Safety Health

LUANN REX

Aurora, CO *****

Home: 303-***-****

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Summary:

I am a result driven individual with a proven work ethic and passionate about employee safety. A

committed safety professional, with a high standard of technical, knowledge, experience, and employee

training that has positively affected company safety culture. An uncompromising and meticulous

emphasis on regulatory compliance, recordkeeping and data analysis.

A graduate degree in health education with a medical background and 15+ years as a safety

professional in varied industries gives me a unique set of skills. I am interested in health and safety

opportunities and open to new environments and industries where I can be a “value add” to a

company’s safety and health culture

EXPERIENCE

4/2010 – present

Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO

Occupational Safety Specialist

Maintain District-wide safety and loss prevention programs, such as occupational safety and health, student safety

and health; proactively work to eliminate or reduce risk of injury to students, employees, volunteers, and members

of the public. The Denver Public School District has165 schools with 13,000+ employees.

Develop, review and analyze injury data reports and provide action plans to support the operational

departments in accident and loss prevention programs.

Develop training materials for safety and loss prevention programs.

Conduct worksite ergonomic assessments for District employees.

Develop, implement and monitor employee recognition program “Quality Emergency Response-You Took

Action”.

Conduct workplace investigations, inspections and evaluations .

Provide safety information for department website.

Senior production assistant for a Heartland Emmy nominated District safety training video

Develop OSHA complaint safety training programs to be used as “best practices”.

U.S. FOODSERVICE INC., Centennial, CO 5/2008 – 9/2009

Safety Manager

Re-established, maintained, and improved occupational health/safety processes and programs for a 500+ employee

grocery distribution warehouse.

Managed policies and procedures for compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.

Managed division risk management program for workers compensation a nd auto liability.

Developed and implemented manager and associate safety training programs to drive behavioral change.

Inspected facility for potential accident, injury and health hazards, and directed corrective actions.

Conducted investigations pertaining to personal injury, property damage, vehicle accidents and

environmental impact issues, including on scene and follow-up activity.

Developed and implemented facility emergency response programs for all associates.

Maintained incident reports and all safety statistics pertaining to OSHA recordable injuries and vehicle

accidents.

Managed and maintained MSDS inventory, distribution, and all regulatory reporting.

PRIMESTAR SOLAR, Golden, CO 12/2007- 5/2008

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Developed and implemented environmental, occupational health, safety programs and established a safety culture

for a new start-up thin film solar company.

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Established environmental health & safety (EHS) objectives and implemented programs and systems.

Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local EHS regulations and standards.

Established Safety & Health performance metrics, analyzed results, and implemented effective controls.

Established and lead Company EHS teams, coordinated training, performed audits, and maintained EHS

records.

Integrated EHS standards and procedures into Prime Star’s expanding organizations and operations.

8/2004 – 5/2007

MILGARD MANUFACTURING, Aurora, CO

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Developed and implemented safety and occupational health programs in a window manufacturing plant for 300+

employees. Promoted continuous improvement of safety and health systems that resulted in the reduction of

accidents/illnesses, assured regulatory compliance, raised employee awareness of risks to reduce, circumvent, and

protect employees from hazards in the workplace.

Performed safety compliance audits of the facility and initiated corrective actions.

Investigated all accidents, near misses, or problem areas and recommended preventive measures.

Managed workers’ compensation claims (reduced Work Compensation costs at location by 47%)

Established facility-training procedures and provided ongoing training to all levels of employees.

Ensured compliance with environmental, safety, and governmental regulations.

Revised existing safety/health, policies/procedures (i.e. Blood Borne Pathogen, Lockout/Tagout, Emergency

Action Plan, Accident Reporting, Hazard Communication & New Chemical Approval Process).

Developed and implemented new safety programs (i.e. Hot Works, Contractor Safety Program, LOTO, New

Chemical and Equipment Approval Process, Behavioral Based Safety Program).

Developed and implemented new hire safety orientation class es.

8/2003 – 1/2004

OPTIMA BATTERIES INC., Aurora, CO

Safety/Health Coordinator

Maintained environmental health and safety in a battery manufacturing plant for 200 employees. Monitored and

evaluated health, safety, and environmental conditions to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and

governmental standards.

Administered medical surveillance and biological monitoring programs according to OSHA standards and

company policies/procedures.

Administered specialized testing measures and evaluated employee exposures to in -plant chemical

contaminants, including lead in air and acid mist.

Maintained company environmental health and safety and medical records according to standards.

Administered the respiratory protection program, including quantitative fit testing.

Collaborated with Six Sigma Blackbelt staff to address safety issues related to process improvement.

Temporary Jobs 2001- 2003

9/1992 – 3/2001

FIRST DATA CORPORATION, Englewood, CO

Manager of Occupational Health and Safety

Developed, implemented, and managed strategies for health, safety, and workers’ compensation programs for local

and multi-state business units (3,000 employees). Served as a consultant for the corporate office regarding internal

health/safety programs, OSHA compliance, and other applicable government agency standards.

Developed & implemented policies/procedures for company health and safety manual.

Coordinated & developed health and safety-training including: Haz/Com, Bloodborne Pathogens, Ergonomics,

Accident Investigation, CRP/First Aid, Life Safety, Back Injury Prevention.

Provided technical expertise and support regarding federal/state/local compliance issues and company health

and safety programs for local and corporate-wide business units.

Facilitated and monitored compliance of company health and safety polices/ procedures.

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Conducted internal fact finding for OSHA inspection/inquiries, workers’ compensation litigation and various

health and safety situations necessitating company investigation.

Accomplished 50% decrease in W orkers’ Compensation costs in first year by proactively managing claims

(subsidiary of $5.2 billion Corporation).

Initiated, developed, and implemented training programs to educate supervisors/managers with company

workers’ compensation, health/safety policies, and procedures.

Developed and implemented wellness program and health fairs for 1,200 local employees that included

nutrition, fitness, smoking cessation, stress management activities, and risk factor screenings.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Several nursing positions in various disciplines and environments.

EDUCATION

Masters of Health Education, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Bachelor of Science in Health Education, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

Practical Nursing Diploma, Central Community College, Columbus, NE

CERTIFICATIONS

COEE (Certified Office Ergonomic Evaluator)

CEAS (certified ergonomics assessment specialist)

Certificate of Basic Course Completion of HACCP

Advanced Safety Certificate-National Safety Council

Safety Certificate-Mountain States Employers Council

Licensed Practical Nurse – Colorado License #18255

OSHA 501Train the Trainer Course in General Industry

Milgard Leadership Program (LDP) 2005

AWARDS

Graduate Assistantship University of Nebraska

Valedictorian - Milgard Leadership Development Program (LDP) 2004 Training

Milgard-Denver Safety Rising Star Award 2005

Milgard-Denver Safety Circle of Excellence Award 2007

Award Winning Program

Senior Staff Advisor for DPS safety training video “Floor Finish Removal Procedures”

2012 Heartland Chapter Emmy® Nominee

2011 CINE Golden Eagle Award-Recognition of Excellence in Film/Video Production

2011 Bronze Telly Award-Recognition Excellence in Local & Regional Video Production

First Place 2012 Achievement Award from the National Public Risk Management

Association (PRIMA) in the Product Category

Award of Excellence in the 2012 Publications and Electronic Media Contest from the

National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Colorado Safety Association (CSA)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Habitat for Humanity

More to Life Foundation

S-CAP (Southern Colorado Aids Project)

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