Isaiah Christian
Forest,VA
Summary
Proven Safety Manager at Boxley Materials Company, adept in OSHA compliance and team building, significantly reduced injuries through strategic safety programs. Expert in incident investigation and reporting, my approach integrates rigorous workplace inspections with effective training, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
Superior Paving Corp
03.2024 - Current
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Collected water samples from semi-processed, processed and raw water.
- Distributed permits, closure plans or cleanup plans.
Safety Manager
Boxley Materials Company
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Skilled Laborer
Boxley Materials Company
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, School Of Communications
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2020
Skills
- Occupational safety instruction
- Accident reduction planning
- Team building
- Records/files maintenance
- Incident investigation
- Incident reporting
- OSHA compliance
- Traffic management
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Safety training
Timeline
Safety Officer
Superior Paving Corp
03.2024 - Current
Safety Manager
Boxley Materials Company
05.2020 - 03.2024
Skilled Laborer
Boxley Materials Company
05.2017 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfiters
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, School Of Communications
Radford University
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