C. Drew Laxton, GSP
Covington, TN 38019
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EDUCATION
Murray State University Murray, Kentucky
Degree: Master of Science Commencement: Dec. 2010
Area: Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET Accredited)
Murray State University Murray, Kentucky
Degree: Bachelor of Science cum Laude Commencement: May 2009
Area: Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET Accredited)
EMPLOYMENT
SRG Global, Inc. Ripley, Tennessee
Safety Coordinator February 2011-Present
• Ensuring compliance with federal and Tennessee state OSHA regulations
• Guaranteeing compliance with Guardian Corporation Loss Control Policies
• Exercising knowledge and skills acquired through previous work and education
Eagle Environmental Health and Safety Covington, Tennessee
EHS Specialist May 2007-Present
• Providing environmental, health, and safety consulting/training
• Conducting hazmat spill response
• Performing waste profiling/disposal coordination
• Carrying out storm water sampling and recovery well monitoring
• Conducting mock EPA audits
• Revising environmental plans
D&M Safety Burlison, Tennessee
Co Owner May 2005-Present
• Selling and delivering safety supplies and equipment
• Conducting safety and health auditing (conditional, behavioral, and recordkeeping)
Hickory Woods Retirement Center Murray, Kentucky
Resident Assistant Sept. 2006-May 2009
• Assisted residents with activities of daily living
Berry Plastics Corporation Woodstock, Illinois
Environmental Health and Safety Intern May 2008-Aug. 2008
• Carried out plant EHS audits
• Performed EHS training sessions (hazard communication and forklift safety)
• Developed air quality report/recommendations
• Revised Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
• Inventoried onsite sulfuric acid
• Evaluated/developed/organized Material Safety Data Sheets
• Developed/revised JSAs
• Developed annual environmental calendar
• Organized and filed required environmental reports
• Worked with local/federal entities regarding sewer discharge permit
• Developed material recycling program
• Arranged proper used oil disposal methods
• Organized and led monthly safety meetings as well as safety team meetings
• Developed safe and environmental friendly work instructions/standard operating procedures
• Maintained employee encouragement programs
• Led monthly fire extinguisher inspections
• Revised plant Confined Space Plan
• Conducted machine guarding audit/report
• Reviewed LOTO program
• Conducted ergonomic assessments in multiple areas
• Revised/enforced fork lift safety rules
• Developed safety checklists for different tasks/positions
• Reviewed/revised job rotation schedules
• Evaluated hearing conservation plan
Osmose Inc. Millington, Tennessee
Maintenance Clerk July 2007-Aug. 2007
• Performed safety and equipment maintenance tasks
• Purchased and inventoried numerous materials
• Became experienced with MP2 Maintenance Software
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital Memphis, Tennessee
Rehabilitation Technician March 2004-Aug. 2006
• Assisted patients with physical and occupational therapy
• Observed the aftermath of various preventable incidents
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
• 8 hr Department of Transportation trained
• Fire Extinguisher Awareness trained
• HAZCOM / EAP trained
• Earned Graduate Safety Practitioner designation
• 8 hr Hazardous Material certified
• 24 hr Chem. Spill Response Tech. and 16 hr Spill Response Incident Command formerly certified
• 8 hr Confined Space Entry trained
• Formerly CPR/AED certified
• FEMA ICS 100 and ICS 200 certified
• OSHA 30 hr General Industry and OSHA 30 hr Construction trained
• Passionate about helping others
• Determined
• Punctual
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership characteristics
• Boy Scouts of America Board Certified Eagle Scout
• Exhibits necessary communication skills (People Person)
• Team player
ACTIVITIES/AWARDS
• Annually attend Tennessee Safety and Health Congress
• Rho Sigma Kappa Occupational Safety and Health Honor Society member
• Lee Clark Residential College Honor Society member
• Richard DeVaugn Athletic Scholarship recipient