Colton Rhew
Summary
National Safety Manager with 5 years of experience in the crane and rigging industry, specializing in developing and expanding Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) programs, with a proven track record of reducing business risk and enhancing employee safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Safety Manager
Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
07.2024 - Current
- Developed, planned, established, implemented and maintained all aspects of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OH&SMS).
- Lead a team three safety professionals and one transportation compliance specialist that manages safety, risk, and compliance across the entire organization.
- Establish OH&S measures, metrics, and targets to drive performance in accordance with business strategies.
- Manage all company Workers' Compensation claims and return-to-work program.
Field Safety Representative
Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Co-led strategic risk management initiatives for transportation safety and compliance across the organization's entire fleet, achieving a 45% reduction in motor vehicle incidents.
- Assisted top company executives in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
- Performed periodic site assessments and incident investigations to all eastern region projects and facilities.
- Achieved over 500,000 man-hours without an OSHA recordable incident across three facilities and multiple projects, contributing directly to receiving the 2024 SC&RA's Crane & Rigging Zero Accidents Award.
- Assisted field work crews on understanding and applying safe work practices to their assigned tasks.
Safety Coordinator
Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented EH&S training programs, resulting in an 80% increase in employee participation.
- Tracked and analyzed OH&S KPIs to recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Performed risk assessments and audits of the facility to recommended corrective measures.
- Collaborated with multi-discipline teams to investigate incidents, gather data, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Developed, coordinated, and reviewed Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) programs to ensure compliance for regulatory and business objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2019
Skills
- Safety Program Development
- Risk Identification
- Incident Investigation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Regulations and compliance
- SalesForce
- Safety Management Systems
- Problem Resolution
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 30
Timeline
National Safety Manager
Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
07.2024 - Current
Field Safety Representative
Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
02.2021 - 06.2024
Safety Coordinator
Buckner HeavyLift Cranes
09.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
East Carolina University
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 30
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