Peyton Salter
Infrastructure Solutions
Springfield,IL
8
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Safety Specialist with 7 years of experience in construction, industrial, and military safety. Expertise in OSHA compliance, site inspections, incident investigations, and safety program development. Conducted over 3,500 inspections and trained thousands of employees, implementing corrective actions that diminished workplace risks and prevented injuries. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Oracle ERP databases.
Work History
Safety Specialist
2 Months- Serving as a Safety Specialist, I conduct site safety inspections, deliver employee safety orientations, manage workers' compensation cases, and ensure OSHA compliance. I have completed 30+ site inspections, earned Train-the-Trainer and Competent Person in Excavation certifications, prevented 4 injuries from becoming OSHA recordables, and enhanced company safety programs through policy development, safety manual updates, and compliance documentation.
- Conducted 30+ site safety inspections to identify hazards, ensure OSHA compliance, and reinforce safe work practices across active construction projects.
- Delivered new-hire safety orientations for 40 employees, providing training on company safety policies, hazard recognition, PPE requirements, and safe work procedures.
- Earned OSHA Authorized Trainer (Train-the-Trainer) and Competent Person for Excavation and Trenching certifications to strengthen company safety programs and regulatory compliance.
- Successfully managed workplace injury cases and collaborated with medical providers, supervisors, and employees to prevent 4 incidents from becoming OSHA recordable injuries through proactive case management and return-to-work strategies.
- Managed workers' compensation claims, ensuring proper documentation and timely follow-up to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Revised and expanded company Safety Manual, developing new policy sections and updating existing procedures to ensure alignment with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
- Created and implemented legal and compliance documentation, including safety forms, investigation reports, corrective action documentation, and company-specific risk management paperwork.
- Collaborated with operations leadership to develop corrective actions, enhance safety performance, and foster a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention and continuous improvement.
Area Safety Manager
1 Year 7 Months- Led as Area Safety Manager for 1 year and 7 months from 1/2025 to 8/2026, overseeing the Midwest regions, including Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Indiana. Trained more than 200 employees on company procedures and qualifications. Completed over 100 safety assessments at various Midwest sites.
- Conducted 350+ site safety inspections, identifying and mitigating hazards while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies; regularly observed work activities to reinforce safe practices. Actively supported daily safety huddles, enhancing team awareness of task-specific risks and preventive measures.
- Documented and participated in 20+ safety stand-downs, facilitated 5 learning teams to analyze near misses and determine root causes, and contributed to 4 recordable incident reviews to develop corrective actions. Led safety training sessions for new hires, ensuring full compliance with company safety policies and regulations.
- Evaluated 8 occupational health clinics, collaborating with preferred providers to improve treatment practices and OSHA recordable criteria, contributing to reduction of recordable incidents through effective care management.
- Participated in 15 pre-construction meetings, reviewing site-specific materials and proactively identifying potential project risks; collaborated with general contractors to communicate hazards and implement preventive safety measures prior to project start.
- Created 15 comprehensive Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) for Midwest projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and alignment with company policies and site-specific risk factors.
- Collaborated with District Management to review and reinforce company-specific policies and procedures, ensuring consistent implementation and compliance across company operations.
- Implemented new safety procedures across assigned districts while promoting adoption and consistency of updated system processes.
- Accompanied 10 OSHA consultations and supported coordination and response for 2 official inspections.
Site Safety Manger
10 Months- Serving 1 month as a Site Safety Manager at Pfizer in McPherson Kansas from 3/2024 to 4/2025 and Panasonic Battery Plant Project contracted under George J Shaw Construction from 4/2024 to 1/2025. Training over 150 employees in safety procedures. Conducting over 300 safety audits and inspections.
- Conducted over 200 site safety walks, identifying safety hazards present, observing work being performed, ensuring all employees are wearing proper PPE and appropriate work is for the daily task.
- Documented and Maintained 150 Job Hazard Analysis, over 50 safety Stand Downs, 15 incident reports, over 500 employees' training records. Reviewed 20 near miss incident reports and completed investigations to determine the root cause, prepare corrective action plans, and document findings in an Oracle database. Oversaw safety training sessions for new team members to ensure compliance with company safety regulations.
- Implemented safety protocols that enhanced compliance with applicable laws and reduced workplace hazards.
- Documented and Maintained 150 Job Hazard Analysis, over 50 safety Stand Downs, 15 incident reports, over 500 employees training records. Reviewed 20 near miss incident reports and completed investigations to determine the root cause, prepare corrective action plans, and document findings in an Oracle database. Oversaw safety training sessions for new team members to ensure compliance with company safety regulations.
- Developed innovative methods for task execution, reviewing all hazards that are along with the Task at hand.
- Investigate and report workplace incidents to identify root causes and create corrective action plans, while complying with OSHA and site-specific rules and regulations.
Safety Coordinator and Damage Controlmen
5 Years- Served 5 years (2019 – 2024) as Safety Coordinator and Work Center Supervisor on board 2 ships and developed and implemented the Safety Program for 6,000 employees handling the storage, inventory and distribution of $170,000,000 of hazardous materials, munitions, and equipment.
- Delivered safety orientation training to 200 new employees, covering PPE, hazardous material handling, and emergency action plans to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Conducted 3000 walk-around inspections to observe workplace behavior and conduct risk mitigation assessment analysis, performed 150 weekly safety audits and prepared reports with corrective action.
- Maintained and organized 3500 training records and mishap logs for safety inspection compliance, facilitated reviews of 150 near miss incident reports, conducted root cause analyses, and developed corrective action plans documented in Oracle database.
- Responded to 100 toxic gas/ fire/ flooding casualties conducted 300 interviews, obtained 120 written witness statements and documented and secured physical evidence.
- Attended ship fire marshal school and Gas Free Engineering school, conducted safety inspections multiple times a day, identified hazards in the work environment.
- Served 3 years (2019 – 2021) as Damage Controlmen/ safety trainer aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, CA and coordinated the safe receipt, inspection, storage, service and handling of machinery, equipment, and spaces.
- Served 2 years (2021 – 2023) as Damage Controlmen/ safety trainer aboard the USS MILIUS in YOKOSUKA, JAPAN and coordinated the safe receipt, inspection, storage, service and handling of machinery, equipment, and spaces.
- Inspected and tested equipment and gas levels ensured proper hazardous waste disposal in compliance with safety regulations, and led weekly safety meetings for 50 ordnance technicians to reinforce safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety.
OSHA 510 Construction Industry Safety.
Risk Management
Hazardous Material Management
Site-Specific Safety Plans
Safety Process Improvement
Workplace Hazard Assessment
Work Center Supervisor.
Incident Investigation Techniques
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Infrastructure Solutions
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Area Safety Manager
Ceco Concrete Construction
01.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Site Safety Manger
Tactical Safety Solutions
03.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Safety Coordinator and Damage Controlmen
US Navy
02.2019 - 02.2024Read More
Williamsville High School
High School Diploma
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