Safety Training

Chris J. Pendergrass

***** * **** ****** • Glenpool, Ok 74033• 918-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY:

Accomplished and highly motivated college graduate with exceptional leadership

expertise, specializing in safety compliance roles. Possess strong interpersonal skills with

ability to establish solidarity at all levels. Organized and disciplined, with ability to

multitask, prioritize, and achieve organizational objectives and deadlines.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

LEADERSHIP SUPERVISION TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH REGULATIONS SAFETY & ACCIDENT PREVENTION HAZARD & ACCIDENT CONTROL

OSHA RECORDKEEPING ERGONOMICS PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT STRATEGIC

ANALYSIS DECISION MAKING WORKERS COMPENSATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety Manager

January 2, 2012- Present (5 days/Week 9 Hour Shifts)

Webcoat Inc.

McAlester, OK

• Proficiently maintained and implemented company policies adhering to local,

state and federal environment, health and safety regulations. Responsible for

preparing, maintaining, and updating environmental policy and procedure

manuals

• Accountable for employee orientation, maintaining/coordinating all necessary

safety training, and developing all standard operating procedures

• Effectively maintained OSHA recordables using the supervisors injury report, 300

log, 300-A summary, and 301 report

• Directly responsible for administrating the workers’ compensation program,

including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time

• Proficiently administered first aid and organized/coordinated all medical injuries

with the local clinic. Responsible for the arrangement of annual hearing tests,

physical exams, lung x-rays, and drug tests

• Educated, trained and provided support to operations in the development and

execution of consistent safety and environmental management programs

• Involved in the design and development of facilities work areas and work

procedures, and make environmental, health and safety recommendations

accordingly

• Accountable for all record keeping of MSDS sheets, Hazardous Materials,

Environmental Health, Fire Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Supplies for employees ie:

eye shields, earplugs, paint suites and checks the air quality, noise levels and

exposure to chemicals in all areas of fabrication.

• Efficiently conducted safety inspection of all areas within the grounds of Webcoat,

Inc. and the cooperation of Superior International Industries

Safety Analyst Intern

June 6, 2012- Dec 23, 2012 (4 Days/Week 8 Hour Shifts)

Utilities Department, Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, OK

• Demonstrated expertise conducting and implementing safety audits and

inspections, workstation and workplace assessments, and evaluating and

identifying ergonomic issues which could affect employee’s performance.

• Strategically perform announced and unannounced safety walks to identify

and troubleshoot unsafe work environments or conditions with water line

maintenance, solid waste, and water quality crews ensuring compliance with

employee safety manual.

• Proficiently chair safety steering meetings with division managers and

supervisors, discussing safety issues, concerns, and training required to maintain

safe work environment for over 730 utilities department employees.

• Accountable for incident investigations and determining root cause of

incident, and any contributing factors using the 5 whys method, and arranging

counter measures to prevent future incidents of same nature.

• Ensure that staff members from top management to field workers possess

appropriate levels of safety knowledge through improved communication, safety

culture, and training

• Proficiently maintained MSDS/Chemical Inventory for Hazard

Communication Program

• Directly responsible for maintaining safety bulletin, record of employee

injuries, vehicle accidents, and property damage data base.

Residential Assistant

Jan 5, 2008- June 5, 2012 (5 Days/Week 24 Hours/On Call Shifts)

University of Central Oklahoma/East Central University

Edmond, OK/Ada, OK

• Directly responsible for implementing and managing residential programming

campus wide to increase overall housing experience, campus involvement, and

safe living environment.

• Effectively formed and managed monthly safety meetings for over 300 residents

to identify concerns, make recommendations, and support the UCO/ECU housing

policy.

• Efficiently conducted announced monthly safety checks throughout residential

halls to identify and eliminate all safety hazards.

• Accountable for generating IR’s (Incident Reports) for all accidents and injuries.

EDUCATION, ORGANIZATION, & TRAINING:

Pursuing Master in Adult Education & Safety Sciences

University of Central Oklahoma

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY HAZARD COMMUNICATION CHEM AND

TOXICOLOGY OF HAZARDOUS MAT & WASTE OCCUPATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

East Central University

ASSE Member, American Society of Safety Engineers

University of Central Oklahoma

Confined Space Rescue & Confined Space Permit Entry Cert of Train the Trainer

Heat & Cold Stress Cert of Train the Trainer

Electrical/Arc Flash Safety Cert of Train the Trainer

Hazard Communications Cert of Train the Trainer

Respiratory Protection Cert of Train the Trainer

Personal Protective Equipment Cert of Train the Trainer

Ladder Safety Cert of Train the Trainer

Fall Protection Cert of Train the Trainer

Lockout/Tagout Cert of Train the Trainer

HAZWOPER 40 Course Cert of Train the Trainer

Fall Protection Competent Person Cert of Training

Forklift Cert of Train the Trainer

Smith System Defensive Drivers Cert of Training

First Aid/CPR/AED Cert of Train the Trainer

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and OSHA

Record Keeping Software

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