COLLEEN ROMERO

Safety Officer

BEST OPPORTUNITIES

04.2015 - Current

Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
Created and maintained compliant work environment.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.
Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
Assisted with development of compliance objectives and strategies.
Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
Directed activities of workers searching records and provided technical guidance as necessary.
Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various business.
Confirmed data and licensing information through investigations and notified violators of required changes to bring operations into compliance.
Advised clients on compliance fraud and investigations, as well as potential remedies and required actions.
Served as Corporate Compliance Officer for 4+ years.
Certified American Red Cross First Aide AED CPR Instructor in 2018.
Certified CPI Instructor 2020.
Provide new hire training on safety measures, with continuous training throughout the year.
Transportation Coordinator, route scheduler for approximately 8 am routes and 4 pm routes.
Over see all vehicle repairs of 48 vehicles in fleet.
Participated in 3 CARF Accreditations over 8 years with no recommendations in the Safety Department and received 3 year Accreditations all 3 CARF Audits.