 1/2006 JV Industries Rancho Dominguez, CA

Safety Attendant

Monitored employees entering and exiting the Confined Space with a 4gas

monitor, and documentation. Tested and serviced safety equipment on a daily

basis. Monitored atmosphere for any hazards that may affect employees,

environment or facility. Filed all permitting and Job Safety Analysis.

Knowledge of facility safety procedures.

* Kept a good safety record.

08/2001- 1/2005 Irwin Industries Long Beach, CA

Safety Attendant/ Soil Monitor

Monitored soil for levels of contamination with Organic Vapor Apparatus.

Documentation and record-keeping of all related information. Respond to

emergency situations involving hazardous materials. Performed miscellaneous

job-related duties as assigned. Transported personnel to and from job-site.

Knowledge of rule 1166.

* Reduced failure of monitoring equipment by servicing.

EDUCATION

1991- 1994 Banning High School Wilmington, CA

General Education

Diploma

2003-2004 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA

PSYCH

ACCREDITATIONS

OSHA 500 in the Construction / Cal. State Dominguez, CA

OQSG Proctor for Pipeline

NCCER Instructor / ABC

First Aid / CPR American Red Cross / Long Beach, CA

TWIC

LANGUAGES

English / Spanish Fluent

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