Tad Canfield
EH&S Professional
Yorba Linda CA 92886
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Consolidate Precision Products - Rancho
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EHS Manager
September 2022 – June 2023
Monitored all current environmental controls
Completed all permitting and licensing requirements for AQMD, DTSC, OCSD, and OCFA
SWPPP sampling, records and control
Arranged for pick up and transport of all hazardous waste collection orders
Transfer of hazardous waste shipment manifests to DTSC
Ensured compliance of all affected employees for PPE including foot protection, eye protection and hearing protection
Ensured the replenishment of first aid cabinets, fire extinguishers and spill response kits
Documented and investigated all industrial injuries, near misses and hazardous waste discharges
Maintained all OSHA logs and records including TTD, modified duty, work transfer, MMI and RTW
Trained all MHE operators and maintain records of these and all other safety training records
Developed a behavior-based safety incentive program
Professional Experience
F. Gavina and Sons Inc.,
2700 Fruitland Avenue, Vernon CA 90058
EHS Manager
July 2021 – August 2022
●Maintained controls related to protecting 310 employees against exposure to the COVID-19 virus
●Developed and directed a robust management safety council
●Responded to regulatory agencies as required
●Interfaced with Occ. Med clinic to ensure prompt care for injured employees
●Ensured that all incident investigations were completed with support from affected employees and their direct manager
●Ensured compliance of all PPE requirements for specific jobs
●Trained new hires regarding safe work performance
●Maintained all worker compensation records
●In process of completing JHS analysis for each job
●Close communication with corporate officers and the production management team
●Introduced an employee behavior-based safety award program
●Completed annual OSHA required training in a bilingual environment (Eng./Spa)
Bumblebee Foods
13100 Arctic Circle Way, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
EH&S Manager
December 2020 - May 2021
●Implemented controls related to protecting 640 employees against exposure to the COVID-19
●Built an effective safety committee program
●Responded to regulatory agencies including OSHA and EPA, among others
●Interfaced with the Occ. Med clinic to ensure prompt care for injured associates
●Completed all incident investigations with the support of members of the management team
●Ensured compliance of all PPE required for their specific jobs
●Maintained all workers compensation records
●Established a robust and effective safety committee
●Interacted daily with corporate company officers as well as with the plant management team
American Woodmark
400 Orangethorpe Ave Anaheim, CA 92801
EH&S Manager
March 2020 - November 2020
●Implemented controls related to protecting between 640 and 890 employees against exposure to the COVID-19
●Developed an effective 5-S program
●Interfaced with the Occ. Med clinic to ensure prompt care for injured associates
●Completed all incident investigations with the support of members of the management team
●Ensured compliance of all PPE including eye protection, hearing protection and arc flash
●Trained on all PIT crane and hoist applications.
●Maintained all Worker Compensation and OSHA records
●Developed a robust and effective safety committee
●Interacted daily with national and on-site management teams
TYSON FOODS
9955 6th Street, Suite B (Plant closed)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Senior Health, Safety & Environment Supervisor
January 2018 - October 2019
Monitored all current environmental controls to comply with governmental regulatory agencies
Completed H&S reporting requirements for OSHA, AQMD and CUPA
Work with FSQA team to comply with USDA food safety regulatory requirements
Arranged for pick up and transport of all hazardous waste orders
Ensured compliance of all affected employees for optimal PPE including foot protection, eye protection, hearing protection, chemical exposure prevention among other
Document and investigate all industrial injuries, near misses and hazardous conditions
Maintained all OSHA logs and employee incident records
Train all PIT operators and maintain records of these and all other safety training records
Developed a behavior-based safety incentive program
Implemented a 5S system throughout both plants
SHUR-LOK Co, SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a PCC BUSINESS SEGMENT - AEROSPACE
2541 White Road, Irvine CA 92614
Health, Safety & Environment Manager
November 2016 – December 2017
Monitor all current environmental controls
Completed all permitting and licensing requirements for AQMD, DTSC, OCSD, and OCFA
SWPPP sampling, records and control
Arranged for pick up and transport of all hazardous waste collection orders
Transferred hazardous waste shipment manifests to DTSC
Ensured compliance of all affected employees for PPE including foot protection, eye protection and hearing protection
Ensured the replenishment of first aid cabinets, fire extinguishers and spill response kits
Documented and investigated all industrial injuries, near misses and hazardous waste discharges
Maintained all OSHA logs and records including TTD, modified duty, work transfer, MMI and RTW
Trained all MHE operators and maintain records of these and all other safety training records
Developed a behavior-based safety incentive program
BRASSTECH INC. – A MASCO CORPORATION BUSINESS UNIT
2001 E. Carnegie Ave, Santa Ana CA 92705
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
February 2012 to March 2016
●Monitored all current environmental controls to comply with governmental regulatory agencies and best management practices
●Complied with required for AQMD, DTSC, OCSD, OCFA and DOT at three plants
●Collaborated with the management team to implement ISO 14001 in 2012
●ISO 14001 EM (Environmental Manager) responsible for managing all internal audits, completing all corrective action reports and reporting any change management
●Responsible for placing all orders for both recycled waste and hazardous waste (including universal waste, solid waste and aqueous waste)
●Liaised with the Industrial Urgent Care Center
●Monitored all environmental and safety conditions and submit any edited reports to the various state and federal regulatory agencies
●Complied with all Santa Ana city ordinances
●Maintained compliance with all Cal-OSHA training and workplace injury record keeping requirements
●Developed behavior-based safety incentive program
NATURE’S BEST, (Now KEHE)
6810 Bickmore Ave, Chino CA 91708
2003 – 2012, Safety Manager - Nature’s Best
●Daily workplace risk and hazard assessment with authority to enforce and immediately implement corrective measures
●Developed and maintained a comprehensive (EAP)Emergency Action Plan and (IIPP) Injury and Illness Prevention program
●Maintained all safety training records for facilities in Dallas TX and in Chino CA
●Ensured compliance with all state, federal and local safety regulatory agencies including OSHA, Fire Authority and DOT among others
●Conducted all incident / accident investigations
●Developed and apply a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan including earthquake (Chino, CA) and tornado (Dallas, TX) preparedness
●Strong involvement with the company’s expansion from Brea to Chino CA and Dallas TX
●Worked with our Transportation Department to investigate all off-site and out-of-state injury accidents and coordinate medical care for affected drivers
●Assisted with random drug & BAT authorization as well as new driver road test and DQ maintenance for over 70 drivers
EDUCATION
• MA - Eastern University - Saint David’s, PA
MA in Economic Development, August 2006
• BA - Azusa Pacific University – Azusa CA
BA in International Studies, May 1990
BA in Political Science, May 1990
• High School – Turlock Christian School – Turlock CA. 05/20/1986.
RECENT TRAINING
Extensive workplace violence prevention training
BERT (Business Emergency Response Team). Training to include triage, search and recovery, shelter in place. EAP to include earthquake, fire and active shooter.
MASCO University courses heavily weighted toward business ethics (annually)
OSHA 30 - hr. course
AHSI and Red Cross approved certification on adult First Aid, CPR and AED (annually)
Certified MHE (PIT) train-the-trainer for most types of indoor industrial lift trucks
RCRA – Hazardous Waste Regulatory Review Course – Heritage Environmental Services LLC
Compliance Certificate for 49 CFR 172.700 (Subpart H) – Heritage Environmental Services LLC
WC Loss control courses completed at Travelers Insurance and Tokio Marine Nichido Management Inc.
Managing Hazardous Waste in California – Lion Technology Inc.
Quarterly national HS&E Leadership conferences – MASCO Corp and TYSON FOODS
Chemical Storage Procedures – ECOLAB
Chemical labeling and control – TYSON FOODS
LANGUAGES
• English – Native fluency
• Spanish – Native fluency