Elijah Watson
Atlanta ,GA
Summary
Dynamic Safety Officer with a proven track record at Amazon, adept at accident prevention and compliance inspections. Leveraged excellent communication skills to foster a safety-first culture, significantly reducing incident rates. Expert in OSHA standards, conducting thorough audits and implementing effective safety protocols to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer
Pryor Oklahoma
2024 - Current
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
Energy Marshall/ Safety
United JDA
2023 - 2024
- Facilitated open communication channels between staff members, enabling them to report concerns regarding workplace safety without fear of retribution.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations by staying informed on industry developments and updating company policies accordingly.
- Reduced accident rates through diligent monitoring of employee compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Provided subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements during internal audits, facilitating prompt resolution of identified non-compliance issues.
Safety Coordinator
Amazon
Atlanta Ga
2021 - 2023
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Developed Lockout/Tagout protocols specific to each piece of machinery within the facility as per OSHA guidelines.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
Education
Safety Management
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSHigh School Diploma -
Redan High School
Stone Mountain, GA05.2021
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Accident prevention
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Incident investigations
- OSHA standards and codes
- Safety audits
Certification
OSHA 30
NFP 70E
Timeline
Safety Officer
Pryor Oklahoma
2024 - Current
Energy Marshall/ Safety
United JDA
2023 - 2024
Safety Coordinator
Amazon
2021 - 2023
Safety Management
Jackson State University
High School Diploma -
Redan High School