Arthur Wagnon
Marietta,GA
Summary
Diligent individual with experience in safety management, safety training and regulatory compliance. Expert in OSHA, NFPA and EPA regulations and developing and implementing safety programs. Proven track record of reducing accidents and improving safety ratings in a variety of industries.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Safety
Piana Technology
Cartersville, Georgia
09.2023 - Current
- Develop, implement, enforce workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards
- Provide team members with key safety elements such as comprehensive training, Emergency Action Plans, Policies/Procedures, PPE, and necessary programs to carry out operations in the safest manner
- Review existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date
- Oversight of the company's daily operations and identifying opportunities for safety improvements
- Perform safety audits investigating accidents and injuries via RCA/PIP
- Inspecting all work areas and facilities to identify new safety related hazards
- Conduct risk assessments and JHAs to minimize workplace accidents, injuries occupational illnesses or long-term health hazards
- Management/Procurement of a generous safety budget
- Maintaining OSHA 300/300-A logs
- Work closely with insurance carrier to reduce WC, and property damage claims
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual safety reports with comprehensive KPI data to include trending forecasts, LTIR, and TRIR rates
- Complete ISO 45001 and OSHA 18001 certifications.
V.P. Safety and Risk Management
Coolray Heating and Cooling
Marietta, Georgia
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Risk/Safety management of 700+ employees across 3 companies (Coolray, Mr
- Plumber, and Britebox Electrical) expanding across 3 states
- Management of a comprehensive safety program to include, daily review of employee LYTX driving camera events
- Identifying unwanted behaviors such as following to closely, distracted driving, etc
- Identifcation of negative trends and habitual offenders
- Review of injury reports and evaluating them to determine if the employee will need workers compensation, remedial training, etc
- Leading daily Safety Meetings with executive leadership, and department supervisors
- Reviewing WC, and property damage reports
- Identify trends, root causes, and patterns
- Work closely with insurance carrier on management of open WC cases, and collaborating with leadership to reduce claims
- Conducting daily job site safety inspections and safety evaluations
- Maintain 300/300A logs
- Actively work to meet and provide quarterly/annual and yearly KPI data that includes trending forecasts, LTIR, and TRIR rates
- Management/Procurement of a generous Safety Budget
- ISO 45001 and OSHA 18001 Certifications.
Fire Sergeant/Medic (Retired)
Clayton County Emergency Services
Riverdale, Georgia
01.2010 - 07.2022
- Displayed strong leadership skills when managing emergency situations involving multiple patients or staff members
- Demonstrated ability to assess and treat a wide range of medical conditions, including acute illnesses and injuries
- Exhibited excellent problem solving skills when dealing with challenging clinical and emergency scenarios
- Achieved success in organizing daily workflow while prioritizing urgent tasks efficiently
- Attended training classes maintained certification licensure, kept abreast of new developments in field and maintained existing knowledge
- Lead a Special Operations team of no more than 12 members in rescue efforts to include Hazardous Materials, Trench & Excavation, Confined Space, Swift Water, Rope, and Structural Collapse incidents.
HSE Manager (Part-Time)
Six Flags Over Georgia
Austell, Georgia
04.2013 - 01.2020
- Management of overall health and safety as well as providing outstanding EMS, and customer service to the patrons and guests of Six Flags Over Georgia
- Maintaining OSHA 300/300A logs
- Leading daily Safety Meetings with executive leadership, and department supervisors
- Reviewing WC, and property damage reports
- Identify trends, root causes, and patterns
- Work closely with insurance carrier on management of open WC cases, and collaborating with leadership to reduce claims
- Conducting daily ride/attraction/building safety inspections and safety evaluations
- Conduct team member training
- Performing Pre-Employment, and Post Accident drug screens.
Sr. Biological Technician/Lead Safety Manager
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Serve as Inorganic Radiation and Analytical Toxicology Branch Lead Safety Manager on CDC's Safety Board
- Perform quarterly safety audits as well as inspections of all laboratories and documents pertaining to OJI's
- Conduct classified work in CDC's Ultra High Containment Laboratory
- Specially trained in CBRNE and Hazardous Materials response, mitigation, and management
- Provide Health and Safety Management, Industrial and Laboratory safety for IRAT Branch
- Conduct quarterly safety meetings, and OSHA specific required training
- Strong knowledge of CDC's Biological Safety and Select Agent program
- CDC's Policies and Procedures of Standard Laboratory Practices
- Conduct and implement specific protocols for Health and Human Studies.
Firefighter/Medic
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services
Canton, Georgia
07.2003 - 08.2011
- Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service
- Participated in public education programs related to fire prevention, hazard recognition and emergency preparedness
- Communicated effectively with victims or bystanders during rescue operations or other stressful situations
- Developed plans for mitigating hazardous conditions that could lead to a dangerous situation.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Occupational Health and Safety -
Columbia Southern University
01.2020
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Fire Science -
Chattahoochee Technical College
09.2007
Skills
- Occupational Health
- Accident Investigation
- Staff Training
- Incident Management
- Chemical Handling
- OSHA Compliance
- Industrial Hygiene
- Crisis Management
- IIPP Management
- Procedure Implementation
Certification
- GSP (Graduate Safety Practitioner)
- CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
- CSM-C (Certified Safety Manager- Construction)
- CESCP (Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional)
- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Specialist
- Industrial Hygiene Specialist
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 500 (Authorized Trainer)
- Hazardous Materials Specialist Technician
- Georgia Licensed Medic
- CC-P (Critical Care Paramedic)
- FP-C (Flight Paramedic)
- CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS
- CPR/AED/First-Aid Instructor
Awards
- Cardiac Life Saving Award
- Technical Rescue Award
- Medal of Valor Award
- Trauma Life Saving Award
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Director of Safety
Piana Technology
09.2023 - Current
V.P. Safety and Risk Management
Coolray Heating and Cooling
01.2023 - 09.2023
HSE Manager (Part-Time)
Six Flags Over Georgia
04.2013 - 01.2020
Sr. Biological Technician/Lead Safety Manager
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
01.2011 - 02.2012
Fire Sergeant/Medic (Retired)
Clayton County Emergency Services
01.2010 - 07.2022
Firefighter/Medic
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services
07.2003 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Occupational Health and Safety -
Columbia Southern University
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Fire Science -
Chattahoochee Technical College