Lisa Thomas
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced Environmental Health and Safety professional with demonstrated success in developing plans and procedures designed to prevent and eliminate injury and illness to employees. Extensive knowledge of OSHA Regulatory Standards, Environmental Law, Workers’ Compensation, Ergonomics and Risk Management. Effectively collaborate with multiple site leaders to form and implement short and long range strategic plans that create deliverables grounded in successful Environmental Health & Safety and Sustainability programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
ITW Illinois Tool Works
Tucker , Ga.
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Conduct training for employees and management staff on EHS applicable programs
- Maintain accurate and current training records with 100% completion
- Establishes & leads safety culture through evaluating/prioritizing opportunities for improvement, securing buy-in from leadership, supervisors, and hourly employees
- Assist Division EHS in managing the site’s Process Safety Management program (PSM)
- Facilitate all integrity testing on tank farm and all machinery onsite
- Lead incident/injuries investigation by evaluating and analyzing incident reports OSHA Logs, and TIR data for related trends for establishment of Root Cause Analysis and preventions
- Maintain reporting and recordkeeping for SPCC, SWPPP, RCRA, AIR on State and Local
- Managed all hazardous waste manifest shipments according to State, Local, RCRA and EPA regulations
- Manage collection of KPI metrics and perform analysis to drive EHS strategy and practical process improvement
- Develop and update required programs, including but not limited to Powered Industrial Truck, HAZCOM Machine Guarding, Hot work, Contractor Safety, LOTO
- Lead the development to facilitate strategies to improve safety performance, reduce accident/injury/illness incident rates and control workers’ compensation costs
- Coordinates and administers EHS training and communication programs (ERT, First Responder, First Aid, HAZCOM, PPE, Job Safety Analysis)
- Conduct job hazard analysis on current SOP’s/new equipment
- Collaborate with other functions on the selection and purchase of new chemical products as well as evaluate changes to manufacturing processes, as requested
- Manage the company hazard communication program assist Regulatory Affairs maintaining the SDS sheets for all chemicals used in the facility
Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Fleet Safety Coordinator
Kenco Logistics / General Mills, Social Circle
, Ga.
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Regional EH&S Lead for eight sites which includes maintaining all Osha safety documentations, site inspections, training records, safety audits and Safety Committee metrics
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to levels of employees
- Reduced site safety incident rating from 2.98 to 1.00 in one year by establishing and promoting a safe work environment
- Track and document occupational injuries in Near Miss and Osha 300 logs to ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and local regulations
- Conduct all new hire safety orientations and monthly training programs regarding safety policies and programs
- Develop and align facility EH&S strategies according to corporate and facilitate critical risks through site specific procedures, policies, and best practices
Safety Manager
Management & Consulting
Lithonia , Ga.
2011.01 - 2017.01
- Lead the development, implementation and compliance of safety programs and work procedures
- Developed all new employee safety orientations, including safety trainings related to OSHA
- Lead monthly audits to ensure compliance with federal/state occupational safety and health protocols
- Provided leadership support for Hazard Analysis, Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Developed and enforced policies to establish a culture of health and safety
- Managed and maintained all recordkeeping and safety data sheets
Education
Certifications Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified OSHA 30 General Industry First Aid / CPR AED Instructor -
Master of Science - Occupational Safety Health and Administration
Columbia Southern University
2018
Certificate - Osha
American Society of Safety Professionals
2015
Skills
- Environmental Engineering
- Risk Identification
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
Timeline
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
ITW Illinois Tool Works
2020.01 - 2022.01
Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Fleet Safety Coordinator
Kenco Logistics / General Mills, Social Circle
2017.01 - 2020.01
Safety Manager
Management & Consulting
2011.01 - 2017.01
Certifications Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified OSHA 30 General Industry First Aid / CPR AED Instructor -
Master of Science - Occupational Safety Health and Administration
Columbia Southern University
Certificate - Osha
American Society of Safety Professionals
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