Environmental Health & Safety

JOSEPH A. SPIELMAN

**** * ********* ** *****: 847-***-****

Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073 ************@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an environmental health and safety position where I can utilize a win-win approach to create or reinforce a positive environmental health and safety corporate culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fifteen years professional experience in environmental health and safety management, and loss control consulting. Expertise in interpretation of OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards, administration of workers’ compensation programs, and hazard and accident analyses. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of employees. Experience in the design and implementation of EH&S management systems, safety policies, environmental reporting, job procedures and training programs. Proven ability to reduce accident occurrences and their associated cost.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JOHN CRANE INC., Morton Grove, Illinois 2005 to 2010

Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Responsible for the management of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Management Systems, completion of all USEPA, IEPA, DOT and OSHA permitting, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, oversight of environmental due diligence for corporate acquisitions and/or divestitures, management of active environmental remediation projects, and management of multi-state workers’ compensation program.

* Implemented computer-based EHS learning management system for all John Crane – USA locations.

* Developed and implemented strategy for John Crane Americas to obtain OHSAS 18001 Management System multi-site certification.

* Maintained ISO 14001 Management System for multi-site certification.

* Responsible for local, state and federal environmental reporting requirements.

* Responsible for auditing environmental health and safety procedures and legal compliance for multi-state jurisdictions.

JOHN CRANE INC., Morton Grove, Illinois 2002 to 2005

Health and Safety Specialist

Responsible for the management of multi-state workers’ compensation program, development and maintenance of company health and safety programs, procedures and training initiatives, plant safety committees, accident investigation, and record keeping.

* Conducted internal audit of past and present workers’ compensation claims resulting in the recovery of $210,000 in overpayments.

* Developed and implemented corporate-wide ergonomic improvement initiatives. Identifying high risk operations with manual material handling and repetitive tasks.

* Developed and implemented corporate-wide return-to-work program. Reducing OSHA lost and restricted or transferred duty day rates.

* Assisted in the development and administration of an ISO 14001 training program to meet certification requirements.

* Prepared detailed in-depth accident trend and hazard analyses identifying key problem areas, leading to a 35 percent reduction in OSHA Recordable accidents over a three-year period.

* Maintained safety training records, accident/incident reports and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) in a well-organized manner.

DUDEK & BOCK SPRING MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois 1996 to 2001

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Responsible for the development and implementation of all company safety programs, procedures and training initiatives, administration of worker’s compensation program, plant and corporate safety committees, accident investigation, and record keeping.

* Improved the company’s loss ratio by more than 50 percent, resulting in a $320,000 savings in workers’ compensation premiums during a 36-month period.

* Prepared detailed in-depth accident trend and hazard analyses identifying key problem areas, leading to a 65 percent reduction in OSHA Recordable accidents.

* Applied for, obtained and administered both the Prairie State 2000 and Industrial Training Program (ITP) Grants offered through the State of Illinois for company, totaling more than $60,000 in training cost reimbursements during a three year period.

* Represented company during a focused OSHA inspection and successfully argued for the repeal of three Serious violations during an informal conference with the OSHA Area Director, saving the company $3,000 in proposed penalties.

* Directed the plant and corporate safety committees as well as monthly safety “tool box” presentations for 270 union employees, increasing awareness and establishing a “safety-first” culture.

* Maintained safety training records, accident/incident reports and MSDSs in a well-organized manner.

* Assisted in the development, implementation and administration of a formal training program to meet the requirements needed to obtain QS 9000/ISO certification.

THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY

THE AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, Lisle, Illinois 1995 to 1996

Loss Control Consultant

Responsible for conducting loss control surveys at client locations to determine potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in underwriting/risk selections, consulting with clients on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses and influence clients to implement recommendations.

* Applied knowledge and understanding of NFPA 101 Life Safety Codes to aid underwriting unit in the evaluation of the residential book of business.

* Learned how to evaluate a water supply to provide sprinkler-grading information to underwriting unit regarding the potential effectiveness of a client’s sprinkler system.

* Handled small to midsize commercial and industrial accounts providing loss control and safety consulting services including program evaluations, compliance audits and industrial air and noise sampling.

EDUCATION

Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois

Bachelor of Science Degree, Applied Science and Technology

Major: Safety, Sequence: Occupational Safety and Health

CONTINUING EDUCATION

* First Aid/CPR Training (2009)

* RCRA/DOT/HAZMAT Training (2008)

* ISO 14001 Auditor Training (2008)

* OHSAS 18001 Auditor Training (2008)

* Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment Training (2008)

* ASSE Professional Development Conference (2007)

* Project Management Seminar (2006)

* Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Access) Training (2006)

* Technical Writing Seminar (2005)

* Certified Safety Professional Certification (2004)

* OTI 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (2004)

* Ergonomic Evaluation Seminar (2003)

* RCRA Compliance and Recordkeeping Seminar (2001)

* Project Management Seminar (1998)

* Management Development Seminar: Out of Box Life Skills (1998)

* Management Development Seminar: Situational Leadership Training (1998)

* Pressroom Safety Seminar (1997)

* Construction Safety Seminar (1995)

* Water Supply and Sprinkler Grading Seminar (1995)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS

American Society of Safety Engineers

Board of Certified Safety Professionals: Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Authorized OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry Outreach Trainer

COMPUTER SKILLS

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Project and Outlook.

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