Robert Stafford
Environmental Health and Safety Director at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Associate in Risk Management
The InstitutesMar, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
AHERA
Argus PacificFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Safety Professional CSP
Board of Certified Safety ProfessionalsDec, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Occupational Hearing Conservationist, COHC
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing ConservationMar, 2010- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmental Health and Safety Director
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Nov 2021 - Present
Develop and lead the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program and Emergency Management Response for the Kaiser Permanente Market in Hawaii. Develop and lead the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program and Emergency Management Response for the Kaiser Permanente Market in Hawaii.
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King County, WA
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Central Safety Officer
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2021
Monitored and administered best safety and industrial hygiene practices to check and eliminate hazards of chemical exposure, occupational illnesses, noise exposure, radiation, indoor air quality, ergonomics, and ventilation systems. I implemented numerous lean and continuous improvement initiatives and supported Executive and Leadership initiatives. I also provide effective loss controls solutions to mitigate hazard and risk issues.Provided consultant/information services for safety and health staff in County departments. Oversaw programs and ensure alignment with King County and HR strategic plan and goals. Analyzed and interpreted legislation and codes; identify implications to the County and ensure policies are amended to keep the County in compliance with changing requirements. Plan, organize and implement safety and health programs for multiple departments. Consulted, advised, and assisted County management in regulatory compliance, workers’ compensation, training, industrial hygiene, auditing and safety/health best practices. Designed and implemented safety and industrial hygiene inspections, surveys, and audits of facilities and construction projects. Guided and assisted safety staff in review and analysis of safety and health issues unique to assigned departments; resolve issues and implement solutions. Provided loss control recommendations based on hazard analysis and/or results of industrial hygiene surveys or studies. Designed and delivered safety and industrial hygiene training to employees and management. Show less
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Safety Program Manager
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
Provided a effective program management principles combining analysis, planning, coordination, lean process improvement, and leadership. Managed a multitude of highly visible programs at King County including: the Pre-Employment services program, life safety program, hearing conservation program, respiratory protection program, and the injury and workers compensation data analytics program. Key Contributions:Leaned the pre-employment physical program reducing inefficiencies and manual processes. Creating a 30% reduction in hiring time.Orchestrated a County-wide injury and claims reporting process for leadership and frontline supervisors to evaluate and review injury data utilizing Tableau, ICOMP, and Peoplesoft. Re-organized the life safety program through the implementation of new tracking software. Show less
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TalentWise
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Occupational Medical Services Specialist
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Mar 2012 - Sep 2014
Liaised with various clients to manage and deliver regulatory compliance, workers’ compensation, industrial hygiene, auditing, and safety and health best practices. Served as primary subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, and DOT Regulations. Liaised with various clients to manage and deliver regulatory compliance, workers’ compensation, industrial hygiene, auditing, and safety and health best practices. Served as primary subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, and DOT Regulations.
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DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Occupational Medical Technician
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Evaluated the performance of occupational medical staff in a fast pace clinical safety setting. Implemented OSHA standards for electrical safety, LOTO, confined space entry and rescue, trenching/shoring, scaffolding, hearing conservation, fall protection, HAZWOPER, and GHS. Coached employees to improve functional efficiency and ensured their work compliance to safety regulations. Evaluated the performance of occupational medical staff in a fast pace clinical safety setting. Implemented OSHA standards for electrical safety, LOTO, confined space entry and rescue, trenching/shoring, scaffolding, hearing conservation, fall protection, HAZWOPER, and GHS. Coached employees to improve functional efficiency and ensured their work compliance to safety regulations.
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Education
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Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Science