Hi, I’m
Steven Dendas
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented and driven Safety Director drives company success by developing, implementing, and improving leading-edge safety programs. Helps companies save money and increase employee satisfaction while expanding operations safely. many years of experience in environments.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vallejo Citizens Transit Corporation Vallejo, CA
Safety Director
02.1981 - 09.2006
Job overview
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
- Conducted safety audits of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Reviewed job sites regularly to identify potential hazards or unsafe working conditions.
- Trained and mentored employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Collaborated with external vendors and consultants on various projects related to health and safety initiatives.
- Trained personnel in proper safety practices and conducted safety orientations for new employees.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Monitored hazardous materials storage areas for safe conditions.
- Engaged in meetings with local authorities as required by law or requested by management.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions needed.
- Coordinated training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Inspected premises to identify safety issues and non-conformity.
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Conducted regular site inspections for potential environmental impacts from operations activities.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
Owen’s Corning masonry productsAmerican Canyon, CA
Safety Coordinator
09.2006 - 05.2009
Job overview
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
Education
University of California At SacramentoSacramento, CA
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
06-1972
Skills
- Injury and illness prevention program (IIPP)
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Construction safety
- Hazardous assessment plans
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Owen’s Corning masonry products
09.2006 - 05.2009
Safety Director
Vallejo Citizens Transit Corporation
02.1981 - 09.2006
University of California At Sacramento
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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