Sarah Gould
Holland
Summary
Safety professional with proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through strategic planning and effective policy implementation. Known for fostering culture of safety and maintaining high standards in compliance and risk management. Reliable team player who adapts to evolving safety needs and prioritizes achieving results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR & Safety Director
Merit Plumbing
11.2019 - 10.2024
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding best practices for maintaining safe work environments tailored to their specific needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety measures in place by analyzing data trends related to accidents, injuries, or near misses reported over time periods.
- Reduced accident rates by ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Improved workplace safety by implementing comprehensive training programs and conducting regular audits.
- Enhanced employee awareness on safety practices through regular workshops, presentations, and demonstrations.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management on matters related to workplace safety, fostering an environment of trust and mutual understanding.
- Implemented risk assessment protocols for facility inspections, resulting in the identification of potential hazards before they became incidents.
- Trained and certified field employees in assessment procedures and safety behaviors.
Education
Certified Training of Trainer Forklift Operations - Training To Certify Forklift Operators
Alliance Safety Council
10.2023
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist - Occupational Safety
Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
Northwood, OH06.2020
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Business Strategies
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH06.2017
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety culture development
- Safety and compliance inspections
- OSHA standards and codes
- Records/files maintenance
- Occupational safety
Certification
- Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
- Certified Drug Free Workplace Trainer for Employees and Supervisors
- Certified Forklift Training
- Certified First Aid, BBP, and ICRA
Timeline
HR & Safety Director
Merit Plumbing
11.2019 - 10.2024
Certified Training of Trainer Forklift Operations - Training To Certify Forklift Operators
Alliance Safety Council
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist - Occupational Safety
Safety Council of Northwest Ohio
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Business Strategies
Lourdes University
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