Safety Manager

Rhonda Rithmire

PO BOX ** . CLARKDALE, GA *****

*******@***.*** . 770-***-****

Safety Manager

TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS LEADING SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTH SAFETY AND REGULATORY

COMPLIANCE

Highly experienced safety professional with expertise maintaining safe

facilities, equipment, and working environments. Committed to eliminate

and/or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment

and machine operations which may lead to injury, illness or property

damage. Conduct thorough inspections recommending improvements by studying

and interpreting regulations and standards. Results-oriented, decisive

leader focused on enhancing organization reputation for safety. Excellent

organizational and communication skills and analytical, detail-oriented

capabilities.

Highlights of expertise:

Workplace Assessments Facilities Inspection OSHA / DOT / EPA

Safety Audits Crisis Response Safety & Policy Training

Risk Reduction Hazardous Materials Policy Creation

Professional Experience

WELLSTAR DOUGLAS HOSPITAL AND WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL, DOUGLASVILLE,

GA (10/2011 - PRESENT)

Safety Officer

In charge of developing and implementing policies/procedures for safety

compliance involving facilities operations, staff, visitors, and patients.

Manage district safety guidelines, enforcing all rules and regulations.

Identify safety processes not in compliance with company standards and

develop corrective action plans. Audit hazardous waste and processes to

ensure waste removed in timely and cost-effective manner. Develop

preventive measures and practices. Key Achievements:

. Serve as emergency management representative for Wellstar Douglas

Hospital and Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital, directing at least two

disaster drills per year.

. Actively participating in Georgia Hospital Association Specialty

Hospital Workgroup.

. Updating chemical inventories.

. Evaluating all chemicals to ensure lowest possible health and/or fire

hazard are achieved.

Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA (2/2007 - 5/2011)

Safety Manager

In charge of developing and implementing policies/procedures for safety

compliance involving facilities operations, staff, visitors, and patients.

Manage district safety guidelines, enforcing all rules and regulations.

Identify safety processes not in compliance with company standards and

develop corrective action plans. Audit hazardous waste and processes to

ensure waste removed in timely and cost-effective manner. Develop

preventive measures and practices. Key Achievements:

. Serve as emergency management representative for Mission Hospital and

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, directing at least two disaster drills

per year.

. Played key role in launch of Hazardous Material Team, conducing

training for 45 members including 8-hour HAZWOPER certificates with

spill cleanup training.

. Led efforts to develop protocols for radiation scanning procedures and

processes.

. Created Emergency Operations Plan Manual.

. Developed hospital recycling program for batteries, fluorescent

lights, paint, oil, gas, and electronics.

Omnitrans, San Bernardino, CA (4/2006 - 2/2007)

Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Responsible for occupational safety, health, and environmental compliance,

training and evaluation, control of hazards, and emergency planning and

response programs. Investigated incidents related to employee safety,

health, or workplace environment, gathering data, analyzing findings, and

developing course of action to address issues. Researched and interpreted

all health and safety regulations; made recommendations to support

standards for worker protection and safe workplace practices. Key

Achievements:

. Performed audits of work environment, and processes, investigating

existing or potential accidents and assessing possible fire, health,

chemical, biological, and physical hazards.

. Heavily involved as subject matter expert member of safety committees

tasked with addressing safety, health, and environmental issues.

. Designated monitor for on-site hazardous material / waste storage,

ensuring safe handling, disposal, and source reduction, SWPP

operations, and leading response to emergency environmental incidents.

Kmart, Ontario, CA (7/2005 - 2/2006)

Asset Protection Supervisor

Managed policies and procedures for Ontario Distribution Center, overseeing

site safety programs and compliance. Conducted inspections on facilities to

determine safety risks and fire hazards, and potential unsafe employee

practices. Conducted drug tests on new hires. Key Achievement:

. Chaired Accident Review Board, tasked with determining root cause of

accidents and developing appropriate ameliorative or disciplinary

action.

Riverside Unified School District, Riverside, CA (10/2002 - 6/2005)

Safety and Facilities Use Technician

Led policy creation and implementation for District Safety Committee,

managing all site safety programs, reviewing data from accident reports and

safety hazards, and responding with corrective action to address safety

issues. Oversaw identification, disposal, and reporting of hazardous waste.

Managed district compliance with safety requirements comprising employee /

community Right to Know programs, accident investigations, prevention

programs, and safety remediation programs, aligned with city, county,

state, and federal administrative regulations. Key Achievements:

. Created schedule of regular site visits to assess physical plant for

safety and fire hazards.

. Documented site hazards and emergency management procedures for

inclusion with City of Riverside business plans.

. Developed protocols making Material Safety Data Sheets available to

all staff.

The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA

Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist (1/2001 - 9/2002)

Regulatory Administrator 6/1998 - 1/2001

Managed company response to regulatory issues, compliance letters,

citations, fines, violations, and inspections, guiding corrective actions

and communicating findings to regulatory agencies and senior management.

Conducted inspections and reported findings, addressing sensitive issues

and coordinating with partners. Oversaw conditions for nearly 1500

facilities. Key Achievements:

. Skillfully interpreted workplace safety practices, OSHA and NFPA

regulations.

. Managed OSHA 200 logs and annual occupational Injury and Illness

surveys for all locations.

Administrative Assistant (6/1996 - 6/1998) Safety Assistant (1/1996 -

6/1996)

Provided high levels of organizational and communication support, assigned

to of Risk Control Team handing regulatory issues and workplace safety

practices.

*** Previous positions with Home Depot prior to safety appointments as

Senior Account Associate, Vendor Relations Representative, Accounts Payable

Lead, and Accounts Payable Clerk. ***

Education and Training

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (NOT COMPLETED)

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL

College Coursework Completed in Computer Science

West Georgia College, Carrollton, GA

Current Certifications: Registered Safety and Security Professional,

California Society of Safety & Security Professionals 40-Hour HAZWOPER

Hospital Decontamination Train the Trainer & Team Leader Terrorist

Liaison Officer

Professional Development: Basic and Advanced Healthcare Emergency

Management 2012 Hospital Decontamination Train the Trainer & Team

Leader 2012 IS-100 2012 IS-120 2012 IS-200 2012 IS-235 2012

IS-700 2006 IS-800 2012 IS-907 2012 IS-909 2012 Explosion and

Blast Injuries 2012 Mass Fatalities Incident Response 2012

Terrorist Liaison Officer 2011 Hospital Incident Command System

(HICS) Train the Trainer 2007 The Goals Program, 2006 Asbestos

Awareness Training, 2005 Hazwoper Awareness 8-Hour, 2005 Lead

Hazard Communication, 2005 Registered Safety and Security

Professional, 2004 HAZWOPER 40-Hour, 2001 Advanced Safety

Certificate, 2000 Safety Management Techniques, 2000 Fundamentals

of Industrial Hygiene, 2000 Practical Loss Control Leadership

Independent Study Program, 1999 Principles of Occupational Safety and

Health, 1999 First Responder (First Aid, CPR, and AED) 1998

Current Affiliations: California Society of Safety & Security Professionals

National Safety Council

American Society of Safety Engineers National Fire Protection Association

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