Manager Management

Richard A. Boyer

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

Walker, LA 70785

Tel: 225-***-**** Cell: 401-***-****

e-mail: **********@*******.***

Objective

A compliance management position in a manufacturing or Healthcare

environment.

Summary

Proven track record with 20 years experience in regulatory compliance,

including six years in Healthcare. High School Science teacher and college

instructor for 5 years. Recognized for effective communication skills,

strong analytical competency, and ability to pay attention to detail while

keeping sight of the big picture. Established capability of working as

part of a team or independently as needed.

Selected Accomplishments

. Reduced hazardous Waste Disposal compliance costs by over 50% through

vendor selection and handling techniques.

. Reduced hazardous sludge generation by 50%, resulting in a $30,000 annual

savings in hazardous waste disposal compliance fees.

. Negotiated Wastewater Treatment Compliance Permit and Air Emission

Compliance Permit, saving $15,000 in annual permitting fees.

. Reduced annual silver costs by $200,000 through improved efficiency of

silver recycling operation.

. Developed and maintained computerized chemical tracking system, leading

to greater efficiency in regulatory compliance reporting.

Professional Experience

RICK BOYER, INC. Cranston, RI/Walker, LA

2002-Present

Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant

. Self employed in EHS, projects included writing Risk Management Plan for

chemical manufacturing company; performing annual federal EHS reporting;

representing client at trade show; assisting thermoplastics plant with

environmental & safety issues, performing safety/hazards inspections,

writing safety plans. Responsible for maintaining safe workplace for

employees.

THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL, Providence, RI

2003-2009

Safety Manager

. Selected project vendors for construction and abatement projects, and

managed internal staff and vendors during the project phases, including

adherence to Life Safety and Infection Control issues. Tracked and

assigned hazardous waste disposal charges to appropriate departments.

. Served as Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, represented hospital at

Hospital Association of Rhode Island's Hospital Planning and Preparedness

Committee (HPPC), coordinated training and purchase of emergency

preparedness equipment through grant awards from Homeland Security and

Health Resources & Services Administration.

. Chair of Environment of Care (EOC) Committee, Secretary of Emergency

Preparedness Committee, organized Disaster Drills for hospital (including

opening of an Alternate Care Site for treatment of Pandemic Flu Patients

and a Hurricane Preparedness Exercise).

. Responsible for maintaining safe workplace for employees, performed

Safety Training for administrative, nursing and medical staff.

. Responsibility for Environment of Care Chapters for Joint Commission

Accreditation. (JCAHO -TJC)

GEORGE MANN & CO., INC/VOPAK USA INC. /UNIVAR USA INC., Providence, RI

1998-2002

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

. Provided interpretation of DOT, EPA, OSHA, FIFRA and DEA regulations and

their effect on business planning.

. Assisted in management of delivery fleet, including tankers, trailers

and straight trucks.

. Consulted within and outside the company regarding Emergency Response

situations.

. Trained labor, office employees and technical staff in various EHS areas,

including HAZCOM, PPE, DOT Labeling & Shipping and Laboratory Safety.

. Chaired Safety Committee and Accident Investigation Team.

. Served as liaison with Coast Guard, Department of Environmental

Management, OSHA, Narragansett Bay Commission, EPA, Railroad, etc.

regarding security and regulatory matters.

. Wrote and implemented regulatory compliance programs (Risk Management

Plan, Process Safety Management, etc.), and coordinated with EPA and

Homeland Security efforts in safeguarding against potential chemical

accidents and/or terrorism involving railcar shipments (chlorine gas).

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Rhode Island College

Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education, Rhode Island College

Human Factors Engineering Training, 2009.

Life Safety Training, 2007.

OSHA 40 Hour Decontamination Train-the-Trainer, 2006.

Facilitator Training, 2005.

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety, 2004.

USDOT Hazardous Materials Certification 1999-2009.

Writing & Implementing OSHA Safety Plans (presented by AMA) 1999.

Behavior-Based Safety Facilitator Training, 1998.

OSHA 10 Hour Occupational Safety & Health, 1998.

Joiner Team Train-the-Trainer Training, 1997.

Crosby Quality Training, 1994

Publications and Professional Presentations

Factors Affecting the Dry-Cleaning Fastness of Pigment Prints, 1991 (co-

author).

An Alternative Method for Testing Moisture Vapor Transmission Through

Textile Fabrics, 1990 (co-author).

Development and Optimization of Diagnostic Tests for Dyeablity Variations

of Rayon, 1988 (co-author).

Fluorescence Quenching of Beta-Naphthol, 1984 (co-author).

"Hospital Hazardous Waste Management", November 2006

"VOCs and the Clean Air Act", May 1995.

"OSHA: What's it all About?", March 1992.

"Data Management for EPA Reporting", January 1991.

"An Alternative Method for Testing Moisture Vapor Transmission Through

Textile Fabrics", September, 1990.

"Quality Control Test Methods for the Textile Industry", April 1987.

"Computer Color Matching Techniques", April 1985.

Professional Memberships

Rhode Island Association of Environmental Managers (RIAEM).

Safety Association of Rhode Island (SARI).

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC).

(Safety, Health and Environmental Research Committee).

Officer of American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, 1985-86,

1993-95.

Member of Rhode Island Chemical Safe Schools Committee, 2002-2006

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