KARENRY GONZALEZ SALAZAR
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Results-driven safety manager with 7+ years of experience in developing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at coaching managers and employees on safety policies and procedures to achieve established safety goals and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Amteck
Augusta, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Facilitated return-to-work programs by developing modified duty assignments when appropriate.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Collaborated with third-party vendors providing occupational health services such as drug testing and physical examinations.
- Assisted in the design of ergonomic workstations to reduce risk of injury from repetitive motion or awkward postures.
- Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
- Identified potential health risks due to workplace exposures and developed control strategies accordingly.
- Created awareness campaigns promoting safe behavior among employees through posters, newsletters, emails.
- Investigated employee accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
- Conducted periodic reviews of job hazard analyses, recommending changes as necessary.
- Ensured that all workers are trained in proper lockout and tagout procedures prior to working on energized equipment.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Safety Manager
Midong E&C (Bulldog Electric)
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted safety audits of service center and job site visits to check the effectiveness of safety policy
- Coached managers, supervisors, and employees on safety policy requirements and implementation resulting in a 25% increase in safety compliance
- Ensured accuracy in OSHA recordkeeping for the Service Center to avoid legal actions and fines
- Developed innovative methods of risk control to address local needs and conditions
- Conducted employee training on safety procedures relating to specialized work assignments.
Contractor Safety
Yesac Corporations
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Evaluation OSHA Rule Enforcement Paperwork Preparation Implementing Policies Safety Inspections Regulation and Compliance Environmental Audits Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiriesquestions and concerns in terms of training
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes
- Assisted with company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards and implement controls
- Communicated strategy and objectives with senior leadership
- Achieved annual targets for incident frequencyseverity and cost reductions
- Developed and implemented training programs to transfer knowledge and core competencies to management and associates
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Safety Lead
Tyson (IST)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the company
- Monitor and review regular site performance through weekly inspections and audits, including evaluationof all risk assessments and method statements to ensure company policies and procedures are appropriately implemented
- Record any findings, highlighting areas for improvement, as well as any required modifications to existing policies or procedures
- Attend weekly health and safety meetings.
Safety Manager
Luxotica (IST)
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Led health safety trainings for new hires
- Maintained knowledge of government safety requirements
- Monitored employee work habits to address safety hazards
- Communicated proper safety techniques
- Coordinated employee trainings regarding safety equipment
- Inspected safety equipment and facilities for potential problems.
Safety Manager
VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Led the implementation of a new Behavior Based Safety methodology, resulting in a 30% decrease in workplace incidents for 2021
- Conducted regular Safety Auditing to ensure compliance with industry standards, leading to the achievement of a 97% compliance score for Chevron
- Championed Change Management strategies improving accident response times by 45%
- Created and delivered comprehensive Safety Trainingseminars, increasing staff awareness and adherence to safety protocols by 60%.
Safety Coordinator
Amazon (IST)
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed the application of Occupational Healthand Safety Management Systems across all departments, consequently reducing work-related injuries by 20%
- Streamlined Incident Investigation process which decreased reporting times by two days
- Performed Risk Assessment for new projects, contributing to a risk mitigation measure that prevented potential losses exceeding $1 million.
Education
GED - Attorney
Urbe
Venezuela04.2019
GED - Bachelor Of Business Administration
Urbe
Venezuela03.2016
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Safety documentation and materials
- Decontamination process and procedures
- Work Process Analysis
- Hazard reduction
- Facilities engineering
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety audits
- Protective Equipment
- Site Visits
- Fire and safety guidance
- Evaluations and reporting
- Job safety analysis
- Incident Investigations
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safety Training
- Risk Management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Scaffold safety
- Ladder safety
- Investigations
- Fall protection
- OSHA Regulations
- Electrical Safety
- Program Management
- Workers compensation claims
- Emergency situations
- Office Management
- Payroll and budgeting
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Affiliations
- Osha 10
- Osha 30
- Osha 510
- CPR
- Fall Protection
- Scissor lift
- Boom lift
- Forklift
Languages
- Spanish, Native speaker
- English, Fluent
References
- Kristhian Rincon, 954-258-0245
- Craig Crawford, 346-719-7962
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Amteck
03.2024 - Current
Safety Manager
Midong E&C (Bulldog Electric)
11.2023 - 03.2024
Contractor Safety
Yesac Corporations
06.2023 - 10.2023
Safety Lead
Tyson (IST)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Safety Manager
Luxotica (IST)
12.2021 - 12.2022
Safety Manager
VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES
07.2020 - 11.2021
Safety Coordinator
Amazon (IST)
07.2019 - 07.2020
GED - Attorney
Urbe
GED - Bachelor Of Business Administration
Urbe