To obtain employment that will utilize my 20 years of experience and training in the field of Heath and Safety.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To obtain employment that will utilize my 20 years of experience and training in the field of Heath and Safety.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
CONAGRA FOODS / LAMB WESTON
Prosser, WA 10/2007 - Present
Hermiston, OR 10/2002 – 10/2007
PLANT SAFETY MANAGER
Responsible for the development, implementation, management, training and compliance with health and safety programs, such as but not limited to: Accident Prevention Program; Behavior Based Safety; Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry; Contractor Safety; Emergency Action Plan; Fall Protection; First Aid/CPR/AED; Hazard Communication; Hearing Conservation; Hot Work; Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis; Lockout-Tagout; OSHA Recordkeeping; Personal Protective Equipment; Powered Industrial Trucks; Process Safety Management; Respiratory Protection; Safe Practices; Safety Committees; Safety Audits; Worker Compensation.
NORTHWEST COMPOSITES
Marysville, WA 03/2001 – 10/2002
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
Responsible for the development, implementation, management, training and compliance with environmental, health and safety programs, such as but not limited to: Accident Prevention Program; Blood Borne Pathogens; Confined Space Entry; Contractor Safety; Emergency Action Plan; Fall Protection; First Aid/CPR/AED; Hazard Communication; Hazardous Materials Management; Hearing Conservation; Hot Work; Incident Investigation/Root Cause Analysis; Lockout-Tagout; OSHA Recordkeeping; Personal Protective Equipment; Pollution Prevention; Powered Industrial Trucks; Respiratory Protection; Safe Practices; Safety Committees; Safety Audits; Waste Management; Worker Compensation. Responsible for the completion of annual environmental reports such as: the Department of Ecology Dangerous Waste Report; Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Report; and the Department of Ecology Pollution Prevention Progress Report.
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES
Everett, WA 09/2000 – 03/2001
WISHA SAFETY & HEALTH CONSULTANT
Completed WISHA Consultation Services such as but not limited to: Evaluations of work sites in various industries such as manufacturing, construction and transportation; Work site inspections for the purpose of identifying hazards and violations of WISHA regulations; Recommendations on the various abatement possibilities; Employee and management interviews to determine employer’s compliance with safety and health regulations and training requirements; Review and evaluation of employer’s written safety and health policies with recommendations for improvement; Employer assistance with the development and implementation of safety and health programs; Work site ergonomic evaluations; Training workshops on the requirements of the WISHA Ergonomic Standard.
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES
Everett, WA 08/1997 – 09/2000
WISHA SAFETY & HEALTH COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Completed WISHA Compliance Services such as but not limited to: Compliance inspections of work sites in various industries such as manufacturing, construction and transportation; Investigations of industrial accidents, fatalities and worker complaints; Opening conference informing employer of purpose of inspection and their rights and responsibilities during the inspection; Work site audits to identify hazards and violations of WISHA standards; Violation abatement recommendations; Employees and management interviews to determine employer’s compliance with safety and health programs and training requirements; Review and evaluation employer’s written safety and health policies; Penalty calculation and inspection report; Closing conference informing the employer of citations to be issued and determine reasonable abatement dates; Provide testimony in regards to an inspection at departmental hearings and at the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES
Bremerton, WA 08/1993 – 08/1997
EMPLOYER CONSULTANT
Provided technical assistance to employers, injured workers, medical providers and trade associations regarding Labor & Industries worker comp claims and vocational services, such as but not limited to: Framework and strategy to achieve an early return to work and claims management activity consistent with departmental, ADA guidelines and documentation requirements; Specialty workshops designed to meet specific employer or industry needs; Presentation of Labor & Industries educational workshops on “How to do a Job Analysis†and “Return to Work Programs Make Senseâ€; Employer assistance with the development of claim management and return to work programs; Vocational assessments for job modifications and light duty/transitional work; Coordination of services with other Labor & Industries services, such as safety consultation, loss control, occupational therapists, nurse consultants and retro coordinators for full delivery of customer needs; Provide testimony during departmental hearings and at the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals concerning vocational services.
CREE ENTERPRISES
Tacoma, WA 06/1990 – 08/1993
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR
Provided vocational rehabilitation services to injured worker on behalf of the Department of Labor & Industries, such as but not limited to: Vocational assessments to determine degree of disability, eligibility for services and suitable plan for return to work; Development of job and/or training plans for injured workers; Monitoring of worker’s job/training performance; Counseling clients through the readjustment process; Coordination of social and medical services; Employer consultations regarding risk management and controlling worker compensation costs. Wrote detailed reports and kept accurate case notes. Provided testimony during departmental hearings and at the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals concerning a worker’s ability to work and their eligibility for vocational services.
EDUCATION:
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1990
B.A. Psychology 3.74 GPA - Cum Laude Honors
American Heart Association 2009
Certified Instructor for First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator
Health & Safety Training Ongoing
Over 2,000 hours of training in health & safety related topics.
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