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Peter W. Falzo

Bellows Falls,VT

Summary

Results-driven Environmental Health and Safety professional with 9+ years of experience in manufacturing and industrial environments. Demonstrated expertise in OSHA/EPA compliance, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, hazardous materials management, chemical evaluations, and emergency preparedness. Proven success in building safety programs, conducting audits, leading EHS initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve safety culture and reduce incidents. Certified in OSHA 510/511 and Laser Safety, with a strong foundation in regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Chroma Technology
10.2021 - Current
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments, ensuring 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations.
  • Developed and rolled out machine guarding safety protocols in collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams.
  • Led implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures across all manufacturing equipment.
  • Conducted indoor air quality assessments and noise surveys to ensure worker exposure remained within acceptable thresholds.
  • Led monthly safety committee meetings and communicated key EHS metrics and initiatives to plant leadership.
  • Maintained up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) database and ensured proper labeling/storage of all hazardous materials in line with GHS requirements.
  • Assessed new and existing chemicals for regulatory compliance and managed customer Green Partnership agreements.
  • Managed facility wide fire code compliance. Including alarm panel service, servicing of building sprinklers, IT suppression system and yearly inspections.
  • Worked closely with outside vendors, service providers, regulatory personnel and contractors.
  • Developed and managed internal Emergency Response Team.
  • Developed and maintained Laser Safety Program as Laser Safety Officer.

Vacuum Coating Technician

Chroma Technology
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Set up glass substrates for coating using various manual and automated processes.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-vacuum thin film deposition equipment. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct process related issues.
  • Evaluate coated optical components for adherence to spectral, cosmetic, and physical specifications.
  • Prepare coating equipment for deposition including but not limited to chemical preparation, media blasting, hardware changes, job selection.

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Chroma Technology
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Clean vacuum coating chambers and related components.
  • Remove components and clean using appropriate method and equipment.
  • Reassemble equipment to the precise dimensions.
  • Work with coating groups and maintenance team to maintain appropriate service schedule.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Develop and implement health, and safety policies, practices and procedures concerning company operations, emergency response, employee safety and other health and safety matters.
  • Maintains record keeping and investigation procedures for occupational injuries and illness and conducts investigations of significant on-site accidents.
  • Work with Engineering to insure safety is engineered into equipment, work stations and work duties.
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of EHS regulatory training programs.
  • Managed company new hire process, including new hire paperwork, Safety Orientation and Training.

Safety Consultant

Premier Safety Partners
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Represented the organization in a professional manner when working with clients.
  • Develop and implement health, and safety policies, practices and procedures concerning facility operations, emergency response, employee safety and other health and safety matters.
  • Provide technical assistance to clients and manage or coordinate specific projects that are technically complex.
  • Develop quarterly company newsletters to inform people of what is going on in the safety field.

Safety Specialist

Semac Electrical Contractors
08.2015 - 11.2015
  • Provide daily site inspections and create tool box talks on current safety concerns.
  • Investigate both electrical and other trade’s complaints.
  • Implement a continuous improvement safety culture in the workplace.
  • Hold daily stretch and flex and pre-task talks to reduce hazards and injuries to the workers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Safety & Occupational Health

Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire
05.2015

Skills

  • Cross-function team collaboration
  • Hazard identification
  • Emergency situation management
  • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • Vendor & Third-Party Coordination

Certification

  • EMS Professionals Bystander Care: Emergency First Care
  • FEMA National Fire Academy: NIMS Incident Command System for Fire Services
  • H806 NIMS-ICS: New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training Commission
  • NIOSH Guidance: Avian and Pandemic Influenza Paring and Properness #14-300
  • OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
  • OSHA 511 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry
  • Kentek: Administrative Laser Safety Officer Training

Timeline

Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Chroma Technology
10.2021 - Current

Vacuum Coating Technician

Chroma Technology
11.2020 - 11.2021

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Chroma Technology
10.2019 - 11.2020

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works
08.2016 - 09.2018

Safety Consultant

Premier Safety Partners
08.2015 - 08.2016

Safety Specialist

Semac Electrical Contractors
08.2015 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Safety & Occupational Health

Keene State College

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