MICHAEL D. SMITH
Dudley, MA 01571 ******@***.***
ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY & HEALTH EXECUTIVE
A top-performing Environmental, Safety and Health Executive with experience implementing a complete
environmental, safety and health program for corporate headquarters and four divisions throughout the country.
Possess strong program development as well as auditing and investigative skills. Trained professional in hazard/risk
management, frequent collaboration with regulatory agencies including OSHA and MSHA.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Auditing and Investigation Skills Detail-oriented Problem Solving Skills
Hazardous Waste Management Ability to Lead Change Project Management
Self-motivated Builder of Strong Teams Computer Skills
Organizational Skills Training Proficiency Communication Skills
PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
G. LOPES CONSTRUCTION, INC., TAUNTON, MA May 2010 – Nov. 2014
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
Managed and supervised the performance, guidance and directives for all Health, Safety and Environmental
Compliance, as related to the operation of all G. Lopes Construction divisions, job sites and affiliated Companies.
Administration of Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance, Decreased cost of claims by $254,000.00.
Administration of Drug and Alcohol program / Company DER.
Conducted audits to identify hazards/risks, compliance to regulatory mandates, and evaluation of
programs/procedures effectiveness.
Developed and implemented programs/procedures to minimize and/or control hazards while ensuring
compliance to OSHA, EPA, state regulation and standards.
Investigated post-accident / claim investigations, initiate corrective actions and follow-ups.
Developed, conducted, and coordinated training programs.
Collaborated with regulatory agencies, OSHA and MSHA, to improve and achieve safety and health goals.
Supervised and managed the Federal Motor Carrier Program in collaboration with Fleet Manager, reducing
overall claims and expenditures for fleet vehicles.
Developed Fleet Manager Position.
OCCUHEALTH, INC., MANSFIELD, MA June 2008-May 2010
PROJECT MANAGER, PER DIEM (FEB. 2009-MAY 2010)
Environmental Health & Safety project management.
Client consulting, training, industrial hygiene sampling, program development, compliance auditing, Hazardous
Waste Site Safety & Health.
PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE (June 2008-Feb. 2009)
Environmental Health & Safety project management, client consulting, training, industrial hygiene sampling,
program development, compliance auditing, Hazardous Waste Site Safety & Health.
OEM AMERICA, EAST HARTFORD, CT Oct. 2005-April 2008
SAFETY ENGINEER
Conducted audits to identify hazards/risks, compliance to regulatory mandates, and evaluation of
programs/procedures effectiveness.
Developed and implemented client programs/procedures to minimize and/or control hazards while ensuring
compliance to OSHA, EPA, state regulation and standards.
Developed, conducted, and coordinated training programs for clients.
Investigated post-accident / claim investigations, initiate corrective actions and follow-ups.
Administration of Workers’ Compensation-Reduced overall costs through improved management of claims.
Provided and conducted Industrial Hygiene testing (i.e., air sampling, noise assessments, etc.), as required, by
hazard analysis.
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CLARIANT CORPORATION, HOLDEN, MA Aug. 2004-Aug.2005
SAFETY MANAGER (1 Year Contract)
Provided guidance and directives for all Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
Implemented and provided Environmental, Safety and Health, training for new and existing associates.
Maintained OSHA log and compliance records.
Facilitated site Safety Teams.
Managed Occupational Injury Rate (OIR), Accident and incident reports.
Maintained Incident Management System (IMS) database.
Accident and Incident investigations and Corrective Actions. Facilitate Near Miss Program.
Conducted periodic inspections and local, state, and federal regulation audits to insure corporate compliance for
OSHA, EPA and DEP. Administrator of Respiratory Protection program.
Provided and ensured proper use of all necessary safety and personal protective equipment (PPE).
FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., WESTBOROUGH, MA Jan. 1998-June 2004
CORPORATE SAFETY AND Q UALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Initiated fully encompassing safety program for corporate headquarters and four divisions
Trained all impacted associates, including managers and supervisors.
Survived detailed OSHA inspection third day on the job. Initiated and maintained partnership with OSHA
Voluntary Compliance Program for all sites.
Developed and implemented required programs and initiated corrections to faults ahead of OSHA’s timetable,
substantially decreasing fines.
Worked with MA DEP, to abate inspection findings and required permits for site
Initiated accident investigation, a modified duty program substantially decreasing lost time accidents.
Maintained OSHA log and all required compliance records.
E DUCATION & T RAINING
Safety Professional Certification, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA
OSHA Training Institute Education Center Region 1, Manchester, NH
OSHA Construction 10 hour & 30 Hour Trainer (2010)
Behavioral Safety Training
Total Quality Management Courses
Leadership Training Courses
Massachusetts Fire Academy and Hartford County Fire School
EHS and business related courses and seminars
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction Instructor
Power Industrial Trucks Instructor (National Safety Council)
Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous Materials Transportation
Fire Prevention Technician (FPT)
First Aid / CPR
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Certified
ISO 9000 Auditor
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Construction Safety Roundtable-Eastern Massachusetts OSHA Alliance
National Safety Council, Western MA chapter