Sr. EHS Professional
Resume:
Robert P. Deist, CIH, CET
East Fallowfield, PA 19320
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SUMMARY
Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Professional with expertise in designing and implementing relevant EHS elements based on organizational operations, business needs and values. Competency in driving performance through integration of an effective program management system focused on accountability and ownership. Successfully created a sustainable EHS culture that produced substantial reductions in occurrences, risks and related costs. Key skills/areas of expertise include:
- Industrial Hygiene Principles
- Technical/Program Management Training
- Occupational Safety Applications
- Comprehensive Program Auditing
- Environmental Program Management
- Health Promotion Program Development
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Broad-based EHS Consulting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QVC, Inc., West Chester, PA 1996 – 2008
Senior Manager, Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Programs
Comprehensive management of EHS programs and staff at the corporate and business-unit level. Responsible for identification and application of all program elements within the Production and Distribution Centers, Jewelry Manufacturing, Broadcasting Operations, Customer Service Centers, Retail Stores and the Corporate setting, with an aggregate population of approximately 16,000 employees.
− Pioneered and directed the implementation of a company-wide EHS program based on applicable regulatory standards and best industry practices, producing an 80% reduction in incidence rate across the Distribution/Production business unit.
− Designed and implemented an effective EHS management system focused on developing sustainable accountability within each employee and across all levels of management. Established behavioral and statistical performance standards and associated goals for driving continuous program improvement.
− Developed and implemented numerous compliance and management-based program elements such as industrial and office ergonomics, blood-borne pathogens, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, powered equipment safety, machine guarding, personal protective equipment, contractor management, transportation of hazardous materials, community right-to-know, hazardous waste management and air permitting.
− Structured the company's workers’ compensation program. Implemented an aggressive return-to-work policy, established mechanisms to track and evaluate site-specific injuries/illnesses and developed partnerships with occupational health care providers.
− Created a risk-based project justification process for ergonomic improvement proposals. Credible risk assessment tools were integrated with an evaluation of potential project impact on affected employees, productivity, financial liability and investment return(s) for proposal validation.
− Restructured EHS professional staff to support growing employee population and facility expansion, resulting in consistent and effective program management across all facilities and operations.
− Established corporate and business unit EHS teams to coordinate implementation of critical program initiatives based on observed trends, recognized industry practices, regulatory applications and/or relevant business goals.
− Initiated development of an international EHS program, benchmarking EU and US regulatory and best management practices. Conducted periodic operational assessments and organized annual program review meetings with international peers.
− Implemented a company-wide wellness program designed to elevate employee awareness around healthy lifestyle choices. Key components included disease management, routine interactive health screening events, periodic wellness seminars and annual health risk assessments.
ERM, Inc., Exton, PA 1986 – 1996
Senior Health and Safety Consultant
Developed and directed a variety of EHS projects, with emphasis on auditing, ergonomics, exposure assessment, indoor air quality assessment and compliance/best management training. Responsible for project sales, budgeting, scheduling and staffing. Supervised the Health and Safety Services Group, comprised of various professional backgrounds, with responsibility for providing EHS management services to various industrial sector clients.
− Conducted company-wide EHS program assessments for a broad range of industrial clients. Policy and training requirements were identified for each organizational business unit and associated job descriptions.
− Evaluated health and safety program elements within a large chemical manufacturing company relative to STAR status requirements specified under OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program.
− Developed the company's internal EHS program for hazardous waste site assessment and remediation, with focus on project-specific health and safety planning, employee training, on-site hazard monitoring and medical surveillance.
− Performed an ergonomic assessment of a large electronics manufacturer and provided technical assistance in developing a musculo-skeletal disorder control program.
− Worked with a variety of clients including PECO Energy, Armstrong World Industries, Bayer Corporation, Owens-Corning, General Electric, Hercules, DuPont and Ciba-Geigy.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
B.S., Earth Science (Environmental Geology), Pennsylvania State University
Certified Industrial Hygienist – Comprehensive Practice; American Board of Industrial Hygiene (#6556)
Certified Environmental Trainer – Health/Safety, DOT, Emergency Response; National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association (#88-292)
Member, American Industrial Hygiene Association
Member, American Academy of Industrial Hygiene
Member, National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association
Member, Philadelphia Section of American Industrial Hygiene Association
Member, Ergonomics Committee, American Industrial Hygiene Association
Member, Membership Committee, American Industrial Hygiene Association
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