Maliq Gaines
Tracy,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable professional with a strong background and experience in developing and implementing safety and health programs. Skilled in creating and maintaining safety protocols, conducting hazard assessments and analysis. Possesses extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Objective: Seeking a full-time position that offers growth opportunities and professional challenges, where my skills in this field can be maximized.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS Specialist
Hawthorne Gardening (Manufacturing/Distribution)
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted in-depth investigations to identify underlying issues and enhance safety protocols.
- Annual audit reviews of company standard safety programs.
- Drives EHS performance and KPI metric improvements.
- Manage all environmental health & safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives on sites.
- Conduct Corporate and On-site safety meetings.
- Assisted in conducting safety audits and on-site inspection reviews.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA and other safety, health, and environmental laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and standards.
- Initiated, organized, and tracked OHS training for employees to ensure compliance with department-specific certifications.
- Complete Annual Reporting requirements for OSHA.
- Head of the Behavioral Based Safety Committee.
Health & Safety Specialist
Direct Line Global, (Data Center/Construction)
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Oversaw safety metrics to ensure compliance goals were met.
- Managed hazardous waste materials, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Hazardous labels.
- Promoted Active PPE and proper environmental emergency practices.
- Conducted (JHAs) and PPE Assessments when necessary.
- Analyzed safety-related data and assumed responsibility for managing injury records
- Ensured all files were up to company standards and Audit testing.
- Collaborated with HR to manage all LOAs at our facility
- Managed and supervised workers compensation claims as the primary overseer.
- Reviewed, updated, and revised company injury protocols as needed.
- Ensured OSHA protocols and all local, state and federal laws are met.
- Implemented and oversaw the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.
- Managed workplace injury cases, ensuring timely reporting and proper follow-up care for affected employees.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying areas needing improvement and recommending corrective actions.
Operations Safety Specialist
Fedex Ground (Warehouse/Distribution)
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted in performing operational administrative tasks.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess safety measures for newly acquired equipment, products, and tools.
- Hosted presort meetings for safety compliance and goals
- Ensured inspections adhere to company standards and distribution testing.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various departments to achieve organizational objectives.
- Ensure OSHA protocols and all local, state and federal laws are met.
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed relationships with external vendors supplying PPE or other safety-related products or services.
- Negotiated Safety budget and achieved cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Led the On-Site Safety Committee.
Education
Associate of Science - Public Health Science
Diablo Valley College
Martinez, CA05.2025
Associate of Science - Buisness Administration
Diablo Valley College
Martinez, CA05.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Microsoft Office/Google Suites
- Hazard Identification
- Workday
- FMLA
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Office Management
- Operations management
- Workers Compensation
- Construction management
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 40
- Hazwoper CERT
- Forklift CERT
- First Aid/CPR CERT
- AED CERT
Timeline
EHS Specialist
Hawthorne Gardening (Manufacturing/Distribution)
01.2023 - Current
Health & Safety Specialist
Direct Line Global, (Data Center/Construction)
08.2021 - 11.2022
Operations Safety Specialist
Fedex Ground (Warehouse/Distribution)
11.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Public Health Science
Diablo Valley College
Associate of Science - Buisness Administration
Diablo Valley College
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 40
- Hazwoper CERT
- Forklift CERT
- First Aid/CPR CERT
- AED CERT
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