Safety Health

Location:

Washington, DC

Salary:

100-120K a year

Posted:

September 28, 2016

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Resume:

Sherri L. Torrillo

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Herndon, Virginia 20170

Cell Phone: 571-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a challenging career in an organization that will provide opportunities for growth and development. KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Twenty nine years of experience in safety and health, safety and health training, and site inspections/audits

Exceptional public relations skills

Developed and Implemented Site Specific Safety and Health Programs, Respiratory, Confined Space programs Emergency Action Plans

Active in Business Development

Former Senior Compliance Safety and Health Officer for Virginia Department of Labor & Industry. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (VA OSHA)

Created and Administered Contractor Safety and Health, Quality Assurance, Orientation

Developed and implemented Job Risk Assessment (JRA)/Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Developed and implemented an Accident Prevention Program for (NAVFAC) Naval Air Station and a classified project at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Developed and conducted Indoctrination and Training to all employees required by the EM 385

Responsible for managing, implementing and enforcement of the contractors/sub-contractors Safety and Health programs

Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis and provide guidance toward appropriate corrective action

“Mrs. Morales has demonstrated a willingness to take direction as well as personal responsibility to insure that her case files are written in accordance with all Department policies and procedures. “Mrs. Morales was promoted to Senior Compliance Safety and Health Officer in May 2005 as a result of her outstanding performance”. “Mrs. Morales continues to promote a cooperative relationship with customers/clients as well as co-workers. Customers have commented that Mrs. Morales demonstrated a very professional attitude in their meetings with her”. 2004 Annual Performance Evaluation, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

“Sherri has demonstrated a strong desire to learn as much as possible about Compliance Safety and Health. She demonstrates a willingness to take on any assignment as well as assist other Compliance Officers when requested. She projects a very positive attitude each day in the work place. It is a pleasure to work with a fellow employee who thoroughly enjoys her job and is dedicated to saving lives”. 2005 Annual Performance Evaluation, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

“I would like to express my deep appreciation for your actions. Your commitment to safety and the welfare of those around you is commendable. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company should consider their firm very fortunate to have such a devoted safety officer on their staff. Congratulations on a job well done”.

William A. Siemer, Commander, CEC, USN. Department of the Navy, Appreciation Letter May 2011 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Norair Engineering June 2016 to Present

Safety Engineer, Dulles Toll Road Project

Duties:

Conduct weekly "tool box" safety meetings. Review the foreman’s safety meeting reports.

Coordinate safety activities with the Airports Authority, PMSS Consultant, and OSC. Take the necessary steps to implement safety recommendations promptly. Coordinate the public relations aspects of the contractor's safety plan with Airports Authority personnel.

Ensure adequate first aid supplies are available at the work site and personnel are qualified to administer first aid as required in the contract. Post an updated list of current availability of first aid and emergency treatment for injured employees.

Track and compile project Man-Hours. Submit a completed Monthly Project Man-hour/Injury Report to the COTR and the PSM.

Attend special safety meetings held or sponsored by the Airports Authority, program management consultant, or contractor.

Responsible for the control, availability, and use of safety equipment, including personal protective equipment and apparel.

Implement safety training programs for supervisors and employees applicable to their specific responsibilities and use of equipment. Participate in OCIP safety class.

Accident/Incidence Response - Ensure that all employees are made aware of steps to take in case of an accident and the location of first-aid facilities. Conduct post drug & alcohol testing results for any employee involved in an accident prior to returning back to work.

Investigate all accidents and implement immediate corrective action, report all accidents, injuries, and near misses to the Airport Authority COTR, PSM, and OSC. Prepare in the preparation of all accident investigation reports. Provide written reports within 24 hours to the Airports Authority COTR, PSM, and OSC citing any observed unsafe conditions or practices, or violations of job security regarding safety issues, and take immediate corrective action.

Responsible for reviewing and implementing Road Closure plan to indicate conditions and setups for each phase of activities

Responsible for ensuring proper traffic control, lane closures and public road safety

Conducted field inspection of the work zone to ensure proper type and location of all signage, lights, channeling devices, barriers and geometrics of transitions and detours to be used for the safe passage of pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicular traffic and for the protection of the workers through the project

Responsible for ensuring employees meet the training requirements for flaggers

Noted MOT deficiencies

Corrected severe hazards and life threatening situations immediately

Conducted OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Outreach Training

Safety Environmental Engineering March 2016 to May 2016 Safety Consultant, Safety Manager Union Station

Duties:

Responsible for overseeing contractors performing work at the Union Station Facility

Develop and Implement site/facility specific Safety and Health program and Emergency Action Plan

Review contractor safety and health, fall protection, scaffolding, confined space, etc. plans

Make remedial recommendations on safe corrective actions to ensure compliance with Federal Occupational General Industry and Construction Industry Standards

Implement accident/incident reporting procedures and medical treatment/first aid plan and ensure reports are submitted properly in a timely manner

Provide leadership and strategic vision resulting in a strong culture of safety throughout the Company

Ensured the Company Safety Program is effective and drive continuous improvement through all facets of the program

Supported sales, engineering and operations efforts

Supervise and manage Safety staff and directs daily activities and priorities, responsible for performance and evaluation reviews for Safety Coordinators

Trained Project Managers, Superintendents and Team Leaders in all safety related topics, safety orientation, toolbox topics and/or specific training

Managed OSHA issues and record-keeping

Coordinate and direct responses to all legal issues relating to Safety

Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations

Monitor employee activities and identify hazards during daily time spent on the job

Coordinate safety training for employees

Manage workers compensation claims

Issue reports to Management and ensure safety issues are resolved in a timely manner

Coordinate organization and maintenance of record keeping for site safety activities and actions Harvey Cleary Builders December 2014 - March 2016

Regional Safety Manager/Safety Director

Duties:

Developed and implemented an Accident Prevention Program for the specific work and hazards pertaining to the specific work activities

Develop and maintain Man Hour weekly/quarterly/yearly report.

Develop and implement Harvey Cleary employee and contractor random drug/alcohol screening program.

Developed and implemented a site/facility specific Emergency Action Plan/Fire Plan

Performed monthly safety and health superintendent, project management team work site/facility safe practice, hazard recognition, near miss and audit technique training

Volunteer as safety representative on the American Builders & Contracting Association, Washington Builders & Contractors safety committee

Performed First Aid/CPR/AED, OSHA 10&30 Hour Outreach Training

Review sub-contractor crane, fall protection, electrical plans, steel erection plans

Attend pre-planning and progress meetings to coordinate project-specific safety protocols

Conduct on-site safety related tool box talks," safety stand downs" and project safety committee meetings

Investigate work-site safety accidents, and confer with project/facility team to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in work processes to eliminate recurrence

Accountable for HCB on-site safety incentive program

Utilize internal safety management systems and tools to perform trend incident tracking and analysis to identify problem areas within the project/facility

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company June 2006 – December 2014 Safety and Health Manager

Duties:

Responsible for initiating and maintaining safety and health program to comply with the US Army Corps of Engineers safety and health requirements, 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Regulations, 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations, ASNSI, NFPA 70E, NEC and all applicable industry standards.

Developed and implemented an Accident Prevention Program for the specific work and hazards pertaining to the site specific work activities.

Conducted daily site safety inspections of the work site, material and equipment to ensure compliance with the Federal Occupational Safety statutes, EM 385-1-1, ANSI, NFPA 70E, NEC and all applicable industry standards.

Responsible for making recommendations and notifying the subcontractors of any corrective action to be taken on safety violation notices.

Developed and implemented an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)/Job Risk Assessment (JRA).

Responsible for managing, implementing and the enforcement of the Contractor/Sub-Contractor’s Safety and Health Programs.

Responsible for ensuring sub-contractor compliance with the safety and occupational health requirements.

Conducted O.R.M. Indoctrination site Safety &Health Training, conducted mandatory weekly site specific “Tool Box” safety meetings.

Investigate and perform Mishap/Incident/Accident investigations.

Maintain a job file for all necessary documentation at the job site (i.e.., safety data sheets, OSHA and insurance company inspection reports, tool box safety meeting forms, posters, notices, accident report log, accident reports and company directives and instructions and education al materials)

Impress upon all supervisory personnel their responsibility and accountability of each individual to maintain a safe work place and work in a safe manner.

Recognize, document, and recommend remedial procedures of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and follow-up to ensure timely hazard abatement.

Ensure availability of all necessary personnel protective equipment and first aid materials. See that all accident victims are promptly cared for, and that the accident is promptly investigated and properly reported.

Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis and provide guidance toward appropriate corrective action.

Responsible for assessing penalties to contractors/sub-contractors who violated project safety rules.

Conduct First Aid/CPR/AED and OSHA 10/30HourOutreachTraining.

Review prime contractor and/or sub-contractors safety programs, and may recommend specific solutions to abate/reduce hazardous conditions and follow-up to ensure timely hazard abatement.

Attend pre-planning and progress meetings to coordinate project-specific safety protocol.

Conduct safety-related tool box talks as well as project safety committee meetings.

Investigate work-site safety accidents, and confer supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in work processes to eliminate recurrence.

Monitor medical treatment of injured employee to ensure that the worker at tends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner, and compile progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.

Collaborate with supervisor during insurance audits. Virginia Department of Labor and Industry September 2003 – June 2006 Senior Occupational Safety and Health Compliance Officer Duties:

Performed job site safety and health inspections/investigations of construction, manufacturing and industrial sites to determine compliance with Federal and State Occupational Safety statues and codes.

Performed inspections by walking through sites, using test equipment, observing operations and interviewing staff. Identified and evaluated hazards or code violations. Knowledge of occupational safety and health principles, practices and applicable safety statues, regulations and codes.

Conducted inspections, identified and analyzed unsafe practices, hazards and potential hazardous conditions and made remedial recommendations. Held conferences, prepared written reports, and gave court testimony.

Assisted in the training of newly hired compliance officers by reviewing their case files, and accompanied them on actual inspections in the field and directing them in the correct method of conducting a compliance inspection.

Conducted fatality and catastrophes investigations as assigned by the Regional Director. Safety Environmental Engineering December 2001 – September 2003 Safety Consultant (Safety Specialist)

Duties:

Responsible for all aspects construction site safety from home builders to commercial sites.

Performed job site safety inspections by walking through sites observing operations. Prepare written reports to identify hazards and potential hazards for clients.

Performed accident/incident investigations. Provide photographic and proper documentation for insurance companies. Provide training on the Underground Damage Prevention Act and Miss Utility. Media General Cable September 1985 - December 2001 Damage Investigator/Safety Specialist

Duties:

Responsible for site safety for in-house CATV installations

Responsible for conducting investigations to damage to MGC property

Representative on the Miss Utility "Call Before You Dig" Committee and the Underground Damage Prevention Committee

Representative Heavy Construction Contractors Association

Responsible for contractor underground cable installation inside of VDOT's Right of Way

Responsible for reviewing and implementing contractors Road Closure plan to indicate conditions and setups for each phase of the Contractor's activities

Responsible for ensuring proper traffic control, lane closures and public road safety

Conducted field inspection of the work zone to ensure contractor used the proper type and location of all signage, lights, channeling devices, barriers and geometrics of transitions and detours to be used for the safe passage of pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicular traffic and for the protection of the workers through the project

Responsible for ensuring contractor employees meet the training requirements for flaggers

Noted MOT deficiencies

Corrected severe hazards and life threatening situations immediately PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2004 Compliance Safety and Health Officer of the year.

2004 Commissioners Cup Award.

2005 Compliance Safety and Health Officer of the year.

Received Star Recognition award for 2004 and 2005, commended by the Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry for consistently working above yearly productivity goals.

2008 Whiting-Turner – Safety Award.

2011 Whiting-Turner – Safety Award.

Safety Committee Representative American Builders & Contractors Association, MD & VA Chapters, and the WBC Chapter. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Site Safety Technician

OSHA 500/501 Instructor (OSHA 10 and 30 hour)

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Instructor

VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flagger Certification EDUCATION

Frederick Douglas Senior High School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland – Graduated 1978 Largo Community College, Largo Maryland

Montgomery Community College, Rockville, Maryland 1980 (Psychology) Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training OSHA Institute, Chicago Initial Compliance Course

Excavation and Trenching

Electrical Safe Work Practices – 70E

Advanced Accident Investigation

Concrete, Forms and Shoring

Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards

Cranes and Material Handling for General Industry

Confined Space Training

Tunneling and Underground Operations

Scaffolding Safety

Asbestos Standards and Sampling Procedures

Construction Industry Standards

Electrical Sub Part K and LOTO

Confined Space

Legal Aspects

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response/Hazardous Materials Machinery and Machine Guarding

Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Command Spanish for Construction Sites

Emergency Response/Rescue Severe Weather

New Crane Standard 1926

New Confined Space Training for 1926 2015

NFPA 70E Incident Energy and Arc Flash Boundary Calculation Methods 2015 Electrical Safety – NFPA 70E Limits of Approach, Risk Assessment Procedures -2015 Non DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Certification 2016 OSHA 500 Outreach Training 2015

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Training 2014

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Authorized Providers Course 2014 Fall Protection training both for 1926 Construction Industry Regulations and the 1910 General Industry Regulations Personal Protective Equipment training; General Safety and Health Provisions for 1926 Construction and the 1910 General Industry Regulations 2015

Hazardous Chemicals/Dangerous Gases/Toxic Material 2015 Blood Borne Pathogens 2015

VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flagger Certification 2016 Continued Education

Studying to become an American Red Cross: Blood Borne Pathogens Preventing Disease Transmission Certified Instructor. Studying to Complete Certification to become Certified Safety and Health Official Business References

Mr. Dennis Hunter

Vice President

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

(O) 410-***-****

Mr. Matt Murphy

President and Owner, SEE, Inc.

Safety Environmental Engineering, Inc.

(O) 301-***-****

Mr. William Burge - OSHA State

Assistant Commissioner

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry

804-***-****