Training Manager

EMPLOYMENT

Health &Safety Manager **** - Present

FLEX-N-GATE, Master Guard Division

Veedersburg,IN

. Responsible for directing health and safety programs for automotive

bumper manufacturing processes including Metal Stamping Presses,

Painting, Chrome Plating, Welding, Polishing, Assembly, Waste Treatment,

Shipping, Maintenance.

. Responsible for workers compensation, light duty work.

. Responsible for drug and alcohol screening program.

. Responsible for first aid and CPR.

. Development and implementation of OSHA compliant H&S programs including

Working & Walking Surfaces, Machine Guarding, Ladder Safety, Confined

Space Entry, Respiratory Protection, Lockout Tagout, Blood Borne

Pathogens, Emergency Action/Emergency Response, Hazard Communication,

Hearing Conservation, Personal Protective Equipment, Hot Work Permit,

Contractor Safety, Fall Protection, Ergonomics and more.

. Responsible for working with OSHA inspectors.

. Implemented annual Industrial Hygiene Surveys.

. Implemented medical surveillance for chrome, noise, respiratory, and

blood exposure.

. Responsible for H&S related equipment quotes and purchasing.

. Conduct accident investigation, Root Cause Analysis, and counter measure

implementation.

. Develop safety shares.

. Conduct facility inspections.

. Conduct Safety Observations

. Conduct Job Safety Analyses.

. Maintain Injury and Illness Record Keeping.

. Responsible for H&S program record maintenance.

. Developed and implemented behavior based safety programs.

. Developed, conducted, and delivered employee and contractor training for

all plant related H&S.

. Provided contractor H&S oversight while working on site.

. Have expertise in all aspects of IH/Safety.

. Responsible for directing activities of H&S Technician.

. Responsible for directing H&S activities for each Department Manager and

Supervisor.

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT MASTERGUARD

Indiana OSHA Citation Abatement - Developed and implemented company's

hearing conservation program including audiometric testing of 700+

employees; lead multifunctional team including engineering firms to

identify acceptable anchorages, and & install various fall protection

systems; Developed and implemented training programs for LOTO "Affected" &

"Authorized" employees; Developed and implemented energy control procedures

for auto polish equipment; Developed and implemented permit required

confined space entry procedures for plating line tanks; Identified and

implemented feasible non-entry retrieval systems for confined space entry

on plating line; Developed and implemented medical surveillance protocol

for employees exposed to hexavalent chromium. Repaired exposed electrical

wiring; Presented evidence that resulted in several citations being

withdrawn and reduction of monetary penalty by significant amount.

Respiratory Protection Program - Developed and implemented a respiratory

protection program where there had been no program (written program,

medicals, training, and fit testing). Worked with local clinic to advise

them of the OSHA requirements regarding record keeping, created forms &

established adequate record keeping practices for employees sent to their

clinic. Scheduled the medicals working with manufacturing departments to

ensure minimal impact on production operations. Developed respirator

qualitative fit testing protocols and forms, purchased fit testing

equipment, and conducted fit testing. Prior to my employment there was no

fit testing performed.

Confined Space Entry - Developed written program & written work

instructions. Performed confined spaces evaluations and developed confined

spaces list. Purchased non entry retrieval equipment & air monitoring

equipment. Developed plant wide training and delivered classroom and hands

on training program.

Hoist & Lift Program - Developed and implemented a training program and

inspection checklists for the hoists and lifts operated in the facility.

Provided Hoist & Lift training. Prior to my employment there was no

program.

Blood borne pathogens - Revised written blood borne pathogens program to

correctly identify employees with occupational exposure to blood or other

potentially infectious materials; implemented hepatitis B vaccination

programs; Worked with local clinic to advise them of the OSHA requirements

regarding record keeping, created forms & established adequate record

keeping practices for employees sent to their clinic. Scheduled the

medicals working with manufacturing departments to ensure minimal impact on

production operations.

H&S Policy - Established a written H&S Policy for the company. Developed

and implemented a training program on the new H&S Policy. Prior to my

employment there had been no policy.

H&S Responsibilities, Including Manager & Supervisor Competencies -

Developed a written program addressing the H&S responsibilities for

Managers and Supervisor that including weekly H&S auditing and job loss

observations. Developed written Inspection checklist & Job Loss Observation

checklists. Developed and conducted training on the new H&S

Responsibilities & Competencies program. Prior to my employment there was

no program.

Developed and Implemented Ladder Safety Program; Developed work instrucions

for ladder inspections and use; conducted ladder safety training.

New Employee H&S Orientation training - Developed H&S training materials &

delivered training for new hires covering 14 H&S topics, quizzes,

performances. Prior to my employment there was no program.

Injury and Illness Incidence Rate - Company Incident Case Rate has been

declining. A 50% reduction has been measured over this time last year.

Lost work day cases have also been on the decline. March 2014 resulted in

the first injury/illness free month since I have been employed.

Sr. Industrial Hygiene/Health &Safety Consultant, 2011 - 2013

ARCADIS-US

Indianapolis,

IN

. Responsible for providing comprehensive consultation services in the

field of Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety for national client base.

. Experienced in broad range of worksites including general industry,

construction, and environmental remediation.

. Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with local, state, and

federal regulations.

. Subject matter expert in OSHA regulations.

. Conducted OSHA auditing.

. Conducted accident investigations.

. Developed all OSHA-required site specific health and safety programs.

. Conducted Process Safety Management auditing, and program development.

. Developed medical surveillance programs.

. Conducted and documented job hazard analysis (JHA).

. Experienced in implementing behavior based safety programs.

. Experienced in root cause analysis.

. Developed, conducted, and tracked employee training.

. Conducted industrial hygiene surveys.

. Provide site health and safety oversight.

. Served as Regional H&S Leader for British Petroleum for Indiana,

Illinois, and Michigan worksites.

. Have expertise in all aspects of IH/Safety.

Occupational Industrial Hygienist/MSU Shops H&S Manager, 2007 - 2010

Michigan State University - Department of Environmental, Health, and Safety

Office of Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Safety (ORCBS)

East Lansing, MI

. Manager of the MSU workshops H&S programs. Developed shop specific

written H&S programs. Developed and provided training programs. Conducted

site audits.

. Conducted EHS inspections of main campus, MSU Extension Programs, and MSU

off campus facilities for compliance with MIOSHA, NFPA, NFC, IEC, and

NIOSH.

. Developed written reports.

. Identified feasible engineering and administrative controls.

. Provided safety and health support to Van Andel Research Institute for

Cancer.

. Developed web based safety and health training programs for Right to

Know; Worker Protection Standard; Personal Protective Equipment; Table

Saw Safety; Hot Work Permits; Welding, Cutting, and Brazing.

. Developed onsite training for confined space silo entry at MSU dairy

farm; personal protective equipment, and lock out tag out for MSU

workshops; and noise training for music school.

. Conducted live training programs for main campus, MSU Extension Programs,

and off campus facilities.

. Performed environmental monitoring for indoor air quality, air

contaminants, noise, and heat stress.

. Conducted electrical safety assessments.

. Administered permit programs for powered industrial vehicles and aerial

lifts.

. Administered respiratory protection program, and hearing conservation

program.

. Worked in liaison with Michigan State University Physician's office to

ensure employee medical compliance.

. Completed MSU's hazardous waste disposal, ionizing radiation safety, and

40 hour HAZWOPER training.

. Proficient in Microsoft office suite software, Office Word, Excel, Power

Point, Outlook Express.

Senior Industrial Hygienist Compliance Officer, 1991 - 2007

State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Growth,

General Industry Safety and Health Division (MIOSHA)

Grand Rapids, MI

. Conducted workplace investigations/inspections covering 31 Michigan

counties for compliance with MIOSHA safety and health regulations.

. Conducted process safety management auditing.

. Performed environmental assessments to determine employee exposure to

noise, air contaminants, heat stress, and non ionizing radiation.

. Performed ergonomic evaluations.

. Issue citations, and monetary penalties for violations of MIOSHA's

regulations.

. Recommended and monitored implementation of engineering and

administrative controls for hazard abatement.

. Developed written reports. Participated in formal and non formal

appeals, and legal proceedings.

. Provided staff training.

. Member of MIOSHA Emergency First Aid and CPR team.

. Attended and completed numerous training programs at OSHA Region V

Training Institute, Des Plaines, IL.

Quality Analyst, Summer 1991

Boehringer Mannheim

Indianapolis, IN

. Conducted laboratory analyses of pharmaceutical/biomedical ingredients

for product quality.

. Generated analyses reports.

Environmental, Safety, and Health Manager, Spring 1991

Quad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN

. Developed and administered safety and health programs for upstart

pharmaceutical.

. Ensured regulatory compliance with IOSHA and IDNR regulations.

. Oversaw hazardous waste disposal.

. Administered respiratory protection program.

. Conducted wall to wall inspection of parent company Par

Pharmaceuticals, Newark, NJ; developed written report.

Industrial Hygiene Compliance Officer, 1988 - 1991

State of Indiana, Department of Labor (IOSHA)

Indianapolis, IN

. Conducted investigations and inspections at worksites for compliance with

IOSHA safety and health regulations.

. Conducted environmental assessments to determine employee exposure.

. Issued citations for violations of IOSHA's regulations.

. Recommended engineering and administrative controls for abatement of

hazards. Developed written reports.

Laboratory Technician, 1987 - 1988

Indiana Regional Blood Center

Indianapolis, IN

Conducted laboratory analyses of donated human blood for pathogens.

Laboratory Technician, Summer Employment 1984 to 1988

State of Indiana, Department of Public Health

Indianapolis, IN

Conducted laboratory analyses of water samples for toxic metals.

EDUCATION

1985 to 1987:

College: Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

Degree: Bachelors of Arts

Major: Chemistry

1983 to 1985:

College: Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Degree: Transferred to Indiana University

Major: Chemistry

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