Robert Whipple
Port Charlotte,United States
Summary
Versatile safety professional adept at completing inspections, leading training courses and supporting audit procedures. Talented planner, problem-solver and organizer. Offering several years' experience in the field of underground and aerial communications construction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Specialist
Lightspeed Construction Group
Clearwater, FL
07.2018 - 10.2024
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Investigated accidents to determine root cause and develop preventive measures to avoid reoccurrence.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Trained aerial lift operators on fall protection and proper safety protocols.
- Certified forklift operators through classroom and hands on evaluations.
Warehouse Worker
L&S Cable LLC
Punta Gorda, FL
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Checked vehicle before and after trips for mechanical items and safety issues.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of delivery.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and maintained safe driving practices at all times.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured in the trailer prior to departure from loading dock.
CDL A OTR Driver
Heartland Express
North Liberty, IA
08.2012 - 02.2017
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles before each trip, ensuring safety and compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Transported goods safely in accordance with the Department of Transportation's rules and regulations for CDL A OTR Drivers.
- Conducted daily logbook entries to track hours of service and ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
- Operated a variety of commercial motor vehicles over long distances to deliver freight safely and efficiently.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays due to traffic or weather conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rison High School
Rison, AR05-1981
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Workplace inspections
- Confined space entry
- Traffic management
- Training leadership
- Fall protection
- Training courses
- Safety training
- Accident investigation
Certification
- OSHA 510-July, 2019
- OSHA 511 -Sept,2022
- FDOT TTC- Intermediate Course-Sept, 2022
- Forklift Train The Trainer-August, 2022
- Confined Space Entry-August, 2021
- OSHA 30-April, 2019
- Adult First Aid / CPR / AED-August, 2024
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Lightspeed Construction Group
07.2018 - 10.2024
Warehouse Worker
L&S Cable LLC
02.2017 - 06.2018
CDL A OTR Driver
Heartland Express
08.2012 - 02.2017
- OSHA 510-July, 2019
- OSHA 511 -Sept,2022
- FDOT TTC- Intermediate Course-Sept, 2022
- Forklift Train The Trainer-August, 2022
- Confined Space Entry-August, 2021
- OSHA 30-April, 2019
- Adult First Aid / CPR / AED-August, 2024
High School Diploma -
Rison High School
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