KEVIN L. SCOTT
*** ***** ******* ****, *******, VA 23665 Email: *******@*****.***
Mobile: 707-***-**** LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-scott/52/9b/117/
SAFETY MANAGER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Safety manager with 10+ years experience in various safety and health management positions.
- Currently holds a SECRET security clearance
- Analyzes safety operations, improves processes, implements plans and policies, which generate measurable
results.
- Ability to work under short deadlines; excellent verbal and written communication skills; self-starter; highly
proficient with Microsoft Office products such as: Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Thorough working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, NEC, and DOT requirements; experienced in
researching and applying standards, codes and regulations.
- In-depth experience and competencies in workplace inspections, accident/mishap investigations and
reporting, hazard abatement, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, and traffic safety.
- Selects, interprets, and applies Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force instructions to identify,
evaluate, and control hazards associated with all work areas and operations.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Safety Training Hazard Mitigation Emergency Management
Industrial Safety Risk Management Public Safety
Fall Protection Electrical Safety Mishap Investigation
Public Speaking Root Cause Analysis Environmental Compliance
Inspections Confined Spaces Lockout/Tagout
WORK HISTORY
Manager of Ground Safety Compliance & Training, US Air Force, Langley AFB, VA 04/2010 - Present
Manager of Safety, US Air Force, Osan AB, Korea 04/2009 - 04/2010
Manager of Ground Safety, US Air Force, Travis AFB, CA 11/2006 - 04/2009
Manager of Safety Inspections, US Air Force, Osan AB, Korea 11/2005 - 11/2006
Ground Safety Technician, US Air Force, Dyess AFB, TX 07/2003 - 11/2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Lead consultant on safety issues for 105,000+ personnel at more than 200 locations worldwide.
- Created monthly safety messages recapping lost-workday mishaps and near-miss incidents; enabled
subordinate units to target focused areas of interest.
- Managed safety training processes; synchronizes mandatory requirements with subordinate unit’s needs
- Prepared comprehensive quarterly trend analyses by examining mishaps, identified hazards, inspection
results, and other safety related data; displayed the overall effectiveness of the mishap prevention program.
- Functional expert for mishap reporting and investigations; provided constant oversight and analysis for
management and subordinate units.
- Prepares, coordinates, and staffs written guidance affecting employee safety and health for higher
headquarters and subordinate units.
- Authored the headquarters’ annual trend analysis report; provided subordinate organizations a road map to
target mishap prevention efforts.
- Developed seasonal risk management initiatives; created campaign packages tailored to each region.
- Project manager for traffic safety educational campaigns; implementation of training initiatives increased
the ability and awareness of targeted audiences.
- Functional expert for mishap reporting and investigations; mishap prevention initiatives resulted in overall
reduction of mishaps by 19% from 2010 to 2012.
- Reviewed and evaluated construction plans and blueprints; ensured inclusion of safety criteria.
- Managed the Hazard Communication and chemical storage programs; guaranteed proper handling
procedures of chemicals and materials in multiple facilities were established and followed.
- Gained 300+ hours of teaching experience; provided safety related training to 1000+ personnel.
- Conducted weekly safety briefings from consolidated mishap status/spot inspection data; increased
organizational leadership safety awareness.
- Provided oversight and direction for organization safety representatives; training enhanced their capabilities
to identify unsafe work conditions and unsafe work practices.
- Conducted environmental, safety and occupational health compliance assessments of facilities and work
operations; identified areas for improvement and built supporting documentation to correct deficiencies.
- Developed Employee Safety and Health training plans for military, civilian and foreign national personnel;
ensured ease of comprehension by including practical how-to examples.
- Created a safety representative assessment guide; provided critical insight to inspection process.
- Coordinated and performed inspections of medical facilities and operations; ensured identified discrepancies
were corrected; providing a safe environment for patients and employees
- Managed organization Community of Practice website; ensured the upload/download as well as the
currency and relevance of all health and safety documents and information.
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety and Health; Cum Laude – 2012
Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Safety and Health – 2012
Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Applied Science, Safety – 2007
Associate in Applied Science, Financial Management – 2007
CERTIFICATIONS
Industrial Hygiene Management Certificate – 2012
OSHA 501 OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer – 2011
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Safety Management System Evaluation – 2012
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety – 2012
OSHA 3110 Fall Arrest Systems – 2010
OSHA 511 OSHA Standards for General Industry – 2010
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health – 2010
Air Force Senior Safety Manager Course – 2009
OSHA 2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards – 2009
National Safety Council Alive at 25 Instructor Course – 2008
Traffic Safety Program Management – 2008
National Safety Council Defensive Driver Instructor Course – 2007
Voluntary Protection Programs 101 – 2007
Mishap Investigation Non-aviation Course – 2005
Risk Management Application and Integration Course – 2005
Air Force Safety Craftsman Course – 2005
Emergency Management Representative Course – 2004
Ground Safety Program Management Course – 2004
Air Force Safety Apprentice Course – 2003
Hazard Communication – 2002