BARNEY NEGRON
Cypress,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated bilingual safety professional with twenty years of experience in the industry. Trained and experienced in Occupational Health & Safety and all facets of workers' compensation. Experience In Multiple Areas, Knowledge/Competency in Recruitment, Benefits Administration, Training, Safety Management, Development, HCMP, with Strong Organization/Planning, Human Relations, Communication Skills. My accomplishments include reducing the risk of human injury, potential liability, and loss of company assets. I have exceptional interpersonal skills that include problem identification, accident investigation, and resolution. I am proficient in MS Office and various safety applications.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
S ES, Safety & Environmental Specialist (Contractor)
Southern California Edison
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided safety compliance support to OSBU departments through safety expertise and leadership to OSBU-wide safety initiatives (e.g., Safety Culture Improvement and Ergonomics, etc.)
- Also provided experience within health & safety regulations in both office and industrial work environments
- Developed and implemented appropriate preventative & controlled measures to minimize safety & health hazards.
Safety Manager (Contractor)
Suffolk/Role Construction
01.2011 - 01.2012
- LAUSD SRES#6 (contract completed)
Safety Manager
Dynalectric LAX Bradley West Core
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed safety compliance in accordance with Walsh/Austin and LAWA specifications
- Reviewed and maintained J-8, JHA, JSA, and all other policy and procedures
- Conducted jobsite hazard analysis & audits to maintain a safe workplace environment.
Southern California Area Safety Manager
HDR INC.
Irvine, CA
2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Provided expert guidance on regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company policies related to safety management.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and work areas for compliance with applicable safety regulations.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Advised project teams on integrating safety considerations into operational planning processes for optimal results.
Safety Specialist Western Region - LAXRSO & LAXRSO - Flight & Air Operations
Federal Express
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Set strategic direction for multiple safety locations for dangerous goods, managers and safety professionals and leads strategic initiatives across the enterprise to drive continuous improvements in safety programs
- Ramp Transport Driver (RTD) Class “A” CDL Drivers
- Federal Motor Career (FMCSA) BIT Inspection Ensure implementation of and compliance with comprehensive safety and DG programs and best practices including, but not limited to vehicle, facility and employee safety, dangerous goods, ramp operations, aircraft ground operations and fire prevention
- Maintains relationships with executive, providing safety and DG updates and preparing executive presentations regarding safety
- Serves as FedEx safety DG programs’ representative to legal department, regulatory agencies, and trade and professional organizations
- Develops metrics through the continuous improvement process and plans for future initiatives and improvements
- Helps to write new policies
- Leads efforts for designing, implementing, and auditing the company’s safety response and plans for emergency events.
Site Safety Manager
Lend Lease-Lumina Job site Project $355 Million High Rise
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Working on a $355 million-dollar high rise in San Francisco
- I was responsible for the day-to-day function of a Safety Manager
- New Hire Orientation, Training, Job Hazard Audits, and Meetings
- Accomplishments Managing and injury free workplace with a philosophy of Prevention, Education, Training and Awareness.
Safety Manager
Sully-Miller
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Union Pacific Railroad, Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority, Baldwin Avenue Grade Separation Project
- Received BNSF Contractor Safety Orientation Course
- Responsible for compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration Roadway worker protection regulations
- Oversee, lead, and enforce safety regulation, standards, and guidelines
- MSHA Certification.
Safety Manager
Cobalt Engineering
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversaw leads, directed, and enforced safety requirements for multiple job sites with a goal of zero accident culture
- Work on construction projects to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injuries and or property damage using a job safety standard, best management practices, and Injury Free Environment Techniques
- As an OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer, I conducted four OSHA-10 training courses while working towards my CSP certifications.
Safety Specialist & Workers’ Compensation Manager (CHST)
Bernard’s Builders Management Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Fed/Cal OSHA 500; OSHA 501; General Industry; EM-385-1.1; LAUSD MS #6 Site Safety Manager 250 employee; LAUSD SRES #12, 200 employees
- LAUSD K-8 Span Site Safety Manager 180 employees
- The Americana at Brand Jobsite location with 1200 employees on site
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Coordinated multiple project teams, sub-contractors and superintendents for a cohesive alliance toward safety throughout the changing phases of a construction environment
- Implemented Safety policy & procedures for safety inspections, issuance of infraction notices, collective action required and documentation thereof
- Developed incident investigation policy to include training programs for on on-site incident and emergency response, Retrained in Confined Space, First Aid CPR, Crane Safety and Rigging Training.
Safety / Fleet, and Workers' Compensation Manager
Tyco International Fire & Security
01.2005 - 01.2007
- 350 employees - 2 locations
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Implemented all facets of safety to attain accreditation born Pacific Industrial Contractors Screening (PICS) opening a gateway of opportunity to acclaimed contract awards Developed & implemented a safety maintenance 'scorecard' program designed to rate ongoing departmental safety efficiency and the appraisal and accountability of Managers Managed the workers' compensation injury rates towards a zero-accident culture.
Safety and Workers' Compensation Manager
Adir International
01.2003 - 01.2005
- 1,400 employees - 6 locations
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Completed Workers Compensation and Safety department overhaul resulting in a 50% reduction in loss time incident rates thereby reducing the insurance experience modification with annual savings in the millions.
Safety Manager & Workers' Compensations Administrator
American Textile, Maintenance
01.2002 - 01.2003
- 600 employee -3 locations
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Developed and revised SOPs on all operating equipment
- Conducted all training & education including 'Lockout/lag out Programs (LOIO)', 'Hot Works Permit', 'HAZCOM', 'Emergency Evacuation and Emergency Response Handling of all Workers' Compensations Injury Claims'
Safety Manager & Workers' Compensations Administrator
Kaiser Permanente
01.1982 - 01.2002
- 700 employees - 3 locations
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Conducted 'Environmental Health & Safety' risk assessment for all operations with cost- benefit analysis of all compliance programs
- Implemented a systematic program promoting business investigation by reporting of all injury incidents, collecting, and analyzing data to identity trends, mitigating hazards, and coordinating prevention strategies
- Created a HAZ-MAT Spill Response Team
- Supervised and coordinated activities to prepare team for any Emergency/Disaster to prevent lost time incident rates (L TIR).
Education
Business Management -
California State Dominguez Hill
01.1982
A.A. -
LA Harbor College
01.1979
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Workplace inspections
- Audit Procedures
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Accident investigation
- Incident Reporting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hazards management
- Occupational health
- Safety Auditing
- Report writing skills
- Safety Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Environmental management
- Personal Protective Equipment
- OSHA Compliance
- Occupational health hazards
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Streamlined the communications process for incident reporting which resulted in Number% improvement in positive outcomes.
- Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents by Number%.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Relatedexperience
Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers since 1995. This Society promotes the advancement of the safety profession and fosters the professional well-being and development of its members.
Professional Development
- MSHA Certification, 2015
- Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), 2009 - 2026
- OSHA Train the Trainer Course, 2016
- AQMD Asbestos Emissions Demolition/Renovations, 2016
- Construction Safety Awareness, 2016
- Safety Management Techniques beyond Compliance, 2016
- CHST Construction Health & Safety Technician Certification (BCSP) Board Certification Safety Professional, 2017
- Crane Safety and Rigging & training (AON Risk Services), 2016
- CPR/First Aid Certification and Confined Space Training, 2016
- OSHA 10 & 30 hr 1926 Construction certification, 2015
- SB899 Workers compensation bill compliance and workshop. OSHA Standards and Hazards Recognition for General Industry., 2003 - 2004
- Occupational Health & Safety Conference OSHA General Industry. Hospital Emergency Incident Command Systems, HEICS Training at Anaheim CA California Compliance for Hazardous Waste Generators., 2002
- Kaiser Permanente Medical & Health Disaster Preparedness Exercise, HAZ-MAT I for Health care, Management of the Contaminated Patient, Use of a Decontamination Team, The 12' Annual Continuing Challenge, Haz-Mat Workshop, Patient Safety for Health care Professionals, A System Safety Approach, Managing Change Seminar, The 6th Annual Worldwide Lessons in Leadership Series, The New Leadership Challenge, Team Principles with Practices in a lime of Change, Lessons in Leadership., 2001
- Mapping ISO 9000 Training Course, International Quality Systems (I.Q.S.), Workshop, The 11th Annual continuing Challenge, Haz-Mat., 2000
- Disaster Conference and Participation. Center for Health care Environmental Management (CHEM)., 1999
- Radiation Safety Officer Review Course. HAZWOPER TRAIINING, COMCO, INC Environmental & Safety services., 1996 - 1997
- Industrial Hygiene Technician Certificate Program Cal State University of Long Beach., 1996
- Occupational Safety Certificate program at Cal. State University of Long Beach., 1995
- Supervisory Development Program. Management Orientation Program Kaiser Permanente Medical Group., 1990 - 1991
Certification
Construction Health & Safety Technician CHST
CHSTbilingual
Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Southern California Area Safety Manager
HDR INC.
2021 - Current
Safety Specialist Western Region - LAXRSO & LAXRSO - Flight & Air Operations
Federal Express
01.2015 - 01.2022
Site Safety Manager
Lend Lease-Lumina Job site Project $355 Million High Rise
01.2014 - 01.2015
Safety Manager
Sully-Miller
01.2013 - 01.2014
Safety Manager
Cobalt Engineering
01.2012 - 01.2013
S ES, Safety & Environmental Specialist (Contractor)
Southern California Edison
01.2011 - 01.2012
Safety Manager (Contractor)
Suffolk/Role Construction
01.2011 - 01.2012
Safety Manager
Dynalectric LAX Bradley West Core
01.2010 - 01.2012
Safety Specialist & Workers’ Compensation Manager (CHST)
Bernard’s Builders Management Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
Safety / Fleet, and Workers' Compensation Manager
Tyco International Fire & Security
01.2005 - 01.2007
Safety and Workers' Compensation Manager
Adir International
01.2003 - 01.2005
Safety Manager & Workers' Compensations Administrator
American Textile, Maintenance
01.2002 - 01.2003
Safety Manager & Workers' Compensations Administrator
Kaiser Permanente
01.1982 - 01.2002
Business Management -
California State Dominguez Hill
A.A. -
LA Harbor College
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