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