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Andrea McLane

Kennesaw,Georgia

Summary

Seasoned Safety professional versed in creating and promoting company cultures focused on safety. Known for providing exciting and informative safety training courses. Develops and implements action plans, monitors OSHA compliance and optimizes programs to simplify processes, improve oversight and minimize incidents. Detail-oriented with outstanding multitasking and recordkeeping abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Director

City of Atlanta
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA
12.2015 - 05.2020
  • Cultivated a culture of safety excellence from top down/bottom up
  • Implemented training programs, policies and initiatives resulting in cost-savings of $10.2M over four (4) years
  • Identified potential workplace threats and implemented programs to reduce potential losses
  • Analyzed injury and incident data to identify common behaviors and integrated tactical plans to resolve deficiencies
  • Coached more than 800 managers on self-protection, including how to monitor and report hazardous conditions within their respective departments
  • Implemented hazard recognition teams to conduct monthly hazard hunts
  • Implemented requirements for National Safety Council's Defensive Driving instructional course for all departments inclusive of Fire, Police, and Aviation which bolstered 52% reduction in vehicle collisions citywide
  • Created new programs that resulted in increased productivity and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborated with OSHA personnel to discuss new employee incentive programs to promote a strong and positive safety culture

SAFETY MANAGER

City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
12.2010 - 07.2015
  • Conducted incident and accident investigations to determine root cause analysis and corrective action; documented and distributed lessons learned to avoid future events
  • Implemented City's first Safety training program which conducted more than 100K hours of safety training within 12 months
  • Reduced injuries by 12% among building and zoning inspection personnel
  • Performed worksite audits/inspections to identify safety hazards and unsafe workplace practices
  • Conducted weekly ride-along with Building inspectors covering all areas of building construction (residential and commercial) to ensure ICC standard code compliance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural)
  • Investigated industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine cause; implemented safety measures to eliminate common errors and mistakes
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Clifton School of Business
Clifton, NJ
09.1989

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical And Vocational High
Wayne, NJ
06.1986

Skills

  • 2019 - Awarded Governor's Office of Highway Safety Champion Award for outstanding dedication to reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia roadways
  • 2019 - Co-authored and implemented city's first workplace bullying/harassment policy promoting a harassment/ retaliation free work environment for those reporting unsafe acts and conditions
  • 2018 - Served on executive planning team for National College Championship Event
  • 2016 - Reduced workplace incidents by 369% in first 12 months of serving as safety director resulting in overall cost savings of 32M
  • 2010 -2014 - Two-term elected Chair - City of Atlanta Citywide Safety Committee Restructured and re-purposed this body elevating department participation from 40% to 98%

Certifications/Certificates

  • Emory University, Active Threat Table Top Exercise
  • Georgia Tech, OSHA OTI 510
  • HSS EM Solutions, Mitigation, Preparedness & Response: active shooter
  • Atlanta Fire Emergency Preparedness Institute Certificate
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS 300/ 400)
  • FEMA, Safe Refuge certified
  • Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
  • Certified Violence Prevention Specialist(VPS)
  • Certified Auditor (SAC)
  • NSC, Defensive Driving Instructor
  • NSC, Advanced Safety Certificate

Skills

  • Occupational safety & health management
  • Crisis communication
  • Hazard communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Incident investigation
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent writer and verbal communicator
  • Critical thinker
  • Root-cause analysis
  • OSHA 1910 and 1926 codes and safety standards
  • Safety training and course outlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Data collection, analysis, and reporting

Affiliations

Board Affiliations

2015 -2019 Treasurer: National Safety Council - Government & Public Sector

Memberships:
National Association of Safety Professionals(NASP)
Partners against Domestic Violence(PADV)

National Safety Council (NSC)

Timeline

Safety Director

City of Atlanta
12.2015 - 05.2020

SAFETY MANAGER

City of Atlanta
12.2010 - 07.2015

Associate of Science - Accounting

Clifton School of Business

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical And Vocational High

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