Management Safety

WAYNE K. WARREN

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• Ability to manage multi site locations with unionized and non-unionized environments.

• Results-oriented Workers Compensation management that focuses on care of the injured employee and impact to the bottom line

• Partners effectively with operations management to develop programs, policies and processes that satisfy requirements and focus on the business needs of the organization

• An effective and persuasive presenter and facilitator with strong consensus building skills

• Practical experience in managing environmental matters, facility selection and risk management

• Knowledge and understanding of U.S., OSHA and D.O.T., ISO and CSA requirements

Areas of Expertise

Safety Management

• Developed strategic plans with input from stakeholders to meet compliance and reduce incident rates.

• Played a key role in successfully passing WSIB’s Workwell Audit the first time, with remaining items addressed as part of the organization’s due diligence commitment.

• Created and implemented 25 specific safety Policies and Programs over 2 years as part of WSIB’s Safety Group and Prevention Partnership programs, resulting in prevention incentive monies and reduced WSIB claims experience.

• Collaborated with regulatory agencies such as Ministries of Labour, Environment, Transportation; WSIB and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Achieved compliance without impacting business operations.

• Provided supportive advice and counsel to management, Joint Health and Safety Committees and employees

• Provided Guidance on all Safety related activities related to Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic hazards. I.e. Lock and Tag out, Confined space entry, Material Handling, Ergonomics

• Lead Hazard Risk Assessment by developing policy, conducting assessments and producing final report on remedial action.

Workers Compensation

• Created and enhanced an organizational Early and Safe Return to Work Program with WSIB and the Safe Work Associations (IAPA and OSACH) in Ontario and other provinces. This program generated several rebates in excess of $1M, and returned injured workers to work in a productive, safe and medically prudent manner.

• Directed the claims management process from initial worker incident reports through to appeals with the provincial compensations systems.

Risk Mitigation and Operations Management

• Implemented a service agreement with strategic business partners to provide Occupational Health Service coverage for employees and to generate revenue of up to $120,000 annually.

• Implemented Loss Prevention Programs such as the Lost Time/No Lost Time Workplace Accident Financial Incentive Program. This led to increased accountability with facility managers which resulted in improved workplace safety.

• Championed the creation of a Risk Assessment Safety Team to minimize exposure to corporate liability. The team reviewed concerns and implemented proactive programs, policies and procedures.

Health Management

• Led the hospital’s efforts during the H1N1 influenza pandemic, which allowed for continuous hospital operation

• Redesigned the non-occupational illness reporting process from an attending physician statement to an application process. This initiated a shift away from an entitlement culture and resulted in reduced absenteeism.

• Provided guidance and expertise to a team of 13 Occupational Health and Safety professionals.

• Championed the hiring of a Workplace Wellness Coordinator to improve wellness, EAP utilization and job satisfaction.

Professional Experience

IBI Group

(Approx 3,000 staff) 2009-August 2012

National Manager Health, Safety & Environment

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations

Responsible for leading all Security, Health & Safety initiatives across Canada, USA and UK, including accident prevention and investigations; WCB/WSIB claims management, training & program management.

• Developed Corporate strategies to eliminate/reduce workplace accidents across Canada and US

• Developed and implemented Health and Safety Training programs for all engineering construction staff working in the field

• Conduct ongoing Safety audits at various construction sites throughout the country

• Provide monthly reports to the Senior Leadership team on leading and lagging indicators related to construction field safety

• Developed, implemented and trained safety programs with respect to Bill C-45, Due Diligence and Accident investigations to all management staff across the country

• Developed, Implemented and streamlined accident reporting and claims management system that saw significant financial rebates from WSIB/WCB

• Prepared and participated in WSIB/WCB WSIAT hearings

• Liaise with external government agencies regularly (MoL, MoE, WSIB/WCB and CSST)

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, ON

(Approx 3,500 staff) 2007 - 2009

Senior Manager Health, Safety, Wellness and Emergency Preparedness

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development

• Lead all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Program and managed a budget of over $1.5 million dollars and a WSIB account of $2.4 million.

• Developed and implemented and maintained the construction safety management program.

• Conducted safety audits on construction site of CAMH new redevelopment project.

• Developed and maintained professional relationships with the General Contractor responsible for redevelopment project.

• Co Chaired the Corporate JH&SC

• Management member of the collective agreement committee

• Participated in several arbitration matters at the OLRB

• Developed and implemented absenteeism management program that saw significant reduction in absenteeism.

• Developed strategic health, safety and wellness plans in consultation with stakeholders.

• Provided guidance and direction to a team of occupational health and safety professionals.

• Collaborate with infection control, risk management, the medical affairs office and the joint occupational health and safety committees to improve staff and patient safety and Quality.

University Health Network, Toronto, ON

(Approx 10,000 staff) 2004 - 2007

Construction Safety Manager

Reporting to Vice President of Redevelopment

• Provided guidance and direction to a team of Health and Safety professionals on all Health and safety matters for construction projects and corporate matters.

• Conducted on site safety audits regularly and provided senior team quarterly reports on progress and status of projects.

• Facilitated safety training with respect to Fall Arrest, WHMIS and Lock out – Tag out

• Managed multi site construction projects across the province

• Collaborated with 3 different unions (CUPE, OPSEU, ONA) on Health and Safety matters

• Aligned department goals with the organization strategic direction

• Provided oversight for WSIB and Short Term Disability matters. Realized significant financial rebates from development and implementation of policy/procedure and process

• Co Chaired the JH&SC

The Scarborough Hospital 2000-2004

Health and Safety Coordinator

• Part of a team which created and implemented a health and safety program.

• Responsible for Filing of Claim 7 thru to representing Hospital at WSIAT.

• Developed and implemented policy ad procedures with respect to Occupational and Non Occupational Illness/Injuries.

• Facilitated WHMIS training, Safe Lifting and office Ergonomics.

• Provided regular reports to the JH&SC on all reportable incidents.

• Provided construction safety training to sub trades

Education and Professional Development

• 1999 - Ryerson University – Bachelor of Applied Science, Occupational Health and Safety

• 2008 - University of Toronto, Rotman School of Business - UHN Rotman Leadership Development program

• 2009 - Queen’s University – Industrial Relations Executive Program

• Certified Health and Safety training re. Lock out and tag out, WHMIS and Fall Arrest

• CSA Z1000:06 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, Essentials and Lead Auditor training courses 2009

• Management Seminars: Industrial Accident and Prevention Association, Workers Health and Safety Centre, Resource Environmental Associates, Training Services and other providers.

Interests

Family Curling Coaching Youth Lacrosse Golf Cottage Life

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