Nelson Silva

• Oversaw continual improvement of project health and safety program, systems and processes to meet or exceed company and project objectives.

• Conduct Safety Orientations based on safety training for employees regarding required OSHA topics and other health and safety procedures.

• Manage activities of Health and Safety.

• Designs and implements safety programs and recommends ways to improve health and safety in facility.

• Verify that all firm and regulatory procedures have been documented, implemented and communicated.

• Identify unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions in the workplace.

• Assess product, compliance or operational risk and develop risk management strategies, Activity Hazard Analysis.

• Provide training and education to reduce workplace hazards and exposures.

• Conduct or direct internal investigation of accidents or near miss.

• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed and up to date on state and federal workplace safety regulations and develops corrective actions to ensure best practices are in place.

• Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.

• File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies and management team.

•Keep informed regarding, trends and best practices and assess potential impact of these changes on organizational process.

• Develop goals and objectives for area of responsibility that are aligned with those of Corporate Safety to management for risk and safety related matters.

• Support development and lead implementation of plans, actions, and measurements to meet goals. Measure and evaluate execution of the plans and make appropriate adjustments to meet the aligned goals and objectives.

• Gain and maintain knowledge of existing manufacturing systems, quality systems and process control techniques.

• Support the development and management of the Safety budget.

• Lead organizational change in regards to educating, coaching and mentoring on behavioral based safety initiatives.

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned like inquiries from employees about proper safety procedures.

• Enforce Contractor's safety program.

• Assist in development and implementation of accident prevention strategies for safety and injury prevention programs with goal of reducing accidents and workers' compensation claim expenses.

• Inspect site and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity e.g. not using protective equipment .

• Inspect site to ensure it is hazard-free.

• Present Daily Safety Briefings.

• Responds to all safety concerns.

• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that are dangerous or unhealthy.

• Train workers in special safety issues when needed.

• Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.

• Create, write and review all Activity Hazards Analysis - AHAs.

• Daily Safety Reports.

• Monthly Contractor Supervisor Safety Meeting.

• Comply with all occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and EM 385 1-1.

• Create and implement site specific Accident Prevention Plan for construction per EM 385 1-1.

• Ensure all safety submittals required are created, submitted, and approved by the GDA well in advance of scheduled preparatory meetings.

• Be available on site whenever work is being performed and perform site inspections and observations through entirety of shift.

• Monitors workplace on daily basis to ensure all activity meets safety compliance.

• OSHA and Worker Compensation Management.

• Fostered positive work environment through open communication channels between employees at all levels of organization.
• Assemble fall protection Maintained safety inspections prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Rapid Rail System installation, guardrails Steel construction and free standing 42 and 60 fall protection Toe boards.
• Anchor points installation, Permanent Anchor Point : 11 D- Ring Temporary Anchor Point: Anchor Straps.
• Safety bollards; Bollards protect parking areas, buildings and equipment from dangerous collisions caused by moving vehicles and equipment.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining job schedules.
• Inspect and enforce job safety requirements.
• Attend construction rules and training classes as scheduled in safety rules.
• Lead and/or participate in incident investigations and follow-ups.
• Improve performance, review source material (rules, codes, laws, and standards) identify and share industry practices.
• Assist in inventory of shop.
• Creates and presents reports detailing health and safety issues to management team.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions in workplace.
• Fields inquiries from employees about proper safety procedures.
• Conducts audits, identifies health and safety hazards and develops corrective actions.
• Control everyday time driver/works of employees.
• Assists in areas of service-related issues.
• Drive implementation of safety programs, performing job task analysis, analyzing injury and illness trend data, evaluating safety performance, finding opportunities to improve safety performance.
• Ensure implementation of applicable safety standards and established regulations.
• Manage relationships and work as part of team within matrix environment with all levels of leadership and employees.
• Collaborate with all managers supporting daily operation to ensure smooth project turnover between production and operation.
• Serve as the Safety & Health Duty Manager on a rotational basis.
• Keeping and saving all SDS.
• Performing Safety check list in all PPEs.

• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Perform Health Safety and Environment audits on
  behalf of mid-sized consulting firm.
• Analyzed and corrected legal documentation: Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily,
  weekly, and monthly audits.
• Manager of facilitate incident investigation process Maintain required paperwork to comply with MCA, Brazilian, International Labor Organization and OSHA regulations.
• Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
• Conduct on-site Safety Observation Reports to look for possible hazardous and deficient situations, implement solutions and follow up with corrective action to employees as needed.
• Conduct random site visits for the purpose of training crews and promoting Safety.
• Create relevant Safety Bulletins.
• Implement, interact, and maintain active communication processes with Operations management.
• Conduct classroom training of company personnel and subcontractor's personnel to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Assist the Director of Safety in creating and revising in-house training modules Issue all training certificates for all Instructor Lead Safety training classes.
• Ensure implementation and tracking safety programs.
• Coordinate site inspections.
• Conduct incident investigations as needed Enter Safety Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner.
• Perform safety observations & audits Train and assist all employees in the facilities about to complete their safety responsibilities.
• Audits, Follow Safety Rules and Safety Culture.
• Perform specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager.
• Responsible for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities in the warehouse and locomotive mechanics.
• Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion essential skills, knowledge and experience in Safety rules.
• Environmental Risk Prevention Program developer.
• Track, analyze, and report on workplace injury data.
• Conduct site visits, worker, and transportation safety investigations, collect and prepare related documentation, work collaboratively on larger investigations, and prepare concise and factual technical investigations reports.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses ( JHAs) Assist with industrial hygiene field monitoring activities.
• Work with various departments to create and assist with toolbox talk content and delivery regarding Brazilian NRs, similar to OSHA, and related safety programs and regulations.
• Implemented Toyota Production System with focus on hazard identification and risk classification
• Consultant in Brazilian Electrical National Regulation. Similar to OSHA Standard 29 CFR.

• Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Developed and implemented safety programs.
• Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard Identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Manager of contracts in the amount of US$ 9 million.
• Safety Team Supervisor.
• Manager of facilitate incident investigation process.
• Make safety rules to entail erecting structures and construction of high voltage and fiber optic networks using safety techniques.
• Facilitated training for 200 employees.
• Monitored legislative updates relating to workplace health and safety, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulations.
• Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
• Responsible for overseeing HSE for staff of over 1,000 workers.
• Planned safety rules for the modernization of electric networks damaged over time.
• Conducts audits, identifies health and safety hazards and develops corrective actions.
• Learn about Safety Rules.
• Coaches' supervisors on recognition of safety hazards and employee interaction to eliminate safety exposures.
• Creator of a work accident investigation method.
• Responsible for Fire protection, machines, falls and confined spaces in the facilities.
• Master safety instructor in Fall Protection, Rescue/CPR, Driver and Behavior comportment.
• Asbestos Control.
• Respond to and participate in employee injuries and safety concerns.
• Respond for Fire System Program.
• Work collaboratively with managers, supervisors, and appropriate parties to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Participate in evaluation, review, and content update of EHS Plan and worker safety programs, trainings, policies, and procedures.
• Railroad regulation instructor.
• Oversee all HSEC programs for Vale's North American Exploration Department.
• Ensure operational and procedural compliance with the Health and Safety Act and applicable Regulations and Codes.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to management on safety, health and environment issues.
• Lead/facilitate all high severity incident investigations.
• Monitor on an ongoing basis leading and lagging HSE indicators.
• Design and run emergency response drills.
• Develop safe work procedures based on needs identified through on-going risk assessments.
• Lead risk assessment workshops for all projects at
  their inception.
• Ensure risks are managed based on risk assessment outcomes, assessing the exposure, managing the risks and monitoring the effectiveness of controls.
• Compile legal requirement registries for all exploration projects.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Perform audits to ensure best practices are in place and adhered to in daily operations.
• Identify, develop and implement training programs for Vale Exploration North America based on applicable regulations, corporate requirements, and job requirements.
• Complete contractor pre-qualification and screening, monitor contractors' health and safety programs.
• Plan corporate safety initiatives.
• Experience with developing, implementing, preparing for, and leading disaster mitigation policies.
• Fields inquiries from employees about proper safety procedures.
• Assist with HSE audits including the implementation of Action Plans to address noncompliance items.
• Critical Activities Requirements Trainer - RAC.
• Competent person lifting loads.

• Managed classroom with 25 engineers by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences when accidents happen.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Invited professor to teach Fire Protection and Machine Protection on Master Degree Program at INCAR, Pará, Brazil

• Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
• Management of eight safety technicians.
• Safety construction projects coordinator.
• Steel manufacturing supervisor As Quality Control Officer prepared technical specifications and evaluations.
• Developed and implemented emergency response and respiratory protection programs.
• Collaborate with project management team by suggesting safe work practices as part of pre-planning and training phase.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with Mill and construction operations.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies and emergency response procedures.
• Monitor effectiveness of risk control measures and adjust as needed.
• Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety and health programs on premises or at project site locations.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices and Arcelor Mittal Fatality Prevention System.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections with project management team to ensure adherence to all applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Prepare and present reports on safety performance and compliance to project management.
• Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near miss incidents to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Prepared and analyzed statistical data regarding work accident rates.
• Professionally discuss safety-related items with company owners, management, and supervisors.
• Wrote risk management plans, safety operation procedures and control measures.