Safety Management
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Atlantic Highlands, NJ ***16
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CHRISTOPHER J. DIODATO
SKILLS Program Development Regulatory Expertise Compliance Oversight Strategic Planning Hazard
& Recognition Project Management Policy and Procedures OSHA Training Accident Investigation
ABILITIES Fire/Life Safety Asbestos/Lead Remediation Recycling Emergency Response Site Assessment
Sustainability Hazardous Waste Management Operations Management Workers Compensation
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR – ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY,
TEACHERS COLLEGE - COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
2007 to Current
Provide strategic direction and leadership for Teachers College – Columbia University’s
Environmental Health and Safety program (1 million+ sq./ 7500+ Faculty/Student/Staff).
Champion EHS initiatives and serve as principal compliance officer. Identify, author and lead
Teachers College
implementation of EHS policies and procedures. Serve as college liaison to federal, state and
Columbia University
local regulatory enforcement agencies and represent the College at legal proceedings. Provide
EHS technical assistance and guidance to all college departments (Capitol Projects, Facilities,
Accomplishments
Academia, Residential Services, Public Safety, etc.). Act as subject matter expert to ensure
Created and regulatory compliance across a wide spectrum of governing bodies (OSHA, EPA, DEP, NFPA,
developed College FDNY, NYSDEC, NYC-DOHMH, DOB and ECB).
EHS program: Manage departmental budget, define future needs and determine needed resources. Research and
Established the EHS
source all EHS vendors and consultants. Evaluate EHS projects, define specifications, create
Department, defined
proposal documentation and advance bidding process. Orchestrate EHS maintenance and project
the position and
contracts, monitor contractor performance and maintain related records. Direct all EHS testing
introduced a culture
(lead, asbestos, water, IAQ, etc.) and determine connected response. Oversee Hazardous Waste
of safety.
Management program, coordinate removal and maintain records. Administer all environmental
compliance permitting, plans and programs (SARA, RCRA, SPCC, NSPS, etc.). Assess
Contracted and
directed $2.8M+ in EHS/OSHA training requirements and approve materials and delivery methodology.
environmental Direct campus Fire/Life Safety program and staff. Administrate maintenance, repair, testing and
remediation projects installation of all fire suppression and alarm systems, creation and development all emergency
to date.
evacuation/fire safety plans and facilitate all campus evacuations and drills. Manage
accident/injury investigation program to identify root causes and eliminate potential hazards and
Authored College
reoccurrences. Independently resolve EHS complaints and concerns from the campus
EH&S manual,
community. Supervise building compliance inspections and EHS program audits. Chair college
policies &
Safety Committee, influence college governance and cultivate campus safety awareness.
procedures.
Launched EHS
training program
and occupational
matrix.
Introduced and
promoted campus
Recycling program.
REGIONAL SAFETY MANAGER, THE HERTZ CORPORATION (NY, NJ & CT)
2005-2007
The Hertz Consultant to City Managers and Staff (175+ locations, 2500 Employees) to ensure compliance
Corporation with all federal, state and local safety and workers compensation regulations at all locations
(JFK, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, etc.). Guide and support site management toward
Accomplishments
implementing and sustaining the company safety program per OSHA and DOT guidelines.
Advise line management on Hazard Assessment preparation, Job Safety Analysis and the
Achieved the lowest
creation and development of pro-active safety programs to reduce injuries. Train and ensure
corporate Injury /
training is provided to all staff on corporate safety rules and policies and assess training
Illness rates in the
requirements at each facility.
United States
Monitor and provide support for unsafe situation reporting and action plan development.
(2006). Attained 2nd
lowest I/I rates in Provide support in the selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment. Review planned and
2005. existing equipment/facilities for safety considerations and approve or recommend alternatives
and/or control measures. Liaison and support for Corporate Safety Programs and outside
Championed regulatory agencies. Consultant for corporate Observation/Intervention program (behavioral
corporate roll-out of safety) - provide alternatives to reduce incidents. Prepare safety-related status reports in support
the Hertz Local of Operations management. Oversee and monitor all WC claims management activity
Edition Safety throughout the region and manage HR duties at Regional Headquarters. Maintain Accident
Program (3 states,
Investigation/Safety records in accordance with corporate procedures. Compile and analyze loss
100+ locations).
data for trends and remedial action.
Conduct new hire Safety Orientation classes as required for various facilities. Perform facility
Increase safety
safety audits on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and
performance metrics
environmental regulations. Advise regional management on safety issues and revisions of safety
(Avg.15%) at JFK,
rules. Author regional safety awareness releases, monthly newsletter and present safety status,
Newark Liberty,
LaGuardia airports. best practices and trends at quarterly Regional meetings.
Reduced Region
WC costs by 11%
SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR, MAERSK-SEALAND/BRIDGE TERMINAL
TRANSPORT (PORT NEWARK)
2003-2005
Responsible for all aspects of terminal regulatory compliance (DOT, OSHA, EPA, etc.) at
Bridge Terminal
Maersk-Sealand’s largest North American intermodal terminal. Ensure all employees and
Transport
contract personnel are trained and aware of corporate safety policies and procedures. Direct and
coordinate recruitment, contracting and regulatory training of 200+ Owner/Operators.
Accomplishments
Investigate accidents and maintain associated reports. Coordinate response to Hazmat related
incidents and ensure proper follow-up and closure. Oversee and organize DOT required
First to research,
negotiate and Owner/Operator equipment inspections and manage random Driver Drug & Alcohol testing on
introduce affordable a monthly basis. Manage terminal security, facility operations and implementation of related
group Healthcare & procedures. Chief investigator for terminal theft, accidents and injuries. Administer terminal
Dental programs for
camera surveillance program, coordinate equipment servicing and direct security workforce
Owner/ Operators and
contract and management staff. Perform terminal HR function, resolve employee disputes and
their families.
complaints, conduct interviews, perform background checks, qualify drivers, provide
Eventually adopted
orientation training and maintain employee records.
by the entire Division.
Responsible for Driver Safety communication, awareness and recognition programs. Organize
and conduct monthly DOT related training and meetings as required. Initiate and assign all
Orchestrated terminal
transportation related permitting per DOT and interstate travel. Select and manage all contract
relocation without
business disruption or services for buildings and grounds. Process and administer all DOT related fines and citations
loss of services. stemming from federal and state roadside inspections.
First in Division to
contract 200 Owner/
Operators at a North
American terminal.
CORPORATE SAFETY MANAGER, BED BATH AND BEYOND - Corporate
Headquarters, Union, NJ
2003-2003
Plan, develop, organize and direct all phases of Safety program for (600) nation-wide stores
(18,000+ employees, $4+Bil.). Champion Safety program across corporate executive network.
Bed Bath & Beyond Create and administer safety training program based on regulatory requirements and/or
corporate deficiencies. Function as EH&S expert/resource to company and provide guidance
Accomplishments and focus on corporate initiatives. Review fixture layouts and design to ensure reliability and
structural integrity.
Created and
Review and identify Workers Comp/General Liability causes through trend analysis reporting.
developed
Develop strategies and action plans that address incident sources to reduce frequency and/or
comprehensive Store
eliminate hazard. Conduct safety visits at store sites with regional management teams. Produce
Safety Audit that
and direct store Safety action plan programs through personnel surveys, comprehensive
addressed Safety
physical audits and WC/GL claim assessment. Review and revise corporate safety audits as
administrative
needed, per regulatory (OSHA/EPA/NFPA) changes and standards. Monitor corporate
practices and the
physical work compliance with federal, state and local regulations and notify appropriate corporate personnel
environment. of new developments.
Collaborate with business units (Claims Management, Loss Prevention, Legal, Merchandising,
Created company
Operations, Store Planning, Maintenance, and HR) to review, revise and/or develop corporate
safety website
policy and procedures. Counsel Regional/District LP managers on appropriate execution of
“Safety Net” to
safety policy. Create and promote corporate Safety awareness program through company intra-
engage 18,000
net: author company safety newsletter, dissemination of accident trends and connected issues
employees in safety.
through “Weekly Claims Report” release (stats/analysis articles), and issue company-wide
safety alerts to the field.
Selected, approved
and launched
company-wide Back
Safety training
program to counter
problematic incident
rates.
DISTRICT SAFETY MANAGER, THE HOME DEPOT
2002 -2003
Develop, implement and monitor Safety and all related Training Programs and standards for
(10) NJ/NY Metro stores (2500+ employees, $800+ Mil.). Design and oversee the execution of
The Home Depot
safety programs to reduce frequency and severity of customer (GL) and employee (WC)
incidents and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Schedule and conduct regulatory
Accomplishments
(OSHA/EPA/NFPA) compliance audits. Work closely with cross-functional business partners
(Claims Management, Loss Prevention, Legal, Operations, Store Planning, Maintenance and
Initiated intensive
Human Resources) to develop objectives and accomplish corporate goals.
Safety Captain
Guide District/Store/HR/LP managers on appropriate execution of safety policy. Provide safety
training in 2 districts
to develop store related technical support to associates and senior management team as needed. Develop metrics
safety leaders and to evaluate safety performance and convey trends and findings. Promote/provide employee
reduce WC/GL awareness/training on matters of safety. Visit district locations daily to inspect stores and engage
frequencies
employees in safety. Conduct accident investigations, report findings and provide solutions.
Liaison to federal regulatory agencies and local emergency services.
Instituted “Heads
Up!” audit program to
address upper level,
high-risk rack system
storage.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER, TELCORDIA
TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (Formally BELLCORE)
1999 – 2002
Telcordia
Technologies Inc.
Work with management at all levels to: Apply and enforce federal (OSHA, EPA, NFPA,
Accomplishments BOCA), State and local laws and regulations at all Corporate facilities. Create, develop and
implement corporate EH&S standards and policy. Employ technical knowledge, certification
Created and
and training in federal and state fire, building, and environmental regulations. Preserve and
developed mobile
protect human and facility resources in the workplace through loss prevention/control programs.
safety inspection tool
Minimize corporate liability, monetary fines and insurance premiums.
for company use. Was
Organize, train and coordinate federally mandated life safety training to corporate Emergency
then selected as a
Response Teams (ERT) and contract maintenance workforce. Provide comprehensive audit
product for external
reporting on a wide range of environmental health & safety topics based on federal and state
sale. Elected as
product promotion requirements. Advance and maintain a corporate wide fire/safety program.
team leader (3 Provide consultative support to Site Operations, Engineering, Occupancy Planning, Legal,
industry shows, 200+ Security, Human Resources and other organizations as required. Coordinate and maintain
sales leads). EH&S safety centers at all Telcordia campus locations (6). Investigate life safety
Also authored and
accidents/incidents, report findings and submit corrective recommendations to
published Technical
affected/responsible parties. Develop and administer EH&S orientation training to all new hires
manual for product.
and contract personnel. Expand and maintain corporate EH&S Website. Create and manage
computer based Safety Violation Notification system and associated reporting.
Produced and
maintained
Department Website.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY SPECIALIST, BELLCORE
1997 – 1999
Bell Communications Ensure federal, state and local compliance with all building safety, fire and environmental codes
Research and requirements. Perform Monthly inspections of all Bellcore sites and facilities. Coordinate
asbestos related sampling and abatement projects. Identify actual and potential
Accomplishments
safety/fire/environmental hazards and take appropriate actions to follow up and assure timely
correction. Develop, instruct and schedule federal mandated training of ERT/contract
Created corporate
maintenance workforce per OSHA guidelines. Oversee semi-annual fire drills and mandatory
safety violation
Insurance carrier inspections.
notification system
Coordinate contractor safety training and safety related project oversight. Advance and maintain
utilizing corporate
corporate wide fire and safety program. Audit facility Preventative Maintenance program for
email platform.
Life Safety content, frequency and code compliance. Maintain proficiency in all applicable
Commercial property building safety, fire and environmental codes and regulations. Emergency Response team leader
safety inspector and and training facilitator.
project safety liaison
for construction of
450,000 sq. ft.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - Experience (1989-1997)
Corporate center.
CONTROL CENTER SUPERVISOR, BELLCORE (Bell Communications Research,
formerly Bell Labs)
Accomplishments 1994 – 1997
Updated and revised
Monitor building management system (BMS) alarms & controls. Initiate action and/or
all building systems
emergency protocols to safeguard and maintain plant operation. Respond to system
manuals and failures/emergency alarms and assign to appropriate contract (Union) personnel. Single point of
connected SOP’s. contact for all emergencies, client requests for service and vendor interaction. Maintain
statistical data and provide reports on plant performance and maintain trouble logs. Generate
Corporate Energy and/or input work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Update
Audit Taskforce
and maintain MSDS database and related emergency response procedures. Basic understanding
member.
of all building systems required as well as in depth PC skills, telephone techniques and
interpersonal communications. Applied knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
Created site electrical
shutdown schedule
and sequence of
PLANT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, BELLCORE
operations completion
timeline. Coordinated 1989 – 1994
all logistical support,
equipment and Responsible for a broad range of equipment/tool management and building Operations &
contingencies.
Maintenance functions. Processed delivery and issuance of tools, supplies, equipment, etc.
Managed PM program and assignments. Input and maintained connected data on a CMMS.
Planned and
Implemented barcode tracking system and administered computerized inventory of R & D
supervised the
facility stockroom. Coordinated maintenance and logistics for all phases of building systems
creation of site
and maintenance operations. Source and contact for O&M vendors. Tracked department
stockroom.
material & supply budget. Active ERT Member.
Introduced barcode
/scanner technology
to track usage and
minimize loss.
CMMS committee
member. Co-
developed in-house
computerized
maintenance
management system.
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University / University of Connecticut
Occupational Safety & Health Degree Program
(3rd year / 3.85 GPA)
CAREER RELATED TRAINING
HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Boston, MA
Management and Leadership Skills for Environmental Health & Safety Professionals / Transformational
Leadership – 40 hour certificate program
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL (NSC) Advanced Safety Management Certification
A 120-hour certification program developed and presented by the recognized leader in safety.
MONMOUTH COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY - Howell, NJ
NJ State Fire Official - Attained state license
NJ State Fire Inspector - Attained state license
OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL - Brick, NJ
Blue Seal Refrigeration Stationary Engineers License - Attained state license.
Black Seal Boiler Low Pressure Stationary Engineers License - Attained state license.
NATIONAL ASBESTOS & ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING INSTITUTE – Ocean, NJ
Asbestos Inspector and Management Planner / NY, NJ & PA – Received Certification.
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Lincroft, NJ
Fire Protection Inspector ICS (Industrial / Commercial Structures)
120 Hour - Received Certificate. Fire protection system: design, inspection, electrical installation and fire
prevention measures.
RUTGERS STATE UNIVERSITY - New Brunswick, NJ
Industrial Wastewater Operator / N-2 License certification.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE of OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (NIOSH) – Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, NJ
Ergonomics in the Workplace – Received certificate
OSHA - 10 Hour Construction Safety – Received certificate
NJ / NY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WORKER TRAINING CENTER
Emergency Response-Level 1 - Operational. Received certificate.
Emergency Response-Level 1 - Responder. Received certificate.
VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL – Flanders, NJ
24- Hour Hazardous Materials Technician – Received certification
JOHN JAY COLLEGE, New York, NY
NYC Fire Safety Director Hi-Rise – Received certificate of fitness
PC Age – Edison, NJ
A+ Certified Computer Technician
MEMBERSHIPS / ACTIVITIES
National Safety Council – Since 1997
American Society of Safety Engineers – Since 1997
National Fire Protection Association – Since 1997
Campus Safety Health & Environmental Management Association - Since 2007
NYCER - 2007
SESHA – 2007
Member of Middletown Township Fire Department since 1984.
Active member of Bellcore / Telcordia Emergency Response Team / 1989-2002.
References available upon request.
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