Michael Blount

Safety Manager

Utility Lines Construction Services

Birmingham

06.2001 - 06.2025

Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
Conducted regular safety meetings for staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Assisted in the development of emergency response plans in case of accidents or disasters.
Advocated a culture of prevention through education programs aimed at reducing risks in the workplace.
Reviewed incident reports from workers' compensation claims to assess effectiveness of current safety measures.
Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
Investigated incidents of injury or illness to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
Ordered suspending activities that posed threats to worker health or safety.
Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
Investigated accidents to identify causes and prevent future incidences.
Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.