Training Safety
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LEIGH A. SERVISS
Post Office Box ******
Birmingham, AL 35217
205-***-**** ************@***.***
SUMMARY
Proactive Occupational Health, Safety and Quality professional with 21 years of progressive
industrial experience with significant expertise in managing corporate risk programs. Expert at
inspecting and evaluating workplaces for safety hazards and recommending and implementing
safe workplace policies and procedures. Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, computer and
training skills with proven ability to interact effectively with management, union representatives,
technicians and employees at all levels. Thoroughly knowledgeable in federal, state and local
area safety regulations including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), DOT
(Department of Transportation), ADEM (Alabama Department of Environmental Management),
JCDH (Jefferson County Department of Health) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOHNSON CONTROLS, McCalla, AL (Johnson Controls manufactures automotive door
panels to a global market including Mercedes, Honda, Nissan, and VW. The operation consists
of 60 Press and Assembly lines.)
June 2014 – March 2015
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Develop and coordinate training for general safety, worker’s compensation and accident
investigations.
Administrator of the Worker’s Compensation program.
Schedule, monitor and recommend actions based on pre-employment, return to work and
periodic physical examinations.
Maintains liaison with company retained physician, scheduled physical examinations and
coordinates medical reports for alleged work related illnesses or injuries.
Maintain and report weekly and monthly statistics pertaining to the plant’s safety record and
corporate requirements.
Monitor and maintain facility recycling program.
Inventory and monitor the disposal of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous waste.
Engage the plant leadership teams to ensure environmental, safety and health excellence.
Ensure continual safety improvements and set annual objectives and targets.
Conduct regular walk through inspections of property and production lines to ensure
compliance with laws and company policies.
AMSTED RAIL, Bessemer, AL (Amsted Rail (formally Griffin Wheel) has been an industry
leader in freight railroading for more than 100 years producing 1.4 million wheels annually.)
January 2014 – June 2014
Safety, Health and Training Coordinator
Development of new employee manual and training program.
Implement and conduct on-site safety-related toolbox talks as well as safety committee
meetings.
Investigate work-site safety accidents, and confer supervisor to determine root cause and
discuss recommendations for changes in work processes to eliminate recurrence.
Identify and maintain an adequate supply of safety, personnel protective equipment and first
aid supplies.
Establish PPE requirements and coordinate with suppliers of equipment.
WALTER COKE (WALTER ENERGY), Birmingham, AL (Walter Coke (formally Sloss
Industries) is a major manufacturer of coke for use in blast furnaces and foundries. The operation
consists of three batteries with a total of 120 coke ovens which produce approximately 460,000
tons of coke each year.)
Safety and Environmental Coordinator May 2006 – August 2013
Coordinated all safety issues at a 500 acre heavy industrial manufacturing complex with 350
employees including a Rail Yard, By-Products, Utilities, Slag Wool and Biological Treatment
Facility.
Reduced reportable injuries by 75 percent through training, safety committees, coordinated
accident investigations and inspections.
Developed and conducted safety training orientation sessions which included OSHA and EHS
policies and procedures.
Created and implemented a new plant wide safety program and inspection procedure that
utilized inspection teams in a more efficient manner.
Lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee in monthly inspections and resolution of findings.
Worked closely with union representatives. Implemented a weekly meeting with local union
president and his representatives where plant environmental and safety issues and concerns
were addressed and issues resolved.
Opening this line of communication resulted in better working relationships between the union
and management.
Totally revamped the fire system inspection, maintenance, and upgrade of a fifty-year old
fire suppression system bringing it up to code and meeting all National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) requirements.
Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and procedures including the
following: Emergency Response Plan, Blood Borne Pathogen, Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), Hazardous Communications, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, Respirator Protection,
Ladder Inspection, Industrial Vehicle Safety.
Revised policies and procedures to minimize potential hazards.
Performed daily walks of the complex conducting safety and health inspections to include
environmental and fire.
Directed and developed the evaluation of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Trained employees on the use of PPE and made changes to equipment as needed and
updates as required.
Wrote, developed and implemented Job Hazard Analysis.
Investigated near misses and accidents as occurred and identify root causes and
implemented corrective action.
Developed risk management procedures, policies and manuals for entire complex.
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations through comprehensive
inspections and communication keeping employees current in these regulations.
Maintained prominent display of the OSHA required safety bulletins and policies.
Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals used in the workplace.
Over saw proposed contractors safety documentation to ensure compliance with OSHA and
company standards.
Accompanied OSHA on all visits and inspections.
Training and ISO Coordinator December 1996 – May 2006
Developed, implemented and conducted New Employee Safety Orientation.
Maintained schedule of employee CPR / First Aid safety training classes and defibrillator
operations.
Produced training materials and conducted in house and off site training on multiple shifts for
all levels of employees at five plant locations.
Implemented new program to document employee training for OSHA and ISO compliance.
Created companywide weekly safety topics to be administrated by Operations.
Maintained and updated ISO files.
Trained, tested and certified forklift operators.
Coordinated with managers, supervisors and union representatives to solve specific training
problems.
Maintained current and accurate training records.
Conducted internal auditing for ISO compliance.
Managing internal training program for ISO related training needs.
Worked with external consultants to conduct an ISO audit.
Developed training programs to cover operational elements such as product line hazards,
Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), transportation, material storage and disposal.
CULP ALUMINUM ALLOYS (a Leggett & Platt Company) Steele, AL (Culp Aluminum
Alloys was acquired by Wabash Alloys in 2002. At the time of the acquisition, Culp produced
about 120 million pounds of aluminum alloy annually.)
Plant Risk Management May 1995 – December 1996
Conducted Plant Safety Inspections and reported findings to management.
Conducted accident investigations, determined corrective actions and made recommendation
to management for corrective actions.
Chaired monthly safety committee.
Maintained OSHA Accident Injury and Illness Logs.
Collected samples of waste storm and wash water run off for testing for ADEM.
Profiled the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials waste.
Coordinated on site visits of ADEM Compliance Officer.
Conducted new employee orientation training.
BOSTROM SEATING INC., Piedmont, AL (Bostrom Seating, a subsidiary of Commercial
Vehicle Group, Inc., produces seating for light truck/sprinter van and medium sized and heavy
duty trucks.)
Manufacturing Engineer Technician April 1994 – May 1995
Created the work procedures for ISO 9000 certification, job training, and quality and safety
purposes.
Performed motion and time studies to determine the most efficient procedure for sewing
assembly of heavy duty truck seating.
Conducted daily inventory audits of work in process.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BS in Technology, Safety and Quality Management
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
CERTIFICATIONS
ISO 9000 Lead Auditor
ISO Internal Auditor
Confined Space and Rescue
HAZMAT (45 Hour) Emergency Response Technician
Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
Respirator Fit Test and Training Certified
CPR/AED/First Aid Training, American Red Cross, Birmingham, Alabama
Emergency Response Hazard Assessment Planning
Incident Commander
Additional training documentation available upon request
LEIGH A. SERVISS
Post Office Box 170322
Birmingham, AL 35217
205-***-**** ************@***.***
REFERENCES
Charles Jones
Walter Coke, Walter Energy
Coordinator of Environmental Affairs
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Dale Byram
Walter Energy
Director of Safety Compliance US Operations, WE
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Mike Sullivan
Central Fire Protection Inc.
Project Manager, Contract Sales Representative
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Randal Fowler
Walter Coke, Walter Energy
United Steel Workers Union
Union President
Beth Hall
Parker Hannifin, Jacksonville, Alabama
Purchasing
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