Project Safety

BRIAN J. MERSCH

**** ***** *****

Urbandale, Iowa 50322

Tel 515-***-****

Fax 515-***-****

E-mail: ***********@***.***

Objective:

I am an accomplished safety and environmental professional with

12 years experience in a manufacturing environment seeking a

challenging opportunity to drive positive change and lead

business growth for a manufacturing establishment.

Special Training:

Trained in 5-why, root cause, 40-hr Hazwoper incident commander

training, EPA Tier I/Tier II training, EPA title 5 permits, OSHA

300 log Compliance software training, Transportation and

Classification of Hazardous Materials, Department of

Transportation

Experience

07/2006 - 06/2010 Mrs. Clark's Foods, Inc.

Ankeny, IA

Safety Coordinator

. Upgraded all lockout/tagout procedures on every machine in the

plant with pictures and more precise directions; these actions

put Mrs. Clark's in OSHA compliance.

. Lowered the Worker's Compensation Insurance rate from .95 to .55

in three years; lowered the cost of worker's compensation

insurance substantially over the three year period.

. Negotiated with OSHA on machine guard violations; reduced to a

warning; lead project that completely renovated all machines,

upgraded shields/guards to meet OSHA standards. The estimated

cost of project was $500,000.

. Lowered the OSHA reportable accidents from 14 recordable

injures to 0 injures so in 2010. Lead on all aspects of

Worker's Compensation.

. Lead an Ergonomics project to rebuild the pre-weigh area; worked

with outside contractors to revamp the area. The estimated cost

of project was $50,000.

. Worked with safety committee on OSHA reportable injuries

associated with cuts and stitches over a two year period;

changed the style of "box cutter" used to a more ergonomically

friendly model. Negotiated with safety committee through several

models and designs before one was agreed upon.

. Worked with the Ankeny Fire Department and an outside contractor

to upgrade the fire alarm and tornado systems throughout the

plant. Eliminated the need for fire hoses which reduced annual

inspection costs.

. Worked on various shifts, unannounced on occasion, audited for

OSHA, EPA, city waste water, DOT, and NFPA infractions; made

corrections as needed with the proper departments' authorities

to keep the plant in compliance.

. Prepared and presented to large groups required OSHA

presentations/training using Microsoft PowerPoint.

. Team player, very approachable; willing to assist in any

department or employees. Excellent communication skills, both

verbally and in writing, to all levels of management as well as

a line employees with various backgrounds and ethnicities.

Brian Mersch,

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08/2004 - 07/2006 Titan Tire Company

Des Moines, IA

Safety/Environmental Engineer

. Track record includes successful implementation of risk

management and safety strategies that reduced accidents by 70%

and insurance premiums by 20%.

. Developed an online system for the Hazard Communication Program

(MSDS's).

. Responsible for safety standards at multiple sites.

. Worked with both union and non-union plants.

. Last several months no city waste water violations at main tire

plant.

. EPA Title V permits, EPA Tier I/Tier II permits

. Responsible for plant security working with security contractor

06/2003 - 08/2004 A & M Consulting, LLC

Urbandale, IA

CEO, Consultant

. Operated and managed a one-stop business-to-business

consulting firm specializing in OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and DOT

issues.

05/1998 - 06/2003 Qualis, Inc.

Des Moines, IA

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

. Developed and implemented safety programs, policies and

procedures to support employee safety and health while

maintaining low costs and labor efficiency.

. Rewrote outdated procedures and created first-ever Safety

Committee, coordinated and lead six-member cross-functional

team from the warehouse, production line, and lab.

. Received the Super Trooper Award for 1999 and 2001, given by

company CEO.

Education

1995 - 1998 Iowa State University

Ames, IA

. Bachelor of Science in Safety Technology (3.30 GPA)

1989 - 1990 Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA

. Tool & Die/Machine Shop, Diploma (2.90 GPA)

Computer Skills

. Microsoft Office Suite 2007: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

. Tops Pro: Total Optimization packaging Software

. Book of Chemical Lists: Business & Legal Reports, Inc.; OSHA, DOT,

and EPA Regulated chemicals

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