James Zalavarria
Ellenwood,GA
Summary
I have developed various forms to aid in Accident/Incident reporting at American Structural Concrete. I have trained various employees on equipment usage and certified employees to operate MEWPs and Forklifts. I prioritize safety in my routines but strive to find the perfect balance between Safety and Production. I am by no means a "police force" , rather I am the stepping stones guiding the employees on a path through safety so that they can complete their given tasks while ensuring they and others around them can go home as they arrived. Every opportunity is a learning one.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
American Structural Concrete
12.2023 - Current
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Coordinated with external vendors for equipment maintenance, guaranteeing optimal functionality of all safety systems.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Safety Coordinator
DPR Construction
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs.
- Conducted periodic audits of safety initiatives in place, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions to maintain best practices.
- Implemented hazard communication programs for chemical handling/storage procedures, maintaining MSDS records for easy access by employees during emergencies or routine operations.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Coordinated with external vendors for equipment maintenance, guaranteeing optimal functionality of all safety systems.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Improved safety compliance by creating comprehensive safety policies and procedures in alignment with OSHA regulations.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Organized Safety Committee meetings regularly to discuss updates on ongoing initiatives while actively involving employees in decision-making processes related to health & safety matters.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
Safety Coordinator
Baker Concrete Construction Inc.
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Conducted periodic audits of safety initiatives in place, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate actions to maintain best practices.
Education
No Degree -
Forest Park High School
5452 Phillips Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297Skills
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Training and mentoring
- Recordkeeping skills
- Accident prevention
- Incident investigations
- Safety courses
- OSHA standards and codes
- Hazard identification
- Safety training
- Site visits
- Safety audits
- Injury reporting
- Hazardous materials handling
- Risk management
- Heat stress management
- Confined space entry
- Occupational safety
- Job hazard analysis
- Training development
- Emergency response planning
- Microsoft proficiency
- Procore proficiency
- Bluebeam Revu proficiency
- Plangrid proficiency
- Hammertech proficiency
- Team building
- Fall protection
- Emergency situations
- Fire and safety guidance
- Ladder safety
- Scaffold safety
- Workers compensation claims
- Traffic management
- Crane and hoist safety
- Permit-to-work systems
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified (10hr , 30hr, 510)
- Sunbelt MEWP Trainer (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
- Spider By Brand Safway Scaffold Competent Person
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
American Structural Concrete
12.2023 - Current
Safety Coordinator
DPR Construction
11.2021 - 12.2022
Safety Coordinator
Baker Concrete Construction Inc.
08.2017 - 11.2021
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified (10hr , 30hr, 510)
- Sunbelt MEWP Trainer (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
- Spider By Brand Safway Scaffold Competent Person
No Degree -
Forest Park High School
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