Christopher Rutherford
Durham, NC 27713
Primary phone: 919-***-****
Email: ***********.**********@*******.***
My educational background and over eleven years work experience have exposed me to many
different aspects of the environmental health and safety fields. These experiences have
allowed me to successfully implement effective Health, Safety and Environmental programs
that protect employees and the environment while reducing overall operating costs.
Professional experience
Multi Site Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Research Triangle Park, NC
2007-present
Responsible for the health, safety and environmental programs at two major
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pharmaceutical accounts in central North Carolina.
Oversight for approximately 220 people in 4 million square feet at 51 separate
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locations.
Regulatory work experience with OSHA and Environmental Protection
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agencies; assures OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance.
Thorough experience developing and providing training on various EHS topics
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including Hazard Communication, Electrical Safety and LOTO, Confined Spaces, Fall
Protection, and Behavior Based Safety Training programs.
Experience with all of the following: Risk assessments, spill response, incident
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investigations, worker compensation audits, industrial hygiene surveys including
sampling and monitoring.
OSHA Industrial Hygiene Supervisor Training Supervisor
North Carolina Department of Labor
Occupational Safety & Health Division
Bureau of Education, Training & Technical Assistance
Raleigh, NC
2007
Supervised 9 full time employees to provide training and technical assistance
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for businesses and employees in North Carolina.
Developed unique and innovative training solutions to make safety training
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more accessible, including the currently utilized web based training program.
Promoted "Labor One" - mobile training unit. Taking training into the field.
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Enhanced and improved trainings to reflect new codes & regulations while
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addressing different learning styles.
Occupational Safety & Health Consultant Safety & Health Specialist
Duke University & Duke University Medical Center
Occupational & Environmental Safety Office
Durham, NC
2003-2007
Safety audits for Duke University research, teaching and clinical laboratories.
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Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, CAPS, COLA and JCHAO.
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Safety training for Duke University and Duke University Medical Center staff.
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Audits, surveys, plan reviews and inspections for laboratories, hazardous and
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radioactive waste facilities and associated satellite accumulation areas.
Handling, storage and shipping of hazardous and radioactive waste.
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Related manifests, bills of lading and other required documentation for DOT,
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EPA and
DENR compliance.
Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
University of South Florida – Environmental Health & Safety
Tampa, FL
2002-2003
Hazardous Waste Division Coordinator for USF – St. Petersburg.
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Labeling, packaging & shipping for hazardous waste.
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Audits for Hazardous Waste Facility and Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA’s).
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Environmental Specialist
Florida Department of Health – Environmental Health Division
Tampa, FL
1999-2002
Public Water System permitting, inspections & testing.
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Public & Private School food inspections.
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Foodborne & Waterborne Illness Investigations.
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Private school facility inspection.
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Public food inspections for limited use Food facilities.
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Education
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Accreditations & Certifications
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) – IHMM
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Manager of Environmental Safety & Health Certificate – National Safety Council
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OSHA General Industry (501) Trainer – National Safety Council
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HAZWOPER Certification – 40 Hr. – University of South Florida
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HAZWOPER Train-the-Trainer Certification – NC OSHA
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Certified Trainer – SafeStart (Behavior Based Safety Training Program)
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EPA Refrigerant Compliance Manager (CRCM) - NREP
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EPA Universal Technician Certification - ARI
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Certified Instructor for CPR/First Aid/AED – National Safety Council
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