Mark A. Gradert CIH, CSP

*** ******** **** ****: 330/998-1551

Hudson, Ohio 44236 Residence: 330/656-0869

Email: abnjrb@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Diverse background in the Environmental, Safety and Health fields managing multiple

locations from a corporate exposure and managing large single locations from a plant

perspective. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Self

motivated with strong communication skills and posses ability to make decisions and solve

problems with minimal supervision quickly and effectively. Proven success record in

implementing Safety Management Systems and reducing occupational injuries.

• Developed and implemented Safety Management Systems

• Implemented Behavior Based Safety training programs.

• Developed and implemented an EHS Audit system.

• Reduced Recordable injuries by 75%.

• Developed a Corporate - wide EHS program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saint-Gobain Hudson, Ohio 2008 to 2009

An International manufacturing and distribution corporation.

EHS Manager – North America

Developed and implemented a safety culture in the business unit that resulted in an 80 %

reduction in lost time accident cases. Integrated the Norandex Building Materials Distribution

Corporation into the International Distribution Business Unit headquartered in Paris, France.

Designed and developed safety policies, programs and audit systems for the 150 branches

and four distribution centers located in the United States.

TMC Ltd. Cleveland, Ohio 2001 to 2008

A professional Environmental, Safety and Health Consulting Firm providing services to

manufacturing companies, law firms and government facilities.

Vice President

Accountable for development of the Firm’s strategic vision and business plan. Management of

client interface and all projects awarded to the firm. Developed and implemented a Safety

Management system for a major manufacturing corporation. Designed and conducted sub

micron-sampling programs for the detection and control of beryllium. Implemented a Behavior

Based Safety Management System for a multi site major manufacturing company.

LESCO, INC., Cleveland, Ohio 1994 – 2001

Nation’s largest manufacturer and distributor of turf and ornamental products to the

professional turf market.

Director Environmental, Safety and Health

Accountable for all Environmental, Safety and Health Management, budgeting and compliance

functions for 8 manufacturing facilities, four distribution centers and 250 retail establishments

located throughout the United States. Communicate all Environmental and Safety issues to the

LESCO Board of Directors and corporate management. Responsible for due diligence and

environmental site assessments and construction projects. Interfaced with all federal, state

and local agencies (EPA, DOT, and OSHA) on inspections, compliance and regulatory issues.

• Realized a 75% reduction in OSHA Recordable injuries, an 84% reduction in lost workdays

and 78% reduction in the corporate incident rate

• Created a Corporate EHS Audit Program and compliance plan to bring the corporation into

compliance with all regulations

• Developed and implemented all EPA and OSHA Programs. Medical Protocols and

Industrial Hygiene programs for the safe handling of Technical grade chemicals

(pesticides, herbicides and fungicides)

ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA (ALCOA), Cleveland, Ohio 1985 – 1994

Fortune 100 manufacturer of aluminum, titanium and steel forgings for the automotive and

aerospace industries.

Environmental Supervisor

Supervised the environmental and industrial hygiene staff for a 1700 employee union facility.

Duties included interfacing with all federal, state and local agencies including the State Fire

Marshall, EPA, DOT and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Responsible for the

development and implementation of the Industrial hygiene and Occupational health programs

including Bloodborne Pathogens, Radiation Safety, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory

Protection, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication and all other Medical monitoring

programs.

• Developed a Corporate Waste Minimization Task force that successfully implemented the

EPA 33/50 toxic chemical reduction plan at The Cleveland Works

• Member of the Corporate Audit Team, responsible for internal audits of ALCOA facilities

and qualifying of all waste disposal facilities for the Cleveland Works

• Led environmental remediation and closure of a Sand Casting facility and a Magnesium

Casting facility. The decommissioning included the remediation of PCB’s, asbestos, lead

paint and underground storage tanks

• Instituted and trained the facility Emergency Response Team

• Developed an environmental remediation plan for a radioactive contaminated site in

coordination with the NRC

• Managed the facility’s on-site solid waste landfill and all outside regulatory inspections of

the landfill by the Ohio EPA and State Health Department

• Accountable for the management of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Hazardous Waste Management program for the facility, including vendor specifications,

budgeting and disposal facility audits and approvals.

• Managed the successful removal and remediation of 32 Underground Storage tanks (UST)

in conjunction with the State Fire Marshall, local fire departments and the Ohio EPA

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GROUP, Cleveland, Ohio 1984 – 1985

Large multi-state environmental and safety consulting firm.

EDUCATION

BS, Environmental Health

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), 1993

American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), 1996

American Board of Safety Professionals

Construction Safety and Comprehensive Practice Certifications

• Certified Professional Auditor, 1999

Board of Environmental Auditors Certifications (BEAC)

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