Mike Cosola

Supports the Health and Safety Manager with day to day compliance.

Conducts, developed and implements new training for all effected employees.

Conducts Health and Safety Audits to ensure the company is OSHA compliant using IAuditor, and other compliance based software.

Conducts gap analysis for training utilizing Brigade IQ software.

Conducts Root Cause Analysis during incident investigations.

Conducts Air monitoring during confined space entry, acts as a liaison between the plant and contractors that enter confined space.

Ensures Contractor compliance to all of Devro safety policy, as well as State and Federal OSHA standards.

Audits and maintains Contractor hour reports

Conducts inventory of all safety gear and supplies and places orders when necessary.

Leads the plant Safety Champions Team. Conducts training and mentoring for the group.

In the absence of the Health and Safety Manager I act in His/Her capacity.

Attends all staff and manufacturing meetings as required by manager.

Assisted with Workers Comp and case management.

Interacted with Occupational Health and other Workers Comp related professionals.

Updated the 300/300A log when necessary

Attended many professional development seminars and training conferences.

Lead Auditor for ISO 14001-45001

Member of the First Aid response team

Member of the Confined Space Rescue Team.

• Monitored safety programs to verify compliance with federal standards.
• Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
• Conduct industrial safety Audits
• Prepare annual reports. Tier2 reports, Annual EPA reports
• Conduct in person training. Confined space, EH&S, Fork lift, and HAZMAT
• Prepare audit reports for each client at the completion of each inspection.
• Draw site plans to be used as emergency as emergency action plans
• Meet with Management to discuss audits, implement comprehensive plans to mitigate risk to the facility and its employees

• Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
• Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
• Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
• Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
• Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
• Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
• Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
• Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
• Assessed overall company safety, identified areas in need of improvement and spearheaded changes to protect personnel.
• Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors at all levels.
• Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence with policies.
• Developed standard operating procedures for medical facilities in order to accept contaminated HAZ MAT patients
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• Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
• Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
• Directed work of 4 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
• Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
• Compiled and maintained variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, reports of suspected arson, violations of fire codes or ordinances, firefighter timesheets, accident reports, and "close call" reporting.
• Coordinated, scheduled, and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
• Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
• Instructor for Columbia Fire Academy, Taught new recruits basic fire fighter skills.
• Member of the hiring committee
• Member of the uniform committee
• Responded to the largest HazMAt incident in US history on a rail line as a HAZ MAT TECH. The Graniteville SC
• Responded to numerous natural disasters on mutual aid including Hurricane Floyd.