David McLaughlin
Columbus,OH
Summary
Articulate Safety Manager with 20+ year track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale and promote overall commitment to safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Safety Manager
Capital City Group
01.2016 - Current
- Communicate with all jobsite superintendents, foreman and customers and provide solutions for safety concerns
- Create site specific safety plans for all projects
- Create JHA, AHA for all operation
- Preform new hire orientation
- Perform annual and as needed safety training
- Audit jobsites, branches
- Update monthly client websites such as Isnet, Avetta, Vero, ETC.
- Investigate accidents and injuries, determine root cause
- Ensure all compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA
- Manage ELD compliance
- Manage BWC claims
- Build safety relationships with clients and partners
- Create and manage new policies and procedures
- Manager DQ and Clearinghouse
- Maintain OSHA Logs and reporting.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- 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.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
EHS Manager
Hidaka USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Research OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and communicate concerns / changes with operations
- Deliver all relevant training as it relates to the operations
- Complete all internal and external audits required by local, state, federal entities
- Communicate all safety update or concerns with staff
- Investigate all injuries and near miss incidents and provide root cause analysis to all parties involved
- Test all safety supplies (PPE) and make recommendations for improvements
- Order and maintain PPE
- Create and maintain training database
- Attend pre-production meetings and communicate concerns / suggestions
- Complete OSHA 300 logs
- Field any and all safety concerns and provide solutions / feed back
- Create and maintain MSDS database
- Audit safety manual and update as needed and communicate any changes.
- Coordinated audits of company facilities to ensure adherence to established regulations while identifying areas for improvement within EHS processes.
- Enhanced employee safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Secured necessary permits for company operations by accurately preparing applications detailing compliance with applicable regulations.
- Promoted a culture of safety throughout the organization by consistently emphasizing its importance during meetings, trainings, and daily operations.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence of similar events.
- Improved EHS performance by developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs and policies.
- Facilitated open communication channels between departments regarding EHS concerns or suggestions, promoting a unified approach towards workplace safety.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging EHS trends, adapting company policies as necessary to maintain a high standard of safety.
- Implemented ergonomic improvements in workspaces to reduce strain-related injuries among employees, enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Developed emergency response plans and coordinated drills, significantly improving preparedness for potential incidents.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Reduced workplace accidents through proactive risk assessments and hazard identification initiatives.
- Streamlined EHS reporting processes for increased efficiency in data collection and analysis.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal programs, ensuring proper handling and minimizing environmental impact.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in EHS processes.
- Championed employee wellness initiatives, such as health screenings and fitness programs, contributing to a healthier workforce and reduced absenteeism.
- Served as a liaison between management and regulatory agencies, fostering positive relationships while addressing any concerns or non-compliance issues promptly.
- Reviewed facility layout designs for new construction projects to ensure adherence to EHS best practices from the planning stage onwards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
Ohio Safety Manager
Limbach Company
10.2007 - 01.2013
- Communicate with all jobsite superintendents, foreman and customers and provide solutions for safety concerns
- Create site specific safety plans for all projects
- Walk all jobsites and identify good and bad safety habits and provide feed back
- Prepare and submit annual safety budget
- Chair monthly safety committee meetings
- Monitor and lead the incentive program
- Communicate with national safety group to identify areas of improvement for each branch
- Submit and approve MVR’s
- Research OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and communicate concerns / changes with operations
- Deliver all relevant training as it relates to the operations
- Complete all internal and external audits required by local, state, federal entities
- Communicate all safety update or concerns with staff
- Investigate all injuries and near miss incidents and provide root cause analysis to all parties involved
- Test all safety supplies (PPE) and make recommendations for improvements
- Order and maintain PPE
- Create and maintain training database
- Attend pre-production meetings and communicate concerns / suggestions
- Complete OSHA 300 logs
- Field any and all safety concerns and provide solutions / feed back
- Create and maintain MSDS database
- Audit safety manual and update as needed and communicate any changes.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- 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.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated training for [Number] employees.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
- Monitored legislative updates relating to workplace health and safety, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulations.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Streamlined incident reporting processes for accurate documentation and data-driven decision making.
- Managed relationships with regulatory agencies while maintaining open lines of communication for inspections and compliance reviews.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
- Assessed new equipment acquisitions for potential hazards before integration into the workplace environment.
- Coordinated facility inspections with external auditors to ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
National Director of Safety
Commercial Movers
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Communicate with all jobsite superintendents, foreman and customers and provide solutions for safety concerns
- Walk all jobsites and identify good and bad safety habits and provide feed back
- Prepare and submit annual safety budget
- Chair monthly safety committee meetings
- Communicate with national safety group to identify areas of improvement for each branch
- Submit and approve MVR’s
- Research OSHAand DOT regulations and communicate concerns / changes with operations
- Deliver all relevant training as it relates to the operations
- Complete all internal and external audits required by local, state, federal entities
- Communicate all safety update or concerns with staff
- Investigate all injuries and near miss incidents and provide root cause analysis to all parties involved
- Test all safety supplies (PPE) and make recommendations for improvements
- Order and maintain PPE
- Create and maintain training database
- Attend pre-production meetings and communicate concerns / suggestions
- Complete OSHA 300 logs
- Field any and all safety concerns and provide solutions / feed back
- Create and maintain MSDS database
- Audit safety manual and update as needed and communicate any changes
- Design warehouse layout
- Create and implement a WMS
- Ensure accuracy with inbound and outbound shipments
- Annual performance review for warehouse staff
- Responsible for Corrective action if needed.
Operations Supervisor
Jacobsen/Bekins
01.2003 - 10.2005
- Ensure inventory accuracy when product leaves the dock
- Understand top to bottom the WMS
- Ensure accuracy with inbound shipments
- Annual performance review for Inbound staff
- Responsible for Corrective action if needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Westlake, OH07.1989
Skills
- Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
- Workplace inspections
- Safety audits
- Construction safety
- Behavior-Based Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Electrical Safety
- Hazard Communication
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Accident investigation
- Manual material handling
- Occupational health
- Safety Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Crane Safety
- Chemical safety
- Incident Management
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Environmental management
- Injury Prevention
- Machine guarding
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Gas detection
- Heat Stress Prevention
- Cold Stress Prevention
- Safety program development
- Knowledgeable in [Safety Standard]
- Implementing policies
- Incident Investigation
- Developing training programs
- Claims Evaluation
- Risk Identification
- Safety Auditing
- Chemical Handling
- Safety inspection
- Regulations and compliance
- Incident Reporting
- Staff Training
- Environmental Audits
- Lock out tag out programs
- Compliance Management
- Site assessment
- Environmental Monitoring
- Equipment Inspection
- Training Program Development
- Performance Management
- Incident Response
- Report Preparation
- Policy Development
- Internal Audits
- Regulatory examinations
- Audit oversight
- Information Gathering
Websites
Primary Areas
Safety Manager with 18 years of experience, offering extensive skills in Environmental Health and Safety field. Experienced in occupational OSHA compliance standards and training. Seeking a challenging position in the industry with a firm where the knowledge and experience will be fully utilized to produce top safe and healthy work
Project Experience
- Capital City Group (Facebook, Google, Amazon, AK Steel, Army Corp, Ineos, Exxon, BP, Marathon, US Steel) - See additional Information Section for specifics.
- Hidaka (Honda existing and prototype automotive body panel manufacturing)
- Limbach (Ohio State Wexner Med Critical Cancer Tower)
- (Children’s Hospital Expansion)
- (PPG Delaware and Circleville)
- (Showa Manufacturing)
Affiliations
Safety Counsel of Central Ohio, Member since 2004
Education Certifications
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- OSHA 30 Hour Card
- OSHA 510 Certification (University of Cincinnati)
- OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer (University of Cincinnati)
- Leader of Coaching IIF in Action Program
- Industrial Power Truck Trainer
Location
Marion, Ohio
Personal Information
Title: Safety Manager
Additional Information
Current & Past Projects (Petroleum, Chemical, Steel)
Exxon - Joliet, IL
Nouryon Chemical - Joliet, IL
Marathon - Detroit / Lansing MI
BP - Lima, Ohio
Ineos - Lima / Columbus / Cincinnati, Ohio
Heartland Petroleum - Columbus, Ohio
US Steel - Ohio / Michigan
(Responsibilities / Skills)
1. Ensure proper procedural documentation was completed as applicable in a variety of operational environments prior to beginning work including proper permits and JHA's.
2. Supervise safety personnel on turnarounds and oversee general safety requirements
3. Ability to diagnose safety problems, troubleshoot concerns, and take corrective actions within established guidelines.
4. Audit company adherence to clients Injury / Illness prevention programs.
5. Complete knowledge and familiarity with refinery safe work practices, work permit procedures, as well as providing direction surrounding elements of turnaround safety management plans.
6. Diligently maintained safety standards, completed training and orientations outlining safe work practices and site specific information required to work at these facilities.
7. I have operated, maintained & calibrated various types of air monitoring devices, interpreted and documented air monitoring results.
8. I have attended and lead operations and safety toolbox talks, meetings with clients and outside vendors
Timeline
Regional Safety Manager
Capital City Group
01.2016 - Current
EHS Manager
Hidaka USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
Ohio Safety Manager
Limbach Company
10.2007 - 01.2013
National Director of Safety
Commercial Movers
10.2005 - 08.2007
Operations Supervisor
Jacobsen/Bekins
01.2003 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
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