Open To Work
Chester Hoskin
Flex-N-Gate Rantoul LLC
Bloomington,IL
4
Certification
8
Years of experience
Environmental Health and Safety Manager with a strong background in regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and hazard control. Supports supervisors, leads safety training, and conducts audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen workplace safety and reduce injuries.
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Coordinated emergency response plans and facilitated plant evacuation drills to enhance preparedness.
- Monitored compliance with applicable state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Tracked environmental permits, waste handling, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Inspected production areas for machine guarding, housekeeping, and ergonomic risks, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Supported supervisors with hazard recognition, PPE use, and safe work practices.
- Performed risk assessments to evaluate potential workplace hazards.
- Analyzed accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Sr. Safety Coordinator
4 Years 8 Months- Coordinated safety training sessions for 415 employees, enhancing overall workplace safety awareness.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Led meetings with upper management and executives to identify and prioritize safety improvement initiatives.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Led incident investigation teams, identifying root causes of accidents and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Conducted new-employee health and safety orientations, creating engaging materials to promote safety culture.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Environmental Health and Safety Intern
3 Months- Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage and disposal according to regulatory requirements.
- Established procedures for safe handling of products, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated chemical features to identify potential health hazards, enhancing workplace safety awareness.
- Developed confined space entry procedures, completing 65 entry plans that met safety standards and regulations.
Safety Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures
- Conducted accident investigations to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures, contributing to a safer work environment
- Developed confined space entry procedures for 50 plans, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
- Created LOTO procedures for 50 to 100 machines and equipment, enhancing safety protocols
- Conducted regular reviews of safety documentation and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Acted as a resource for employees seeking guidance on specific safety-related issues or concerns within their respective roles
Safety Specialist Internship
3 Months- Established and wrote 500 Lock & Tagout procedures for wastewater plant to enhance safety compliance
- Establish and Wrote 300 Lock &Tagout procedures for Water Department
- Establish and Wrote Lock 150 & Tagout procedure for Streets & fleets department
- Collaborated with all levels of management to drive project completion and maintain alignment on safety initiatives
- Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to facilitate clear communication and accountability for action items
- Acquired hands-on experience in the industry by applying learned concepts to real-world situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
- Persist Award Scholarship Recipient
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Manufacturing Technology
- Dean's List Fall 2015, 2016
Skills
Regulatory compliance
OSHA compliance
Safety audits
Incident investigation
Safety training
Hazard communication
Lockout/tagout
First aid administration
Fall protection strategies
Environmental oversight
Waste management
Permit management
Pollution control
Contractor safety
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Flex-N-Gate Rantoul LLC
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
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Safety Technician
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Safety Specialist Internship
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05.2019 - 08.2019Read More
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science from Occupational Health And Safety
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Elgin Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Industrial Manufacturing Technology
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Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Work Type
Full Time
Minimum Desired Compensation
$95000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balancePersonal development programsCareer advancementCompany Culture