G. Christopher Earls
Middletown,OH
Summary
Dedicated environmental health and safety professional committed to fostering a proactive work culture prioritizing safety and well-being. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to implement best practices and enhance workplace environments. Expertise in developing and executing strategies that promote healthful work practices while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Passionate about creating sustainable solutions that protect employees and the environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midwest Regional Safety Manager
Valicor Environmental Services
11.2008 - Current
- Responsible for safety, multi-state workers’ comp., DOT compliance, training, and loss control for 13 different sites in the Midwest (200+ employees)
- Created and implemented company Safety Manual including all policies therein
- Average TRIR during tenure: 1.2 (Industry Average: 4.5)
- Average DART during tenure: 0.25 (Industry Average: 3.2)
- Developed and presented site-specific safety training and orientation to employees and subcontractors.
- Maintain Contractor safety databases ISNETWorld, Avetta, and Browz.
- Initiated and maintain West Virginia Mining permit
- Worked with OSHA On-Site program to improve Safety at all Ohio plants.
- Improved ratings with P.U.C.O. and D.O.T. through implementation of Smith System
- Managed “Drug Free Workplace” program
Safety Manager
Moraine Materials Co.
01.2005 - 11.2008
- Responsibilities included safety, workers’ comp., DOT compliance, training, and loss control for 18 different plants (300+ employees).
- Initiated an “Injury Free Environment” safety culture, developed Job Safety Analyses, and changed overall attitude towards safety.
- Developed and presented site-specific safety training and orientation to employees and subcontractors.
- Acted as the prime safety representative attending to all administrative requirements including OSHA record keeping, daily safety meetings, owner progress meetings.
- Reduced occupational injuries by 60%, Workers’ Comp. Costs reduced by over $50,000/year.
- OSHA Injury Frequency rate reduced from 11.6 in 2004 to 5.5 in 2007.
- Property damage claims reduced by 40% ($90,000 savings)
- Improved ratings with P.U.C.O. and D.O.T. through implementation of various driver training programs, and compliance measures
- Updated existing Confined Space program and surveyed plants to identify 200 confined spaces
- Partnered with KYOSHA in their “Safety in Practice” program.
- Hebron, KY plant named “Safest Plant” in Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Associate Safety Engineer/Assistant Industrial Hygienist/Director of Contractor Safety
AK Steel Corporation
09.1997 - 01.2005
- Maintained a safe working environment for 4000+ employees
- Supervised 7 hourly safety coordinators
- Part of team that raised safety performance from worst to first in integrated steel industry
- Performed site safety audits, hazardous atmosphere monitoring, safety orientation, subcontractor meetings and OSHA training.
- Investigated all accidents and near miss incidents
- Performed daily observations of both safe and unsafe behaviors and conditions
- Performed program specific training (e.g. confined space entry, LO/TO, HazCom, etc.)
- Developed and managed drug testing program for all contractors corporate wide
- Developed and implemented a fall protection program, which reduced fall injuries by 25%
- Created “Red Flag” class for repeat safety offenders
- Served as Radiation Safety Officer for Middletown Works
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08.1996
Skills
- Engaged member of the National Safety Council
- Varsity baseball coaching assistant
- Ohio High School Athletic Association football official
- Butler County Ohio State Alumni Association
- Workplace inspections
- Safety audits
- Construction safety
- Behavior-based safety
- Hazard identification
Certification
- Goal Zero Safety Trainer
- Workers Compensation 101
- Industrial Hygiene for Safety Personnel (Two week class) - OSHA Training Institute, Des Plaines, IL
- OSHA 10 hour for General Industry
- OSHA 10 hour for Construction
- OSHA certified 40 hour training in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (in-active)
- NFPA 70E awareness training
- Radiation Safety Officer training (4-hour)
- OSHA Recordkeeping Training
Timeline
Midwest Regional Safety Manager
Valicor Environmental Services
11.2008 - Current
Safety Manager
Moraine Materials Co.
01.2005 - 11.2008
Associate Safety Engineer/Assistant Industrial Hygienist/Director of Contractor Safety
AK Steel Corporation
09.1997 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science Degree - Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
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