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Gage Gordon

Lynnfield,MA

Summary

Focused Health and Safety Manager bringing 12 years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in various industries by developing and implementing successful health programs. Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to prescribed laws, standards and company goals. Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and managerial abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Health and Safety Manager

RJN Group, Inc
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 200 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Lead HSE meetings, and ensure programs are being implemented and followed
  • Facilitated cross-department collaboration on safety initiatives, fostering unified approach to workplace wellbeing that led to sustained improvements over time.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for company.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
  • Collaborated with management to develop effective emergency response procedures, resulting in improved preparedness for potential incidents.
  • Implemented proactive measures to prevent work-related injuries, contributing to significant reduction in workers compensation claims.
  • Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
  • Managed safety equipment inventory, ensuring that all staff had access to necessary protective gear and tools for performing their duties safely.
  • Served as expert resource for employees seeking guidance on safe work practices, fostering environment where all staff felt empowered to prioritize their wellbeing while working.
  • Key Accomplishments
  • Reduced operating costs by bringing safety training in house, reducing lost time incidents, and bringing legacy paper processes online
  • Reduced EMR modification rate below 1.0.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist

ISN
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Served as health and safety subject matter expert with prospective and existing clients
  • Led contractor improvement audits ensuring that: applicable safety processes and training is in place, onsite, personnel have skills and knowledge to perform their duties and coordinate closure of all opportunities found
  • Proactively analyze processes, bringing forth ideas for continuous improvement that benefit business and its customers
  • Provided leadership and training for team members while upholding internal HSE compliance requirements
  • Research, develop, and enhance resources and requirements from legislative bodies, organizations, and standards such as: OSHA, EPA, MSHA, ISO, ILO, and AS/NZS
  • Review contractor / supplier HSEQ documentation and processes and communicate compliance/gaps in regard to regulatory and client requirements
  • Key Accomplishments
  • Led development of OSHA Inspected Fatality (OIF) tool, automatically flagging contractors that are placed in OSHA Fatality database; worked with Data Science and Development teams to ensure research, design, development, and publishing were accomplished without error
  • Organized efforts to automate review process for Citations and Prosecutions using machine learning that reduced costs by $250,000 annually while increasing efficiency.

Senior Safety, Health, and Environmental Coordinator

ISN
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Proactively analyzed processes, bringing forth ideas for continuous improvement
  • Researched, developed, and enhanced resources and requirements from legislative bodies, organizations, and standards such as: OSHA, EPA, MSHA, ISO, ILO, SEMS, and AS/NZS
  • Researched, developed, and enhanced health and safety review protocols as necessitated by legislation
  • Reviewed contractor / supplier HSEQ documentation and communicated compliance/gaps regarding regulatory and client requirements
  • Supported hiring client operations by ensuring HSE pre-qualification requirements were correctly established and completed by contractor / suppliers
  • Key Accomplishments
  • Participated on Technical Advisory Group for ISO 45001:2018 and subsequent documents, contributing to drafting, review, and publication of standards
  • Traveled internationally to ensure successful client and contractor implementation of ISO 45001 standard and protocols across North America, Australia, and United Kingdom

Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator

ISN
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Researched, developed, and enhanced health and safety review protocols as necessitated by legislation
  • Reviewed contractor / supplier HSEQ documentation and processes and communicated compliance/gaps regarding regulatory and client requirements
  • Enhanced employee training programs for better understanding of health, safety, and environmental policies.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
  • Supported hiring client operations by ensuring HSE pre qualification requirements were correctly established and completed by contractor / suppliers
  • Supported organizations Continual Improvement Program to conform to ISO 9001 requirements by complying with Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and meeting QMS objectives
  • Key Accomplishment
  • Restructured Citation and Prosecution tool; reduced error rates of external review teams, improved quality, and ensured timely completions.

Surgical Technician

Brazos Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2010 - 05.2017
  • Established and supported compliance programs with OSHA, RCRA, and ADA
  • Oversaw manifesting and disposal of biological and hazardous wastes through third parties
  • Developed, managed, and administered training curriculum for new employees
  • Developed, managed, and drilled emergency action plan for clinic to protect employees and patients
  • Assisted in surgical operations in clinical and operating room environment including directly assisting surgeons, ensuring compliance with all SOPs, preparing surgical instruments, administering patient care pre- and post-operations.

Education

Master of Public Health Degree - Environmental and Occupational Health

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College Station, TX
05.2017

Bachelor of Science Degree - Bioenvironmental Sciences

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College Station, TX
12.2014

Skills

  • Safety Management Systems
  • Safety Training
  • Safety & Security Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
  • Team Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Microsoft Office
  • Accident investigation
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Risk Assessment
  • Program Development

Certification

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP), BCSP
  • ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (TPECS), BSI
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, Red Cross

Timeline

Corporate Health and Safety Manager

RJN Group, Inc
07.2021 - 09.2023

Safety, Health, and Environmental Specialist

ISN
01.2020 - 07.2021

Senior Safety, Health, and Environmental Coordinator

ISN
09.2018 - 01.2020

Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator

ISN
06.2017 - 09.2018

Surgical Technician

Brazos Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
08.2010 - 05.2017

Master of Public Health Degree - Environmental and Occupational Health

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science Degree - Bioenvironmental Sciences

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Gage Gordon