Christopher Foley
Spokane,WASH
Summary
Dynamic WHS Specialist with Amazon, recognized for enhancing workplace safety through rigorous inspections and hazard identification. Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, achieving significant reductions in environmental impact. Proficient in electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures, while fostering a culture of safety through effective training and collaboration across teams.
Overview
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Work History
WHS Specialist
Amazon
- Assisted in the development of company-wide sustainability initiatives, reducing the organization''s environmental footprint.
- Ensured facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations by conducting regular audits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify new methods for improving energy efficiency within facilities.
- Created customized training materials tailored to specific job functions that improved employee comprehension of critical EH&S topics.
- Performed routine equipment inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards, addressing any issues promptly to minimize risk exposure.
- Investigated workplace accidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Kept accurate records and prepared clear, concise reports on environmental health and safety inspections.
- Reviewed contractor safety programs before project initiation, ensuring that external partners followed company safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all EH&S activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal review and regulatory inspections.
- Developed effective emergency response plans for various potential scenarios to minimize downtime and safeguard employees.
- Evaluated ergonomic risks in the workplace and recommended improvements to reduce injury rates among employees.
- Improved overall safety performance through thorough hazard identification and risk assessment initiatives.
- Served as a liaison between the organization and regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations related to EH&S matters.
- Conducted environmental and epidemiological investigations.
- Enforced laws, regulations, codes and ordinances pertaining to environmental health.
- Enhanced employee understanding of health and safety regulations by conducting regular training sessions.
- Conducted air quality assessments within facilities, recommending improvements that resulted in healthier working conditions for employees.
- Reduced workplace incidents by implementing comprehensive EH&S policies and procedures.
- Updated organizational policies as necessary to reflect changes in industry best practices or evolving regulatory requirements related to environment, health and safety matters.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs, ensuring environmentally responsible practices were followed at all times.
- Implemented robust chemical management programs, ensuring safe storage and handling of hazardous materials throughout the organization.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
Education
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY
Brooklyn, NYAssociate of Arts - Business
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Affiliations
Member of many infinity groups and co chair mental health and wellness infinity group.
OSHA 30 and American Red Cross certified
Fall protection trainer and certified.
Certification
OSHA 30
American Red Cross CPR
3m fall harness
Timeline
WHS Specialist
Amazon
Long Island University, Brooklyn NY
Associate of Arts - Business
College of Staten Island
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