John DePaul, M.S.

Elkhart, In ***** 815-***-****

ac8tl9@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Safety Services Professional

Regulatory Compliance Workplace Safety Personnel Training & Development

Accomplished, versatile Senior Safety Services Professional with a stellar career history ensuring workplace safety on behalf of a diverse array of organizations. Demonstrated aptitude in the legal, construction, and meat processing sectors with numerous transferable skills suitable for any number of focuses. Repeated success developing and conducting comprehensive training programs to ensure compliance, optimize personnel safety, and mitigate risks. Well-versed in OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards and regulations. Exemplary leadership and communication skills and excels in demanding, fast-paced environments.

Safety Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Accident Investigation

Hazardous Materials

Program & Project Management

Curriculum Development

Continuous Process Improvement

Risk Management & Mitigation

Auditing Processes

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lippert Components Goshen, IN.

EHS Manager 2018- Present

Combined leadership and safety expertise to ensure optimally performing operations aligned with established safety standards.

Conduct accident investigation, root cause analysis, accident review which include meetings on corrected actions

Champion of the safety committee

Safety training for all employees

MIDWEST SAFETY GROUP, Joliet, IL 2007 – Present

Owner & Instructor

Support a diverse portfolio of clients in assessing and addressing their safety/compliance needs. Teach courses on CPR/AED, first aid, BBP, and professional rescuer techniques.

Certify individuals in forklift/Bobcat operations, and ergonomics.

WEST LIBERTY FOODS, Bolingbrook, IL 2016- 2018

Safety Supervisor

Combined leadership and safety expertise to ensure optimally performing operations aligned with established safety standards. Conduct accident investigation, root cause analysis, accident review meeting. review all paper work that is send to worker comp dept.

Reduce recordables and cut the amount of back injury in half by establishing a stretching program

Developed the LOTO program for new equipment

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY SERVICES INC., Wilmington, IL 2006 – 2016

Safety Specialist

Developed and conducted safety courses with respect to OSHA regulations. Focused efforts on minimizing onsite incidents.

Served as Onsite Safety Manager on behalf of multiple clients; conducting incident investigations and developing corrective action plans as needed.

LEGACY ENVIRONMENTAL, St. John, IN 2003 – 2005

Safety / Project Manager

Conducted thorough reviews of clients’ safety policies/procedures; utilizing current best practices to updated outdated processes.

Audited safety records for accuracy and completeness.

Additional professional experience as a Firefighter, Paramedic, & Company Officer for Romeoville Fire Dept.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Occupational Safety & Health (2014) and Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health (2011)

Columbia Southern University

Professional Development & Qualifications: EMT Training, 30-Hour OSHA, Hazwoper, OSHA 511,OSHA 501

Outreach instructor Certified ISO 14001 auditor, CPR/AED/First Aid BBP Instructor & Trainer, HAZ-MAT Technician A&B

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