BRETT RUSCHE, CSP
Chicago,IL
Summary
Versatile occupational health and safety professional with hands-on expertise in several industries. Highly engaging team builder supports employee improvement and development in fast-paced, diverse workforce environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Director
E & K Construction
10.2018 - Current
- Regularly performs site safety audits on a variety of jobsites.
- Conduct project walks focused on safe work practices and engage in coaching conversations with workers; develop and institute plans for when corrections are required
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Participate in project kick off meetings and describe EHS site specific expectations
- Developed and implemented a MEWPs training program in accordance with updated standards that all employees receive prior to MEWP use.
- Developed site specific safety plans to plan for, eliminate, and reduce hazards for each new jobsite in accordance with scope of work.
- Created and led a Safety Ownership Committee that brought management and field employees together to discuss, plan, and implement improvements to safety, safety culture, gaps, and employee feedback.
- Act as a resource to the construction project management team and provide guidance, assistance and direction regarding EHS requirements
- Researched, tested, and put into use new PPE technology and products to improve employee use and protection.
- Provide mentoring for college internship students
- Responsible for building a culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards
- Promoted a continuous improvement mindset among employees when it comes to workplace safety, fostering an atmosphere of open dialogue about potential issues or concerns.
- Assisted with safety department budget creation and adherence.
- Experience with OSHA Safety Logs
- Leads orientation process for new employees regarding safety and health policies.
- Creation and delivery of TBT and OJTs
EHS Regional Safety Coordinator
Alter Metal Recycling
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Led training courses for employees at all levels
- Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options
- Managed and tracked waste generated at the facility
- Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards
- Outfit employees with proper PPE for their job duties
- Perform respirator tests to ensure employees are correctly protected
- Was the lead person for creating and implementing a brand new up-to-date new hire safety training program
- Conducted work-site reviews to ensure safety measures are utilized
- Followed OSHA and industry standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action
Safety Intern
Alter Metal Recycling
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared OSHA audits
- Reviewed, updated and posted various EHS programs, policies and training materials
- Participated in facility inspections to detect EHS hazards
- Assisted management in accident investigations to determine root causes and the implementation of corrective actions
- Environmental projects such as emergency response procedures, risk management, cost reduction, etc.
- Completed special internship project and presentation
- Was offered a full-time position upon completion of the internship
Safety Intern
Magid Glove And Safety Manufacturing Company LLC
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted with safety training programs
- Developed lockout/tagout procedures for various machinery including knitting machines and heat ovens
- Provided job hazard analysis for multiple warehouse positions and assisted with development of training and safe job procedures
- Worked with the safety team on a variety of projects
- Continued internship during 2016 winter break where I assisted with the implementation of an ergonomic program to reduce warehouse injuries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Safety Management Major; Environmental Health Minor
Illinois State University
Normal, IL08.2017
Skills
- Injury Prevention and Management
- Implementing Safety Programs
- Fire safety inspection organization
- Incident tracking & Worker's Compensation
- Hazardous condition monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cultural Awareness
- Emergency action planning
- OSHA compliance
- Training and Mentoring
- Certified MEWP Trainer
Certification
- CSP - Certified Safety Professional 42807
- 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Card
- Certified scaffold designer, erector, and inspector
- Certified MEWPs Trainer
- First AID/CPR
- IS-00200.b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, ICS-200
- IS-00700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS-00201 Forms Used for Development of the Incident Action Plan
- IS-00276 Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Fundamentals
- IS-00366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters
- IS-00100.b Introduction to Command System, ICS-100
Timeline
Safety Director
E & K Construction
10.2018 - Current
EHS Regional Safety Coordinator
Alter Metal Recycling
08.2017 - 10.2018
Safety Intern
Alter Metal Recycling
05.2017 - 08.2017
Safety Intern
Magid Glove And Safety Manufacturing Company LLC
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Safety Management Major; Environmental Health Minor
Illinois State University
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