John Benca
Cell: 443-***-**** **** Blackberry Ln actcq5@r.postjobfree.com Valencia, PA 16059
WORK Harsco Corporation Seven Fields, PA
EXPERIENCE Safety Manager North America NOV 2011-Present
Lead a safe working environment and culture with improvement in key safety indicators for multiple sites across North America
Implement and support safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
Assist line and staff management to understand OSHA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections, and citations
Prepare studies and analyses of industrial safety incident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies
Assist Workers’ Compensation Claim Manager by leading the investigation of incidents and preparing material and evidence for possible use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance claims
Support site management in conducting detailed incident investigations and closing corrective actions
Complete monthly statistical performance reports
Organize and Conduct OSHA 10/30 Hour and new hire training courses as needed
Assist in developing and setting up Harsco sites to conduct weekly tool box safety meetings
Work with customers on their contractor management programs to ensure that Harsco is in compliance with their expectations
Assist in developing standard operating procedures and work instructions
Provide guidance to site safety and management personnel
Implement comprehensive safety & environmental framework program for all sites
Vulcan Materials Company Baltimore, MD
Health & Safety Representative JUL. 2006-NOV 2011
Responsible for safety compliance, training, and management of multiple ready-mix concrete plants, large rock quarries, and aggregate sales yards
Administered and managed DOT compliance for more than 300 vehicles
Developed and coordinated training on OSHA, MSHA, and DOT compliance as well as industry-specific hazard training
Conducted industrial hygiene sampling for occupational noise and dust exposure
Investigated workplace accidents including injuries, property damage, and third-party liability
Inspected concrete plants and mine sites to identify hazards, prevent incidents and injuries, and ensure sites met federal regulations
Conferenced citations with regulatory agencies on the company’s behalf
Functioned as safety rep on commercial construction sites on behalf of ready mix operations
Aerosol Monitoring & Analysis Inc. Hanover, MD
Safety Intern MAY 2006-JUL. 2006
Inspected houses, schools, and buildings for the presence of asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint
Took samples of material and arranged for the safe removal of the material by contractors
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bridgeville, PA
Safety Intern MAY 2005-AUG 2005
Inspected state roads and highways for unsafe conditions due to improper signage, excessive growth of trees, and hazardous roads
Directed contractors and state employees in remediation efforts of unsafe road conditions
John Benca
Cell: 443-***-**** 2073 Blackberry Ln actcq5@r.postjobfree.com Valencia, PA 16059
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Safety Management Graduated 2006
Slippery Rock University
OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
Authorized trainer of OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses
ASP Certification Designation
OSHA 10 Hour
OSHA 511
ASSE Professional Member
OTHER: IAABO Board 23 Basketball Official
Officiate youth league games in Pittsburgh area DEC. 2013-Present
Officiated HS and Grade School games in Maryland SEP. 2009-NOV 2011
Slippery Rock University Football 2002-2006
Three year starter at wide receiver
VOLUNTEER: UPMC Children’s Hospital Therapy Dog Program OCT. 2013-Present
Trained dog in obedience, control, and social skills to pass therapy dog test
Visit hospital regularly, especially holidays
Assistant Baseball Coach Hampton High School JAN. 2012-Present
Assistant varsity baseball coach
Assistant coach Palomino summer team