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Chike Onuchukwu

Houston,TX

Summary

A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful Safety Professional and administrator skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs to mitigate workplace hazards. Experience includes conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and training staff on safety protocols. Strong analytical skills paired with ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels. Contributed to significant reduction in workplace injuries through proactive safety management strategies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
15
15
Certification

Work History

Workplace and Safety Specialist

Amazon.com LLC
02.2020 - Current
  • Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
  • Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
  • Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
  • Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
  • Promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment; this includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits
  • Provide triage, first-aid, and/or referral to outside medical providers, if indicated
  • Maintain first-aid kits, inventory supplies, restock and clean equipment used to provide first aid care
  • Redesigned the work stations for better body mechanics with the sole aim of reducing the rate of MSDs injuries among our employees
  • Frequent 'floor time' to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits
  • Attend and speak at daily 'start-up' meetings

Safety Manager

Harris County Public Health
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • Partnered with HCPH leadership and staff to address unsafe activities or operations in the workplace.
  • Assisted in the development of safety training programs.
  • Researched regulatory requirements, and recommends best safety practices to the HR Director and Safety Leadership.
  • Coordinated the process of accident investigation and analysis.
  • Developed and maintained effective system for keeping records of safety-related incidents, and recommended corrective measures to the HR Director and Safety Leader.
  • Organized and conducted safety training for leadership and staff on a frequent basis.
  • Collaborated with the HR Director, Safety Leadership and the Harris County Risk Management Department to promote workplace safety.
  • Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
  • Developed noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring and ventilation surveys.
  • Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
  • Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
  • Investigated incidents of injury or illness to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards for HCPH.
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
  • Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
  • Evaluated workplace environment and equipment to identify potential hazards.
  • Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
  • Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Performed risk assessments prior to any changes in operations or equipment modifications.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends that could lead to improved safety conditions.
  • Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
  • Created reports on health and safety metrics such as accident rates, lost time days.
  • Organized fire drills on a regular basis to verify preparedness for emergencies.
  • Participated in industry-wide committees focused on improving overall worker health and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with management teams to develop strategies that promote safe work practices.

Correctional Safety Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
05.2014 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: Intermediate Sanctuary Facility
  • Coordinate safety training and orientation for groups of up to 27 trustee inmates
  • Conduct inspection and workplace rounds before and after inmates are turned out for work to prevent injury
  • Develop and enforce Safety policies in accordance to OSHA guidelines, monitor compliance of the policies, and Enforce compliance
  • Investigate Injuries, safety violations and infractions while diving deep into the root cause to prevent repeat
  • Provide detail investigation report with recommendation of mitigative measures
  • Keep records of safety-related incidents and propose corrective actions
  • Transport Inmates to medical appointments and emergencies
  • Transport released Inmates to the bus station
  • Chain transportation of Inmates from one facility to another
  • Conduct vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs
  • Intermediate Sanctuary Facility

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety/Environmental Mgt

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Safety Management

University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Federal Polytechnic Oko
Anambra, Nigeria
06-2005

Skills

  • Safety training
  • Documentation skills
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Manual handling
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Physical demonstrations
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Hazard identification
  • Confined space entry
  • Ergonomics evaluation
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Training courses
  • Permit-to-work systems
  • Occupational health
  • Machine guarding
  • Hazards management
  • Crisis management
  • Ventilation requirements
  • Incident reporting
  • Program assistance
  • Audit procedures
  • Noise control
  • Training leadership
  • Electrical safety
  • Environmental management
  • Traffic management
  • Respiratory protection
  • Audit support
  • Workplace inspections
  • Meeting coordination
  • Fall protection
  • Report writing skills
  • Safety auditing
  • Safe chemical handling
  • Accident investigation
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Excel

Certification

  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • O-305 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor (ARC)
  • G/ICS/G-400
  • G/ICS/G-300
  • FEMA IS- 00100C (ICS 100)
  • FEMA IS-00200C (ICS 200)
  • Fundamentals of Emergency Management-IS-00230.d
  • NIMS 700 Certification
  • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1904 (Recordkeeping Standard)
  • Site Ergonomics Champion (SEC) Amazon
  • Workplace Health and Safety Management Certification
  • Incident Investigation Simulation Certification
  • PIT License
  • RCRA Curriculum Certification
  • Ergonomics Awareness Certification
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • DOT Hazardous Waste Shipper Training (EHS)
  • Emergency Situations - Manager Training
  • America Red Cross Instructor
  • AHA -CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Safety Leadership in Operations Certification
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) Training
  • North America Operations Stormwater Awareness Training.
  • Resource Conservative Recovery Act (RCRA) Authorized Training- Texas
  • Ergonomics level 2 Art
  • Ergonomics level 2 RULA
  • Ergonomics level 2 REBA
  • Ergonomics level 2 SNOOK
  • Re-Entry Protocol: Rapid Hazard Assessment Training
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)

Projects

Developed a Safety Dashboard to identify trending injuries and incidents. I also implemented actions and safe practices to mitigate identified root causes to promote safe working environment.

Developed a Construction Safety Management Plan to militate against hazards at the construction site.

Drafted Policies and Procedures to curb workplace violence such as sexual harassment, discrimination, assault, and other EEO related matters.

Created a workplace exposure assessment to ascertain potential workplace hazards to workers and clients.

Activities

  • American Society of Safety Professionals, Member, 2018-Present
  • National Safety Council, Member, 2018-Present
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success, Member, 2018-Present
  • Golden Key International Honor Society, Member, 2017-Present
  • National Honor Society, Member, 2017-Present
  • Blue Coat University Ambassador, Member, 2019
  • Global Scholar, Member, 2019
  • Campus Activities Board, Member, 2017-2018
  • EMS - City of South Bound Brook, NJ. V 2021
  • Public Health Incident System Team 2022-2024
  • Chief Safety Officer- HCPH Incident Command System (ICS) 2023-2024

Timeline

Safety Manager

Harris County Public Health
07.2022 - 11.2024

Workplace and Safety Specialist

Amazon.com LLC
02.2020 - Current

Correctional Safety Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
05.2014 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Occupational Health And Safety/Environmental Mgt

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Safety Management

University of Houston-Downtown

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Federal Polytechnic Oko

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