TIM WETZEL
Lincoln
Summary
Safety professional with strong background in hazard assessment, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering consistent results. Adept at identifying potential safety issues and implementing effective solutions. Reliable in adapting to changing needs, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Supervisor
BNI Coal
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented Home Safety Moments, conducted weekly shop audits, provided in-person training, and led monthly safety meetings to enhance safety awareness and mitigate risks of injuries and illness.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, and incidents.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding safety concerns or complaints, followed up with clear explanations of new initiatives and changes in policies/procedures.
Safety Director
CrossCountry Freight Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained detailed records of safety-related activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating effective incident management.
- Monitored employee health and safety performance metrics to evaluate and enhance program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with management teams to create strategies that strengthened safety culture across the organization.
- 52 locations across the United States - 1100 employees.
Safety Director
TrueNorth Steel
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assessed facility layout designs to identify hazards and recommend improvements for ergonomics and accessibility.
- Conducted regular workplace inspections to identify hazards, ensuring compliance with safety standards and promoting a safer work environment.
- Managed operations across nine locations in the Midwest, overseeing a workforce of 650 employees.
Education
M.S. - Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange County, AL01-2022
Bachelor - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange County, AL01-2020
Associates - Technical Studies
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND01-2000
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Safety training
- Incident reporting
- Team collaboration
- Lead by example
- Effective communications
Certification
- CSP - Certified Safety Professional
- American Heart Association - First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 511
- MSHA - IS: M01240702
- ASC - Advanced Safety Certificate
- Job Safety Analysis
- Principles of Occ. Safety & Health
- Safety Management Tech.
- Safety Training Methods
LANGUAGES
English
CSP - Board of Safety Professionals
The CSP demonstrates expertise in hazard identification, risk management, compliance, and safety leadership. CSP is a globally recognized credential that validates my ability to set safety culture, influence organizational leaders, and implement effective safety programs.
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
BNI Coal
01.2024 - Current
Safety Director
CrossCountry Freight Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2024
Safety Director
TrueNorth Steel
01.2020 - 01.2022
M.S. - Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor - Occupational Safety & Health
Columbia Southern University
Associates - Technical Studies
Bismarck State College