Darrell Seitz
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Accomplished Safety & Health Manager with a proven track record at Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, enhancing safety protocols and reducing incident rates through strategic planning and problem-solving. Expert in project management and program leadership, I've led cross-functional teams to achieve ISO 45001 certifications and implement life-saving standards, demonstrating a commitment to continuous process improvement and workplace safety.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager - Safety & Health
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
05.2008 - 08.2024
- Provided leadership in directing 2 salaried safety professionals, 5 full-time Union safety representatives, and an administrative professional in supporting daily operations and meeting legal compliance requirements at two steel mill locations (Coatesville and Conshohocken, PA).
- Developed strategic safety and health plans with clear objectives to achieve plant safety metric targets.
- Managed cross-functional teams to successfully implement corporate-developed life safety standards related to energy isolation, railroad safety, fall protection, overhead cranes, and confined spaces.
- Conducted Serious Injury Fatality (SIF) in-depth incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques and hierarchy of control corrective actions.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches in developing specific injury-reduction initiatives.
- Facilitated various safety committees to ensure that safety and health plan objectives are being met.
- Implemented and maintained a comprehensive contractor safety management program.
- Conducted workshops and one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Implemented and maintained ISO 45001 Safety Management System certifications.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
Safety Manager
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company
01.1999 - 05.2008
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Assisted site quarry supervision with MSHA inspections.
- Managed the fleet safety program including DOT legal requirements that covered over 100 commercial drivers.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Managed all workers compensation, automobile, and general liability claims.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Conducted new employee, annual, and other trainings on an as-needed basis for quarry, concrete manufacturing, and road construction employees.
Sr. Industrial Hygienist
Bethlehem Steel
05.1990 - 01.1999
- Managed the plant's industrial hygiene program to maintain compliance with OSHA required health standards.
- Supported the plant's salaried safety professionals with conducting regular audits of workspaces to identify potential hazards and incident investigations that included corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for continuous improvement in industrial hygiene practices across the organization.
- Led incident investigations related to occupational exposures or illnesses, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
- Enhanced worker health by designing and implementing occupational health programs focused on respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and ergonomics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.1990
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Program Leadership
Accomplishments
- Achieved record-achieving plant TRIRs of 0.53 (CV) and 0 (CN) YTD 2024, respectively, through effectively facilitating the Safety Leadership Team.
- Supervised and nurtured a team of 8 staff members.
- Built a Safety Management System in accordance with ISO 45001 standard that resulted in registrar certification.
Timeline
Program Manager - Safety & Health
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
05.2008 - 08.2024
Safety Manager
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company
01.1999 - 05.2008
Sr. Industrial Hygienist
Bethlehem Steel
05.1990 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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