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, OK05.2016
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
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