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Denise Richard

Denise Richard

Humble ,TX

Summary

Dynamic Safety Specialist with extensive experience at Apache Scaffolding, excelling in incident investigation and OSHA compliance. Proven track record in hazard identification and employee training, significantly enhancing workplace safety. Adept at fostering a culture of safety awareness, ensuring regulatory adherence, and implementing effective safety protocols.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Specialist

Apache Scaffolding
Taylor, Tx
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conduct safety orientations for new employees to familiarize them with safety protocols.
  • Document safety inspections, identify hazardous conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Operate and maintain safety equipment, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
  • Oversee the handling and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring environmental safety.
  • Participate in safety meetings to promote health and safety awareness among staff.
  • Serve as a key resource for health and safety information, providing guidance on best practices.
  • Assist in developing training programs and safety seminars for employees

Safety Specialist

Apache Paint
Deer Park, Tx
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Participated in the development of emergency response plans, hazard communication programs, lockout and tagout procedures, confined space entry protocols.
  • Investigated accidents to determine root cause and develop preventive measures to avoid reoccurrence.
  • Provided employees with safety training on emergency response plans, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention and personal protective equipment use.

SITE SAFETY OFFICER

PPLLC/NASA/PAFB
Merritt Island, FL
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Observed workers and walked facilities to identify workplace hazards and advised on potential corrective actions
  • Trained extensively in OSHA standards to develop deep understanding of environmental, workplace and PPE protections
  • Held safety briefings at beginning and end of shift to inform crews of daily task safety hazards
  • Inspected facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Integrated new COVID-19 safety measures into daily enforcement priorities to maintain visitor and personnel safety
  • Investigated accidents, injuries or illnesses at work sites to determine causes and prevent recurrences
  • Coordinated disaster preparedness, emergency response and incident investigation procedures

Education

Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
02-2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Incident investigation
  • Hazard Identification
  • Safety Audit
  • OSHA compliance
  • Safety Employee Training

My Life Philosophy

Success is not the absence of failure; it is the persistence through failure

Certification

NCCER Safety (CSST, CSSS, Field Safety, Safety Technology)

OSHA 30 510 500

Hazwoper 40

NFPA 70e

Permit Writer

LOTO Certified

American Heart Association Heart CPR AED Program

Timeline

Safety Specialist

Apache Scaffolding
10.2023 - 09.2024

Safety Specialist

Apache Paint
09.2022 - 08.2023

SITE SAFETY OFFICER

PPLLC/NASA/PAFB
01.2019 - 09.2022

Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety

Texas A&M University

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