Safety Manager

SHELLEY BALBACK

Auburn, WA 509-***-**** ***********@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/sjbalback

Safety & Health Manager

Accomplished safety and health professional with a demonstrated track record of successfully

implementing innovative programs across multiple industries to raise safety awareness, ensure appropriate

regulatory compliance, and dramatically reduce the number of workplace injuries and accidents.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Safety Program Implementation Safety Audits Safety Leadership

Environmental Health Safety Training & Awareness HazMat & Radiation Safety

OSHA/MSHA/EPA Compliance Workers Compensation Safety Data Collection/Analysis

Injury & Accident Prevention Industrial Hygiene Programs Root Cause Identification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

TORAY COMPOSITE (AMERICA) INC., Tacoma, WA 2013 - 2014

Safety, Environmental, & Security Manager

Recruited to this composite manufacturing company to plan, direct, and implement a series of cutting-edge safety,

environmental, and security programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.

• Developed and implemented an Industrial Athlete program to reduce the severity of sprains/strain injuries.

• Implemented an alternative (solvent free) cleaning method to eliminate hazards when cleaning resin tools.

• Improved lift truck safety and training procedures to reduce equipment and property damage in the plant.

• Created a new "Guard Tour" System to avoid complacency and maintain the focus on plant security and safety.

KAISER ALUMINUM (TRENTWOOD/ALUTEK), Spokane Valley, WA 2009 - 2012

Safety Manager

Managed (and performed) safety and industrial hygiene activities for two separate plants for this leading aluminum

manufacturer. Oversaw Department Team, Process Owners, and Union Safety Representatives in managing daily

safety activities and compliance programs.

• Achieved 56% reduction in OSHA Total Recordable Rate (4.76) by eliminating root causes of injuries.

• Reduced sprain / strain injuries by 46% through ergonomics and a renewed focus on slips, trips, and falls.

• Achieved 93% reduction in injuries caused by upset conditions via a new Pre-Job Hazard Assessment process.

• Improved successful incident investigation by implementation of a Root Cause Analysis Process.

• Developed roles and responsibilities for Department Union Safety Representatives.

• Continually analyzed safety data to find new ways to reduce and prevent injuries and illnesses.

• Helped implement a new Safety Dialogue (behavior-based safety) program to increase employee engagement.

ALCOA WENATCHEE WORKS, Malaga, WA 2007 - 2009

Health & Safety Manager

Managed the Health & Safety Departments at Alcoa's Wenatchee Works plant, overseeing a team responsible for

daily industrial hygiene and safety compliance activities, as well as an in-house medical clinic.

• Drove implementation of Risk Notification / Observation process to better address floor issues.

• Restructured the Health & Safety Department to boost morale, improve support to plant operations, increase

compliance rates, and further the growth of individual employees’ safety talents and awareness.

• Implemented a Fatality Prevention program, identifying and eliminating 12 high risk conditions annually.

OWENS CORNING, Salt Lake City, UT 2006 - 2007

Environmental, Health, & Safety Leader

Managed Environmental, Health, & Safety for the company's Salt Lake City plant. Managed all industrial injuries

and worker compensation cases. Monitored plant operations for safety/health compliance, in addition to

environmental compliance of plant operations and recycling efforts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONT'D)

• Achieved 50% reduction in the OSHA Total Recordable Rate (2.52) and a full year without any lost time accidents

by effective management of all injuries, investigation of incidents, and elimination of root causes.

• Assembled teams to develop Job Hazard Analyses for routine and non-routine tasks.

• Co-led development of a new compliance assessment tool designed to quantify proactive safety performance.

HEXCEL CORPORATION, Salt Lake City, UT 1998 - 2006

Site Safety Engineer

Managed and performed safety and industrial hygiene activities for the Salt Lake City site of this composite

manufacturer. Handled industrial injuries and workers comp cases. Evaluated and made recommendations for

process equipment design and changes to create a safer, more productive work environment. Managed the Safety

& Health Management System. Performed all radiation safety officer responsibilities.

• Achieved 85% reduction in the OSHA Total Recordable Rate (0.91) and 8 years without a lost time accident.

• Implemented a new Safety & Health Management System and Audits to achieve OSHA/Corporate compliance.

• New system resulted in the highest Corporate Safety & Health Audit Rating (5.2) recorded by the company.

• Received Utah Labor Commission’s Workplace Safety award in 2000 for plant’s improved safety performance.

• Piloted industrial hygiene monitoring system to evaluate and reduce chemical exposure in the work area.

• Organized and implemented a new Safety Coordinator Program to increase employee involvement in safety.

• Received Award from Utah Safety Council in 2003 and 2004 for “BEST” safety performance and system in UT.

• Improved Lockout/Tagout procedures when cleaning production equipment, reducing the risk of injuries.

KENNECOTT UTAH COPPER / BINGHAM CANYON MINE, Salt Lake City, UT 1994 - 1998

Safety Engineer (1996 – 1998)

Enforced safety/health regulations at a large open pit mine and several other work sites. Assisted front-line

management with safety audits and maintaining appropriate safety standards. Led contractor safety efforts and

provided safety training orientations to new employees.

• Achieved 7% reduction in total injury and Total Recordable Rate (2.19) through injury root cause elimination.

• Reducing MSHA citations by 5% by establishing quarterly Mock MSHA inspections and monthly Safety and

Facilities Audits, directing team involvement in identifying and solving problems.

Industrial Hygienist (1994 – 1996)

Performed comprehensive industrial hygiene at the Bingham Canyon Mine and Copperton Concentrator.

Conducted exposure monitoring and recommended controls, reducing or eliminating exposures. Audited work

procedures for proper industrial hygiene and safety requirements.

• Assisted in reducing acid mist exposures by 50% in the Solvent Extraction / Electro Winning process.

• Implemented engineering controls, reducing noise levels within MSHA limit for locomotive applications.

• Assisted in development of an Ergonomic Improvement Process, promoting better workplace design.

ASARCO, Omaha, NE 1993 - 1994

Industrial Hygienist

Directed and performed comprehensive industrial hygiene work at a lead smelter-refinery. Conducted quarterly

exposure monitoring and evaluated work environment for required personal protective equipment. Investigated

and provided solutions for reducing employee blood lead levels.

• Reduced employee blood lead levels 3% by creating and implementing OSHA regulatory compliance programs and

identifying and maintaining low exposure work areas.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

BS, Occupational Safety & Health, Montana College of Mineral Science & Technology, Butte, MT (Honors)

AS, Environmental Technology, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT (GPA 4.0)

Additional training & professional certifications:

OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations MSHA Certification: Noise, Methane, & Oxygen Deficiency

Industrial Radiation Safety Mine Safety & Health Administration Instructor Apollo Root Cause Analysis Facilitator &

Sologic Root Cause Analysis Facilitator OSHA 10-Hour Training

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