Cesar Pelaez

Risk & Safety

Santa Ana, CA

Plan, organize Implement and coordinate health safety functions to provide a safe workplace for employees while reducing direct and indirect cost of operation by utilizing proven ability to: Develop and implement safety policies and procedures that not only meet regulatory or contractual requirements, but also provide for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Institute comprehensive, pro-active safety training programs that bring true value to the organizations and the individual employee. Coordinate injury/illness management utilizing expert case management techniques, doctor relationships, aggressive return to work and empathy. Support Managements desire to innovate and grow all processes to optimal efficiency reducing undesired events, rework, and losses.

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Work Experience

Workers Compensation Manager / Safety Manager

Decton Group of companies/ TPS - Irvine, CA

November 2015 to Present

Responsible for maintaining and managing the Company’s Workers’ Compensation program. also be responsible for hiring, supervising, and disciplining the WC Claims Administrator(s). reporting to the National Director of Risk and Safety. regarding workers’ compensation is to make sure that legitimately injured employees receive the best care possible in a timely manner, and any questionable claims are thoroughly investigated for fraud and appropriate action is taken. develop positive working partnerships with all office and on-site personnel, vendors, providers, attorneys, adjustors, and others as needed. responsible for authorizing WC claim investigations, litigation, vendors and settlements and as well as the day to day handling of the claims and oversight of the TPA.

Works closely with staff in engineering, human resources, legal, operations, and research and development.

2. Provides technical safety and health support and information to production and corporate personnel.

3. Prepares written safety and health programs and policies. 4. Identifies company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs. 5. Develops annual company safety and health goals. 6. Participates in new product/process reviews, including process hazard analyses, operator training, etc.

7. Supports corporate/plant engineering to implement engineering controls to minimize safety and occupational health hazards.

8. Supports plant personnel in selection of appropriate personal protective equipment. 9. Maintains corporate safety library (e.g., videos, regulations, reference manuals). 10. Promotes safety and health awareness through internal company memoranda, newsletters and specific training programs.

11. Serves as member of the executive environmental health and safety committee. 12. Participates in company occupational safety and health committee. 13. Assists as necessary in implementation of a hazard communication program and preparation of reports.

14. Reviews process-operating procedures/records and provides input for safety and health considerations.

15. Understands federal and state occupational safety and health regulations and monitors regulatory changes as they occur.

16. Provides technical support to corporate and plant personnel to ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations.

17. Advises manufacturing plants and corporate staff of regulatory changes with which the plants must comply. Sufficient advance notice should be provided so that compliance on the effective date of new regulations is ensured.

18. Audits practices and records of manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations. 19. Monitors lost-time injuries/illnesses and worker’s compensation claims. 20. Reviews plant safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports and follows up as necessary.

21. Reviews injury/illness and noninjury incident investigation reports and follows up as necessary. Operations Traininer /Workers Compensation Coordinator Aryzta Bakery - Santa Ana, CA

June 2011 to July 2014

Oversee the Workers' Compensation (WC) and Safety programs, including claim administration, injury prevention, training, reporting, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance. Manage all claims with emphasis on large, questionable and/or problematic claims, acting as a liaison for management, associates and insurance. Educate management in answering all associate questions pertaining to WC benefits. Develop and review all WC reporting/management materials. Coordinate efforts with insurance vendor to be proactive in claim management, partnering with third-party administrator

(TPA), outside legal counsel and insurance carrier to direct claim. Respond promptly to legal requests including subpoenas and record requests. Monitor and coordinate leaves with Human Resources department. HACCP & GMP trainer

Safety Coordinator

Cosco Fire Protection - Orange, CA

June 2007 to January 2011

Responsible for the implementation of the company's Injury and illness prevention program, in all seven regions. Successfully managed a company fleet of 450 drivers provide advice to all personnel in the implementation of policies and risk plans which includes providing assistance with undertaking remedial actions and implementing control measures to reduce the risk. Working with the company's insurance company and broker to ensure compliance, claim management and follow up. Carrying out accident investigations, analyses findings to find route cause and implement controls to prevent re- occurrence

Working towards the implementation and continual review of the company health and safety management system covering 600 employees in eight Regions. Safety Coordinator

Nissin Foods U.S.A - Gardena, CA

May 2006 to June 2007

Implement and coordinate safety procedures and policies for food manufacturing plant in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations. Reasonability's include training managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials. Coordinate with upper management to detect and analyze potential industrial accident causes within a factory setting. Conduct safety meetings and inform all departments of leading safety information. Coordinate work site safety/accident investigations and handle all workers compensations claims, including employee "back-to-work" program.

Safety Trainer/Workers Compensation Coordinator/Corporate Auditor Select Personnel - Garden Grove, CA

January 2002 to January 2006

Responsible for safety administration and safety training of numerous accounts. Coordination of Workers Compensation claims and benefits. Tasks included site risk evaluations, conducting safety training and meetings with employee have to insure proper safety procedures are being met on a daily basis, and investigation of workers compensation claims. After conducting full analysis of each claim duties that followed were documenting each claim in detail, submission of all injury checklists, Employer Injury/Illness Reports, Employee Statements, and State of California DWC Form 1. OSHA and Forklift Citified Instructor.

Education

Certified Safety Proffesional in Health and Safety Cal State Dominguez - Carson, CA

2010 to 2014

Accounting in Enviromental

Golden West College - Huntington Beach, CA

2006 to 2007

Skills

• PIT Instructor (10+ years)

• OSHA 10 & 30 Instructor (8 years)

• Bilingual English &Spanish (10+ years)

• Experinced with CAL OSHA Title 8 Requierments (10+ years)

• Hidden Hazard Identification Expert (10+ years)

• Accident Investigation Proffesional (10+ years)

• Safety Audit expert (10+ years)

• Safety Trainer Ability to train influence and motivate (10+ years)

• Safety Expert wih focus on busines value (5 years) Certifications and Licenses

501

August 2018 to August 2021

OSHA 501Train the Trainer

Additional Information

SKILLS

n n Workers Compensation Specialist

n Understands Financial Strategies with Safety

n Excellent knowledge of Process Safety Management systems n Extensive experienced in manufacturing & construction setting's n Remarkable ability to function with internal database systems n In-depth knowledge of principles, theories and practices of Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental n Excellent Customer Relations

n Accurate Filing and Document Control

n Amazing ability to function as a member of various teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

n Assisting various departments within the corporate setting Bilingual English & Spanish full translation of documents

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