Tina Henderson
Manvel,TX
Summary
Seasoned Occupational Health and Safety Manager with a robust history at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, adept in program management and accident investigation. Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams, optimizing budget allocation, and enhancing safety protocols. Excels in regulatory compliance and risk assessment, significantly improving workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Occupational Health and Safety
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
05.2015 - Current
- Manage a staff of 14 employees: 7 Safety Specialists, 2 Sr. Safety Technicians, 1 Safety Technician, 3 Sr. Environmental Remediation Coordinators, and 1 Program Manager.
- Manage the Occupational Health and Safety Program which includes:
- Asbestos management, water safety program, ergonomics program, Cority database OHS modules, RAP funds, accident investigations, employee and hazard risk assessments, respiratory protection program, air sampling program (annual bioaerosol, construction clearance, pharmacy), industrial hygiene program and sampling (exposure monitoring), noise program, fall protection, confined space, electrical safety, hazardous environments sampling (mold and environmental remediation), dock and shop inspections, safety liaison program, and any other OHS assigned program or duty
- Creates and maintains relevant institutional, FM and departmental policies and procedures
- Provides relevant metrics and reporting for all aspects of programs managed
- Institutional safety committee participation and reporting
- Manage FM Safety Guidance Council
- Manages OHS budget
- Participates in annual budget planning and forecasting
- Submits capital equipment requests for new equipment
- Ensures budget falls within assigned targets
- Submits variances for expenditures as required
- Communicates with management on budget progress
- Manages contractors and contracts to ensure contractual guidelines are being followed
- Manages the RAP funds distribution for the Institution
Safety Specialist (PDM I-III)
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 05.2015
- Conduct Hazard Analysis of work activities and locations through accident investigations and root cause analysis
- Participate in EH&S compliance assurance programs and projects to ensure the continued health and safety of all patients, employees and visitors
- Perform indoor air quality investigations, risk assessments, accident/incident investigations, chemical exposure assessments, and ergonomic assessments
- Compile results with corrective actions
- Assist in the development and implementation of occupational health and safety programs such as respiratory protection and fit testing
- Program manager of lockout/tag out program
- Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling of work activities and indoor air quality at all institutional facilities including pharmacies, patient rooms, shops and laboratories
- Monitor and maintain industrial hygiene equipment
- Maintenance of Odor Call Database and Scheduling
- Conduct various safety trainings to employees
- Respond to institutional incidents – on call
Safety Technician
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 10.2005
- Manage hazardous waste including collection, segregating, blending, sampling, disposal, packing, inventories, and regulatory compliance activities associated with institutional hazardous and radioactive waste programs
- Emergency preparedness and response to internal institutional incidents such as hazardous chemical spills and nuisance odors
- Response and investigation of safety related complaints and incidents
- Conduct chemical inventories and maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets
- Responsible for maintaining pharmaceutical waste program
- Conducting inspections of laboratories, satellite accumulation areas, and fire extinguishers
- BSRB Lab move coordination
- On call manual revisions
- Water Sampling and documentation
- Silver Recovery Unit inspections
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention site inspections at Institutional construction facilities
Student Extern (Data Entry Position)
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
09.2002 - 01.2005
- Input patient outside correspondence (lab values and progress notes) into PDMS database
- Document patient last follow up notes
- Make outgoing phone calls to patients and physician offices for retrieval of recent information to input in patient’s medical record
- Create new files on patients for research nurses and data coordinators for future use
- Transport patient records and correspondence to medical records
- Input lab values on flow sheets
Assistant (Dean’s Office)
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
09.1999 - 05.2004
- Assist faculty, staff, and students in various activities
- Retrieve mail, distribute documents, copy
- Assist in the college activities
Student Extern (Pharmacy Clinical and Inpatient)
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
06.2000 - 08.2001
- Input patient medical history into pharmacy profile sheets
- Transport prescriptions to pharmacy for patients
- Maintain current copies of consent forms on current protocols
- Input lab values on incoming patients
- Attend lectures and seminars held at the hospital
- Participate in grand rounds with attending physician and pharmacist of inpatients
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Occupational Health Sciences
University of Texas School of Public Health
Houston, TX05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2004
Skills
- Accident investigation
- Program management
- Budget management
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Occupational health management
Publications
- Preventing Perioperative Sharps Injuries, AORN Journal, 116, 2, 2022, https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aorn.13751
- Process for maintaining appropriate air quality in a hospital setting during and following a nearby building implosion, McLaughlin, M. E., Henderson, T., & Leadon, L., Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 21, 2, 119–125, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2023.2284184
- Your Guide to Cancer Prevention: Chapter 11. Cancer and the Environment, 2018
Licensure Certification Training
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Research
Interactions of PPARα and Nitric Oxide On Angiotensin II-induced Systemic and Renal Hemodynamics in the Rat, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, 06/01/03, 08/31/03, Conducted research project., Mastered understanding and application of laboratory safety procedures and techniques., Involved in animal safety, personal safety, and laboratory inventory (equipment and chemicals)., Mastered various research techniques and procedures to obtain data relevant to project., Acquired understanding of principles associated with cardiovascular disease and how the environment plays a role., Presented PowerPoint presentation to acclaimed researchers, educators, and drug companies., Received first place in presentation of research among seven students.
Timeline
Manager, Occupational Health and Safety
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
05.2015 - Current
Safety Specialist (PDM I-III)
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
10.2005 - 05.2015
Safety Technician
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
01.2005 - 10.2005
Student Extern (Data Entry Position)
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
09.2002 - 01.2005
Student Extern (Pharmacy Clinical and Inpatient)
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
06.2000 - 08.2001
Assistant (Dean’s Office)
Texas Southern University
09.1999 - 05.2004
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Environmental Occupational Health Sciences
University of Texas School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Texas Southern University