Morgan Pericht
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Safety Specialist
Hello Fresh
12.2023 - Current
- Gathered data for the Physical Demands Assessment of approximately 90 Factor specific tasks, by evaluating and measuring the physical jobs demands of each job task.
- Designed and implemented Factor_ specific dynamic warm-up and stretch videos to be used at the start of shifts and after breaks, targeting key muscle groups to reduce workplace injuries; contributed to a 38% injury reduction at the Burr Ridge site following implementation.
- Drove continuous improvement by reporting weekly safety metrics to site leadership and key stakeholders, identifying areas of concern, and providing actionable, department-specific solutions.
- Led investigations of incidents, near-misses, and property damage events, conducting root cause analyses and developing corrective action plans to mitigate future risks.
- Monitor workers' compensation claims and partnered with operations leadership to coordinate and review onsite accommodations for work-related injuries.
- Ensure workplace safety and OSHA compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and detailed records of all safety-related activities, supporting regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
- Responsible for supervising and developing Safety Coordinators, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
Safety- Injury Prevention Specialist
Amazon
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Served as the Chicago-area liaison for ergonomic risk assessments across diverse site types, supporting new equipment implementation and station design improvements.
- Acted as Safety Site Lead for outbound job rotation policy rollouts (Q3 2023) as part of the fulfillment site's injury reduction strategy.
- Launched the Wellness Stretch Zone, providing associates with an accessible, dedicated space for voluntary stretching and muscle recovery to enhance overall health and wellness.
- Led the Associate Safety Committee (ASC), training over 80 associates as Stretch Leaders to facilitate pre-shift warmups; expanded the program in Q4 2023 to include ASC-led Safety Observation Behavioral Audits in high-risk areas, coaching associates on safe behaviors and near-miss prevention.
- Partnered with operations leadership to design and implement engineering changes to outbound dock workflows, eliminating injuries in the targeted job path following redesign implementation in Q2 2023.
- Conducted an in-depth analysis of over 700 musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries from 2022, leading targeted ergonomic interventions in top three high-risk process paths and achieving a 40.7% year-over-year (Week 1–26) reduction in MSD-related recordable injuries.
- Reduced lost-time injuries by 37.5% year-over-year through the creation of two site-specific light-duty roles based on job hazard analyses, resulting in seven additional light-duty placements across shifts.
- Aligned Onsite Medical Representatives (OMRs) to corporate Wellness Services policies and standards, improving onsite care delivery and increasing AMCARE utilization from 81% to 94%, while reducing bypass cases by 13%.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2013 - 09.2021
- Analyzed soft tissue injury trends and identified key injury risk reduction opportunities, delivering targeted onsite treatment to over 100 student-athletes to optimize recovery and prevent future injuries.
- Collaborated closely with Physical Therapists to manage acute and chronic injuries, ensuring adherence to post-surgical protocols and workers' compensation treatment plans for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Led the coordination of regional continuing education events, working with physicians to organize and facilitate educational lectures for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, fostering professional development across the network.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2013
Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS)
- OSHA 30
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
Timeline
Senior Safety Specialist
Hello Fresh
12.2023 - Current
Safety- Injury Prevention Specialist
Amazon
09.2021 - 12.2023
Certified Athletic Trainer
Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2013 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northern Illinois University
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