Safety and Health/IH

ARMANDO CABARCAS Email: *******@*****.***

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Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Cellular: 954-***-****

SUMMARY

As an Environmental Safety and Health professional with over fifteen years of experience, I

inspected a broad range of work places for the storage, handling, and lableing of hazardous and

bio-hazardous material. I evaluated policies and operational procedures to eliminate or reduce

injuries, noise and air contaminant levels. I audited general industry facilities, construction sites,

airports, schools, correctional and medical facilities for OSHA compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US Department of Labor-OSHA

Plantation, Fl - Employed 11/2000 – 04/ 2010

Sr. Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO)

I conducted safety and health

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inspections to identify existing or potential safety and health hazards, and recommended

preventive measures where indicated.

Evaluated a variety of working conditions such as asbestos

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airborne fibers, chemical and metals exposure, Oxygen and air contaminants in confined

spaces, diving operations, etc.

Followed OSHA and NIOSH procedures in the collection and

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analysis contaminants.

Operated industrial hygienist equipment (audio dosimeters, air

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sampling pumps, x-meters, UV meters, oxygen and chemical detectors, Geiger counter, etc.)

to determine air contaminants, radiation and noise levels.

•Developed and evaluated training records for OSHA compliance including but not limited to

blood borne programs, ergonomics, injury reports, confined spaces, hazard communication, fall

protection, respirators program, LOTO, etc.

•Investigated industrial accidents and documented events leading to, during, and after the

accident; and made recommendations to eliminate or minimize occupational hazards.

•Inspected and recommended personal protective equipment according to exposure elements.

•Provided safety training to new CSHO as well as the private sector.

•Inspected fire installation and prevention plans.

•Granted security clearance to enter in Federal and DOD facilities.

Gallagher-Bassett Risk Management

Norcross, GA - Employed 06/1996 02/2000

Loss Control Consultant

• I investigated a wide range of workers compensation and general liability claims for

Miami-Dade School Board and Archdiocese of Miami to reduce workers’ compensation and

property damage.

• I evaluated damaged properties, examined equipment failures, and occupational accidents.

• Implemented safety training and facility operational procedures.

• Promoted and implemented safety and security policies at the schools.

• Evaluated construction sites and cleanup activities to prevent and minimize accidents and

spills.

• Interviewed claimants and witnesses to determine cause of accident.

• Reviewed medical restrictions, and conducted job hazard analysis of the work place to

assist injured worker and recommended changes in work place, equipment and procedures.

• Conducted ergonomic surveys to accommodate employees in their work environments.

• Coordinated of outside agency safety inspections and industrial hygiene surveys

conducted at the client’s sites.

US Department of Labor-Workers’ Compensation

Jacksonville, FL - Employed: 05/1994 06/1995

Claims Examiner

• Processed and adjudicated a broad range of disability and death claims and make the

initial determination for compensation in a timely manner.

• Examined medical reports and support documents to determine the extent of the claim.

• Placed employee in short or prolonged disability in the automatic payroll and medical

payments.

• Prepared statement of facts after examining facts and medical reports for completeness of

the claim.

• Recommended the rejection of claims not supported by evidence and investigation

outlining the reasons for rejection.

State of FL - Labor Department

Miami, FL - Employed: 04/199205/1994

Asbestos Program Manager /Safety Supervisor

• Reviewed abatement plans, asbestos sampling procedures, safety training programs,

operation/maintenance plans, examined safety equipment, and disposal records.

• Evaluated abatement sites to ensure adherence to safety procedures (OSHA), and inspected

work areas to prevent emission of asbestos fiber outside the building (EPA), and electrical

installations. Collected and reviewed asbestos sampling results for Permissible Exposure Limits

(PEL).

• Supervised 1215 employees, and was responsible for the implementation of policies and

procedures for the Public Sector Program.

• Scheduled employee assignments, evaluated employee’s performance, conducted periodic

meeting to discuss inspection results, safety issues, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Approved department budget and employees payroll.

State of CA - Health Department

Long Beach, CA - Employed: 04/198810/1990

Hazardous Material Specialist/Industrial Hygienist

• Inspected a wide range of hazardous waste generators, transporters, and treatment facilities

to determine compliance with EPA, OSHA and CA-Health Department.

• Evaluated status documents, environmental permits, action plan.

• Investigated complaints, referrals from other agencies, contaminated sites, illegal activities,

etc.

• Conducted environmental sampling to identify pollutants and the extent of contamination.

• Participated in the implementation of the Respiratory Protection Program (PPE) including

training and fit test, selection, and limitations of respiratory protective equipment.

• Performed calibration, decontamination, and inventory of environmental equipment and PPE.

• Prepared environmental samples, shipping and followed chain of custody.

• Reviewed samples analytical reports for compliance with the environmental permit.

• Evaluated program for storage, classification, and identification of hazardous chemicals,

liquids, and solids used in the manufacturing process.

EDUCATION

College of Staten Island-CUNY Lehman College-CUNY

Medical Technology Cell Biology-Graduate Level Courses

New York, NY. New York, NY

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