Lavern B. James
Douglasville
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with over a decade of experience in developing comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring rigorous workplace safety compliance. Proven track record in implementing effective safety programs that reduce incidents and enhance organizational safety culture. Expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments and delivering targeted training to foster a proactive safety environment. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in safety practices and regulatory adherence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
AddisonSmith Mechanical Contractors
12.2023 - Current
- - Plan, implement, and oversee company employee safety protocols.
- - Ensure safety compliance and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related incidents.
- - Conduct incident investigations and industrial equipment training.
- - Manage heat stress and hydration awareness programs.
- - Implement new processes and programs, including rollouts and trainings, and write SOPs as needed.
- - Ensure all personnel are compliant with ISN, Avetta, and other platforms.
Safety Manager
Batter Up Foods Inc.
12.2019 - 12.2023
- - Designed and implemented safety regulations to minimize the risk of injuries or accidents.
- - Developed and coordinated health and safety plans.
- - Conducted daily safety audits and inspections.
- - Inspected policies and consistently evaluated daily practices to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.
- - Trained, onboarded, and oriented all new hires.
- - Maintained compliance with equipment and materials for government safety regulations.
Safety Coordinator
American Perseverance
12.2014 - 12.2019
- - Oversaw health and safety regulations for all employees.
- - Utilized safety research and best practices to create policies that eliminate workplace hazards.
- - Documented workplace accidents and conducted incident investigations.
- - Managed operations to promote team well-being.
Safety Coordinator
Sherwin Williams
08.2011 - 12.2014
- - Coordinated safety on construction sites, manufacturing plants, and warehouses.
- - Monitored safety practices and responded to incidents.
- - Facilitated safety training for employees on regulatory safety standards and risk mitigation.
Safety Monitor
O'Reilly Ozark Distribution Center
09.2005 - 08.2011
- - Managed workplace safety protocols and submitted permit applications.
- - Managed purchase orders for safety equipment and invested in designs that limit risk.
- - Evaluated employees and checked credentials for required certifications to operate heavy machinery.
- - Set high standards for testing and maintenance to prevent dangerous malfunctions.
- - Trained all equipment operators plant-wide.
Education
General Education Development (GED) -
Mobile, AL01.2003
Associate of Science - Enviromental Health And Safety
Strayer University
Douglasville, GA01.2013
Skills
- - Safety Expertise: In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards, and the ability to explain technical concepts
- - Communication & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills, passionate team builder, and safety consultant and trainer
- - Problem-Solving: Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail
- - Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Hazard identification
- Safety program development
- Implementing policies
- Incident investigation
- Incident reporting
- Staff training
- Safety audits
- Accident investigation
- Training program development
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Regulations and compliance
- Knowledgeable in [safety standard]
- Compliance management
- Site assessment
- Emergency response planning
- Developing training programs
- Safety training development
- Electrical safety
- Equipment inspection
- Lock out tag out programs
- Lifting operations
- Policy development
- Workplace ergonomics
- Health & safety leadership
- Fall protection
- First Aid/CPR
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Training coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- "Successfully implemented SiteDocs to streamline all EHS compliance tasks, integrating JHAs, incident reporting, and audit tracking into a single platform—enhancing employee accessibility and oversight efficiency."
- Supervised team of 140 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of over 300 in the development of Southwire Comfort Cooling Project.
Certification
- - Occupational Hygiene Certified Safety Professional (OHST)
- - Construction Health and Safety Professional (CHST)
- - OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA 510
- - BLS Certification, First Aid, CPR, First Responder
- - Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Train the Trainer
- - Hazardous Material (HAZWOPER) 40hr
- - NCCER Rigging Certification
Timeline
Safety Manager
AddisonSmith Mechanical Contractors
12.2023 - Current
Safety Manager
Batter Up Foods Inc.
12.2019 - 12.2023
Safety Coordinator
American Perseverance
12.2014 - 12.2019
Safety Coordinator
Sherwin Williams
08.2011 - 12.2014
Safety Monitor
O'Reilly Ozark Distribution Center
09.2005 - 08.2011
General Education Development (GED) -
Associate of Science - Enviromental Health And Safety
Strayer University
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