GLEN S. HUGHES
Waterford, ON. N0E 1Y0
*.********@*****.***
Tel: 519-***-****
Cell: 226-***-****
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Worked on contract as Professional Consultant to the Ministry of Labour for Forklift Safety
• Certified Forklift, Crane, Scissor Lift, Fall Arrest, Confined Space, WHIMS and Harassment
Trainer
• Upstanding Member of the CSSE, (Canadian Society of Safety Engineers), and IHSA,
(Infrastructure Health and Safety Association)
• CHSC Certified
• JH&S level II certified by WSIB
• Certificate for Internal ISO Auditing
• Completed requirements for degree in CRSP, write final exam in Oct. 2014
• First Aid Level A CPR/AED certified
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Health & Safety Manager / Titan Trailers Inc. Mar. 2014 - Present
• Use my verbal communication skills as in-house trainer for Forklift Operator, Scissor Lift, Fall
Arrest, Confined Space, WHIMS, Lock-out and Harassment
• Required to use my conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to lead Joint Health and Safety
Committee in obtaining resolution of workplace safety concerns, Co-Chair monthly meetings
• Inspect and audit Health & Safety Policy for continuous improvement through incident matrix
• Manage and monitor monthly safety shop and office audits
• Plan and project yearly budgets for safety and training activities
• Monitor and organize all controlled environmental requirements and insure Federal and
Provincial legislation requirements are met
• Perform new employee orientation and safety classes.
• Monitor and investigate safety incidents, implement action plans for pro-active and re-active
actions
• Develop using computer programs communication/training logistics to implement and monitor
safety policies for all departments and offices and sites
• Maintain good standing with WSIB
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Health & Safety Coordinator / AFI Hydro Inc. Aug. 2012 – Feb 2014
• Used my verbal communication skills as In-house trainer for Forklift Operator, Scissor Lift, Fall
Arrest, Confined Space, WHIMS, Lock-out and Harassment
• Required to use my conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to lead Joint Health and Safety
Committee in obtaining resolution of workplace safety concerns, Co-Chair monthly meetings
• Inspect and audit Health & Safety Policy for continuous improvement through incident matrix
• Manage and monitor monthly safety shop and office audits
• Plan and project yearly budgets for safety and training activities
• Monitor and organize all controlled environmental requirements and insure Federal and
Provincial legislation requirements are met
• Perform new employee orientation and safety classes.
• Monitor and investigate safety incidents, implement action plans for pro-active and re-active
actions
• Develop using computer programs, communication/training logistics to implement and monitor
safety policies for all departments and offices and sites
• Maintain good standing with WSIB
• Assured Company’s ISO procedures and policies where intact and up to date
• Audit ISO Compliance internally
Contract Instructor / Occupational Health & Safety Consultants Inc. Feb. 2012 – Present
• Used my verbal communication skills to Train and test students for Forklift Operator, Scissor Lift,
Fall Arrest, Confined Space, WHIMS, Lock-out and Harassment
• Consult business on common safety practice in manufacturing environment and Health and
Safety Policy / Committee
• Contract trainer and auditor for JH&S practices in Manufacturing environment
President / Sure Lift Inc. Aug. 2007-Feb. 2012
• Developed a business and financial plan to create a TCM Forklift full line dealership
• Sourced and maintained forklift service and safety contracts
• Negotiated sales, leasing and rental contracts with numerous local industries expanding the
company client base
• Used my verbal communication skills to Consulted to customers on efficiency work cells and
work cell safety issues
• Required to use my conflict resolution and interpersonal skills when working as liaison for
customers to insure Safety and compliance. With Ontario Ministry of Labour regarding
inspections and order completions
• Inspected/Monitor and Audit Health & Safety Policy for clients
• Developed and maintained Company Health and Safety Policy and Committee
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• Project yearly budgets for safety and training activities
• Monitor and improve safety incidents
• Maintain good standing with WSIB
• Assured Company’s ISO procedures and policies where intact and up to date
• Audit ISO Compliance internally
General Manager / Advantage Forklift Ltd. 1999 – Aug. 2007
• Performed in-depth analysis of profit and loss statements taking proactive measures to constantly
improve profitability
• Consistently negotiated purchasing and sales agreements ensuring that customers received the
highest quality product at the best price possible
• Made accurate projections and executed them for the budgeting department tracking cost against
sales
• Utilized mechanical and technical skills to provide direction in obtaining and implementing our
ISO 9002 designation
• Managed all logistics with respect to scheduling, delivery, maintenance and safety inspection of
rental fleet
• Consulted to customers on efficiency work cells and work cell safety issues
• Worked as liaison to Ontario Ministry of Labour regarding inspections and order completions for
Safety compliance Monitor and Audit Health & Safety Policy
• Project yearly budgets for safety and training activities
• Monitor and improve safety incidents
• Maintain good standing with WSIB
• Assured Company’s ISO procedures and policies where intact and up to date
• Audit ISO Compliance internally
Parts and Service Manager / Cadman Equipment 1995 – 1999
• Implemented a computerized inventory control and invoicing system
• Prioritized and delegated service work within the shop
• Purchased all supplies and parts for maintaining inventory for customer sales and inside service
• Worked as a mechanic repairing farm equipment, lawn and garden and recreational equipment
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ACCREDATIONS
• CHSC, designation
• Joint Health and Safety Committee Level I and II
• Member of OHSI, Ontario Health and Safety Infrastructure
• Registered Member/Student with CSSE, Canadian Society of Safety Engineers
• Professional Consultant to the Ministry of Labour for forklift safety
• Internal ISO Auditor
• Licensed Farm Equipment, Construction Equipment, Small Engine and Marine Mechanic
• Certified Trainer for Forklift Operation, Scissor lift, Fall arrest, Overhead Crane and Confined
Space from OHSC, Occupational Health and Safety Consultants
• Currently working towards CRSP, Oct. 2014
EDUCATION
• Canadian Society of Safety Engineers CHSC certification
• Board of Canadian Registered Safety Processionals CRSP certification (writing exam Oct 2014)
• Ryerson University (Chang school) OHS certification through part-time studies
• Mohawk College Business Computer Applications
• Mohawk College Architectural, Construction and Transportation Engineering
• Brantford Collegiate Institute O.S.S.D
References Available on Request