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JEANNA COLE

Billings,MO

Summary

Certified safety professional with 20 years of experience and looking for opportunities in Construction Safety.

Diligent and industrious with excellent leadership and program oversight skills. Successful at policy development, worker education and forward-thinking problem-solving. Well-versed in related OSHA regulations and JSAs.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SAFETY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Toyota Motors Manufacturing National (TRH Grou
Georgetown, KY
11.2022 - Current
  • Conducted daily safety audits of all Contractors/Subcontractors
  • Experience working on construction projects with multiple subtrades
  • Managed projects which involved the management of significant High-Risk Activities (HRA) on specific sites and cumulatively across all the projects. The risks included excavation, mobile equipment, vehicle traffic, material handling, lifting activities (including critical lifts), electrical, and working from heights.
  • Monitor Toyota's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Experience with various parts of construction: site/civil work, structural steel, electrical, and mechanical.
  • Experience reviewing and verifying JSA's developed by contractors
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) through the National Register of Environmental Professionals.
  • Created weekly status reports detailing progress against project goals.
  • Conducted safety audits of construction sites to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
  • Provided on-site training to workers in proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root cause and implement preventive measures.
  • Enforced site-specific safety rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Monitored employee performance against established safety goals and objectives.
  • Prepared detailed reports describing the results of safety inspections, investigations, drills, or tests conducted at the job site.
  • Provided guidance to project managers on how to comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes, standards. related to workplace health and safety issues.
  • Performed risk assessments prior to commencement of projects in order to identify potential hazards and risks associated with each task and activity.
  • Participated in pre-job meetings with contractors and subcontractors in order to discuss potential hazards associated with upcoming projects.
  • Educated personnel on relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and best practices through formal training sessions.
  • Verified that appropriate personal protective equipment is being used by employees working at job sites.
  • Inspected scaffolding systems for compliance with OSHA standards prior to use by workers.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment/materials.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
  • Monitored safety of construction activities, making on-site personnel safety top priority.
  • Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise and PPE use.
  • Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
  • Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements.
  • Oversaw safety monitoring and risk management strategies for multiple construction and industrial job sites.
  • Worked effectively with multiple contractors at various sites providing safety training for employees.
  • Attended and participated in daily (morning and afternoon) coordination meetings with all contractor representatives and project management teams to review safety concerns, construction progress, and construction area coordination.
  • Entered daily safety audit findings into the corporate safety management system.
  • Prepared presentations, reports, and correspondence for management meetings
  • Monitored Toyota's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assessment and evaluation of all projects
  • Evaluated and monitored the contractors' Site-Specific Safety and High-Risk Activities Plan
  • Attended and participated in all meetings

Construction Safety Manager

City of Springfield - Public Works/Environmental Services
10.2018 - 11.2022
  • Inspect worksites for staff to ensure work is being done in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local regulations
  • Conduct random vehicle inspections from our fleet and ensure preventative maintenance is performed as required
  • Inspect the Fleet Maintenance building to ensure all safety precautions are in place while vehicles are serviced
  • Responsible for determining if temporary traffic control is in place and operating as expected by the initial design plan
  • OSHA 500 Instructor and a Certified Traffic Control Supervisor
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor and have conducted this training for all Public Works Staff
  • Investigate incidents, vehicle accidents, and injuries and perform root cause analysis to ensure changes are made to avoid future similar events
  • Assign and conduct training sessions on various Safety topics for staff
  • Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) thru the National Register of Environmental Professionals.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Missouri State Public Defenders Office
11.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assist guests with questions and applications for Public Defender services
  • Submit correspondence to Judges and the Courts informing them of clients’ eligibility status and/or failure to report to the office to apply for services
  • Daily visits to the Judicial Center to obtain applications for service and to interview prisoners to determine whether they were candidates for drug rehab treatment and if they needed inpatient or outpatient treatment
  • Filed motions, entry of appearance, requests for discovery, and notice of depositions through CaseNet
  • Request supplemental discovery from the Prosecuting Attorney’s office and medical records from medical facilities.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

U. S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
12.2000 - 12.2014
  • Perform inspections, order supplies, interpret federal guidelines and laws, manage the workers’ compensation program, and writing reports
  • Authorized OSHA 501 Instructor and trained inmates/staff on PPE, blood borne pathogens, confined space, ladders/scaffolding, fall protection and numerous topics involving Life Safety
  • Certified asbestos inspector and obtained asbestos samples according to OSHA standards and regulations and sent to an accredited laboratory for evaluation
  • Perform area inspections, including facility management, construction management, food service and housing units, to identify Fire, Life Safety, and Environmental concerns
  • Conducted daily inspections of Construction projects performed by Contractors.
  • Responsible for the inspection and preparing the report of all citations
  • Supervised inmate details for Hospital Housekeeping, Environmental Health, and various Correctional posts
  • Responsible for external written correspondence with local, state, and Federal agencies as well as written correspondence to the North Central Region and Central Office
  • Write and update local policy and procedures for a variety of Safety topics
  • I trained the North Central Region Safety Administrator on electronic filing of Workers’ Compensation claims
  • Remotely managed Workers’ Compensation claims at NCR Institutions during the absence of a Safety Manager.
  • Manage all Workers’ Compensation cases for the Staff at this Institution
  • Conducted area inspections to identify Fire, Life Safety, and Environmental concerns, including housing units
  • Directed staff with filing Workers’ Compensation claims and completing all required forms and documentation
  • Read and interpreted Workers’ Compensation Program Statement, as well as Federal laws and regulations regarding the Program
  • Verified salaries of injured workers and coordinated with Employee Services when salary histories were required
  • Maintained a log of time utilized by injured workers
  • Timekeeper for the Safety Department and I coordinated and maintained annual leave schedules for the Safety Department
  • Managed the MSDS/SDS Program in the Safety department ensuring all chemicals for all departments were documented and a current MSDS/SDS was available for each product
  • I obtained asbestos samples according to OSHA standards and regulations and sent them to an accredited laboratory for evaluation
  • Coordinated with the Safety Manager, Facility Manager, and Environment of Care Coordinator to enter the electronic Statement of Conditions for the Institution’s JCAHO accreditation survey
  • Prepared inspection citations of Fire, Life Safety and Environmental hazards
  • Managed the Safety budget and maintained all required documentation according to policy.

MEDICAL CLERK

U. S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
05.1991 - 12.2000
  • Transcribed doctor’s orders and ordered appropriate laboratory, radiology, and diagnostic tests
  • Coordinated with the various clinics to arrange delivery of records for scheduled appointments
  • Filed all medical reports and laboratory test results in inmate medical files
  • Maintained the chart organization and ordered nursing station supplies

Education

Some College (No Degree) - OSHA

Ozark Technical College
Springfield, MO

Skills

  • Job safety analysis
  • 20 years safety management experience with 15 years construction safety management experience
  • Hazard reduction
  • Safety documentation and materials
  • Protective Equipment
  • Fire and safety guidance
  • Safety audits
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Evaluations and reporting
  • Incident Investigations
  • Safety Training
  • Training and mentoring
  • Work Process Analysis
  • Site Visits
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Ladder safety
  • Incident Investigation
  • Fall protection
  • Budgetary Planning
  • Emergency situations
  • Investigations
  • Risk Management
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Scaffold safety
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Program Management
  • Training development
  • Hazard Identification
  • Electrical Safety
  • Meeting leadership
  • Accident Prevention
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Occupational health
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Workers compensation claims
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Spill Response
  • Noise control
  • Lead Awareness
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Cold Stress Management
  • Machine guarding
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Injury Reporting
  • Excavation Safety
  • Crane and Hoist Safety
  • Heat Stress Management
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Worker Training
  • Workplace Safety
  • Deficiency documentation
  • Accident investigation
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Relationship Building
  • Task Prioritization
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Excellent Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Environmental Boot Camp

Certification

  • Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) thru the National Register of Environmental Professionals (NREP)
  • Advanced Safety Management Training
  • Certified OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer
  • OSHA 510
  • OSHA 501 Outreach Trainer
  • OSHA 511
  • OSHA 30-hour
  • Certified Asbestos Inspector
  • Certified Structural Fire Brigade - University of Maryland
  • Certified Workers Compensation Specialist - US Dept of Labor
  • Certified Pest Control Operator thru Purdue University
  • Certified HAZWOPER 40-hour
  • Confined Entry
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Scaffolding

Timeline

SAFETY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Toyota Motors Manufacturing National (TRH Grou
11.2022 - Current

Construction Safety Manager

City of Springfield - Public Works/Environmental Services
10.2018 - 11.2022

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Missouri State Public Defenders Office
11.2015 - 06.2017

SAFETY COMPLIANCE MANAGER

U. S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
12.2000 - 12.2014

MEDICAL CLERK

U. S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
05.1991 - 12.2000

Some College (No Degree) - OSHA

Ozark Technical College
  • Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO) thru the National Register of Environmental Professionals (NREP)
  • Advanced Safety Management Training
  • Certified OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer
  • OSHA 510
  • OSHA 501 Outreach Trainer
  • OSHA 511
  • OSHA 30-hour
  • Certified Asbestos Inspector
  • Certified Structural Fire Brigade - University of Maryland
  • Certified Workers Compensation Specialist - US Dept of Labor
  • Certified Pest Control Operator thru Purdue University
  • Certified HAZWOPER 40-hour
  • Confined Entry
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Scaffolding
JEANNA COLE