Evelin Lastra
Austin,TX
Summary
Bilingual Dedicated safety professional with a firm understanding of regulatory compliance, hazardous materials handling and incident management. Skilled in leading weekly meetings, developing training programs, and managing workers compensation claims.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
The Berg Group
Taylor, TX
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Improved safety compliance by creating comprehensive safety policies and procedures in alignment with OSHA regulations.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Safety Coordinator
Express interiors
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Made sure my crew was working safe
- Everyone was wearing the proper PPE
- Made sure work area was safe and clean
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Investigated and followed up on incidents to handle workers' comp claims.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
- Conducted safety briefings at beginning and end of shifts to inform crews of daily task safety hazards.
Safety Coordinator
Tesla
Austin , TX
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Assisted in developing customized toolbox talks specific to departmental needs, fostering increased engagement during training sessions.
- Managed emergency response plans, performing drills to ensure preparedness for various situations.
- Assisted in the reduction of accidents through thorough incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, incorporating best practices into daily operations as needed.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of safety initiatives, recommending improvements for continuous growth in performance metrics.
- Promoted a positive safety culture by providing guidance and coaching to employees on best practices.
- Helped maintain an organized inventory of PPE supplies, streamlining distribution processes for efficiency.
Safety Coordinator
IE2
Austin , TX
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Scaffold Inspection
TBG
2024
CRP Trained
TBG
2024
UBC Powered Industrial Trucks Operator
Union
03-2022
Mobile Elevated Works Platforms Operator
Union
02-2021
Osha 10 & 30
Union
02-2020
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School
Del Valle, TX06-2015
Skills
- Safety Training
- Job Safety Analysis
- Protective Equipment
- Safety Audits
- Bilingual
- Accident Prevention
- Hazard Identification
- Workplace inspections
- Safety audits
- Records/files maintenance
- Injury Reporting
- OSHA Regulations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Incident Investigation
- Heat Stress Management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Confined Space Entry
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Emergency Response Planning
- Spill Response
- Indoor Air Quality
- Safety policies
- Worker Training
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
The Berg Group
01.2024 - 07.2024
Safety Coordinator
Express interiors
08.2023 - 01.2024
Safety Coordinator
Tesla
09.2022 - 07.2023
Safety Coordinator
IE2
01.2019 - 09.2021
Scaffold Inspection
TBG
CRP Trained
TBG
UBC Powered Industrial Trucks Operator
Union
Mobile Elevated Works Platforms Operator
Union
Osha 10 & 30
Union
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School