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Thomas Swindle

Thomas Swindle

Detroit,MI

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented Safety Professional with over 7 years of experience in developing and leading comprehensive safety programs across various industries. Skilled in OSHA compliance, risk management, and incident reduction. Proven track record in creating a culture of safety and accountability, significantly lowering injury rates and improving Health & Safety.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Director

Weiss Construction / Constructors / Renewables
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for the three organization, ensuring adherence to OSHA/State Plans, DOT, & other regulatory standards
  • Successfully reduced the company's EMR from 1.25 to 1.00 with implementation of Return-to-Work program & case managing workers comp claims
  • Collaborated with VTC Insurance Group / Amerisure & Senior Leadership to develop comprehensive strategic risk management for General Liability, Commerical Auto, & Workers Compensation
  • Conduct corporate safety audits for Weiss Construction and subsidiary companies to ensure compliance with Safety Program and detect existing or potential accident and health hazards
  • Recommends corrective or preventative measures and work with management to develop and implement improvements
  • Manage company 300 logs, man hours, TRIR, DART, and Incident Rates
  • Constructed and implement new hire orientation and enforce Drug-Free Workplace policy
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive safety training program for new hires / current employees
  • In cooperation with Executive Management, develop H&S strategy in support of strategic goals
  • Analyze safety metrics and trends to determine resource allocation and company liability risks.
  • Investigated incidents involving workplace injuries, property damage, near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions / corporate roll-out.
  • Collaborated with various divisions within the organization to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Orchestrated and led meetings with Senior leadership to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
  • Assisted with formulating budget proposals for upcoming fiscal year related to safety-related expenses.
  • Compiled monthly reports detailing key performance indicators such as injury rates, inspection results.

Sr. Safety Representative - I75 Modernization

Jay Dee Contractors
Madison Heights, MI
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Promoted from Safety Representative to Senior Safety Representative. Took on the responsibilities of the Safety Manager to cover the gap in the project.
  • Modernized, updated, and performed employee safety training
  • Created and maintained safety audits/inspections for the safety department
  • Part of board group in implementing and updating COVID policies and procedures as federal and state regulations update
  • Implementation of behavior-based safety concept / safety incentive program on construction site for field management and craft workers.
  • Further refined job tasks with engineered controls measured
  • Created & conducted daily / weekly site safety audits and inspections
  • Created and maintained Safety Committee
  • Constructed and reviewed JSA and LOTO procedures
  • Reviewed and updated company safety polices & procedures.
  • Clinic appointments for physicals, drug and alcohol testing, and case management
  • Deep root-cause analysis for non-injury & injury related incident
  • Manage company 300 logs, man hours, TRIR, DART, and Incident Rates
  • Provide technical advice to management for examination of problems related to safety, injury prevention, equipment and property protection, and industrial hygiene.

HSE Specialist IV / Safety Advisor USPOE Segment

Fluor / (BNA) Gordie Howe International Bridge
Detroit, MI
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • Hired as a “Shift-Safety Advisor” but was promoted to USPOE Segment Lead Safety Advisor within 6 months of hire
  • Lead Root Cause Accident Investigations
  • Advises Management regarding safety protocols and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Overseeing the writing of JSA's, Implementing the Company and Client's safety program
  • Conduct safety evaluations, project review meetings, safety training etc
  • Executed gap analysis between Company’s policy/procedure and Sub-Contractors Safety based documents
  • Conduct safety inspections/assessments of project construction activities to monitor compliance with applicable safety and health requirements including contractual commitments, permits, and the project’s ES&H plan
  • Facilitate weekly segment management safety meetings to all those in supervisory positions
  • Participates in meetings with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety requirements that may affect project design, schedule, and cost
  • Lead and evaluated safety meetings, STAs, and morning toolbox talks
  • Point of Contact when US Safety Manager would be absent from site.

Safety Engineer

AK Steel
Dearborn, MI
07.2017 - 12.2019
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis for Accident Investigations
  • Experience in SIF (Serious Injury or Fatality) decision logic with more in-depth investigation actions that address exposure
  • HOC CAPA’s put in place to resolve ineffective controls
  • Part of a team that saw the injury frequency rate decline for the year within my assigned areas
  • Performed weekly safety meetings to my assigned departmental buildings: HDGL, PLTCM
  • Conducts annual confined space hazards, LOTO, and JSHA assessments/reviews
  • Proficient in developing Job Safety and Health Analysis for said job task throughout the facility
  • Conducts daily site safety audits and weekly safety documentation audits
  • Develop site safety plans for departmental outages
  • Constructed & trained employee(s)/contractor(s) for various safety matters
  • Interfaced with various people, sectors of the company, vendors, and contractors to maintain safety and business success
  • Experience working together with local UAW 600 from a corporate aspect
  • In control of on-site drug and alcohol testing for contractors working within the facility
  • Helped with MIOSHA/OSHA abatements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental, Health and Safety Management

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
05.2016

Skills

  • Excellent employee relations and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision and employees
  • The ability to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills
  • Leadership and team building skills, able to influence decision makers
  • Strong background in safety with a proven record of results
  • Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and background
  • The ability to drive a strong safety philosophy and implement constructive behavior changes in construction industry
  • Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, and Powerpoint
  • Excellent employee relations and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, supervision and employees
  • Safety Program Implementation
  • OSHA /State Plan, DOT Compliance & Regulatory Management
  • Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
  • Safety Training & Education
  • Customer and Contractor Meetings
  • MIOSHA/OSHA Abatements
  • Union and Non-Union Experience

Affiliations

ASSP, American Society of Safety Professionals - Greater Detroit Chapter

MCA, Mechanical Contractors Association - Detroit

Certification

  • OSHA 10-hour General Industry
  • OSHA 30-hour General Industry
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction
  • OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
  • OSHA #7725 Transitioning to Safer Chemicals
  • OSHA #7115 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
  • Respirable Crystalline Silica – Wayne State University (Susan Harwood Grant)
  • Sologic – RCA & Incident Investigation
  • Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional – Oklahoma State University
  • CPR/AED, First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens – American Heart Association
  • NFPA 70e – CE Power
  • SAIA Competent Person – System Scaffold
  • National Tunnel Institute –BioPak (Rebreather) Trained
  • Confined Space Rescue Trained
  • Train the Trainer” Competent Level Working at Heights - MSA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Safety Director

Weiss Construction / Constructors / Renewables
05.2022 - Current

Sr. Safety Representative - I75 Modernization

Jay Dee Contractors
09.2020 - 05.2022

HSE Specialist IV / Safety Advisor USPOE Segment

Fluor / (BNA) Gordie Howe International Bridge
12.2019 - 09.2020

Safety Engineer

AK Steel
07.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Environmental, Health and Safety Management

Northeastern State University
  • OSHA 10-hour General Industry
  • OSHA 30-hour General Industry
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction
  • OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
  • OSHA #7725 Transitioning to Safer Chemicals
  • OSHA #7115 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
  • Respirable Crystalline Silica – Wayne State University (Susan Harwood Grant)
  • Sologic – RCA & Incident Investigation
  • Fundamentals of Fire Protection for the Safety Professional – Oklahoma State University
  • CPR/AED, First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens – American Heart Association
  • NFPA 70e – CE Power
  • SAIA Competent Person – System Scaffold
  • National Tunnel Institute –BioPak (Rebreather) Trained
  • Confined Space Rescue Trained
  • Train the Trainer” Competent Level Working at Heights - MSA
Thomas Swindle
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