James W. Bayne, M.S.
*** *. ****** ***** *. #***, Westmont, IL 60559 630-***-**** H; (317) 682-
**** *; ********@*****.***
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PROFILE
HANDS ON PROFESSIONAL with ten years experience in the areas of
occupational safety and health management, construction equipment, safety
prevention programs, and worker's compensation claims management. Certified
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, NSC Defensive Driving Instructor, Forklift
Instructor, and Professional Speaker
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Safety and Risk Management
. Proven ability to design, direct and implement effective safety
programs
. Demonstrated experience in monitoring facilities and processes for
adherence to OSHA guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending
corrective measures and preparing for OSHA safety audits and
investigations - managed safety for eight facilities and 650 employees
. Oversaw workers compensations, auto, property, and general liability
programs and continually decreased premium rates and claims on average
40% on each subsequent policy term.
. Technical Expertise
. Instructor: OSHA General Industry Programs; Forklift Training
(Certified); CPR, First-Aid, AED, and MSHA Part 46, OSHA 10-Hour
Trained
. Advanced Workers Compensation/Risk Management Experience
. Training and Coursework: ISO 14000, Business Ethics, Systems Safety
Engineering, Advanced Toxicology, Fire Protection Technology, Safety
Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Safety and
Accident Prevention
. 6-Sigma Process Owner & Project Sponsor Certified
. Computer skills: Very proficient in Windows operating system and
office suite.
. Communication Skills
. Instructor of job safety training programs on OSHA safety and
compliance, drug free workplace programs, MSHA and miscellaneous other
job safety programs
. Conducted several professional speaking engagements for numerous
audiences
. Helped develop occupational safety control and loss control manuals
for both current and past employers
. Experienced and effective working with people of diverse cultures and
backgrounds. Solid working relationships interacting with all levels
of management and personnel
WORK HISTORY
Patten Industries, Inc., Elmhurst, IL March 07 to Present
Environmental, Health, Safety, and Emissions Manager
. Oversaw entire corporate safety program for 650 employees and 7 branch
locations
. Responsible for communicating with internal and external customer
regarding product contamination
. Decreased Accidents by 85% in a single calendar year
. Responsible for all aspects of the companies workers compensation,
general liability, auto liability, and property insurance
. Decreased frequency and severity by 40% or better in workers
compensation claims
. Achieved multiple facilities with zero recordable injuries for
multiple calendar years.
. Worked in cohesion with claim representatives and
. Conducted OSHA 1910, 1926 and MSHA Part 46 Training
. Developed an extensive Department of Transportation audit and
compliance system
. Lead a multiple company safety committee
. Created an atmosphere of culture change amongst employees and
management
. Created, guided and trained employee owned safety committees
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OmniSource Corporation, Indianapolis, IN January 2006 to January 2007
Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
. Oversaw regional corporate safety program
. Generated regions first safety programs and initiatives
. Provided onsite first aid & CPR
. Improved Overall compliance and decreased incidents within a short
period of time
. Responsible for regional risk management activities
David R. Webb Veneers, Edinburgh, IN August 2004 to December 2005
Safety Manager
. Established a first aid/CPR program
. Responsible for all risk management activities
. Provided OSHA 1910 and ISO 14000
. Maintained ISO 14000 Activities and samplings
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
M.S. Occupational Safety & Health
Completed July 2009
Indiana University Bloomington, IN
B.S. Occupational Safety & Health
Completed fall 2004
ASSOCIATIONS
Chairman of the Cat Dealer Network Transportation Committee
Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association Green Council Member
National Safety Committee Member
Illinois Safety Council Member
Association for Iron & Steel Technologies Safety Council Member
Former Vice President of the Indiana University Chapter of American Society
for Safety Engineers
REFERENCES
William "Rusty" Hodges, Edward Jones Investments Advisor
Phone: 812-***-****
Kami Ervin, Safety Director for the Danzer Group
Phone: 812-***-****
James Emmons, Planner and Estimator for Crane Army Ammunition Building
812-***-**** - Office
812-***-**** - Cell
Published Works
Bayne, B. (2010, March). Retro-fit, after-treament, or scrubber.
Construction Connection, 6(1),
*Will be sitting for the CSP exam in April of 2010.