Stephen B. Way

**** *********** **** *******-*****, NC 27106 336-***-**** adz4nw@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a multifaceted Safety/Environmental Management position with a progressive organization that will fully utilize acquired skills, abilities, potential, and past experience.

Professional Experience

North Carolina Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Division-District 6, Winston-Salem, NC May 2022-Present

Safety Compliance Officer I

Identifying workplace hazards (and potential hazards).

Recommending citations for alleged violations and making appropriate referrals.

Inspecting a variety of establishments.

Performing safety and health hazard assessments.

Evaluating employer's hazard abatement efforts.

Preparing reports.

Investigating fatalities, accidents and complaints as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Pine Hall Brick Company-Madison, NC March 2012-April 2021

Environmental Health/Safety Manager

Management of the Company’s Environmental Health and Safety programs related to OSHA, NCDOL, and NCDOA compliance, at 4 production facilities, and 5 retail showrooms.

Primary contact for all governmental agencies for site visits, reporting, audits, and all other matters pertaining to regulatory compliance.

Plans, organizes, and administers company-wide safety program, including employee safety and health training program.

Ensures that managers and employees effectively apply workplace safety rules and procedures, are informed of and practice safe work practices in accordance with established company safety rules and occupational safety and health guidelines.

Manages emergency response incidents.

Ensures compliance with various local, state, and federal regulations related to storage of hazardous materials and records maintenance.

Develops, produces, updates, and directs safety, health or environmental training programs based on operational and organizational needs and objectives.

Creates and drives in conjunction with management an effective safety culture.

Reduces near misses, accidents, and other unsafe incidents by developing and implementing an effective Safety Program.

Organizes, develops, and leads the plant Safety Committee in NC and GA operations.

Performs regular safety and training audits.

Conducts safety inspections and works with corporate leadership to make recommendations to correct or eliminate hazards.

Ensures thorough investigations of accidents, near misses and/or environmental or safety related employee complaints are conducted, and proper courses of action are taken, including a root cause analysis and a recommended corrective action plan.

Develops and revises departmental safety and health SOPs for continuous improvement and updated regulations.

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Stays current with developments within the environmental health/safety field.

Works with Human Resources to assist with workers’ compensation claims and return to work programs.

United States Navy 1989-2009

Managed all areas of the Environmental Health & Safety programs within compliance of federal and state regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Organization (OSHA), Naval Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Completing inspections, identifying issues, and developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations including OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, DOD, and state and local regulations.

Conducting safety training orientation sessions and teaching OSHA courses to ensure that (EHS) policies and procedures are followed.

Monitoring the use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.

Coordinated and conducted training for all employee Environmental Health, Safety, and infection control programs.

Conducted Safety Audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and procedures of employees.

Investigated and maintained records for all work-related injuries and/or illnesses, provided statistical analysis, and assisted management in the development of effective health and safety countermeasures to continuously improve safety objectives.

Coordinated emergency evacuation procedures, training, and drills.

Assisted with Preventive Medicine and Occupational Health Programs for the Navy and Marine Corps forces ashore and afloat.

Conducted disease vector (insects, rodents, parasites, and other pests) control programs.

Instructed personnel in safety, preventative medicine, industrial hygiene, environmental health, and occupational health matters.

Experience Highlights

Profound history of building exemplary Safety programs from either inadequate or nonexistent Safety plans.

Developed and implemented a safety program for a naval facility with 250 employees, which was considered a “role model” for all U.S. Navy Hospitals.

Trained personnel in prevention of injury and illness at 83 U.S. Navy commands and 27 ships.

Recognized for consistently using sound judgment to solve complex problems.

Consistently recognized as an outstanding communicator and trainer of personnel at all levels.

Numerous awards, medals, and letters of achievement from the United States Navy and Marine Corps, including 20 years of honorable service.

Developed and implemented a corporate wide safety dashboard, which is recognized by a national risk management organization.

Education

University of Maryland University College, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Management; Minor: Psychology.

Guilford Technical Community College, Associate of Science, Paralegal Technology

United States Naval School of Health and Sciences, Advanced Medical Laboratory Technician

Certifications

Manager of Environmental Safety and Health Programs (MESH), N.C. State University(August 2014)

Manager of Environmental Safety and Health Programs-Industrial Hygiene (IH-MESH), N.C. State University (December 2020)

40 Hour HAZWOPER, North Carolina State University

Basic Life Support, Heart Saver CPR, AED, and First Aid

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 Train-the-trainer course

OSHA 29 CFR 1926, 30-hour General Industries Standards course.

OSHA 125 Health Standards for Industrial Hygienists

OSHA 345 Process Safety Management

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