MILAGROS DIAZ
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Safety Specialist well-versed in developing and managing safety procedures in [Description] environments. Focused on maximizing worker safety with a hands-on and proactive approach. Desiring a new professional challenge with [Company Name]. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health. Efficient [Job Title] with solid background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs and conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations. Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career. Multi-talented Safety professional offers [Number] years conducting inspections, leading training and contributing to safety audits. Excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
Hershey Chocolate of Virginia
02.2022 - Current
- Serve as the site’s Ergonomic, Industrial Hygiene and Hearing Conservation Leader
- Serve as part of the Global Ergonomics Team for Hershey plants
- Prepare IH Monitoring Plan and perform studies in operations and manufacturing processes, such as noise surveys and dosimetry, ergonomics, and air sampling in order to provide employees in similar exposure groups a safe working environment
- Determine and recommend the appropriate personnel protection clothing and equipment to safeguard the employees from potential hazards and contaminating exposures to toxic substances
- Manage site’s Hearing Conservation Program, audio testing and training
- Serve as the facility contact and/or support for all EHS&S regulatory agencies including EPA, OSHA, and local authorities
- Responsible for accident investigation and incident analysis and ensuring corrective actions are completed
- Determine accident prevention methods and provide the necessary training to all employees to comply with OSHA requirements
- Training for all site’s personnel on EHS programs, such as, Noise, Ergonomics, LOTO, Confined Space, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc
- Sustain a culture of safety, through area owners, program leaders and committees to promote employee engagement and accountability
- Ensure consistent execution and continuous improvement of high-risk work programs (PIV, confined space, LOTO, work at heights, electrical safety, machine safety, etc.)
- Evaluate processes by performing safety qualifications, such as, ergonomic assessments, machine guarding and confined space evaluations and inspections to new, relocated and modified machinery and equipment
- Qualifications and assist in the creation and revision of Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s), Procedures, forms, guidelines for safety practices compliance
- Support of cGMP’s in manufacturing processes and personnel
- Evaluate facilities and contractors Job Safety Analysis
- Evaluate and provide work permits (LOTO, Hot work, Work at Heights, etc.)
- Manage budget, vendors, personal equipment inventories and cost estimates.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Reduced employee injuries through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Performed thorough risk assessments for various job functions, implementing controls to minimize potential hazards.
- Conducted audits of internal processes to identify areas for improvement in overall safety performance.
- Created a culture of accountability within the organization by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and fostering open communication among employees regarding concerns or incidents.
- Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
- Managed relationships with external vendors supplying PPE or other safety-related products or services, negotiating contracts for maximum cost efficiency without sacrificing quality standards.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Senior Safety Specialist
Johnson & Johnson Vision
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Serve as the facility contact and/or support for all EHS&S regulatory agencies including EPA, OSHA, and local authorities
- Support site in continuous improvements to the EHS&S Management System to maintain ISO14001 certification
- Sustain a culture of safety, through area owners, program leaders and committees to promote employee engagement and accountability
- Responsible for accident investigation and incident analysis and ensuring corrective actions are completed
- Ensure consistent execution and continuous improvement of high-risk work programs (PIV, confined space, LOTO, work at heights, electrical safety, machine safety, etc.)
- Facilitate / conduct program compliance audits and complete program reviews against J&J EHS&S standards
- Train and/or coordinate training for all facilities personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as, hazardous material, RCRA, communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc
- Perform ergonomic assessments for specific tasks and areas
- Evaluate validations processes, performing safety qualifications, ergonomic, machine guarding, confined space evaluations and inspections to new, relocated and modified machinery and equipment
- Qualifications and assist in the creation and revision of Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, forms, guidelines and Job Plans for safety practices compliance
- Support of cGMP’s in manufacturing processes and personnel
- Determine and recommend the appropriate personnel protection clothing and equipment to safeguard the employees from potential hazardous and contaminating exposures to toxic substances
- Determine accident prevention methods and provide the necessary training to all employees to comply with OSHA requirements
- Evaluate facilities and contractors Job Safety Analysis
- Evaluate and provide permits to work (LOTO, Hot work, Work at Heights, General Work Permits, etc.)
- Manage budget, vendors, personal equipment inventories and cost estimates
- Prepare IH Monitoring Plan and perform studies in operations and manufacturing processes, such as noise surveys and dosimetry, ergonomics and exposure monitoring in order to provide employees in similar exposure groups a safe working environment
- Contractor qualification and program management.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Reduced accident rates by implementing effective safety policies and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive safety training programs for employees, resulting in increased awareness and safer work practices.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety plans, achieving a more secure working environment.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by maintaining accurate records and documentation of safety measures taken.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a culture of transparency and proactive action.
- Developed emergency response plans tailored to specific worksite needs, ensuring preparedness in times of crisis.
- Served as a trusted resource for employees seeking guidance on safe work practices or reporting hazardous conditions anonymously.
- Monitored performance metrics related to workplace accidents and near misses, using data-driven insights to inform ongoing improvements in safety measures implemented across the company.
- Assessed equipment functionality regularly to ensure proper maintenance schedules were followed, minimizing equipment-related hazards within the workplace environment.
- Mentored junior safety professionals within the team, fostering their growth and development as they contributed to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (Safety SME)
Jones Lang LaSalle
09.2015 - 11.2019
- Safety audits and follow up with required actions in utilities, mechanical mezzanines and manufacturing areas to engage employees on Safety topics such as ergonomics assessments, fall prevention awareness, personal protective equipment use and other topics related to their activities
- Responsible for accident investigation and incident analysis and ensuring corrective actions are completed
- Safety qualifications, machine guarding, confined space evaluations, audits and inspections to contractors, subcontractors and JLL employees
- Perform Job Safety Analysis and train employees for safe work environments
- Assist in site and or project employees to address EHS issues
- Train and/or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as fork-lifting equipment, hazardous material communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc
- Perform evaluations for work permits, such as: confined space, hot work, lockout/tagout, etc
- Create work orders for safety issues and repairs or equipment installment
- Prepare environmental reports to the appropriate government agencies in accordance with the laws and regulations
- Chemical incompatibility and segregation evaluations
- Manage safety vendors, personal equipment inventories and cost estimates
- Determine accident prevention methods and provide the necessary training to all employees to comply with OSHA requirements
- Support in hygiene studies in operations and manufacturing processes, such as noise survey, heat stress, air monitoring in order to provide employees a safe working environment
- Contractor qualification and program management
- Support to Bristol-Myers Squibb, with EHS matters such as, audits, inspections, contractor qualifying program, perform Fit Testing to laboratory, manufacturing, maintenance personnel and, managing EHS metrics.
- Improved employee awareness of environmental health and safety regulations through comprehensive training programs.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk reduction measures, minimizing potential environmental incidents.
- Implemented hazard communication programs to maintain a well-informed workforce regarding chemical risks and proper handling techniques.
- Assisted in the development of new policies aimed at promoting environmentally friendly operations across company facilities.
- Investigated occupational injuries or illnesses promptly, determining root causes and providing recommendations for future prevention strategies.
- Reviewed contractor safety performance metrics regularly, ensuring adherence to established health and safety standards throughout project durations.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Environmental, Health and Safety Technician
Johnson Controls, Inc.
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Serve as the main EHS leader for all three sites
- Safety audits and follow up with required actions in utilities, mechanical mezzanines and manufacturing areas to engage employees on Safety topics such as ergonomics assessments, fall prevention awareness, personal protective equipment use and other topics related to their activities
- Maintaining safety programs such as contractor safety, lockout/tagout, fall prevention, illness and injury prevention programs, accident investigations, hazard communication, emergency plan and ergonomics programs
- Responsible for accident investigation and incident analysis and ensuring corrective actions are completed
- Safety inspections, ergonomic, machine guarding, confined space evaluations, audits and inspections to subcontractors and JCI employees
- Perform Job Safety Analysis and train employees for safe work environments
- Assist in site and or project employees to address EHS issues
- Train and/or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as lifting equipment, hazardous material communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc
- Perform evaluations for work permits, such as: confined space, hot work, lockout/tagout, etc
- Determine accident prevention methods and provide the necessary training to all employees to comply with OSHA requirements
- Contractor qualification and program management
- Train the Trainer Certification
- Manage safety vendors, personal equipment inventories and cost estimates
- Determine and recommend the appropriate personnel protection clothing and equipment to safeguard the employees from potential risks and hazardous work environments
- Perform inspections to Electrical Equipments and Extensions, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, fire extinguishers, Eyewash Stations, etc.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Safety Technician
Johnson Controls, Inc.
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Safety audits and follow up with required actions in utilities, mechanical mezzanines and manufacturing areas to engage employees on Safety topics such as ergonomics assessments, fall prevention awareness, personal protective equipment use and other topics related to their activities
- Responsible for accident investigation and incident analysis and ensuring corrective actions are completed
- Safety qualifications, ergonomic, machine guarding, confined space evaluations, audits and inspections to subcontractors and JCI employees
- Perform Job Safety Analysis and train employees for safe work environments
- Assist in site and or project employees to address EHS issues
- Train and/or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as fork-lifting equipment, hazardous material communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc
- Perform evaluations for work permits, such as: confined space, hot work, lockout/tagout, etc
- Create work orders for safety issues and repairs or equipment installment
- Perform Fit Test and certify is respiratory protection laboratory, manufacturing, maintenance personnel
- Prepare all environmental reports to the appropriate government agencies in accordance with the laws and regulations
- Chemical incompatibility and segregation evaluations
- Determine accident prevention methods and provide the necessary training to all employees to comply with OSHA requirements
- Perform hygiene studies in operations and manufacturing processes, such as noise survey, heat stress, air monitoring to provide employees a safe working environment
- Contractor qualification and program management
- Support to Bristol-Myers Squibb, in Humacao, with EHS matters such as, audits, inspections, contractor qualifying program, perform Fit Testing and, managing EHS metrics.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Minimized accidents by developing job hazard analyses for each task and providing recommendations for risk reduction.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
- Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
Environmental, Health and Safety Technician
Ingenieros del Toa, Inc.
12.2011 - 11.2013
- Safety inspections to site and manufacturing areas to engage employees on Safety topics such as ergonomics, fall prevention, machine guarding zero access and other topics related to their activities
- Maintaining safety programs such as contractor safety, lockout/tagout, fall prevention, illness and injury prevention programs, accident investigations, hazard communication, emergency plan and ergonomics programs
- Train and/or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as fork-lifting equipment, hazardous material, communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc
- Ensure CAPA’s are implemented and completed within the expected period of time, using Trackwise System, and response to non-conformance issues, and observations identified during internal or external audits
- Responsible for accident investigation and incident analysis and ensuring corrective actions are completed
- Safety qualifications, ergonomic, machine guarding, confined space evaluations and inspections to new, relocated and modified machinery, equipment and manufacturing rooms
- Perform equipment, manufacturing rooms and processes qualifications and safety commissioning reports
- Evaluate validations processes, assist in performing protocol tests, qualify test executions and verify test discrepancies
- Qualifications and assist in the creation and revision of Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, forms, guidelines and Job Plans for safety practices compliance
- Perform Job Safety Analysis and train employees for safe work environments
- Assist in site and or project employees to address EHS issues and promote health and wellness activities
- Support of cGMP’s in manufacturing processes and personnel
- Manage safety vendors and prepare cost estimates
- Determine and recommend the appropriate personnel protection clothing and equipment to safeguard the employees from potential hazardous and contaminating exposures to toxic substances
- Determine accident prevention methods and provide the necessary training to all employees to comply with OSHA requirements
- Perform hygiene studies in operations and manufacturing processes, such as noise survey, heat stress, air monitoring in order to provide employees a safe working environment
- Train the Trainer Certification
- Evaluate MSDS’s and approve or disapprove the use of new and existing chemicals in the facility.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Created clear policies and procedures that aligned with OSHA standards, resulting in a more consistent approach to EHS management across the company.
- Evaluated new equipment purchases for potential hazards or risks before acquisition, minimizing future liabilities associated with EHS concerns.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Management Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Ana G. Mendez (before Known As Universidad Del Turabo)
Gurabo, PR06.2011
Skills
- Computer Programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Project, Visio, Minitab, EAMS, Maximo, TrackWise; Success Factors, Plateau and Compliance Wire training systems
- Communication skills: Excellent Spanish and English, oral and writing communication
- Ability to work with little or no supervision, responsible, proactive, leadership capacity, work well with others, fast learner
- Training courses
- Meeting Coordination
- Incident Reporting
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Hazard Identification
- Audit Support
- Safety Auditing
- Electrical Safety
- Safety Training
- Occupational health
- Workplace inspections
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Report writing skills
- Accident investigation
- Industrial hygiene
- Training leadership
- Confined Space Entry
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Manual handling
- Noise control
- Machine guarding
- Permit-to-Work Systems
- Risk Management
- Worker Training
- OSHA Compliance
- Workplace Safety
- Procedure Implementation
- Corrective Action Planning
- Emergency Response
- Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Monitoring
- Occupational safety
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- Training and mentoring
- Time management abilities
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Deficiency documentation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Training Coordination
- Safety program development
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Continuous Improvement
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Hershey Chocolate of Virginia
02.2022 - Current
Senior Safety Specialist
Johnson & Johnson Vision
11.2019 - 02.2022
Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (Safety SME)
Jones Lang LaSalle
09.2015 - 11.2019
Environmental, Health and Safety Technician
Johnson Controls, Inc.
06.2014 - 09.2015
Safety Technician
Johnson Controls, Inc.
11.2013 - 06.2014
Environmental, Health and Safety Technician
Ingenieros del Toa, Inc.
12.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Management Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Ana G. Mendez (before Known As Universidad Del Turabo)
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