Health and Safety Consultant/Trainer

• Sep 2022 - Present

Assisting Companies with Legislative Requirements Assisting Companies with Legislative Requirements

Health and Safety Specialist

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2022

Program Development, Program Delivery, Workplace Inspection/Assessments, Accident/Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Auditing, Small Business Safety Management Systems, Occupational Hygiene, Marketing, Job Hazard Analysis, Health and Safety Training (Accident/Incident Investigation, Chainsaw Safety, Confined Space, Fall Prevention, Forklift, Health and Safety Representative, Job Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment/Management, Lock Out/Tag Out, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Respirator Care/Maintenance/Use/Fit Testing, Supervisor Health and Safety Competency, New Worker Health and Safety Training, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Ground, IMO), WHMIS 1988,WHMIS 2015, GHS Awareness, O.Reg 297/13 Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness O-Reg 297/13 Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Environmental Spills, Ontario Regulation 851 Industrial Establishments, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Violence and Harassment, Ergonomics, Traffic Control Person, Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, Safe Scaffold Use, Telescopic Handler, Working At Heights, Personal Protective Equipment Awareness, Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act Awareness) Show less

HSSE Advisor

• May 2021 - Apr 2022

HSSE Advisor Construction and Contractor Management

• May 2021 - Apr 2022

Attend Pre-Job Briefs, walkdowns, field walks and tool-box talks for multiple daily construction activities including new builds & building upgrades. Perform multiple observations documenting. Work with Integrated Work Control teams providing input from procurement to finalization on various projects. Review Contractor Job Hazard Analysis, Work Plans and ISN Safety Management Systems to ensure contractor programs are sufficient to fulfill scope of work.

Professor

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2021

Part time Professor for Technology and Trades Health and Safety for Environmental Technician Program 2016-2020 Focus on Hazard Recognition, Measuring Risk, Implementation of Hazard Controls, OHS Legislation, Continuous Improvement and Industry Best Practices. Part time Professor for Technology and Trades Health and Safety for Environmental Technician Program 2016-2020 Focus on Hazard Recognition, Measuring Risk, Implementation of Hazard Controls, OHS Legislation, Continuous Improvement and Industry Best Practices.

Associate Health and Safety

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

Gap analysis of Health and Safety Management Program. Implementation of required components of Health and Safety Management System. Implementation of DuPont STOP (Supervisor Training Observation Program) with development of database to track observations. Program audits to ensure compliance. Development of required OHS training and delivery. Accident/incident investigations to identify root cause implementing solutions to prevent recurrence. HAZID's to identify risks and compile hazard registry. Risk Assessment Matrix to determine level of risk. Development of critical task registry. Bowtie Analysis to ensure high risks were reduced to ALARP. Assist with development of on-line training for Office/Plant Health and Safety, Lock-out refresher training using Halogen LMS/Scorm. Learning Management System administrator to ensure training records were entered as the training was provided. Development of animated/narrated training program for bulk unloading Driver's of Dangerous Goods in the Chemical Storage Area. Contractor orientation and Plant tours. Show less

HS Specialist

• Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

Development and delivery of required health and safety programs. Implementation of new lockout program with random audits to ensure compliance. Implementation of 12 Life Saving Rules and delivery of training. Emergency Shower/Eyewash audits with action plans to upgrade existing stations. Accident/Incident investigations to identify root cause implementing solutions to prevent recurrence. HAZOP's to identify deficiencies with equipment design ensuring H&S items were designed into equipment modifications. Contractor Management. Show less

Technical Trainer

• Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

Develop training programs for unit operations. Create simulations for a better understanding of various unit functions. Maintain database of health and safety training. Deliver all health and safety training as required for the organization. Workplace inspections to identify deficiencies and action plans to track opportunities for improvement.

Training Administrator

• Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

Work with commissioning engineers to create procedures, work instruction, checklists and lockout plans for new piece of equipment. Develop training program complete with simulations to ensure operators understand unit operation. Develop Transportation of Dangerous Goods program site specific. Develop unloading procedures for bulk chemicals complete with checklists. Train and certify employees handling Dangerous Goods. Maintain database of Health and Safety training.

Hazardous Materials Consultant/Instructor

• Oct 2006 - Apr 2009

Distributor of Danatec products for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System regulations, handbooks and instructor packages. Certify instructors for TDG and WHMIS. Tailor training programs to workplace specific to ensure content complies with companies requiring the instruction. Maintain an inventory of training materials to reduce shipping time and cost for clients. Distributor of Danatec products for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System regulations, handbooks and instructor packages. Certify instructors for TDG and WHMIS. Tailor training programs to workplace specific to ensure content complies with companies requiring the instruction. Maintain an inventory of training materials to reduce shipping time and cost for clients.

Paper Defect Specialist

• Sep 2004 - Mar 2006

Work with SME's to develop web based information hub regarding paper defects (coated/uncoated), locations and remedies with cost savings in mind. Acquire digital images of paper defects under various light sources. Link to ISO and customer complaint databases to understand customer/system tolerances. Train operators on the functionality of web based system. Incorporate skills training manuals into system by means of links within the system. Develop search engine within the system. Provide data to other mills by means of a secure intranet. 20 years of papermaking experience on both coated (online and roll coater) and uncoated paper machines. Experience in quality assurance as a lab technician. Show less

Instructor Kaizen Continuous Improvement

• Mar 1999 - Mar 2006

Travel to different company locations to train employees on Kaizen methods. Provide mandates for teams to improve and reduce waste within their facilities. Guide teams on realizing continuous improvement objectives. Instructor, leader, co-leader and team player functions.

Lead/Internal Auditor ISO 9000/14000/OHSAS 18001

• Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

Numerous ISO 9000 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental audits to ensure compliance and to maintain company certification. Implementation of OHSAS 18001 management system.Train employees on different management systems and functionality.

Emergency Response Team

• Jan 1994 - Nov 1999

Member of the ERT (Emergency Response Team). Trained in rappelling, spill response, SCBA, confined space and fire rescue. Participated in mock emergencies to maintain skills. Provided Fire Extinguisher training with practical component of extinguishing a liquid pan fire with every type of extinguisher and a fire hose.