David M. Laird, M.S., CSP

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Milan, MI 48160

Cell: 864-***-****

E-mail: abmbjq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as an Environmental Health and Safety Professional with

an innovative and collaborative organization. My professional goal is to

develop and implement a continuously improving environmental health and

safety program that effectively safeguards people and conserves the

environment.

EDUCATION

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Master of Science in Safety Sciences, 12/98

Bachelor of Science in Safety Sciences, 5/97

Both programs are accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering

and Technology)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS, Greenville, SC

Sr. Manager, Environmental Safety & Health, 8/08 - 4/10

Current responsibilities include development and implementation of an

environmental safety and health program for approximately 1,000 plus

employees. Implemented ISO 14001 environmental management systems and

received certification to mitigate potential violations and fines.

Supervising a staff of eight environmental safety and health professionals.

Reduced days away cases by about 10% and severity 50% resulting in lower

workers compensation of 60% over prior year.

LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSION SERVICES, Special Programs, Fairfax, VA

Environmental Health & Safety Manager, 4/07 - 8/08

Responsible for the development and implementation of an environmental

health and safety program for 2,800 employees at multiple locations around

the globe. Supervising a staff of three direct reports, fifteen indirect

reports and support approximately 35-40 part time ESH folks.

HUMAN GENOME SCIENCES, Corporate Office, Rockville, MD

Sr. Manager, Environmental Health and Safety, 10/04 - 4/07

Developed an environmental health and safety program for 700+ employees at

three facilities. Supervised two environmental health and safety

professionals and administration of budget. Worked with Engineering

Project Team on Commissioning and Validation efforts of new large scale

manufacturing biotech facility. Conducted a mock OSHA inspection and

provided an action plan for development and implementation of safety

programs. Biological Safety Officer and Radiation Safety Officer

responsibilities included the development of written programs, procedures,

and training.

CARDINAL HEALTH PACKAGING SERVICES, Corporate Office, Philadelphia, PA

Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, 8/02 - 10/04

Responsible for an environmental health and safety program for 3,500+

employees at ten facilities that ensures compliance with federal and state

agencies. Supervised a staff of four environmental health and safety

professionals. Managed and directed EHS team and developed budget

administration to ensure smooth workflow with departmental processes.

Safety metrics showed a reduction of injuries by 74% and workers

compensation costs by 44%. Orchestrated a response during fourteen

different regulatory inspections, reducing the cumulative fines from

$22,000 to $11,800.

CARDINAL HEALTH PACKAGING SERVICES, Corporate Office, Philadelphia, PA

Manager, Environmental Health & Safety, 8/01 - 8/02

Developed an environmental health and safety program for nine facilities to

ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state agencies. Supervised a staff

of three environmental health and safety professionals. Established safety

metrics with key performance indicators and created "Safety is a Value"

project that guided the organization toward continuous improvement in

safety performance. Interpreted regulations to developed company's EHS

policy, written programs, procedures, and management systems by making

recommendations to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.

CARDINAL HEALTH PRINTED COMPONENTS, Moorestown, NJ

Divisional Safety Manager, 6/00 - 8/01

Ensured environmental health and safety compliance of six facilities with

proactive systems for each area of the facility. Acquired a working

knowledge of EPA requirements for RCRA, CERCLA, NPDES, and SARA. Conducted

several inspections at facilities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with federal,

state, and local representatives. Reduced incident rate by 43% and lost

workday case rate by 57%.

CARDINAL HEALTH PRINTED COMPONENTS, Pennsauken, NJ

Safety Engineer, 2/99 - 6/00

Managed occupational regulatory compliance of four facilities by developing

and implementing written programs and training presentations on OSHA safety

and industrial hygiene topics. Programs included the control of hazardous

energy, hazard communication, emergency action plan, fire prevention plan,

powered industrial trucks, confined space entry, contractor safety,

incident investigation, machine guarding, ergonomics, hearing conservation,

and personal protective equipment. Organized safety committees to identify

hazards, corrective actions, and incident investigation process. Provided

statistics of injuries and illnesses through trend analysis. Participated

in audits and inspections by federal, state, local, workers' compensation

and property insurance.

HARMONY GAS OIL AND TIMBER, Cherry Tree, PA

Lumber handler/safety representative, 9/92 - 5/97

Provided recommendations under OSHA requirements for saw mills and logging

industry. Areas included machine guarding, equipment operators,

ergonomics, and personal protective equipment for crew safety.

ARBYS, Daytona Beach, FL

Assistant Manager, 7/89 - 8/92

Managed 18-20 employees and responsible for scheduling, product ordering,

payroll, monthly profit-loss analysis, sales forecasting, employee

orientations, and customer service.

Assistant Manager of the Year Award (1991).

UNITED STATES ARMY, Germany and Virginia

Weapons Specialist/Unit Supply, 1/85 - 7/89

Responsible for the accountability, maintenance and transportation of

weapons assigned to unit. Coordinated weapons qualifications, and range

safety. Honorary military citations include Army Service Ribbon, Army

Achievement Medal (2), and Army Good Conduct Medal.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CSP, Certified Safety Professional

Member of American Society of Safety Engineers

Proficient computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Access, and Internet.

References are available upon request

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