THOMAS DUCHARME
Holden, MA ***** . 774-***-**** . **********@***.***
SUMMARY
Environmental, Health, and Safety Professional with extensive experience in
OSHA and environmental compliance for a variety of manufacturing operations
including fortune 500. Proficient in safety training, coaching, project
management, team building and wellness programs. Looking for an EHS
position, within a manufacturing, insurance or consulting environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TIFFANY & COMPANY, Cumberland RI 2006-2012
Corporate Manager of Occupational Safety and Health Services
Responsible for implementing and managing safety, environmental compliance,
training, health services, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste, storm
water, wastewater, and air permitting for 100,000 square foot manufacturing
facility.
. Developed and initiated a Safety Training and Compliance Program for
manufacturing and retail.
. Established and systemized electronic incident and accident report
tracking database.
. Developed and implemented equipment and facility project procedure to
reduce risks and ensure compliance.
. Responsible for all environmental reporting and compliance with local,
state and federal agencies for air, stormwater, wastewater, and
hazardous waste.
. Provided Leadership for both the management and employee safety
committees
. Provided management leadership to Health Services department in
developing and initiating wellness programs
. Provided Leadership to site management on ergonomic assessments and
solutions.
. Managed Workers Compensation claims reducing costs by 35%, through
return to work programs and safety awareness.
. Developed Business Continuity Plan for the Rhode Island
Manufacturings, Occupational Safety and Health Services Department.
WOLF COACH an L3 COMPANY. Auburn MA 2004- 2005
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Responsible for implementing and managing safety, environmental compliance,
and training for 300 hundred employee communication vehicle manufacturing
facility. Reduced recordable injuries by 60% over 9 months. Responsible
for site security and business continuity plan.
APW-WRIGHT LINE, Worcester MA
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator 1994 - 2004
Responsible for implementing and managing safety, environmental compliance,
and training. Reduced recordable injuries by 30% and workers compensation
costs by 70%. Planned and executed safety audits for benchmarking across
manufacturing locations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Central New England College of
Technology, Worcester, Massachusetts
Associate Safety Professional
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member of the National Safety Council
Member of the Central Massachusetts Safety Council
Member of the National Fire Protection Agency
Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Central Mass and Boston
Chapter