Deontaye Chisholm
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Safety Professional with 17 Years of implementing safety management systems including developing and communicating injury, illness, prevention programs. (IIPP) Conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, environmental permitting, Industrial hygiene surveying and assessments. Ensuring compliance with Cal OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, SCAQMD, ISO 14000, ISO 45001, and Los Angeles Sanitation District. In multiple industries, (General, Construction, and Maritime). Goal is to build an effective safety culture that transcends written programs and rules but instead becomes ingrained in the thought process and actions of all employees in their everyday work activities. Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Professional
CPM One Source Logistics
07.2023 - Current
- Daily task included daily jobsite audits of excavation and trenching, crane lifts, confined space, demolition of buildings, traffic control plans, paving & asphalt operations, concrete pours, potholing, lock out/tag out
- New Hire orientation and enforced LAWA Rules and regulations
- Also implemented new safety protocols concerning Covid-19
- Scaffold Inspections, Fall protection, Hazard communication, Forklift certification, Ergonomic training.
- Review and approve Crane Lift Plans
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures.
- Reduced accident rates through the development and delivery of comprehensive safety training programs for employees.
- Improved regulatory compliance by monitoring and updating safety policies in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and other industry standards.
- Mitigated potential hazards through regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and work practices.
- Provided expert guidance on occupational health matters, supporting employees in maintaining their wellbeing at work.
Shift Safety Manager
APM Terminals
12.2020 - 07.2023
- Promote Zero Harm Culture across the company
- Organize and conduct safety training for staff including Front Line Supervisors, Contractors, and Vendors
- Strategize and implement safety management programs to drive continuous improvement throughout the terminal
- Conduct Risk Assessments on day-to-day operations at the terminal to identify and eliminate hazards
- Inspect vessels that berth at APM Terminals to ensure safe working conditions on board
- Conduct daily safety audits onsite to ensure safe working conditions and to correct any behavior-based safety deviations
- Create and update site safety procedures
- Implemented a new Safety Contractor Training Program to be more hands on with contractors working onsite
- Perform accident investigations and identify root cause of incidents
- Lead Auditor on Major Automation construction project
- Trained over 200 employees in Hazard Communication and emergency procedures
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Streamlined incident reporting processes for accurate documentation and data-driven decision making.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Site Safety Manager
Morgner
10.2021 - 01.2023
- New Hire Safety Orientation, Excavation and Trenching Inspections, Scaffold Inspections
- Review Crane lift plans, enforce LAWA Safety Policies
- Assists with accident investigations, conduct safety meetings overall implementation of Project Safety and Health Program
- Establishes appropriate control measures and ensures all deficiencies and violations are corrected in an a timely manner.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing comprehensive safety programs and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, conducting regular audits and addressing non-compliance issues promptly.
Site Safety Manager
Griffith
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Assist in scheduled & random safety audits
- Conduct jobsite safety observations & inspections to prevent, correct and control unsafe conditions and/or employee actions
- Assist Regional Safety Manager in maintaining as a safety liaison between client, GC, other subcontractors, insurance safety representatives, unions, and State/Federal Regulatory safety agencies
- Assist in investigations/reviews causes of accidents and injuries
- Develop corrective actions to minimize or prevent recurrence of accidents and injuries
- Manage projects safety documentation, record keeping and distribution system
- Support field operations in the coordination of all safety issues including assisting with pre-job safety plans, correcting of potential hazards, informing key project supers and Project Managers of safety matters.
- Reduced accident rates through consistent safety inspections and employee training sessions.
Site Safety Manager
LAX Landside Access Modernization Construction Project Myers Griffith Joint Venture
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Daily task included daily jobsite audits of excavation and trenching, crane lifts, confined space, demolition of buildings, traffic control plans, paving & asphalt operations, concrete pours, potholing, lock out/tag out of and reenergization of light poles and buildings
- New Hire orientation and enforced LAWA Rules and regulations
- Also implemented new safety protocols concerning Covid-19.
Site Safety Manager for Neal Electric and Select Electric
LAX/Crenshaw Metro Rail Construction Project Meruelo Enterprises, Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Construction safety manager that implemented safety management system, MSHA Standards, OSHA standards, NFP Perform job safety audits, accident investigation(Root Cause Analysis), Regulatory training, rail safety training.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, conducting regular audits and addressing non-compliance issues promptly.
- Improved employee awareness of safety protocols by creating informative presentations, handouts, and visual aids.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Regional Safety Manager
Savage Services Inc.
04.2014 - 03.2018
- Maintain a driver qualification program to ensure drivers are fully trained on hazardous materials transportation
- Managed the Coker Unit(Tesoro), Coker Bridge Crane(Tesoro, Torrance Refining Company), Coke Barn, LPG Truck Rack, LPG Railroad Unit (Torrance Refining Company) Construction Audits, Train new workers in new hire orientation program and perform ongoing training throughout the west coast region of the company
- Communicate and implement company IIP
- Advise Management on all EHS matters, Lead monthly communication meetings and safety committee meetings
- Field Audits, Loss Prevention Observations, oversees master calendar for safety training events and ensures training is completed according to schedule
- Conduct Rail Safety Training, permitting training.
Safety Director (Safety Consultant)
Wavefront Technology
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Implement and develop EHS policies, strategies, rules, and standards
- Performed daily audits and safety inspection of work environment to ensure compliance with government regulations requirements
- Provided safety training on various topics like hazard communication, blood born pathogen, permit required confined space entry, fall Protection, forklift and manlift operation
- Point of contact and liaison for EHS regulatory agency inspections at the site
- Conduct Accident Investigations.
Education
Associate of Science - Process Technology
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles, CA06.2012
Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange, AlabamaBachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange, Alabama06.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Bluebeam, Safety Mojo & Several Safety Auditing Programs
- Good Team player that works very well with others
- Very detailed orientated when completing reports and investigations
- Exceptional in using safety data metrics to identify areas that need improvement throughout a company
- Implementing Safety Management Systems using various processes, procedures, and policies
Websites
Certifications Skills
- Construction Health and Safety Technician-11359 (CHST) BCSP
- Advanced Safety & Health Management-Cal State Dominquez Hills University (2012)
- Excavation & Trenching Competent Person- Click Safety
- NFPA 70E-NFPA Electrical Standard Competent
- OSHA 500 Construction Authorized Construction Trainer CFR.29.1926-CSDH
- OSHA 501 General Industry Authorized General Industry Trainer CFR.29.1910-CSDH
- OSHA 7505 Accident/Mishap Investigation-CSDH
- OSHA 521 Intro to Industrial Hygiene- CSDH
- OSHA 7115 Lock Out/ Tag Out -CSDH
- Safety Accident and Prevention- Columbia Southern University
- 40 HAZWOPER-CSDH
- OSHA Construction Safety Hazard Awareness EM 385-1-1
- OSHA 510 Standard for Construction Industry
- OSHA 5109 Cal/OSHA Standards for The Construction Industry
- OSHA 511 Standard for General Industry
- OSHA 7300- Permit required Confined Space
- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS- 100
- Certified Trainer for Skip Loaders and Front-End Loaders on Hazards & Operations
- Certified Forklift Trainer on Hazards & Operations
- OSHA 7405 – Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
- American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/ AED Certification
- Training and Development – Columbia Southern University
- Toxicology – Columbia Southern University
- Legal Aspects of Safety and Health
- Record Keeping – CSDH
- DOT Hazard Awareness Trainer
- Advanced Industrail hygiene -Columbia southern univeristy
Notable Construction Projects
- American Airlines Modernization Project(Contract) 7/1/2023- Present
- Project M Automation Expansion Construction Project Terminal Island, CA - 2023
- LAX Delta T Expansion Construction Project (Contract) 6/20- 2024
- LAX SAAP Construction Project (Contract) 6/20 – 1/21
- LAX Landside Access Modernization Project(Contract) Los Angeles, CA—613 Dollar Project 04/19 –05/20
- Exxon Mobil Electrostatic Precipitator Project Torrance, CA—161 Million Dollar Project 2015-2016
- Tesoro Los Angeles Refinery and Integration Project Carson, CA –460 Million Dollar Project 2016-2017
- LAX/CRENSHAW Metro Transit Project Los Angeles, CA – 2.4 Billion Dollar Project 2018-2019
References
More job positions, experience, and references [Available upon request.]
Timeline
Safety Professional
CPM One Source Logistics
07.2023 - Current
Site Safety Manager
Morgner
10.2021 - 01.2023
Shift Safety Manager
APM Terminals
12.2020 - 07.2023
Site Safety Manager
Griffith
06.2020 - 12.2020
Site Safety Manager
LAX Landside Access Modernization Construction Project Myers Griffith Joint Venture
04.2019 - 05.2020
Site Safety Manager for Neal Electric and Select Electric
LAX/Crenshaw Metro Rail Construction Project Meruelo Enterprises, Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2019
Regional Safety Manager
Savage Services Inc.
04.2014 - 03.2018
Safety Director (Safety Consultant)
Wavefront Technology
06.2012 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Process Technology
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Master of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
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