Safety Officer
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__________________WALTON CURTIS FLOWERS____________________
1364Olanta Highway, Lake City, South Carolina 29560
(************@*****.***)
POSITION DESIRED: Any managerial position with emphasis on safety management, accident investigation, and risk management to include development of safety program tailored to specific industry or business.
Qualified by: A broad experience in the day-to-day work activity as a Safety and Health
Manager/ Trainer with over 30 Years of experience in the Safety and Health field, Which consists of duties consisted of ensuring that various work operations are within OSHA regulations and guidelines. This included activities, which range from safety inspections, which ensured compliance with both state and federal regulations, to conducting air-monitoring sampling to ensure compliance with health regulations. Other activates also included, conducting accident investigations involving personnel and/or equipment, plus the development of countermeasures to prevent the reoccurrence of similar accidents. Development and implementation of safety training programs, along with the day to day management of the company's safety / health and worker's compensations programs; I have also managed successful safety programs in foreign countries.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science. Certified Safety Manager (CSM) and Trainer (National Safety Council), Certified OSHA Construction and General Industry 10 hour, and 30 hour Instructor (Georgia Tech. and Red Rock Univ.). Trained EM 385-1-1 Level 5 SSHO, Trained OSHA Compliance Officer, Certified Radiation Safety Officer, Certified Emission Reader, BAT Trainer (Breath Alcohol Technician) and Trained Worker's Compensation Manager and an Authorized OSHA Instructor in numerous courses, (complete list of course and certificates available upon request, and a Trained certified lead ISO Auditor. ATSSA Trainer.
MILITARY EDUCATION:
US Army Safety Officer Course Warrant Officer Advance Course
US Army Safety Management Course Rotary Wing Pilots Course
US Army Accident Prevention Course Supply Management Course
Advance Supply Management Military Police School
Accident Investigator Course Radiation Safety Officer Course
AWARDS: 3, Army Achievement Medals. Senior Aviator Wings
2, Meritorious Service Medals. 3 Overseas Service Ribbons
3, Army Commendation Medals.
Flight Safety Awards
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(Sept. 2011 to present) – Level 5 Site Safety Health Officer for (Roy Anderson Corp) United States Army Core Engineer, Navy (NAVFAC) Approved. I have prepared, submitted, reviewed and coordinated all site safety and health AHA documentation prior to and during all construction site operations at Shaw AFB, Sumter, South Carolina for USACE/NAVFAC. Prepared site specific safety program, prepared overseen and set up all site specific AHAs for sub Contractors in the following; Traffic control, Roofing, Fall protection, Safety inspection scaffolding, welding, framing, Concrete work, sampled paint for lead exposure/contamination, Barricade systems, Implement Environmental safety plan and spill response procedures. Certified Level 5 SSHO with a thorough knowledge of EM385-1-1 2008 version. Conduct numerous site safety inspections, review & have assisted contractors and sub-contractors with modification in their safety programs. Constance reviewing, EM-385-1-1 / OSHA safety standards, to better assist Sub Contractors in revisions on safety standards on the following subjects: excavation, scaffolding, fall protection and traffic control. Investigate accidents, determine, root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Prepare and distribute data reports of accident and incident metrics, such as OSHA recordable and LT rates. Assist Construction Managers and Project Managers with health and safety issues as needed. Educate and provide training and support to all levels on accident/injury prevention procedures. Responsible for formulating and implementing command self evaluations/assessments, safety programs that are processed properly and identified, addressed actions and implemented where required. Specific responsibilities: fire protection/prevention, Construction Safety - Confined Space - Facility Inspection - Hazardous Material/Waste Control - Scaffolding Erection - Fall Protection deficiencies’ Abatement - Asbestos Awareness, mishap investigations and reporting - Respiratory Protection - System Safety Engineering - Trenching/Excavation - Unsafe/Unhealthful Working Conditions - Weight Handling Equipment - Industrial Hygiene - Engineering Design Review - Workplace Monitoring - Back Injury Prevention - Traffic Safety - Safety Training Program - Lead Prevention - PPE Program - Reproductive Workplace Hazards - Blood borne Pathogen Control - Indoor Air Quality- Ergonomics - Process safety management, safety incentive awards – worker compensation, Emergency evacuation plans. OSHA 10 & 30 hour training.
References available from US Navy NAVFAC/ USACE Safety
Paul Pringle phone# 1-803-***-**** NAVFAC
LT Christopher Aimond- phone# 1-803-***-**** NAVFAC
Matt Varner phone # 305-***-**** C# 1-803-***-**** NAVFAC
Derrick Wreden - 803-***-**** Superintendent
(2008 to 2010)- Safety Trainer and Coordinator for the City of Florence, South
Carolina Safety and Consultant (contract Work): Provide training on policies and procedures to ensure quality standards are met. Facilitate internal ISO audits and participate as an auditor for other areas. Develop and implement health and safety programs. Develop environmental compliance programs related to hazardous waste, pollution control, etc. Ensure that environmental compliance is maintained for the City of Florence. Functions as a Competent Person in OSHA Construction and General Industry standards and provide on-site safety training as needed. Perform scheduled formal HSE audits as per the site customers requirements. Responsible for the health, safety and training of 500+ employees of the City of Florence. Conducted HS&E facility audits, provided technical support for compliance issues, reviewed hazards found at multiple work locations, conducted hazard/risk analysis, monitored and supported regulatory compliance, and coordinated environmental remediation projects. Performed accident investigations as needed. Economy
(2006 to 2008) – Safety Consultant Developed, coordinated, implemented and
administered safety and health program policies and procedures for several major companies such as Nucor Steel, Drive Auto, BMW, Mitchline Tires, BOSH, MainLine Processing; provided guidance, consultation and training within the for customers , to other consultant agencies, and to other public and private sector organizations. Help Lowered ICI Paints / Nucor-Arkansas. Developed and presented training based on recognized expertise in hearing protection; respiratory protection ; asbestos; PCB's; low-voltage electrical safety; fall protection; scaffold safety; aerial lift safety; forklift safety; machine guarding; electrostatic discharge safety; accident investigation; West Nile Virus; Pandemic Influenza; local, state and Federal regulatory compliance and numerous other safety and health topics, including production of video presentations on safety and health topics. Conducted workplace inspections for compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements; prepared detailed reports, remediation plans, emergency contingency plans, Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP's) and other documentation. Conducted Industrial Hygiene sampling and studies, and developed remediation programs involving PCB's, asbestos, noise, heat stress, air / water contaminants
(2000 to 2006) – Safety Director, Nucor Steel, Berkeley, South Carolina. Directly responsible for developing and implementing along with administering all aspects of Nucor Steel Berkeley Divisions’ safety and health programs. Responsible for the development of all safety policies and procedures to insure integration of all OSHA regulations into all work activities and practices for both plant and contract personnel. Developed and conduct safety training programs which included new and current employees, supervisors and managers. This increase in safety awareness substantially reduced accidents which were being experience at the plant. Developed improvements to the company's safety programs and implement changes, which assisted the division in meeting Corporate set safety goals. Conduct OSHA stile site inspections at other division within the corporation to detect and correct unsafe conditions and provide assistance to each department and other divisions on safety related issues. Conduct accident investigations to determine causes and develop countermeasures to prevent their reoccurrence. Administrated the workers' compensation program along with supervising personnel assigned to the safety department and assisting in the management of both HAZARDOUS MATERIAL and MEDICAL emergency team.
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(1995 to 2000) - Safety Coordinator/Worker's Compensation Manager, Nucor Steel, Darlington, South Carolina, Directly responsible for implementing and administering all aspects of the company's safety and health programs. Developed policies and procedures to insure integration of all OSHA regulations into all work activities and practices. Developed and conduct all safety training which included new and current employees, supervisors and managers. This increase their safety awareness to a point which substantially reduced accidents. Developed improvements to the company's safety programs and implement changes, which assisted the division in going one year without a lost time accident. Conduct OSHA stile site inspections at other division within the corporation to detect and correct unsafe conditions and provide assistance to each department and other divisions on safety related issues. Conduct accident investigations to determine causes and develop countermeasures to prevent their reoccurrence. Administrated the workers' compensation program along with supervising the on site nurse and assisting in the management of both HAZARDOUS MATERIAL and MEDICAL emergency team.
(1990 to 1995) - OSHA Compliance Officer, South Carolina & Responsible for the enforcement of both State and Federal laws relating to Safety and Health in a wide range of industries-Conducted inspection for general OSHA compliance special enforcement programs, complaints and accident investigation in various industries to determine causes and provide technical expertise in implementing changes to prevent reoccurrence. Assisted in the management of daily activities of OSHA inspectors. Developed, implemented and administered training program for new compliance officers. U.S. Army-Chief Warrant Officer (CW-3). Pilot / Aviation Safety Officer for a Combat Aviation Battalion, in the South Carolina Army National Guard.
(1989 to 1990) - U.S. Army-Chief Warrant Officer (CW-3). Aviation Safety Officer of a Combat Aviation Brigade and Air Cavalry Squadron. Responsible for implementing the accident prevention program for the unit, by conducting OSHA safety inspections and surveys. Conduct safety classes to increase the safety awareness of unit personnel to prevent accidents. Supervisor to 12 unit level safety officers, assisted same in the development of their safety programs. Monitor trends and develop policies and procedures to insure integration of OSHA regulations into each unit's safety program. Developed, implemented and administer the unit's Hazardous Communication Program, which brought the unit in compliance with OSHA regulations.
(1987 to 1989) - Performed duties as the 7th Special Forces Group Safety Officer, position normally filled by a senior captain. Responsible to the 7th Special Forces Group Commander on all safety matters, personally responsible for directing all safety to include pre deployment safety briefings for operations outside of the United States. Assisted in the development of the Special Operation Command safety regulation now being used within the command.
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(1986 to 1987) - Installation/Airfield Safety Officer and manager in the Republic of South Korea, position normally filled by a Department of the Army Civilian (GS-13). Directly responsible for supervising ground and air safety procedures and providing technical in implementing OSHA standards within the installation safety program. Conducted OSHA inspections and provided assistance in developing safety programs to more than 15 units both American and South Korean.
(1985 to 1986) - Aviation Safety Officer of an combat aviation company in support of the 82d Airborne Division, consisting of 30 helicopters and 200 officers and enlisted personnel and equipment valued at 50 million dollars. Formulated and implemented flight and ground safety procedures to ensure that OSHA regulations were complied with to prevent unsafe practices. Detected and corrected safety hazards. Performed duties as the Task Force Safety Officer for Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada.
(1979 to 1985) - Performed duties as both the Safety Officer for the MULTINATIONAL FORCES and OBSEVERS (MFO) in the SINIA and with the 82d Airborne Division. Responsible to the American Force Commander on all safety matters involving both ground and -air operation. Directly responsible for developing, writing and administering the highly visible MFO safety program that is still being used to this day. The MFO was accident free during my tenure as their safety officer.
(1972 to 1979) - Performed duties as a military police officer, traffic accident investigator military police patrol supervisor and police desk sergeant in a combat operation area. Served as a Helicopter Pilot / Aviation Safety Officer of an combat aviation company in support of combat operations in the far east. Also served as a liaison Officer responsible for the mediation between American personnel and the German police. Responsible for implementing both civil and military laws and regulations.
PERSONAL: Provided on request.
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