Manager Management
Resume:
David B. Kohl, MS
Concord, NC 28025
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Education
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Master of Science, Occupational Safety Management, December 2004
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Health, August 1992
Experience
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Risk Management, Charlotte, NC
Senior Risk Control Consultant
February 2009 – Present
• Responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring safety program for Mecklenburg County, NC (Population 920,000)
• Appointed to serve on the Compliance Governance Committee which reviews violations of the county Ethics Policy
• Developed and implemented Mecklenburg County Return to Work Program
• Review and analyze automobile, general liability and workers’ compensation loss data for trends and recommend corrective actions
• Chair the Mecklenburg County Loss Control Committee
• Perform field hazard assessments to identify potential losses including workers’ compensation, general liability, and auto claims and develop corrective actions using proven loss control techniques
• Conduct accident investigations using root cause analysis techniques to identify system deficiencies
• Develop and conduct training on various safety and health topics
• Develop and monitor Risk Management performance metrics for the Mecklenburg County Corporate Scorecard
• Implemented countywide Enterprise Risk Management program
Sodexo, Huntersville, NC
Regional Safety and Health Manager
September 2003 – February 2009
• Lead Safety Manager for the implementation of the safety program for Procter and Gamble global facilities management contract
• Responsible for promoting a safe work environment for food service, facilities management, housekeeping and industrial laundry accounts servicing clients in a 5 state region and 10 million employee labor hours
• Continuously maintained injury rate in assigned region below industry average
• Improved injury rates at high loss units by >50
• Identify potential workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Encourage unit management to implement and enforce policies and procedures to minimize workplace injury risks
• Develop Risk Improvement Plans for units with high injury frequency and assist in implementation
• Promote and advise unit management on return to work and modified duty programs for injured employees
• Identify injury trends and make recommendations for improvement
• Conduct training on safe work practices
• Direct District Safety Coordinators on methods of identifying workplace hazards and promoting a safe work environment
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Industrial Hygienist
May 2000 – September 2003
• Responsible for maintaining a work environment free of occupational health hazards
• Conducting employee exposure monitoring to chemicals encountered in the workplace and recommended corrective actions for over exposures
• Conducted efficiency studies of laboratory fume hoods and biological safety cabinets
• Responsible for the respiratory protection program including training, fit-testing, and medical monitoring of employees who used respirators
• Served as the Asbestos Program Manager identifying, controlling and coordinating the removal of asbestos containing materials
• Served as the Chemical Hygiene Officer responsible for the safe procurement, use and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Served as the Radiation Safety Officer responsible for procurement, use, and disposal of radioactive materials and licensing of radiation producing devices
• Conducted indoor air quality assessments and made recommendations for correcting identified problems
• Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures
Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, NC
Industrial Hygienist II
April 1995 – September 1997
October 1998 – May 2000
• Responsible for promoting a healthy working environment for staff, patients and visitors by identifying and remediating potential health hazards
• Served as the Asbestos Program Manager responsible for the identifying, controlling and coordinating removal of asbestos containing materials
• Directed laboratory personnel on safe work practices and procedures
• Served as Chairman of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Committee
• Served as Chairman of the Safety Management Committee
• Conducted employee exposure monitoring to hazardous chemicals encountered in the work area and recommended corrective actions
• Conducted indoor air quality investigations and recommended corrective actions. Developed, implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures
• Ensured compliance with OSHA and JCAHO standard
• Conducted PPE Hazard Assessments and made recommendations for use
• Provided training on occupational health related issues including respiratory protection, chemical hazards, bloodborne pathogens and tuberculosis
• Served as the respiratory protection program manager
Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Charlotte, NC
Staff Industrial Hygienist
September 1997 – October 1998
• Provided industrial hygiene services to contract clients including utility, healthcare, manufacturing, public school and corporate accounts
• Conducted employee exposure monitoring to hazardous chemicals and recommended corrective actions
• Implemented an electronic MSDS management system for a major utility company
• Provided OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
• Conducted indoor air quality investigations for clients and recommended corrective actions
• Represented clients at OSHA informal conferences.
AEP Industries, Stallings, NC
Safety Coordinator
September 1993- April 1995
• Developed, implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures
• Authorized permit required confined space entries and provided monitoring of environmental conditions
• Responsible for the fire protection systems of the plant
• Conducted workplace inspections identifying hazardous conditions and recommended corrective actions
• Ensured compliance with OSHA standards and state environmental regulations
• Audited company safety policies and procedures including lockout/tagout, chemical hazard communication, machine guarding, PPE, and bloodborne pathogens
• Administered the company workers compensation program and return to work programs
Training
OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
EPA Asbestos Inspector training
Safe Boiler Operation and Maintenance
OSHA Authorized Trainer for 10 and 30 hour General Industry Courses
American Red Cross First-aid/CPR/AED Authorized Training Provider
Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor
Publications
Freiberger, Fred G., & Kohl, David B. “Managing Healthcare Facility Waste.” Facility Care June/July 1998: 24-25.
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