Jennel Smalls
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced Occupational Safety and Health Specialist with over 5 years’ experience in the Safety and Health Industry. Performed duties and responsibilities that are essential in maintaining a safe working environment for all military, civilians, and contractor’s personnel in compliance with OSHA and military standards. Friendly team player, and recognized for dedication, organizational abilities and positive attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Safety & Health Specialist
Department Of Labor
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Participated on inspection team led by higher-graded specialist and assist in planning of and/or conduct limited segment of major investigations and small investigation where exposure and type of hazard and unsafe working conditions is present
- Researched and studied records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data (OSHA Logs)
- Audited employer occupational safety and health injury records, safety plans, and program documentation
- Assisted in documentation of conducted portions of investigations to help support legally sufficient case
- Took photographs and videos of apparent violations of occupational safety and health standards
- Assisted in preparing for opening and closing conferences and outreach activities
- Responded to requests for information on OSHA policies, regulations, and programs
- Assisted in conducting and/or participates in opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and employee representatives reviewing hazards or unsafe working conditions
- Conducted specific (targeted) outreach activities and provides information on OSHA legislation, regulations, and compliance activities to a variety of different audiences
- Assisted in planning and conducting portions or limited inspections or compliance reviews in establishments and worksites
- Assisted in conducting monitoring and evaluation by analyzing select portions of plan changes, programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to determine compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs
- Conducted occupational safety and health inspections within a variety of agricultural, construction, general industry, and maritime business establishments to ensure employer compliance with federal OSHA standards
- Conducted investigations involving one or more fatalities, injuries, serious accidents, or other unsafe conditions
- Prepared for inspections to become familiar with work processes, operations, and standards applicable to the workplace to be inspected
- Conducted opening conferences with management officials and employee representatives concerning nature and purpose of said inspection, the procedures which will be followed, and employee discrimination rights
- Participated in Agency efforts to obtain warrants and to subpoena witnesses and documents, if necessary
- Analyzed injury and illness data and reviews establishments’ occupational safety and health programs.
Mental Health/Administrative Assistant
River Point Behavioral Health
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Assisted Director, implemented facilities Green Project initiative
- Electronically converted MSDS to SDS to public drive for hospital staff in all departments
- Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards
- Review plans and specifications for new construction, building alterations, and/or changes in installation equipment
- Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards
- Routine tasks include entering data into hazardous materials database, hazardous Safety Data Sheet (SDS) research, report generation, and filing
- Scanned, emailed documents, maintained books and computerized log for new employee training classes
- Recognized signs of impaired social interaction and teaches alternatives to destructive behavior
- Recognized differences between psychosis, personality and various behavioral disorders
- Conducted Quality 15-minute checks on assigned patients and check patient belongings for contraband
- Conducted orientation of new patients assigned and assisted in discharge and community meetings.
Adjunct Instructor
Florida Career College
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Taught material from approved curriculum and developed daily lesson plans, included instructional aids
- Participated in feedback to students/school concerning academics, behavior, attendance and administrative duties
- Develop materials and conducts safety briefings, safety-training classes, and professional development classes for assigned directorates or managers
- Completed midterm reports and final grades to meet College deadlines
- Trained workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
- Taught Health Information Management courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students.
Education
Environmental Safety And Health Management -
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Orange Beach, Alabama09.2025
Environmental Science, EPA, OSHA & FEMA -
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville, FL05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Health -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
Jacksonville, FL04.2009
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office- (word, excel, power-point, and one note)
- Ability to maintain demanding timelines
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work under pressure
Certification
- OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Certified
- OSHA General Industry Certified
- 10-hr OSHA Laboratory Standards
- OSHA HAZWOPER Certified
- OSHA Hazmat Tech
- 30-hr OSHA Construction Certified
- 15-hr Disaster Site Worker Training
- OSHA Maritime Longshoring Certified
- OSHA 10-hr Maritime Marine Terminals
- Marine Oil Spill Supervisor
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- FEMA Oil Spill Supervisor Certified
- FEMA Disaster Site Certified
- EPA Asbestos Awareness Training
- EPA Mold Awareness Training
- EPA Environmental Sampling and Analysis Certified
- EPA Lead Awareness Certified
- EPA Environmental Justice
- EPA Chemical Safety Training
- EPA Chemical Math Training
- EPA Pest Management
Timeline
Occupational Safety & Health Specialist
Department Of Labor
11.2020 - 11.2023
Mental Health/Administrative Assistant
River Point Behavioral Health
09.2016 - 09.2018
Adjunct Instructor
Florida Career College
05.2013 - 01.2014
Environmental Safety And Health Management -
COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Environmental Science, EPA, OSHA & FEMA -
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
Bachelor of Science in Health -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA