Lynette Speights
Bedford,OH
Summary
I am motivated, versatile, dedicated and a well-respected safety specialist, with over six years of experience in construction industry safety and nine years of manufacturing safety. I maintain a spotless safety record, with zero non-recordable incidents. Demonstrates leadership with the ability to work in diverse workforce settings. Experienced in hazard assessment, mitigation, and risk management. I’m also a dedicated professional EHS , with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS-Specialist
Zenith Systems LLC
Bedford, Ohio
01.2015 - Current
- I am responsible for over 200 electricians and 150 Zenith’ Sub-Contractors electricians.
- I travel 25% to other sites location, such as: Polaris, John F. Kennedy, Tri-C, Expedient, and Erie Insurance company in PA
- RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Safety planning
- Developing and analyzing JHA’s
- Toolbox Talks
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures
- Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis
- Daily walkthrough of the site
- Safety equipment and supplies
- Accident and near-miss investigations
- Monitors and records the functionality and location of emergency eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and other safety-related items
- Keeps abreast of changes in state, OSHA, NFPA, and other safety codes and regulations as applicable
- Fall Protection
- Scaffolding
- Confined Space
- Scissor Lift
- Lockout/Tagout
- JHA/JSA
- OSHA Regulations
- Boom Lift
- Respiratory Protection
- Crystalline Silica Standards,
- Hot work permits
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Contractor, Health and Safety Manager
Kelly Engineering Service, Digital Commerce USA
Aurora, Ohio
01.2014 - 01.2015
- (over 250 employees)
- Establish and implement Occupational Safety Policies, Procedures, and Regulations
- Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure all necessary records are maintained and prepared according to OSHA guidelines
- Coordinate, conduct safety orientation and training programs
- Maintained Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on chemicals used in the workplace. OSHA Log- 300, 300A, and 301 Worker's Compensation
- Created new orientation training programs and ongoing training for existing employees.
EHS Coordinator (Contractor)
Eaton Corporation
Berea, Ohio
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Created new documents such as, Lockout/Tagout, JSA, job instructions, and machine guarding procedures
- I also conducted job hazard assessments and ergonomic reviews and reports using Excel, Access, and Microsoft Word 2010
- Performed safety inspections
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving behaviors and procedures.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Safety Manager
Atlantis
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Provided proactive safety support to internal contractor workers for Grubb & Ellis and Atlantis Company
- Monitored and prevented potential workplace hazards through routine inspections and training, keeping accurate, up-to-date documentation of policies, procedures, accidents, injuries, and unsafe environmental conditions
- Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and procedures
- Conducted employee training for new and existing employee
- Investigated accidents and injuries, with detailed information of the events leading to, during, and after the accident, with photographs of my findings
- Identified, and implemented ergonomic changes to reduce health and safety hazards
- Maintained (SDS) Safety Data Sheets
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and implement corrective measures.
Onsite EHS Manager
Top-To-Bottom
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Ensured workplace safety by conducting training, inspections, and investigations
- Demonstrated knowledge to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety standards
- Maintained and performed weekly and quarterly inspections of the fire alarm system
- Compiled and maintained personnel records, including training, ergonomics, fire systems, and injury reports
- Created OSHA program to maintain compliance
- Scheduling
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Design Engineering
Grinnell Fire Protection Company
Brecksville, Ohio
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Design international fire alarm system in accordance with specifications and applicable codes
- Using AutoCAD 14 software to design fire alarm systems, analyze blueprints; experience developing construction documents and specifications for an international fire alarm system that was consists of a fire alarm network, duct smoke detectors; audible notification system; visual notification system; pull stations; fire door release; and elevator control
- Knowledgeable of the National Fire Protection Association's codes and standards, as well as the International Building and Fire Code, Building Construction, and Hazardous Materials Standards
- Created CAD drawings using AutoCAD to convey Fire Alarm System and production configurations.
Electrical/Electronic Design Engineering
NASA, Lewis Research Center
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Progressive learning and skill development in electrical drawing theory and practice, as well as advanced electrical drawing
- Geometry figures and schematics diagrams, piping diagrams, and sheet metal
- AUTOCAD 14, Pro-E, and I-deal
Education
MBA - MBA (Executive Management)
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Fire Life And Safety Engineer
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2003
Accreditations OSHA 500 Authorized 10/30-hour Trainer COVID-19 Tracking, Certificates - undefined
First Aid and CPR Certification - undefined
Skills
- Highlights of Qualifications:
- Authorize OSHA 500 Trainer for OSHA 10 and 30 hours
- Management Skills
- Analytical Approaches to Fire Protection; Fire Protection Structure; System Design; Community Fire Treaties; Political and Legal Foundations
- KNOWLEDGEABLE AND APPLICABLE SKILL
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Asbestos, PPE, Hazard Communication
- Schematic, piping, and wiring diagrams; geometry figures Floor Plans/Design, Calculus, SARA, EPA, DOT, ISO 14001, 9000, Fire and International codes Nurses Call Center-Voice Data Communication, and industrial fire protection design I'm also knowledgeable in Quality Control, Control Documentation, Presentation, Web Publishing Designing, HTML, Excel, and Word Docs
- Corrective Actions
- Accident Analysis
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Facilitating Auditions
- Incident Investigation
- Hazard Awareness
- Compliance Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Managing PPE
- Occupational Disease
- Injury Prevention
- Risk Management Strategies
- Fall Protection
- Training Procedures
- Emergency Protocol
- Government Regulations
- Root Cause Investigations
- Environmental Management Systems
- Workers Compensation
Certification
- Measuring and Maximizing Impact of COVID-19 Contact Training, John Hopkins University- [June 1, 2022]
- COVID-19 Contact Training, John Hopkins University - [March 24, 2021]
- COVID-19 Awareness, 360-Training [August 5, 2020]
- OSHA 500: Authorize, 10-30 hour Trainer
Timeline
EHS-Specialist
Zenith Systems LLC
01.2015 - Current
Contractor, Health and Safety Manager
Kelly Engineering Service, Digital Commerce USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
EHS Coordinator (Contractor)
Eaton Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Safety Manager
Atlantis
01.2008 - 01.2012
Onsite EHS Manager
Top-To-Bottom
01.2005 - 01.2008
Design Engineering
Grinnell Fire Protection Company
01.1999 - 01.2001
Electrical/Electronic Design Engineering
NASA, Lewis Research Center
01.1993 - 01.1999
MBA - MBA (Executive Management)
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Fire Life And Safety Engineer
University of Cincinnati