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Manager Health

Location:
Canada
Posted:
March 10, 2015

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Bruce Hall

**** ******* ****, **** **

Burlington, ON L7M 3Y8

Res: 905-***-**** Mobile:905-***-****

E-mail: *************@*****.***

Profile

. Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

. Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations

. Experience OHSA Act & Regulation

. Experience in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing

. Knowledgeable of Ontario Fire Code Regulations

. Experience in Ontario Building Code Regulations

. Experience in both Industrial & Construction Regulations

. Solid experience with WSIB, Environmental, Health & Safety

. Up-to-date knowledge of ISO 9000

. Experience in Dangerous Goods (TDG), & Hazardous Waste (HWIN)

. Certified Joint Health & Safety Committee Member (2 industries)

. Experience in Plant start-up and commissioning

Education

. McMaster University, Hamilton, ON - Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

. Sheridan College, Brampton, ON - Production Management Certificate

. Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON - Occupational Health & Safety Program

(currently enrolled to become CRSP)

Professional Development

. Electrical Safety Authority Hazardous Location Installations Workshop

. Project Management - Sheridan College

. Part 1 and Part 2 Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification (2

Industries)

. Confined Space Training

. Aerial Lift (skyjack) Operating License

. Powered Industrial Forklift License (CSA B335-04)

. Propane Handling Course

. Ontario Fire Code Part 4 Compliance Workshop - Vaughan Fire Department

. Road TDG Course -ICC

. New Sea & Air Packaging Course - ICC

. Dangerous Goods by Air Course -ICC

. ISO 9000 Training Course - BSI

. Computer Literate - Microsoft Office Suite

. Other courses & seminars available upon request

Career History

Occupational Health & Safety Inspector

DTI Solutions, Southern Ontario

2013-Present

(Consultant/Trainer)

. Conduct physical Occupational Health & Safety Inspections & Audits

. Provide clients with health & safety strategies & action plans

. Provide training & training programs for a wide range of occupational

health & safety & related topics

. Assist clients when dealing with regulatory inspections agencies, i.e.

WSIB, MOL, Fire Department, etc.

. Accident/incident investigation

. Response to client's after-hours inquiries in the event of work

stoppage, work refusal, critical injury, etc.

. Coach clients to have regular JHSC meetings & post meeting minutes

. Promote & improve client's Internal Responsibility System (IRS)

. Keep client informed of new developments i.e. Ontario's New Health and

Safety Awareness Training

. Assist companies in developing and improving their early & safe return

to work (ESRTW) programs

. Evaluate new lift truck drivers on CSA B335-04 standard.

.

Assistant Plant Manager/Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety

2012 - 2013

Great Lakes Biodiesel, Welland, ON

(Biodiesel Manufacturer)

. Oversee health & safety program for contractors & sub-trades during

construction phase

. Certified JHSC Management representative

. Develop Environmental, Health & Safety Program from scratch

. Co-ordinate the commissioning and start-up of new production facility

. Liaison with MOL, MOE & other government agencies

. Wrote & submit Environmental Emergency (E2) Plans for Hydrochloric

Acid

. Develop & obtain approval for emergency evacuation plans from MOE &

Local fire department

. Ontario Building Code compliance

. Develop lift truck training program that meets CAN/CSA-B335-04

. Contract with third party emergency response company

. Set-up training matrix to track status of employee training

Health & Safety Coordinator, Merchandising Specialist

2009 - 2012 Canadian

Tire, Oakville & Burlington ON (new

position)

. Certified JHSC Worker representative

. Accident prevention

. WSIB Workwell Audit Review

. Ontario Fire Code Compliance

. Lead re-merchandizing program

Assistant Plant Manager/Health & Safety Coordinator

2006 - 2008

Tonolli Canada Ltd, Mississauga, ON.

(New owners)

(Secondary Lead Smelter)

. Certified JHSC Management representative

. In charge of Health and Safety Program

. Meet regularly with Union Reps to review & discuss grievances

. Deal with all labour management concerns

. Certified JHSC member

. Developed & implemented Confined Space Program (OHSA Regulation 630)

. Trained employees on WHMIS, TDG, and other regulations

. Managed Medical Surveillance Program-Designated Substance (Lead)

. Submitted reports to Health Canada for Class A Precursor program

. Administered Modified Work Program for returning employees

. Reviewed safety statistics & prepared annual summary of accidents &

injuries

. Initiated site clean-up using 5S program

Compliance & International Logistics

2005 - 2006

Phancorp Inc., Brampton, ON (new

position)

(Chemical Wholesaler)

. Undertake all aspects of logistics from order to delivery

. Kept ISO9001: 2000 procedures updated

. Updated NAFTA certificates and processed customs forms

. Filled out Class B Precursor paperwork for cross border shipments

. Wrote procedure for wood packaging for import shipments

. Ensure products were classified by proper HS classification

. Responsible for compliance with Responsible Care Program (RCP)

. Put together GAP analysis for all environmental programs

. Review & update credit applications

. Monitor overdue accounts & send to collections if needed

Plant Manager/Chemist 1989 -

2005

Varn International, Brampton, Ont.

(Closed)

(Printing Press Chemicals)

. Managed, trained and developed staff to enhance quality and

productivity

. Worked on team to update and rewrote company health and safety manual

. Ensured full compliance with all government regulations

. Established continuous improvement process program

. Participated in UST removal & contaminated soil removal

. Ensure waste was stored & disposed of properly according to HWIN

. Reviewed & update MSDSs & WHMIS labels



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