Yvette Urista
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Focused Health and Safety Manager bringing 14 years of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in warehousing industry by developing and implementing successful health programs. Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to prescribed laws, standards and company goals. Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and managerial abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Manager
DP World
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 80%.
- Guided and revised various health and safety management programs
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens and waste management.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 200 + employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Implemented effective compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw two facilities for a period of 5 months with 150 employees each.
- Launched new site in Perris CA- ensured building was in compliance with local, state and regulatory agencies.
- Implemented safety programs and safety training for site.
- Updated forklift training program to meet OSHA standards
- Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
EHS MANAGER
SHERWIN
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Accomplished CAL VPP Recertification through CALOSHA
- CALOSHA Star VPP Site
- Conduct Safety training on a regular basis
- Implement safety policies and procedures
- Manage safety budget and implement capital safety projects
- Perform risk assessment and meet annual goal
- Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory agency requirements
- Partnership with CALOSHA
- Drive continuous EHS Improvement throughout site
- Oversee fleet safety and compliance in Nevada, Arizona, and California
- Schedule and conduct training with fleet on a regular basis
- Ensure regulatory documents for CTS drivers are current and renewed as needed
- Conduct Incident investigations for Fleet and Warehouse employees
- Determine root cause for incidents/accidents and develop action plans
- Perform and implement ergonomic interventions
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
SAFETY SUPERVISOR
GXO LOGISTICS
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Conduct incident investigations and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
- Establish and Maintain a Safety Culture
- Develop and Implement Job Hazard Analysis
- Develop and deliver safety training on a regular basis
- Ensure building is following OSHA Regulations and in Compliance
- Serve as the subject matter expert for OSHA and Environmental Compliance
- Develop methods for preventing fires and eliminate fire hazards
- Coordinate and Conduct Hazmat/Dangerous Goods training
- Mitigate safety hazards and conduct root cause analysis
- Lead and Track Safety Committee Meetings
- Manage Workers Compensation Program in coordination with Human Resources
- Dangerous Goods Trainer
- Develop, update and maintain safety and health procedures
- Environmental reporting through CERS
- Update and Maintain OSHA 300 Log
- Conduct Risk Assessments
- Maintain building in compliance for local, state and federal inspections/audits
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
Loss Prevention & Safety Supervisor
ROSS STORES, INC
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Interview and Hire for the Loss Prevention Team
- Respond to emergency situations: incidents, accidents or medicals
- Conduct Investigations: theft, power equipment accidents, workplace violence and injuries
- Identify unsafe acts, weaknesses and theft
- Safety Committee Meeting Coordinator
- Mentor and train of LP agents, oversaw a team of 12 at three different buildings
- Work closely with management and maintained a strong partnership
- Implement safety policies and procedures
- Conduct Safety audits and patrols
- Assist with government visits
- Conduct meetings in LPM’s absence
- Track inventory shrink
- Trained staff on loss prevention tactics and company procedures.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
- Liaised with law enforcement and security personnel in issue investigation.
PREVENTION & SAFETY SR AGENT
LOSS, ROSS STORES, INC
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Conduct safety and security inspections throughout the warehouse
- Oversee department in supervisor’s absence
- Audit 5 different buildings for theft and security breaches
- Update workers comp reports and enter them in database
- Conduct investigations for injuries, incidents and stolen merchandise
- Train and mentor new LP agents
- Cover different building as needed
- Treat injuries and respond to emergencies
- Administer first aid and work closely with emergency responders
- Research missing trailers and update in system accordingly
SAFETY AGENT
LOSS PREVENTION, ROSS STORES, INC
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Conduct patrols throughout the warehouse
- Ensure safety of associates
- Usage of CCTV to identify unsafe behavior or theft
- Fire inspections on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Respond and treat injuries
- Conduct investigations
- Monitor employee entrance
- Grant proper access to employees, contractor and visitors
- Translate as needed
- Attend safety committee meetings and track actions items
Education
Dangerous Good Trainer -
OSHA 5119- CAL/OSHA Standards for General Industry First Aid/CPR/AED and BBP Certified through American Red Cross -
HighSchool Diploma -
RANCHO VERDE HIGH SCHOOL
2007
Skills
- Compensation Management
- Shift Work
- New Employee Orientation
- Hazard Risk Management
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Risk Management Strategies
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Situations
- Implementing Safety Programs
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Dangerous Good Trainer
- OSHA 5119- CAL/OSHA Standards for General Industry
- First Aid/CPR/AED and BBP through Health & Safety Institute
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Health and Safety Manager
DP World
09.2022 - Current
EHS MANAGER
SHERWIN
10.2021 - 09.2022
SAFETY SUPERVISOR
GXO LOGISTICS
02.2021 - 10.2021
Loss Prevention & Safety Supervisor
ROSS STORES, INC
01.2014 - 02.2021
PREVENTION & SAFETY SR AGENT
LOSS, ROSS STORES, INC
11.2011 - 01.2014
SAFETY AGENT
LOSS PREVENTION, ROSS STORES, INC
01.2007 - 01.2014
Dangerous Good Trainer -
OSHA 5119- CAL/OSHA Standards for General Industry First Aid/CPR/AED and BBP Certified through American Red Cross -
HighSchool Diploma -
RANCHO VERDE HIGH SCHOOL
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