Safety Manager Workers' Compensation

BARNEY NEGRON, CHST ************@*****.*** 714-***-****

SUMMARY

I am a dedicated bilingual safety professional with twenty years of experience in the industry. Trained and experienced in Occupational Health & Safety and all facets of workers' compensation. Experience In Multiple Areas, Knowledge/Competency in Recruitment, Benefits Administration, Training, Safety Management, Development, HCMP, with Strong Organization/Planning, Human Relations, Communication Skills. My accomplishments include reducing the risk of human injury, potential liability, and loss of company assets. I have exceptional interpersonal skills that include problem identification, accident investigation, and resolution. I am proficient in MS Office and various safety applications.

CAREER HISTORY & ACHIEVMENTS

Employing a philosophy of Prevention, Education, Training and Awareness, Health & Safety policies, and procedures in compliance with all local, state, and federal O.S.H.A. standards and regulations. Developed a comprehensive Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) for the following companies with proven success in reduction of injuries, cost, and resolution of core company concerns. Managed and maintained a downward trend towards lowering of Workers' Compensation Program requirements.

WORK HISTORY:

HDR INC. ( 2022 - Present)

Ensuring that scheduled safety & environmental compliance audits and inspections are effectively completed, including the definition and management of corrective and preventive actions; ensures SH&E compliance records are organized and maintained per applicable regulations; periodic reporting of audit results (including non-compliance)

to the Project Manager and HDR Corporate SH&E.

Federal Express: Sr. Safety Specialist Western Region - LAXRSO & LAXRSO - Flight & Air Operations Set strategic direction for multiple safety locations for dangerous goods, managers and safety professionals and leads strategic initiatives across the enterprise to drive continuous improvements in safety programs. Ramp Transport Driver (RTD) Class “A” CDL Drivers. Federal Motor Career (FMCSA) BIT Inspection Ensure implementation of and compliance with comprehensive safety and DG programs and best practices including, but not limited to vehicle, facility and employee safety, dangerous goods, ramp operations, aircraft ground operations and fire prevention. Maintains relationships with executive, providing safety and DG updates and preparing executive presentations regarding safety. Serves as FedEx safety DG programs’ representative to legal department, regulatory agencies, and trade and professional organizations. Develops metrics through the continuous improvement process and plans for future initiatives and improvements. Helps to write new policies. Leads efforts for designing, implementing, and auditing the company’s safety response and plans for emergency events. 2015-2022

Lend Lease-Lumina Job site Project $355 Million High Rise ( 2014 - 2015)

Site Safety Manager San Francisco, CA

Working on a $355 million-dollar high rise in San Francisco. I was responsible for the day-to-day function of a Safety Manager. New Hire Orientation, Training, Job Hazard Audits, and Meetings. Accomplishments Managing and injury free workplace with a philosophy of Prevention, Education, Training and Awareness.

Sully-Miller - Safety Manager ( 2013 - 2014)

Union Pacific Railroad, Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority, Baldwin Avenue Grade Separation Project. Received BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation Course. Responsible for compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration Roadway worker protection regulations. Oversee, lead, and enforce safety regulation, standards, and guidelines. MSHA Certification.

Cobalt Engineering – Safety Manager (2012 - 2013)

Oversaw leads, directed, and enforced safety requirements for multiple job sites with a goal of zero accident culture. Work on construction projects to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injuries and or property damage using a job safety standard, best management practices, and Injury Free Environment Techniques.

As an OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer, I conducted four OSHA-10 training courses while working towards my CSP certifications.

Southern California Edison –S ES, Safety & Environmental Specialist (Contractor) (2011 – 2012)

Provided safety compliance support to OSBU departments through safety expertise and leadership to OSBU-wide safety initiatives (e.g., Safety Culture Improvement and Ergonomics, etc.). Also provided experience within health & safety regulations in both office and industrial work environments. Developed and implemented appropriate preventative & controlled measures to minimize safety & health hazards.

Suffolk/Role Construction - Safety Manager (Contractor) (2011 – 2012)

LAUSD SRES#6 (contract completed)

Dynalectric LAX Bradley West Core - Safety Manager (2010 –2012)

Managed safety compliance in accordance with Walsh/Austin and LAWA specifications. Reviewed and maintained J-8, JHA, JSA, and all other policy and procedures. Conducted jobsite hazard analysis & audits to maintain a safe workplace environment.

Bernard’s Builders Management Services- Safety Specialist & Workers’ Compensation Manager (CHST) - (2007 – 2011)

Fed/Cal OSHA 500; OSHA 501; General Industry; EM-385-1.1; LAUSD MS #6 Site Safety Manager 250 employee; LAUSD SRES #12, 200 employees. LAUSD K-8 Span Site Safety Manager 180 employees. The Americana at Brand Jobsite location with 1200 employees on site.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Coordinated multiple project teams, sub-contractors and superintendents for a cohesive alliance toward safety throughout the changing phases of a construction environment. Implemented Safety policy & procedures for safety inspections, issuance of infraction notices, collective action required and documentation thereof. Developed incident investigation policy to include training programs for on on-site incident and emergency response,

Retrained in Confined Space, First Aid CPR, Crane Safety and Rigging Training.

Tyco International Fire & Security- Safety / Fleet, and Workers' Compensation Manager (2005 – 2007)

350 employees - 2 locations

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Implemented all facets of safety to attain accreditation born Pacific Industrial Contractors Screening (PICS) opening a gateway of opportunity to acclaimed contract awards Developed & implemented a safety maintenance "scorecard" program designed to rate ongoing departmental safety efficiency and the appraisal and accountability of Managers Managed the workers' compensation injury rates towards a zero-accident culture.

Adir International - Safety and Workers' Compensation Manager (2003 – 2005)

1,400 employees - 6 locations

KEY ACHIEVMENTS: Completed Workers Compensation and Safety department overhaul resulting in a 50% reduction in loss time incident rates thereby reducing the insurance experience modification with annual savings in the millions.

American Textile, Maintenance - Safety Manager & Workers' Compensations Administrator (2002 – 2003)

600 employee -3 locations

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Developed and revised SOPs on all operating equipment. Conducted all training & education including “Lockout/lag out Programs (LOIO)”, “Hot Works Permit”, “HAZCOM”, “Emergency Evacuation and Emergency Response Handling of all Workers' Compensations Injury Claims”

Safety Manager & Workers' Compensations Administrator

Kaiser Permanente - Safety Manager & Workers' Compensations Administrator (1982 – 2002)

700 employees - 3 locations

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Conducted “Environmental Health & Safety” risk assessment for all operations with cost- benefit analysis of all compliance programs. Implemented a systematic program promoting business investigation by reporting of all injury incidents, collecting, and analyzing data to identity trends, mitigating hazards, and coordinating prevention strategies. Created a HAZ-MAT Spill Response Team. Supervised and coordinated activities to prepare team for any Emergency/Disaster to prevent lost time incident rates (L TIR).

LANGUAGES: English & Spanish

EDUCATION:

Business Management, California State Dominguez Hill 1980 -1982

A.A. with College grant from LA Times, LA Harbor College 1978 -1979

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT /CERIIFIED PROGRAMS

2015 MSHA Certification

2009 - 2026 – Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST); Cal/Fed OSHA 500 & OSHA 510, EM-385-1.1 SWPPP Comprehensive Storm Water Pollution Prevention Seminar, CPR/First Aid Certification

2016 - OSHA Train the Trainer Course, AQMD Asbestos Emissions Demolition/Renovations), Construction Safety Awareness. Safety Management Techniques beyond Compliance

2017 CHST Construction Health & Safety Technician Certification (BCSP) Board Certification Safety Professional

2016 - Crane Safety and Rigging & training (AON Risk Services), CPR/First Aid Certification and Confined Space Training

2015 - OSHA 10 & 30 hr 1926 Construction certification.

2003 - 2004 - SB899 Workers compensation bill compliance and workshop. OSHA Standards and Hazards Recognition for General Industry.

2002 - Occupational Health & Safety Conference OSHA General Industry. Hospital Emergency Incident Command Systems, HEICS Training at Anaheim CA California Compliance for Hazardous Waste Generators.

2001 – Kaiser Permanente Medical & Health Disaster Preparedness Exercise, HAZ-MAT I for Health care, Management of the Contaminated Patient, Use of a Decontamination Team, The 12" Annual Continuing Challenge, Haz-Mat Workshop, Patient Safety for Health care Professionals, A System Safety Approach, Managing Change Seminar, The 6th Annual Worldwide Lessons in Leadership Series, The New Leadership Challenge, Team Principles with Practices in a lime of Change, Lessons in Leadership.

2000 - Mapping ISO 9000 Training Course, International Quality Systems (I.Q.S.), Workshop, The 11th Annual continuing Challenge, Haz-Mat.

1999 - Disaster Conference and Participation. Center for Health care Environmental Management (CHEM).

1996 - 1997 - Radiation Safety Officer Review Course. HAZWOPER TRAIINING, COMCO, INC Environmental & Safety services.

1996 - Industrial Hygiene Technician Certificate Program Cal State University of Long Beach.

1995 - Occupational Safety Certificate program at Cal. State University of Long Beach.

1990 - 1991 - Supervisory Development Program. Management Orientation Program Kaiser Permanente Medical Group.

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers since 1995. This Society promotes the advancement of the safety profession and fosters the professional well-being and development of its members.

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