Kevin Linken
Niceville,FL
Summary
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Safety Manager
Joint Multinational Readiness Center
Hohenfels, Germany
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Interim Safety Manager for the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany
- Manage analytical safety data via Microsoft Office to identify trends, tendencies, and indicators associated with employee behavior and risk
- Utilize Safety Management Systems (SMS) to manage risk by identifying risks and developing control measures to reduce workplace hazards
- Minimize conflicts between operational requirements involving hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
- Train quarterly safety topics to enhance employee awareness and ensure that required safety training is current
- Develop solutions for industrial hygiene, safety engineering, environmental, and fire protection
- Ensure safety equipment is on hand and accessible for employee use including Lock-out/Tag-out, Respirator, Material Handling Equipment, Confined Space Entry, and Fall Protection
- Develop written safety standard operating procedures (SOP) accessible for all employees within the workplace
- Work closely with local emergency services to ensure incidents & accidents are managed efficiently
- Conduct accident and incident investigations to determine the root cause for future mitigation
- Ensure Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) regulations associated with industrial safety and standards are in place and followed
- Manage safety programs to include Fire Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, and workplace safety
- Ensure the workplace has the appropriate security by utilizing the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (EHS)(CPED)
- Advise leadership on recommendations for safety corrections to reduce hazards and increase work effectiveness within the workplace
- Collaboration with Federal, State, and local emergency services to include, FEMA, Department of Emergency Services, and the Fire Department
- Conduct quarterly safety inspections/surveys to determine potential hazards
- Ensure employees know how to report safety issues within the workplace and allow open communication without fear of discrimination
- Work closely with Human Resources to ensure employer and employee rights
- Interim Safety Manager for the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany
Education
Master of Science - Safety, Security, & Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2019
Graduate Occupational Safety Certificate -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2016
Aviation Safety Officer Course -
01.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA01.2000
Skills
- Safety audits
- Safety program development
- Safety hazards analysis
- Regulations and compliance
- Lock out tag out programs
- Safety policy writing
- PPE monitoring
- Health & safety leadership
- Policy development
- Incident investigation
- Occupational health management
- Performance management
- Workplace ergonomics
- Staff training
- Liability review
- Developing training programs
- Risk identification
- OSHA rule enforcement
- Creating safety programs
- Fall protection
- Auditing safety processes
- Safety auditing
- Compliance management
- Training program development
- Accident investigation
- Site assessment
- Hazard identification
- Implementing policies
Timeline
Interim Safety Manager
Joint Multinational Readiness Center
01.2009 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Safety, Security, & Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Graduate Occupational Safety Certificate -
Eastern Kentucky University
Aviation Safety Officer Course -
Bachelor of Science -
Georgia Southern University
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