Ryck Spears
Gramercy,LA
Summary
Dedicated safety professional with experience in site inspections, incident investigation, and emergency equipment checks. Strong in safety training, team coordination, and communication with supervisors and crews to correct hazards and improve compliance. Focused on reducing risk and supporting a safe work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Safety Technician
Dow Chemical
Hahnville, Louisiana
09.2011 - Current
- Inspected diamond infrastructure work areas for safety hazards and ensured policy compliance.
- Logged incidents and near misses through company safety reporting process.
- Monitored the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on site to ensure compliance with safety standards. across diamond infrastructure site.
- Helped train new hires and field crews on safety procedures and best practices
- Checked fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and emergency equipment readiness.
- Collaborated with supervisors to rectify unsafe conditions in active work zones, promoting a safer work environment.
- Ensured that all personnel are aware of any changes in regulations governing occupational health and safety.
- Performed regular workplace hazard assessments to identify potential risks or hazards in the work environment.
- Assisted in preparing reports related to safety activities such as incident rates, near misses, audits.
- Responded promptly to reported unsafe conditions or behaviors in the workplace.
- Investigated employee complaints regarding safety issues and took appropriate action.
- Facilitated communication between management teams concerning health and safety initiatives.
- Monitored workers' use of personal protective equipment for compliance with established standards.
Site Safety Tech
Iberville Insulation
Norco, La
04.2007 - 09.2011
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Examined credentials, licenses and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
Education
Certifications - Site Safety Management
NCCER
St. Rose, La04-2001
High School Diploma -
Lutcher High School
Lutcher, LA05-1996
Skills
- Hazard assessment
- Incident reporting
- PPE compliance
- Emergency equipment
- Safety audits
- Workplace inspections
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk mitigation
- Incident investigation
- Safety training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
- Personal protective equipment
- Machine guarding
- Ergonomic assessment
- Workplace inspection
- Safety training delivery
- Health and safety regulations
Affiliations
- Volunteer with United Way at many functions
- Member of the Jerusalem Shriners supporting the Shriners Children's Hospitals
Timeline
Maintenance Safety Technician
Dow Chemical
09.2011 - Current
Site Safety Tech
Iberville Insulation
04.2007 - 09.2011
Certifications - Site Safety Management
NCCER
High School Diploma -
Lutcher High School