Donald H. Brown
Springfield, Ohio 45502-7548
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have achieved the "OSHA SHARP AWARD" (Safety and Health Achievement
Recognition Program) this recognition is awarded by OSHA to companies that
have designed and operate exemplary safety and health management systems,
each company location is "exempt" from random OSHA inspections until
04/2012. Manage all Quality Assurance functions for compatibility with ISO
9001-2000
Attend all hearings and matters pertaining to the Ohio Bureau of Workers
Compensation and the Ohio Industrial Commission. Manage all functions of
the MCO, TPA, DFWP, Return to Work and Transitional Work Policies. Manage
VSSR filings and work with corporate attorneys to mitigate any legal
challenges
I serve on the Executive Steering Committee for the Springfield/Clark
County Safety Council, rated in the top 3 Safety Councils in Ohio. I also
serve voluntary positions on the Committee for Safety and Workers
Compensation for the Ohio Manufacturers' Association and the Metal Service
Center Institute for Safety
Maintain all DOT, PUCO and Fleet Safety policies and regulations for
regional trucking operations. Handle all accident investigations and
litigation with attorneys and insurance carrier. Maintain all driver
records, DOT drug testing and training in CSA 2010 rules and regulations
Currently Vice-Chairperson of the Company Health and Wellness Committee,
initiated Wellness programs that have lead to a 12% reduction of the cost
for employee's medical insurance and a healthier company
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002- PRESENT Safety / Quality Manager, Benjamin Steel Co. Inc.
Springfield, Ohio.
Listed by zip code (45502 and 25 miles) as a OSHA Authorized Instructor
(www.outreachtrainers.org)
Certified by the BWC as an Industrial Lift Truck Instructor/Trainer and a
Drug Free Workplace Administrator
Maintains company EHS statistics, and related reports, trend statistics and
provide trending analysis reports.
Provide technical, engineering, quality and subject expertise for
occupational health and safety standards
Consistently reviewing safety programs, audits and policies to ensure
compliance with OSHA and DOT standards
Organize, monitors and trains all company safety teams on Advanced First
Aid and AED Responder Units
Investigate and close out all investigations, accidents and incidents
including trucking accidents for root cause
Initiated the process for ISO 9001 - 2000 and ISO18000 Quality Assurance
Systems currently in use
Performs all random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing (BAT)
for our locations (State certified)
1999- 2002 Plant Superintendent, Ferrellgas, Lebanon, Ohio.
Extensive customer service and customer orientation of alternative fuel
supply systems.
Conducted monthly / annual safety inspections on equipment, plant,
vehicles, in conjunction with the DOT
Responsible for DOT / PUCO audits and inspections on equipment and all
paperwork at the facility
Training of County and State personnel on Emergency Haz/Mat and Local Fire
Departments on procedures
Training of existing and newly hired personnel on SOP's and emergency
operations, and random DFWP testing
Handles all plant safety operations, monthly training, updating of training
and defensive drivers training
1997- 1999 Branch General Manager, Silco Fire Protection, Dayton,
Ohio.
Management and training of all route personnel (6), salespersons (5), and
shop personnel (8)
Direct responsibility for all branch operations, account receivable,
payable and payroll
Design and implementation of Fire / Safety systems and programs at
customer's locations
Training of clients employees in proper fire fighting tactics on
Extinguishers, Systems, FM 200, Co,2
Licensed by the State Fire Marshall's Office, for portables, pre-engineered
and engineered systems
EDUCATION
Edison State College, B.S. Safety and Health Management
University of Cincinnati, Authorized OSHA Instructor (Federal I.D. # on
request)
Ohio Fire Academy, Fire Equipment specialist licensing
Ohio State University, Quality Manager Certification, (OSHAS 18801, ISO
9001-2000 certification)
Currently an instructor for OSHA Safety courses at Clark State Community
College
Instructs part- time at OCOSH / BWC Training Center, for safety courses
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
Authorized "OSHA Outreach" Training Instructor (expires 2010)
Certified BWC Drug Free Workplace Trainer, Instructor and Administrator
Columbus, Ohio
State certified for drug and alcohol testing (BAT) Columbus, Ohio
American Red Cross Certified Instructor (CPR, First Aid, and AED) Urbana,
Ohio
American Heart Association Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor Columbus,
Ohio
State of Ohio Fire Equipment Specialist, Reynoldsburg, Ohio (State
Certified)
State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician, (A) Toledo, Ohio
Kidde Fire Systems School, FM-200 and CO2. Suppression Systems Boston, Mass
Amerex Fire Suppression Systems FM 200 and Industrial Systems training
school, Dayton, Ohio
Certified Instructor for Fall Arrest Systems, DBI/SALA Indianapolis,
Indiana
Certified Forklift Training Instructor, OCOSH Training Center, Columbus,
Ohio
Certified Instructor for ACLS, (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Pro First
Aid Grand Rapids, Michigan
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE NATIONAL FIRE TRAINING AGENCY
Emergency Management Training, FEMA, Chicago, Illinois
Hazardous Incident Materials Training, FEMA, Chicago, Illinois
State Emergency Management Training, FEMA, Chicago, Illinois
Radiological Materials Disaster Incident Management Training, FEMA,
Chicago, Illinois
EEO Supervisory Management Training, FEMA, Chicago, Illinois
Responding to Terrorist Threats and Terrorist Attacks, National Fire
Agency, Sacramento Ca
ACHIEVEMENTS
Achieved the "OSHA SHARP" award for outstanding safety programs and
compliance from OSHA, 2006
State of Ohio Governors award for Excellence in Safety for 2003
State of Ohio Senatorial Award for Safety Excellence 2003 - 2007
Appointed to the Executive Steering Committee, Springfield/Clark County
Safety Council 2005 - Present
Elected to the Board of Health and Safety Committee Metal Service Center
Institute 2006
Appointed to the Ohio Manufactures' Association Health and Safety Committee
2007
Safety Person of the Year 2007 Springfield/Clark County Safety Council
All four Benjamin Steel Inc. locations are exempt from all OSHA inspections
until 04/ 2012 I have written and
published numerous safety articles and power point presentations for the
BWC and OSHA
A savings of over $278,000 over the last five years due to policy changes
suggested by OSHA and the BWC
MEMBERSHIPS
The Executive Steering Committee of Springfield/Clark County Safety
Council, Springfield, Ohio
The Ohio Manufactures' Council Safety and Workers Comp. Committee Columbus,
Ohio since 2005
The Metals Service Center Institute's Safety Committees. Chicago, Ill.
American Society of Safety Engineers, "Professional Member"
American Society of Quality, Seattle, Washington
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch, Pennsylvania
West Central Ohio Safety Council, Lima, Ohio
National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois
American Red Cross, Champaign County Ohio Chapter