Adela Cifelli
South Dennis,MA
Summary
Dynamic Safety Specialist with extensive experience at the State of Maine Department of Labor, adept at accident investigation and safety training. Achieved a notable reduction in workplace incidents through effective program development. Skilled in hazard identification and committed to fostering a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and enhancing employee awareness.
Multi-talented Safety professional offers 25 years conducting inspections, leading training and contributing to safety audits. Excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Specialist
Self-employeed
07.2023 - Current
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Conducted audits of internal processes to identify areas for improvement in overall safety performance.
Occupational Safety Specialist
State of Maine Department of Labor
03.2008 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the investigation of workplace incidents to determine root causes and recommend appropriate preventive measures, thereby minimizing reoccurrence risks within State Municipalities.
- Achieved a significant reduction in workplace accidents through the development and implementation of safety training programs within State Municipalities..
- Conducted training for over 6,000 students both OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction.
- Conducted audits from State, Cities, and town OSHA compliant audits including Fire Departments, Water, Sewer, Public Works, Highway, Town office, Library, and other private industries.
Safety Technician
Sappi Fine Paper North America
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Served as a resource for employees seeking guidance on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their respective roles.
- Supported new hire orientation programs by delivering engaging safety presentations that emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe work environment.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Developed, implemented and trained on safety programs and injury prevention programs for industry clients.
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy
06.1989 - 10.2000
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Maintained high levels of readiness by participating in regular training exercises simulating real-world combat scenarios involving aviation ordnance usage.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapons.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on Orion P3C aircraft.
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Installed and loaded aerial mines to rockets with precision and exceptional care.
- Expedited mission preparation by assisting in the timely requisition, receipt, and issue of aviation ordnance materials.
- , High and Low angle rescue trading, confined space rescue training, HAZMAT response, crane and powered industrial truck training.
- Conducted Industrial Hygiene monitoring throughout facility.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental of Science Occupational S&H
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Safety And Health
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05-2006
Skills
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Audit procedures
- Safe chemical handling
- Electrical safety
- Accident investigation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazards management
- Occupational health
- Safety auditing
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Safety training
- Machine guarding
- Confined space entry
- Personal protective equipment
- Chemical handling
- Traffic management
- Noise control
- Training leadership
- Fall protection
- Respiratory protection
- Program assistance
- OSHA compliance
- Occupational health hazards
- Risk management
- Occupational safety
- Safety policies
- OSHA standards and codes
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Protective equipment
- Emergency response
- Records/files maintenance
- Worker training
- Site visits
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- Scaffold safety
- Powered Industrial Truck operations
Certification
- OHST - Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician
- GSP - Graduate Safety Practitioner
- OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer
- OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Self-employeed
07.2023 - Current
Occupational Safety Specialist
State of Maine Department of Labor
03.2008 - 05.2022
Safety Technician
Sappi Fine Paper North America
09.2004 - 12.2007
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy
06.1989 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Environmental of Science Occupational S&H
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Safety And Health
University of Southern Maine
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