Mr. H. Dean Taylor

Experience

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  Cumberland Swan

  Oct 1984 - Mar 2000

  Technical Writer/Technical Support, Safety Coordinator

  • Assisted in development and the implementation of the following programs as outlined by OSHA: §1910.147 Lock-Out/Tag-Out; §1910.120 HAZWOPER; §1910.178 Power Industrial Equipment; §1910.146 Confined Space; §1910.134 Respiratory Protection Program; §1910.1200 HAZCOM; • Facilitated the Lock-Out/Tag-Out, HAZWOPER, Forklift Safety, Confined Space, Bloodborne Pathogen and basic First-Aid programs for annual and bi-annual certification• Assisted in development of the emergency contingency plan and met yearly with local authorities to review• Assisted in the development of the Basic Technical Certification Program for all production team member training• Trained new team members in procedures for completing reports and records in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration• Assisted in writing and implementing Quality Work Instructions for all manufacturing equipment including brief operational instructions and change over sequences, this program is being used on the Vi-Jon / Cumberland-Swan LAN for all PC’s used by the production technicians• Facilitated the Set-Up Reduction training program• Conducted new team member orientation, reviewed quarterly management training needs Show less

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  BetterBilt Doors and Windows

  Mar 2000 - Mar 2004

  Safety & Environmental Specialist

  • Implemented a safety incentives program for non-exempt team members• Developed an accident investigation team and a review committee• Updated and provided compliance training on the following OSHA required training courses: §1910.178 Power Industrial Equipment; §1910.147 Lock-Out/Tag-Out; §1910.1200 HAZCOM§1910.134 Respiratory Protection; §1910.1030 Blood borne Pathogens Protection; §1910.95 Hearing ConservationHAZMAT/ERT Team Training• Developed a formal emergency contingency plan and met yearly with local authorities to review• Investigated open workers’ compensation files with insurance carrier and maintained all files and expenses associated with same. Met quarterly with the workers compensation insurance carrier to review all open files and any open reserves issues• Developed a rate and severity report for management’s weekly staff meeting• Developed, implemented, and tracked housekeeping program for production supervisors; communicated scores with team members through visual aids• Developed and implemented formal programs for monitoring all Hazardous Waste, Waste Oil, and recycling programs. Reviewed all permits yearly and submitted reports to the various state agencies• Coordinated yearly visits with the Tennessee Department of Air Pollution Control & Solid Waste Management• Assembled environmental reports and monitored environmental issues, including Hazardous and non Hazardous Waste produced by the company• Conducted new employee orientation, reviewed management training needs quarterly• Conducted quarterly DOT training and meetings and reviewed drivers logs• Supervised the daily activities of the security and loss prevention department, reviewed daily reports• Supervised the daily activities of the custodial and security departments Show less

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  Oreillys Auto Parts

  Feb 2005 - Sept 2007

  Safety Supervisor

  Reduced Loss Time injuries by implementing a return to work program• Designed a rate and severity report for management’s quarterly meetings• Developed and implemented a housekeeping program for distribution and returns operations• Supervised all daily activity for the Custodial, Security/Loss Prevention• Developed and implemented formal programs for monitoring all Hazardous Waste, Waste Oil, and recycling programs. Reviewed all permits yearly and submitted reports to the various state agencies• Coordinated yearly visits with the Tennessee Department of Air Pollution Control & Solid Waste Management• Assembled environmental reports and monitored environmental issues, including hazardous and non Hazardous Waste produced or returned by retail stores to the Distribution Center• Conducted new team member orientation and training• Supervised the new store stocking team ensuring orders are completed on schedule for a new store opening, to include scheduling transportation needs with common carriers Show less

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  Asurion

  Sept 2007 - now

  • Update senior leadership monthly with PPT on the various Environmental, Safety & Health metrics that could impact the business.• Developing and implementing processes to ensuring Asurion's Environmental Program complies with the ISO 4001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements.• Developing and implementing processes to ensuring Asurion's Health and Safety Programs complies with the ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System requirements.• Maintain the EH&S ISO certifications in 14001:2015 and 45001:2018 through yearly audits and surveillances. Show less Extremely Seasoned and Knowledgeable Safety Professional. Over 30 Years' Experience in Industrial Safety.• Conduct safety audits at various locations within the U.S. to identify and correct deficiencies at the facilities.• Assemble all safety related data for monthly reporting to Sr. management at various facilities when requested.• Ensure all facilities in the U.S. are in complience with NFPA Codes.• Ensure all facilities in the U.S. are in complience with OSHA Regulations.• Ensure all facilities in the U.S. are in complience with ANSI Standards that may apply.• Implemented and manage the Emergency Response Team to respond to medical and other emergencies at the Smyrna facility. • Conduct new employee orientation and all safety training. • Authored and implemented over 30 required OSHA, NFPA and/ or ANSI programs for the U.S. facilities. • Established a written program for building accessibility as defined in the ADA&ADAAG Building Guidelines for Accessibilities.• Coordinate yearly training and visits with the local authorities at various facilities.• Assemble annual utility expenditures for reporting and cost savings initiatives.• Maintain Hazardous Waste levels and report yearly to the AHJ. Show less

  • Senior Manager Asurion EH&S

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Global Safety & Loss Control Manager

    Sept 2007 - now