Rani Atwi
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Highly qualified Health and Safety Representative with a strong background in promoting safe work practices. Demonstrated skills in hazard identification, incident investigation, EV battery and electrical safety, and implementing proactive safety measures for risk mitigation. Possess sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance standards. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
UAW Health & Safety Representative
Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
Sterling Heights, MI
04.2011 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas, equipment, and personnel to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, company policies and procedures, and M-03 contract language for health and safety.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and identify preventative measures.
- Implemented corrective actions from inspections and audits as necessary to ensure a safe working environment. S58 Audits, NTC Audits.
- Reviewed job hazard analysis for new tasks or processes prior to implementation to identify potential hazards associated with the task or process being performed. JSRA, JSE, along with early equipment safety reviews.
- Coordinated emergency response drills at the facility to evaluate preparedness levels of staff members in responding appropriately during an actual emergency situation. Tornado and evacuation drills. Tabletop exercises.
- I attended conferences and seminars related to occupational health and safety topics in order to stay up to date on industry best practices, contract changes, and company policy changes.
- Provided guidance to plant leadership on developing safe work practices, and ensuring employee compliance with safety rules.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols and procedures.
- Conducted training sessions on various safety topics, including forklift operation, dock safety, lockout and tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment.
- Participated in incident and accident investigations by collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses as needed.
- Helped organize weekly meetings with departmental managers and UAW leadership to discuss current safety issues and concerns within their respective departments.
- Kept abreast of changes in relevant legislation impacting workplace health and safety standards.
- Actively participated in internal committees focused on developing strategies for improving overall workplace safety performance.
- Worked along with corporate IH to inspect job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise levels, heat stress monitoring, ventilation, and air quality.
- Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances. Provided SDS (Safety Data Sheet) material safety data to employees.
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
Assembly Team Leader
Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
Sterling Heights, MI
06.2004 - 04.2011
- Ensured that production goals were met while adhering to safety standards and regulations.
- Performed periodic inspections of machinery and equipment in order to detect potential problems before they arise.
- Trained or oriented new employees on procedures and job elements.
- Performed repairs on vehicles.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
Sterling Heights, MI
05.2000 - 06.2004
- Assembled components according to established procedures and standard work instructions.
- Loaded and unloaded parts into machines for processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems
University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI12-2004
Skills
- EV battery safety
- Electrical Arc Flash Awareness
- Accident investigation
- Safety training
- Workplace inspections
- Personal protective equipment
- Hazard identification
- Incident reporting
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Ladder safety
- Fall protection
- Chemical handling
- Accident prevention
- Vehicle safety
- Forklift Awareness
- Machine Guarding Awareness
- Spill Prevention Control
- Incident Command Training
- OSHA training/certification
Timeline
UAW Health & Safety Representative
Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
04.2011 - Current
Assembly Team Leader
Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
06.2004 - 04.2011
Assembly Line Production Worker
Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
05.2000 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems
University of Michigan, Dearborn
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