Brian Cook
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (3+ years) and Chemical Lab technician experience (15+ years) withYKK Snap Fasteners America. Experience in conducting safety audits and developing impactful training programs, enhancing workplace safety culture. Skilled in hazardous materials management and incident investigation, fostering teamwork and compliance across all levels. Committed to continuous improvement and regulatory excellence. Experience in Microsoft office, lab equipment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
YKK Snap Fasteners America
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for employees on safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace safety culture.
- Monitored environmental impact by assessing waste management practices and procedures.
- Investigated incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensured proper documentation of safety procedures and maintained regulatory compliance records.
- Evaluated facility air quality levels using specialized monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Conducted regular audits of environmental health and safety procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed hazardous materials inventories in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, reducing disposal costs substantially.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Improved employee awareness of environmental health and safety regulations through comprehensive training programs.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
WWT Chemical Lab Technician
YKK Snap Fasteners America
Lawrenceburg, KY
07.2007 - 11.2022
- Conducted chemical analyses to ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Operated laboratory equipment, including spectrometers and chromatography systems, for accurate testing results.
- Maintained detailed documentation of experiments and findings to support regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in the development of new materials by conducting stability and performance tests.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new technicians on laboratory protocols and safety procedures to ensure consistent practices.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for sample analysis and reporting.
- Tested titration of chemical tanks in production line to check for ideal pH and other chemical levels and balance ratios.
- Enhanced data quality with meticulous record-keeping and detailed report generation for all experiments conducted.
Education
Master of Science - Forestry Surface Mine Reclamation
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYBachelor - Forestry
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYHigh School Diploma -
Cumberland High School
Cumberland, KYAssociate of Science -
Southeast Community College
Cumberland, KYSkills
- Safety audits
- Regulatory compliance
- Training program development
- Workplace safety culture
- Environmental impact assessment
- Incident investigation
- Hazardous materials management
- Air quality monitoring
- Chemical analysis
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Documentation management
- Safety inspections
- Compliance record maintenance
- Safety training
- Hazard identification
- Environmental monitoring
- Waste management
- Incident reporting
- Accident investigation
- Personal protective equipment
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Confined space entry
- Chemical safety
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
Certification
OSHA 30
Hazmat Ground shipper certificate
RCRA Haz Waste certificate
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
YKK Snap Fasteners America
11.2022 - Current
WWT Chemical Lab Technician
YKK Snap Fasteners America
07.2007 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Forestry Surface Mine Reclamation
University of Kentucky
Bachelor - Forestry
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma -
Cumberland High School
Associate of Science -
Southeast Community College