Norman C. Hall
**** ***** ***** ****** *******, IL 60649 - PH: 872-***-**** - Email: ************@**********.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-hall-87073014b/
Job Related Summary:
10+ years of experience working as a Site Safety Manager.
Knowledge of OSHA standards, DOT Hazardous Materials, EPA Title V, EPA Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), hazardous waste, and hazardous materials programs/regulations.
CSP Certified Safety Professional, CIH Certified Industrial Hygienist, CHST Construction Health and Safety Technician.
Provided hazard identification, accident/injury prevention, hazardous materials/waste management and SAP/EHS.
OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer, OSHA 501 General Industry Safety Outreach Trainer.
OSHA 40hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, OSHA 8hr Supervisor in Hazardous Waste Operations.
7 years of SAP/ EHS experience.
Holds MBA in Risk Management and MS in Industrial Hygiene.
Summary:
Extensive years of environmental, safety, chemical testing, quality control, sustainability, and supervisory experience, with 7 years of SAP/ EHS experience
Substantial field experience in heavy industrial projects utilizing evaluation and control, and safety, including SARA Title III, IV, V with knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, R2, RIOS Standards, MSHA standards, MIL-STD 882, Safety Analyst, PTC, Safety Hazard Log, CFR 1926, CFR 1910, EM 385-1-1, DOE-HDBK-1092-2013 and OHSAS 18001
Providing hazard identification, accident/injury prevention, hazardous materials/waste management and SAP/EHS
Emergency preparedness, Ergonomics, Industrial hygiene and Environmental regulatory compliance
Microsoft Office Suits, Auto-CAD, Gear Draw, Auto Probe, Spectrometer, GCMS, ICP, and XRF certified
Metallurgical experience with aluminum and magnesium foundry operations and precious metals recycling
Experience:
Site Safety and Health Officer
Evergreen Fire and Security
Nov'17– Present
Utilized CFR 1926, CFR 1910, and EM 385-1-1 to perform duties of Site Safety and Health Officer for the Army Corps of Engineer Project Security Upgrade, located at Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL. Developed project activity hazard analysis for submission to Army Corps of Engineers for Approval. Developed, published, and maintained project safety manual. Developed and enacted project safety orientation. Developed and maintained project job board. Ensured safe working conditions including PPE, inspections and testing. Reviewed and approved subcontractor safety plans and manuals. Developed and delivered weekly “Tool Box Talks”. Supervised U.S. Army required subcontractor on site ID program. Ensured compliance with OSHA and other Federal, State and Army regulations. Developed and presented a bi-monthly “Safety Meeting”. Ensured accuracy of sub-contractor insurance certificates. Review design documents for safety compliance. Review on site installations for safety compliance.
Site Safety and Health Officer
Superior Site Safety
June'16 – Jun '17
Utilized CFR 1926, CFR 1910, and EM 385-1-1 to perform duties of Site Safety and Health Officer for the Army Corps of Engineer Project ESPC, located at Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes, IL. Developed project activity hazard analysis for submission to Army Corps of Engineers for Approval. Developed, published, and maintained project safety manual. Developed and enacted project safety orientation. Developed and maintained project job board. Ensured safe working conditions including PPE, inspections and testing. Reviewed and approved subcontractor safety plans and manuals. Developed and delivered weekly “Tool Box Talks”. Performed Stack testing by glass train. Supervised U.S. Army required subcontractor on site ID program. Ensured compliance with OSHA and other Federal, State and Army regulations. Developed and presented a bi-monthly “Safety Picnic”. Ensured accuracy of sub-contractor insurance certificates. Review design documents for safety compliance. Review on site installations for safety compliance.
Shelter Supervisor
Franciscan House, Chicago, IL
Mar'16 – Jul'16 (5 Months)
Oversees operation of the residence, conducts intakes for individuals entering the residence, provide crisis intervention and conflict management to residents, notifies residence manager of any emergency situations immediately, assists with providing support and direction for both clients and volunteers engaged in program activities, thoroughly complete incident reports within one hour of the occurrence of the incident; all pertinent information to included such as client behaviors, observations, correct identification of all involved parties, and include documentation of the proper notifications, thoroughly document any shift or client observations/activities as outlined per communication log procedures, teach financial literacy class, perform OSHA site audits of shelter facilities.
Site Safety and Health Officer
Artech / Honeywell, Rock Island Arsenal Garrison, Rock Island, Illinois
Mar'15 – Jul'15 (5 Months)
Utilized CFR 1926, CFR 1910, and EM 385-1-1 to perform duties of Site Safety and Health Officer for the Army Corps of Engineer Project ESPC for Steam Decentralization, located at Rock Island Arsenal Garrison. Developed project activity hazard analysis for submission to Army Corps of Engineers for Approval. Developed, published, and maintained project safety manual. Developed and enacted project safety orientation. Developed and maintained project job board. Ensured safe working conditions including PPE, inspections and testing. Reviewed and approved subcontractor safety plans and manuals. Developed and delivered weekly “Tool Box Talks”. Performed Stack testing by glass train. Supervised U.S. Army required subcontractor on site ID program. Ensured compliance with OSHA and other Federal, State and Army regulations. Developed and presented a bi-monthly “Safety Picnic”. Ensured accuracy of sub-contractor insurance certificates. Review design documents for safety compliance. Review on site installations for safety compliance.
Laborer
City of Chicago, Department of Water Management, Chicago, Illinois
Aug'14 – Oct '14 (3 Months)
Performed tasks involving physical labor on construction projects, including the following: general cleanup (sweeping, shoveling, gondola dumping, etc.). Demolition projects (burning, chipping, jack-hammering). Hand digging. Material movement, loading and unloading, using hand tools, final cleaning, flagging and emergency site safety oversight.
Safety Coordinator
Tribco Construction Services, Chicago, Illinois
Apr '14 – Jun '14 (3 Months)
Reduced workman’s compensation costs and the effects of lost time accidents on overall competitiveness and the well-being of employees and clients. Provided a complete line of safety support services to help assure completion of projects in a safe and cost effective manner. Performed training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, conduct confined space entry and site supervisor courses, prepare phase 1 ESAs, heavy equipment operation, and safety audits for concrete construction projects. Tower crane inspections, perform soil sampling, confined space entry, and air monitoring, human resources and safety manager assignments, operation of XRFs, and Mercury Vapor Analyzers (portable GC), indoor air quality testing, pipeline inspection, air emission and stack testing using auto probe system and wet chemistry methods, also fire systems inspection and instillation, ergonomic work station design., FRA 213 track safety, and FRA 214 railroad safety. Providing the following programs: Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans.
Safety Coordinator
Latifee Construction, Palatine, Illinois
Nov '12 – Mar '14 (1 Years, 5 Months)
Provided technical expertise and guidance for safety, health and environmental programs and services. Evaluated and monitored company practices to ensure compliance with all environmental, health and safety governmental regulations. Enforced established policies and procedures and takes corrective action when necessary.. Advised management on ways to enhance employee safety while still maximizing productivity. Developed and implemented environmental, health and safety programs that result in cost savings and reduction in the company’s environmental footprint and potential environmental legal liabilities. Managed solution teams to resolve complex safety, health and environmental non-compliance issues. Reduced workman’s compensation costs and the effects of lost time accidents on overall competitiveness and the well being of employees and clients. Provided a complete line of safety support services to help assure completion of projects in a safe and cost effective manner. Performed training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, conduct confined space entry and site supervisor courses, prepare phase 1 ESAs, heavy equipment operation, and safety audits for concrete construction projects. Tower Crane inspections, perform soil sampling, confined space entry, and air monitoring, human resources and safety manager assignments, operation of XRFs, and Mercury Vapor Analyzers (portable GC), indoor air quality testing, pipeline inspection, air emission and stack testing using auto probe system and wet chemistry methods, also fire systems inspection and instillation, ergonomic work station design., FRA 213 track safety, and FRA 214 railroad safety. Providing the following programs: Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans.
Contractor / Safety Coordinator
Sargent Electric Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul '12 - Oct '12 (4 Months)
(BP / Whiting, IN Refinery) Reduced workman’s compensation costs and the effects of lost time accidents on overall competitiveness and the well being of employees and clients. Provided a complete line of safety support services to help assure completion of projects in a safe and cost effective manner. As a safety professionals utilizing extensive training and field experience to work through the difficult safety issues and situations that dynamic job sites create. Share point Collaborate with the clients corporate safety in implementing the safety strategy based on a shared vision, standardized programs, processes and measures. Working at BP, Whiting, IN, location on Coker II and GOHT projects. All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Contractor / Safety Coordinator
Stafflogix / Integrys, Chicago, Illinois
Apr '12 - Jul '12 (3 Months)
Natural gas distribution, provided leadership, management and oversight of the Integrys safety program. Assisted the Corporate Safety Manager with managing the safety program in accordance with Integrys Core Values, including management of the program in accordance with a safety management system. Developed and monitor strategies and action plans to ensure the Company's workforce, including Contractors and Integrys employees meet a high level of safety performance and drive to being a top quartile performer in safety. Collaborated with the Manager of Corporate Safety in implementing the Integrys safety strategy based on a shared vision, standardized programs, processes and measures. Developed and execute change management plans for initiatives across Integrys through the delivery of standardized, results-driven safety and industrial hygiene programs and processes that safeguard the well being of employees in the work environment and ensure regulatory compliance. Share Point. Provided direction to contract safety resources working for Integrys. All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Contractor / Instructor for OSHA Safety Courses
ST. Augustine College / IWE, Chicago, Illinois
May '11 - May '13 (2 Years, 1 Month)
Give instruction for OSHA, EPA and DOT courses covering OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, conducting confined space entry monitoring and rescue, site safety supervision, site quality control, prepare phase 1 ESAs, heavy equipment operation, and safety audits, UST and LUST closure sites, perform soil sampling, confined space entry, and air monitoring, safety manager assignments, construction site safety, indoor air quality testing, pipeline inspection, also fire systems inspection. Share Point.
Contractor / Site Human Resources and Safety Specialist
Transilwrap Company, Inc., Franklin Park, Illinois
Apr '11 - Jul '11 (3 Months)
Provided human resources and safety management for the facility, handling employee orientation training, accident investigations, employee event planning, and special project management for ISO90002, Six Sigma lean manufacturing, and 5S. Performed training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, facility safety, ISO 9002 quality control, industrial forklift trainer, safety audits, and air monitoring, safety manager assignments, indoor air quality testing, air emission and stack testing using auto probe system and wet chemistry methods, also fire systems inspection. Share Point Review and permitting of extrusion, slitting, and fabrication operations. Installation of Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans. All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Contractor / EHS Coordinator
Sims Recycling Solutions, Franklin Park, Illinois
Apr '08 - Jun '08 (2 Months)
Performed training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, facility safety, ISO 9002 quality control, industrial forklift operation, safety audits, and air monitoring, safety manager assignments, indoor air quality testing, air emission and stack testing using auto probe system and wet chemistry methods, also fire systems inspection. Review and permitting of smelting and metal refining operations. Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Contractor / EHS Specialist
Magrabar Chemical Corporation, Morton Grove, Illinois
Jan '08 - Apr '08 (3 Months)
Performed training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, facility safety, ISO 9002 quality control, industrial forklift operation, safety audits, and air monitoring, safety manager assignments, inventory control and cycle counting, indoor air quality testing, air emission and stack testing using auto probe system and wet chemistry methods, also fire systems inspection. Facility construction contractor control. Installation of Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plan. All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Contractor / Site Safety Supervisor
Code Red Safety and Rental, Hammond, Indiana
Mar '07 - Aug '10 (3 Years, 6 Months)
Performed training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, conducting confined space entry monitoring and rescue, site safety supervision, site quality control, prepare phase 1 ESAs, heavy equipment operation, and safety audits, UST and LUST closure sites, perform soil sampling, confined space entry, and air monitoring, safety manager assignments, construction site safety, indoor air quality testing, pipeline inspection, also fire systems inspection, and FRA 213 track safety. Projects for controlled outages at coal fired electrical generation plants and TAR at refineries all project worked are in EPA Region 5 with average project cost over 5 million with an average of .03 recordable rates over a 3.5 year period. With five projects at BP Whiting for BMW, Safeway and other contractors, and TARS for Com Ed, and State Line Generation. All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Quality Control Chemist / Safety Coordinator
Blue Island Phenol, Blue Island, Illinois
Mar '07 - Jan '08 (11 Months)
Responsible for running all tests on in-process products, final products, effluent samples from refinery. Also for setting up test experiments and adjusting procedures and reagents as necessary by utilizing a wide variety of wet chemistry and instrumentation techniques. Adjusted analytical procedures for new products and tested new analytical techniques, and maintained communal lab notebooks for all stages of product testing with other lab chemist. Collaborate with the Manager of Corporate Safety in implementing the Blue Island Phenol safety strategy based on a shared vision, standardized programs, processes and measures. Review and updating of Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans. All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Safety Coordinator
Kelly Engineering Resources, Inc.. Downers Grove, Illinois
Aug '06 - Mar '07 (7 Months)
Assigned to Owens Corning Tumble Asphalt. Responsible for review of all EHS, and QC issues for facility, environmental permitting, training, program development and implementation, and compliance activities. Share Point. Provide training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher, chemical operator courses, conducting confined space entry monitoring and rescue, site safety supervision, site quality control, prepare phase 1 ESAs, heavy equipment operation, and safety audits, UST and LUST closure. Review and up dating of Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans. All work included usage of SAP/EHS covering Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Phrase Management, Report templates and report generation variants, and Data import and Export.
Contractor / Industrial Safety Trainer
Medical Professionals / HVRP, Chicago, Illinois
May '06 - Mar '10 (3 Years, 10 Months)
Perform EHS management of heavy industrial projects ranging in value $50 million to $500 million. Provide training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher, chemical operator courses, conducting confined space entry monitoring and rescue, site safety supervision, site quality control, prepare phase 1 ESAs, heavy equipment operation, and safety audits, UST and LUST closure sites, perform soil sampling, confined space entry, and air monitoring, safety manager assignments, construction site management operation of XRFs, and Mercury Vapor Analyzers (portable GC), indoor air quality testing, pipeline inspection, air emission and stack testing using auto probe system and wet chemistry methods, fire systems inspection, ergonomic work station design, and FRA 213 track safety. 2 projects for US Steel and Brandenburg. Share Point and Web page design. Creating the following programs for clients: Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans. Working with Anderson and Erickson Dairy in Des Moines, IA also Roberts Dairy, Lautner Farms, Simple Life Farms, and A E Farms Inc. all in the Greater Des Moines area.
Laboratory Technician
Phoenix Chemical Laboratory, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Sep '05 - May '06 (8 Months)
Performed ASTM (American Standard Testing Methods) and ISO 9002 quality control procedures on fuels, oils, greases, and unknowns fluids. Maintained sample quality control program. Handled inventory control, shipping, receiving, and testing of raw chemicals, and fork truck operation, managed safety program.
Quality Control Manager
Royal Crown Bottling of Chicago / Total Staffing Solutions, Chicago, Illinois
Aug '04 - Sep '05 (1 Year, 1 Month)
Assigned to Royal Crown Bottling Company of Chicago as Quality Control Manager. In charge of quality control labs and technicians, syrup room operations and technicians, production line quality technicians, plant sanitation and sanitation technicians, managed safety program, in charge of sixteen unions and for production adjustments. Manage compliance to food safety and quality programs and procedures. Assigned to Cygnus as Chemical Inventory Control and Warehouse Clerk Handled inventory control, shipping, receiving, and testing of raw chemicals before, during and after production process. Duties also included fork truck operation.
Contractor Plating Room Technician / Waste Treatment Operator
Labor Finders, Wood Dale, Illinois
May '04 - Jul '04 (2 Months)
Sub-contractor assigned to Ibium as a plating room Technician / line operator for their printed circuit boards, waste treatment operations, quality control, and production bath testing, and fork truck operation.
Contractor Chemist/ Site Manager/ Warehouse Supervisor
Burns International Staffing, Bradley, Illinois
Apr '01 - Oct '01 (6 Months)
Sub-Contractor assigned to McIntyer Group as a quality control chemist using ICP, GC, AA, wet chemistry for batch adjustments, also performed safety training, bulk transfer, fork truck operation, and warehousing duties.
Contractor
Norman Hall & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
May '96 - May '05 (9 Years)
Performed training of small groups for OSHA 40hr, 30hr, 10hr, 8hr refresher courses, conduct confined space entry and site supervisor courses, prepare phase 1 ESAs, heavy equipment operation, and safety audits, supervise 5 employees on UST and LUST closure sites, perform soil sampling, confined space entry, and air monitoring, human resources and safety manager assignments, operation of XRFs, and Mercury Vapor Analyzers (portable GC), indoor air quality testing, pipeline inspection, air emission and stack testing using auto probe system and wet chemistry methods, also fire systems inspection and instillation, ergonomic work station design., FRA 213 track safety, and FRA 214 railroad safety. Web page development. Providing for clients the following programs: Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans.
Operations Manager
Food Express, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Jul '95 - May '05 (9 Years, 10 Months)
Managed human resources, safety training, and sanitation programs, vendor management and product quality control, supervision of 10 field and 2 warehouse and transportation employees, payroll and scheduling. Manage compliance to food safety and quality programs and procedures.
Operations Manager
Charles Stack & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Oct '94 - May '96 (1 Year, 7 Months)
Supervised 20 employees performing project management, Phase 1 and Phase 2 ESAs, safety training, waste-water pre-treatment, lab packing, thermal destruction remediation, pipeline inspection, and air quality testing. Supervision of associates on the following client projects: Installation of Storm-water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Emergency Response Plan, Compressed Gas Plan, Contingency Plans, Hazard Communication Program, Security Plans.
Education:
Master Degree '14/ Management
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL, Master of Business Administration, Human Resources 2014
Master Degree '14/Industrial Hygiene
Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, Master of Science, Industrial Hygiene 2014
Bachelor Degree '91 /Environmental Science and Technology
Howard University, Washington, DC, Bachelor of Applied Science, Environmental Science and Technology 1991
Diploma '13 Computer Networking
Computer System Institute, Chicago, Illinois Diploma, Computer Networking 2013
Community Service:
The R-Ecycle Group, NFP, Chicago, Illinois
Board Member, Operations Manager
Veteran Services Program Coordinator – Intern Program Coordinator
Electronic Waste Program Coordinator - R2 Certification Coordinator
Free Geek, Chicago, Illinois
Community Counsel Board Member / Safety Adviser
RTW Veteran Center, Chicago, Illinois
Board Member
Veteran Services Program Coordinator - Liaison to VA and an RTW Advisory Board Member, assisting veterans with applications for benefits and services for veterans (HVRP).
Employment Services Program Coordinator and Housing Services Program Coordinator
Certifications:
CIH Certified Industrial Hygienist
CSP Certified Safety Professional
ASP Associate Safety Professional
CHST Construction Health and Safety Technician
OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer
OSHA 501 General Industry Safety Outreach Trainer
OSHA 80hr Course in Hazardous Waste Operations and Management
OSHA 40hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA 8hr Supervisor in Hazardous Waste Operations
OSHA 24hr Hazardous Chemical Awareness
OSHA Permit Required Confined Space Entry and Rescue Training
OSHA 30hr General Industry
OSHA 10hr General Industry
Certified Lead Inspector
Certified Asbestos Inspector
Certified Fork Truck Operator
Certified Accident Investigator
FRA 213 Track Safety Standards
FRA 214 Railroad Workplace Safety
Three River Safety Council Basic Safety Orientation for Oil Refineries
Illinois Class K Waste Water Pre-treatment Operator License
IDPH Certified Air Sampling Professional
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid
Supervisors Course in Warehouse Operations and Management
HACCP Training Certificate
TWIC Card
Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist
Microsoft Certified Professional
IC3 Computer Certiport Certification