Erick Mendoza
So Cal Industries
Compton,CA
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Language
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Certification
12
years of professional experience
Safety professional with experience ensuring workplace safety and compliance. Skilled in risk assessment, hazard prevention, and emergency response planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with expertise in regulatory compliance, safety training, and incident investigation.
Work History
Safety Coordinator
11 Years 11 Months- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Developed and implemented safety programs to enhance workplace compliance and reduce incidents.
- Trained staff on safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety awareness across the organization.
- Collaborated with management to develop emergency response plans and conduct drills for effective crisis management.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Facilitated safety meetings, fostering open communication regarding safety concerns and improvements among employees.
- Maintained accurate records of safety training, incidents, and compliance documentation for regulatory reviews.
- Evaluated existing safety policies, leading initiatives for continuous improvement in organizational practices.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Developed Lockout/Tagout protocols specific to each piece of machinery within the facility as per OSHA guidelines.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs.
- Conducted periodic audits of safety initiatives in place, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions to maintain best practices.
- Implemented hazard communication programs for chemical handling/storage procedures, maintaining MSDS records for easy access by employees during emergencies or routine operations.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Coordinated with external vendors for equipment maintenance, guaranteeing optimal functionality of all safety systems.
- Improved safety compliance by creating comprehensive safety policies and procedures in alignment with OSHA regulations.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Coordinated with HR to develop a robust return-to-work program for employees who had been out on injury leave, ensuring a smooth and safe reintegration into their roles.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Education
CSHO CERIFIED SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICIAL - Occupational Health And Safety
Skills
Safety inspections
Accident prevention
Incident investigations
Safety courses
OSHA standards and codes
Risk assessment
Recordkeeping
Recordkeeping skills
Certification
- DOT Hazardous Material Transportation 49CFR172.704(a)(1)(3)(4)
- OSHA 510- Occupational Safety &Health Standards for construction Industry
- OSHA 511- Occupational Safety &Health Standards for General Industry
- OSHA 521- OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
- OSHA 2045- Machinery & Machine Guarding
- OSHA 3115- Fall Protection
- OSHA 3095- Electrical Standards
- OSHA 2264- Permit required confined space
- OSHA 2225- Respiratory Protection
- OSX 915- Safety Audits & Inspections
- CSHO (CERTIFIED SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICIAL)
- (STSC) SAFETY TRAINED SUPERVISOR (CONTSRUCTION) STSC#23760
- 30 hr. OSHA Construction 34-602377829
- CERTIFIED FORKLIFT TRAINER
- DOT Security Awareness Training CFR 172.704(a)(4)
- AHS First Aid CPR Child, Infant
- Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Title 8 code section 5192 & 29 CFR 1910.120
- RCRA/DOT Hazardous Materials Training CCR Title22,66265.16 & 49
- CAL/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
So Cal Industries
09.2014 - CurrentRead More
Domiguez High School
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CAL STATE UNIVERSITY DOMIGUEZ HILLS
CSHO CERIFIED SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICIAL from Occupational Health And Safety
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