Safety Manager Workers Compensation

Joe R. Patterson, EMT, HMT

**** ********* *****, ******** ** 18062

610-***-**** *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Past recipient of the National Safety Council’s Rising Star of Safety Award. Multi-task and detailed oriented Environmental, Health and Safety professional with strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills. Ability to motivate, make decisions, and excel in a fast paced dynamic environment. Computer skills include MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Lockout/ Tagout Compliance Software and AS400 systems.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

COCA-COLA NORTH AMERICA – LEHIGH, Allentown, PA May 2019 – March 2023

Safety, Environmental & Security Manager (SES Manager)

The SES Manager leads the environmental, worker health and safety, sustainability and security systems at the plant and serve as the plant subject matter expert in these fields. This position also provides direction, expertise and leadership to ensure the plant meets local, state, Federal and other regulations / standards (e.g., OSHA, DEP, etc.), Company requirements (e.g., KORE) and certification programs {(e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)} relating to environmental, worker health and safety and sustainability. Additional responsibilities include:

Develop, implement and maintain effective policies, documents, work instructions and procedure manuals related to the identification, prevention and control of occupational injuries and illnesses and environmental liabilities.

Ensure facility compliance with applicable governmental regulations / standards and Company requirements by maintaining a plant Regulatory Compliance Calendar.

Develop and effectively implement strategies designed to obtain / maintain certification of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards and the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

Facilitate the plant’s Risk Assessment Process (e.g., Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Environmental Aspects and Impacts) in order to identify workplace hazards or potential environmental liabilities and minimize / mitigate risks.

Administration of the plant’s medical surveillance programs according to OSHA regulations / standards and Company requirements.

Participate in plant audits and interface with internal and external auditors and regulatory and government agency personnel.

Coordinate and communicate findings of internal and external audits to plant management and ensure items of non-conformance are addressed and corrected according to schedule.

Compile, monitor and analyze accurate worker health and safety, environmental and sustainability metrics / KBIs and routinely review with all levels of the organization to help drive sustained improvement; identify negative trends and implement corrective action plans.

Maintain legal, governmental and Company worker safety and health, environmental, injury and illness logs and summaries, medical records, employee training programs, incident investigations and corrective actions according to governmental regulations / standards and Company requirements, including confidentiality.

Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with local, state and Federal regulatory agencies. Represent Company on regulatory issues with impact outside local plant.

Prepare and update regulatory permits and reports and submit, along with required fees, to respective agency by required deadlines.

Administration of the plant’s workers' compensation program, including effective medical case management, reporting, record maintenance and follow-up. Meet periodically with Company coordinators and external coordinators on current Worker’s Compensation cases.

Coordinate the planning of and help conduct appropriate worker safety and health and environmental training for all employees including new employees prior to assignment and current employees on a periodic basis to maintain the necessary skills and knowledge.

Maintain relationships with external groups, attend professional meetings and conferences and routinely review related periodicals and e-newsletters to stay abreast of emerging regulatory issues and technology to better position the plant for compliance and continuous improvement of the plant’s worker health and safety, environmental and sustainability performance.

Plan and prepare for emergencies and conduct training and drills, as needed, to ensure that everyone knows how to properly respond to emergencies.

Compile and submit plant worker health and safety, environmental and sustainability data to The Coca-Cola Company’s KOSMOS Share Point site and EtQ

QUALITY PACKAGING SPECIALIST INTERNATIONAL, Macungie PA. 2012 – 2019

Corporate Environmental, Health, Safety& Security Manager/DEA Officer.

Responsible for full development, implementation and promotion of the organizations EHS&S and DEA Controlled Substance programs, policies and standard operating procedures. Served as technical liaison for researching, analyzing and communicating on EH&S related issues. Ensure full company compliance related to all Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to environmental, health, safety, security and DEA Controlled Substances and listed chemicals for PA, NJ, IN and IL Pharmaceutical and contract packaging facilities. Additional responsibilities included:

Responsible for the complete development and implementation of a safety program for growing organization. Including the development of safety programs, documentation and training for subjects including: Hazard Communications, LO/TO, Machine Guarding, Emergency Response, Industrial Hygiene Auditing and other required Safety Training.

Developed and currently running the organization DEA Controlled Substance program, maintaining a full compliance with all DOJ/DEA 21 CFR 1300 Regulations for a vault (Schedule I-II) size of 100 pallets and a secured cage (Schedule III-V) area for 250 pallets.

Conduct Health and safety assessments on all incoming products, chemicals or other items prior to being introduced into the facility to properly plan and ensure the safety for all.

Designed, implemented and continue to drive an organizational Health and Safety Training Program to educate and promote a safe work environment for all levels of company personnel, based on job responsibilities.

Evaluated injury and illness data to identify trends and provided additional one on one and/ or group training as necessary to maintain and promote a safety first work culture.

Responsible for inspections of multiple sites/ locations as well as all site equipment to identify and control any potential hazards or risks that could affect the Health and Safety of employees. Recommended and facilitated any necessary corrective and preventative actions.

Collected all environmental data related to the company Industrial Hygiene Program including indoor/outdoor air quality, and chemical and noise exposure to create technical reports and analyze data to determine if further testing was needed to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Managed the corporate Workers Compensation program; conducted safety assessments, injury/ illness investigations and job safety analysis in conjunction with state laws and regulations.

Managed Waste Reduction and Corporate Sustainability Program which included all hazardous (chemical and biological) waste, reviewing contracts and negotiating pricing to lower waste removal costs, and streamlining waste disposal at each facility to maximize company savings.

Developed/Managed Contractor Compliance Program: trained and supervised all site contractors/ subcontractors during all phases of remediation projects to mandate full compliance with company safety policies, cGMP Requirements, FDA and DEA Regulations.

Developed and lead a fully functional and interactive safety committee team, first responder team and ergonomics groups to help reduce risk and ensure safety for all individuals at the company sites.

ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC., Bethlehem, PA 2010 – 2012

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Managed all aspects of safety, health and environmental issues for the company. Responsible for the creation, implementation and management of the corporate Environmental, Health and Safety program and all associated policies,

standard operating procedures and work instructions to ensure full compliance with OSHA, FDA and DEA guidelines in addition to all Federal, State and Local regulations. Developed and conducted company-wide safety training programs for employees on all levels (including Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Plan, Chemical Spill Response, Hearing Conservation program, PPE, Lockout/Tagout procedure, and 25+ other programs). Designed and implemented the company Emergency Response Action Plan; recruited and trained Emergency Response Team and conducted evacuation drills at all facility locations. Additional EH&S management duties included:

Certified Safety Committee/ Ergonomic Team Leader: conducted monthly meetings, recruited employees from all organizational areas, performed department safety audits and ergonomic assessments. Cross functional Safety Team succeeded in identifying many potential safety hazards and as a result, corrective and preventative actions were put into place to ensure continued employee safety. Also promoted National EH&S programs.

Created and/ or updated all Material Safety Data Sheets for finished products and established guidelines for supplying information to distributors and customers; maintained MSDS database for chemicals used on-site in manufacturing and laboratory areas.

Managed Waste Reduction Program which included all hazardous (chemical and biological) waste, reviewing contracts and negotiating pricing to lower waste removal costs, and streamlining waste disposal at each facility to maximize company savings. Also maintained DEA permits for controlled substances used on-site in lab and production areas.

Responsible for producing and maintaining annual EH&S department budget; evaluated monthly financials for accuracy and to identify areas for cost reductions.

Provided DOT and IATA training for warehouse and shipping personnel in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations. Also delivered fork-lift training as needed for Group Leader/ 2nd shift personnel.

Conducted Risk Assessments related to job performance activities, new and existing equipment and projects, and recommended appropriate mitigation measures for any potential hazards or safety issues that could affect employees.

Collaborated on cross-functional teams and made recommendations to ensure safety and health measures are present and appropriate for all projects and procedures.

Developed company contractor/vendor safety program. Worked closely with on-site contractors/ sub-contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to all EH&S policies and procedures.

Conducted comprehensive facility audits for compliance with all EH&S programs as well as all Federal, State and Local requirements.

Managed Workers Compensation program: investigated injury/ illness reports, created case management database to identify trends and implement necessary changes to processes and/ or training to promote and maintain a zero injury/ illness culture. Reviewed and updated all required OSHA logs and forms.

Assisted with data collection and submission for all company insurance programs including property insurance and product liability.

Maintained all files, reports, audits and training records related to EH&S as well as all confidential Workers Compensation reports and information.

ENVIRO-AIR TECHNOLOGIES INC., Coopersburg, PA 2008 – 2010

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Managed Health and Safety programs for multiple project locations to ensure full compliance with all Federal, State and Local government regulations. Provided leadership and EH&S technical expertise to help achieve corporate goals. Represented the company directly and indirectly to all associated regulatory agencies including OSHA, DEP and EPA. Completed and submitted all required reports, documents and data for the organization. Created and updated corporate

Health and Safety policies and procedures and maintained full compliance from all employees. Additional duties included:

Emergency Response Team Leader: Recruited and trained company personnel on emergency and lifesaving procedures. Conducted drills and delivered continuing education to maintain skill level of volunteer team.

Designed and implemented a Health and Safety Training Program to educate and promote a safe work environment for all levels of company personnel

Evaluated injury and illness data to identify trends and provided additional one on one and/ or group training as necessary to maintain and promote a safety first work culture.

Responsible for inspections of multiple sites/ locations as well as all site equipment to identify and control any potential hazards or risks that could affect the Health and Safety of employees. Recommended and facilitated any necessary corrective and preventative actions.

Collected all environmental data related to the company Industrial Hygiene Program including indoor/outdoor air quality, and chemical and noise exposure to create technical reports and analyze data to determine if further testing was needed to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Managed Contractor Compliance Program: trained and supervised all site contractors/ subcontractors during all phases of remediation projects to mandate full compliance with company safety policies as well as all Federal, State and Local regulations.

Provided thorough EH&S assessments; managed all safety audit programs; conducted incident/ accident investigations and prepared all reports and analysis accordingly to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Collaborated with other departments on multiple assignments to facilitate the implementation of safety features for different projects including design and use of machinery and equipment, PPE requirements, ergonomics, area/ facility layout and environmental monitoring programs.

Maintained certifications and continued study on changing regulatory compliance through industry publications, seminars, participating in trade organizations and government meetings.

B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC., Allentown, PA 1999-2008

Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Responsible for promoting continuous improvement through the development and implementation of EH&S programs, policies and standard operating procedures. Served as technical liaison for researching, analyzing and communicating on EH&S related issues to all regulatory bodies. Ensured full company compliance related to all Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to environmental, health and safety for PA, NJ, TX and CA medical device facilities. Additional responsibilities included:

Provided leadership, training and direction for company Safety Committee and First Responder Teams.

Developed and conducted EH&S training for all company employees including new hires and site contractors.

Designed and coordinated cost-effective engineering and administrative controls to reduce the frequency and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Supervised company Environmental Compliance Program related to waste stream reduction/ elimination including hazardous and universal waste and air emissions to ensure full compliance for PA and NJ facilities. Developed, reviewed and submitted all environmental permits and compliance reports with appropriate regulatory agencies.

Responsible for monitoring exposure to hazardous chemicals, indoor/outdoor air quality, noise exposure and all other industrial hygiene testing to comply with company policies and procedures and maintain a safe workplace.

Conducted all site inspections to identify and abate existing or potential health and safety hazards; recommended and implemented necessary hazard risk controls; prepared corrective action and data reports accordingly.

Managed the corporate Workers Compensation program; conducted safety assessments, injury/ illness investigations and job safety analysis in conjunction with state laws and regulations.

Performed detailed and effective ergonomic evaluations of job positions and processes for review and consideration.

Created and maintained all EH&S technical documents, reports and confidential files.

EH&S AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Employee EH&S Training & Education U.S./ Canadian/ EU Regulations

Regulatory Interpretation/ Compliance/ Communication/ Reporting EPA 40 CFR

Regulatory Inspections (OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, DEA) DOT 49 CFR

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 (General Industry and Construction) Safety Audits

Safety Data Sheets/ Systems Management Security Management

Waste Identification & Minimization Contract Negotiations

Emergency Management/ Risk Control Employee Relations

Insurance Management (Workers Comp/ Property & Product liability) Behavioral Based Safety

Hazard Recognition/Identification

EDUCATION

DeSales University, Allentown, PA Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Management

Minor Environmental Studies

Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA Associate of Science, Safety and Emergency Services

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

Certified Safety Committee Leader (OSHAcademy) OSHA 511 Certification

Certified Safety Manager (OSHAcademy) Certified Safety Trainer (OSHAcademy)

First Aid, CPR, AED Certifications OSHA HAZWOPER Certified

Hazardous Waste Management Certified Hazardous Material Technician

OSHA General Industry Certifications (10 & 30 Hour Certs) DOT / IATA/ RCRA Certifications

OSHA Construction Certification (10 & 30 Hour Certs) S.C.B.A. Certified

Certification in Management and Supervisory Training Certified Fire Fighter I and II

Paramedics Assistant (Level 1) Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support

PA Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician/EMT-I Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

NFPA Certification: Fire Protection Systems & Equipment Maintenance NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Certification

DEA Controlled Substance Management Certification

Certified Laser Safety Officer

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Safety Engineers National Safety Council

Society for Human Resource Management National Fire Protection Association

OSHA VPP /VPPPA

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