Manager Safety

ROBERT B. EIDSON

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ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, meticulous and resourceful Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager with more than 23 years of experience and expertise in identifying and abating workplace hazards, safe work practices, heavy equipment, and hand tool hazards. Adept at developing health and safety goals at corporate, facility and project levels utilizing an in-depth OSHA, RCRA, DOT, EPA and other EHS related governmental requirements and environmental management standards. Proven ability to accurately evaluate critical data, comply with agency regulations, execute introductory and annual safety training, and motivate employees to achieve zero accident goals. Demonstrated success in formulating and controlling department budgets, and effectively allocating resources to ensure achieving targets. Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills. Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth products, Internet, and database programs. My work ethic is unquestionable.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Management/Team Leadership

Site Safety and Health Plans

Accident Prevention Plans

Activity Hazard Analysis

Facility Chemical Control

EHS Compliance Reviews

EHS Risk Assessments

Investigation by Root Cause Analysis

Personnel and Site Air Monitoring

OSHA Regulations and Reporting

Hazard/PPE Assessment and Training

Regulatory Assessments

Site Safety Auditing

Emergency Response Planning

Fire Safety Training

GHS of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING

30-hour OSHA Construction Safety

40-hour USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health

AHA First Aid, CPR and AED training

USACE NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors

IS-100b, 200b ICS FEMA Training

IS-700a and 800b NIMS FEMA Training

SELECTED NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Spearheaded adoption of Globally Harmonized System [GHS] (classifying and labeling of chemicals) at the Reeves County Detention Center III facility. Clearly defining chemical hazards by obtaining manufacturer labels for all chemical containers, ensuring compliance with the GHS regulations. Trained staff and inmates on understanding the meaning of label information.

Achieved zero incident/accidents for more than three years at Insight Environmental, Engineering and Construction, Inc. by conducting personnel safety training, including equipment safe practices/use, and inspecting and properly maintaining equipment; creating a safety culture in which personnel focused their attention to safety through all daily activities.

Reduced the incident rate at a corrections facility by slip/trip/fall hazard identification and training. Identified an increase in STF rate during winter months. Included this in the September and October Department Chairpersons and Collateral Duty Safety Officers Safety Meeting and to all staff in subsequent monthly meetings.

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Decreased staff exposure rate to chemicals of concern using AHA and SDS review in the daily safety meetings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fire and Safety Manager/Environmental Specialist – Reeves County Detention Center III, Pecos, TX 2015 – 2017

Implemented Environmental, Health and Safety programs and procedures to address regulatory and permit requirements, corporate policies, and industry best practices.

Conducted monthly department head and Collateral Duty Safety Officers safety meetings and facility inspections.

Oversaw, coordinated and documented weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual facility Fire, Safety and Sanitation Inspections and Reports. Workplace Violence Committee member.

Conducted EHS training for new hires and annual refresher training for over 80 employees.

Set up program to detect, correct or control hazardous conditions, toxic environments and health hazards.

Educated employees in areas such as hazard communication (HazCom), S/T/F hazards identification and training, working at heights, noise, heat-stress and chemical-exposure hazards, and LO/TO.

Formulated annual budget, assessed department hazards and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and co-developed facility disaster emergency response procedures.

Consultant/Site Safety and Health Officer – Self-Employed, Fullerton, CA and Houston, TX 2013 – 2015

Site Safety and Health Officer during UST abandonment, well installation, site excavation, remedial system installation activities at Department of Defense (DoD) Installation Restoration Program (IRP) sites affected by unauthorized fuel and chemical releases.

Developed and implemented APP/SSHP/AHA initiatives at DoD IRP sites affected by unauthorized fuel and chemical releases.

Executed site safety audits and site-specific training per Cal-OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 standards.

Conducted Site Safety and Health Officer Activities such as personnel/site air monitoring; heat stress prevention, inspecting heavy equipment and hand/power tools, and enforcing PPE requirements.

Regional Safety Manager/Project Geologist – Insight Environmental, Engineering and Construction, Inc. 2006 – 2013

Created and implemented USACE EM 385-1-1 APP/SSHP/AHA initiatives at DoD IRP sites affected by unauthorized fuel and chemical releases.

Supervised and coordinated non-hazardous/hazardous waste disposals; conducted site safety audits, provided site specific training for over 20 technicians, and investigated project incidents and accidents.

Trained employees in HazCom, fall prevention, heavy equipment inspections & safety, noise hazards, and safe work practices, maintaining safe excavation and trenching protocols, and heat stress and chemical exposure hazards.

Developed a library of safety training topics for project managers and site superintendents; executed project site training for fall prevention and excavation safety.

Executed site safety audits and site-specific training per Cal-OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 standards.

Conducted Site Safety and Health Officer Activities such as personnel/site air monitoring; heat stress prevention, inspecting heavy equipment and hand/power tools, and enforcing PPE requirements

Project Manager/Project Geologist – Northshore Engineering, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ Company Closure 2004 – 2006

Performed site characterizations including soil boring and well installation, UST removal, remediated fuel service stations and petroleum storage facilities, managed pump and treat O&M duties and scheduled reporting.

Formulated and implemented work plans, remedial action plans and site safety plans.

Supervised installation of 12 air sparging/soil vapor extraction groundwater treatment systems, conducted instrument calibration.

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Project Manager/Project Geologist–Environmental Technology Group, Inc., Hobbs, NM Company Closure 2001 – 2004

Headed project and provided technical leadership for site characterizations and remediation.

Created and launched NMOCD Stage 1 and Stage 2 Abatement Plans for remediation at sites impacted by crude oil pipeline releases.

Created and implemented site safety plans, coordinated waste disposal, and developed site safety meeting topics.

Completed design, installation and maintenance of nine free-phase product recovery systems for groundwater and soil remedial actions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Geology – Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

AWARDS

Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Award 2009: Team Safety Manager and SSHO

Secretary of the Navy Environmental Achievement Award, 2009: Team Safety Manager and SSHO

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