Kenneth T. Ilejay Jr, ASHM, COEE

Experience

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  Cesar Chavez Elementary

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2004

  SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER

  Developed and implemented individual education programs based on child's ability and handicap in relation to the curriculum. Maintained behavioral climate in the classroom, conducive to learning and worked cooperatively with administration to solve problems. Planned and coordinated the work of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers.

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  El Hogar Mental Health

  Oct 2004 - Sept 2005

  SERVICE COORDINATOR

  Effectively performed preliminary mental health assessments and referred clients to appropriate government and community agencies, payee services and primary health care systems in consultation with nurses, physicians, program directors and coordinators. Efficiently utilized risk management skills to identify warning signs and symptoms related to mental health challenges and advised physician when clients or coworkers were in danger or organization was at risk.

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  Quest Diagnostics

  Oct 2005 - Jul 2011

  HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

  Responsible for the administration of environmental health and safety programs for 300 patient service centers throughout Northern California for the world's leading provider of health diagnostic testing services.Conducted evaluation of workplace safety and injury/illness prevention through incident investigation, internal compliance audits and ergonomic assessments. Played an instrumental role in reducing employee injury rates from 7% to 1.6%.Provided on-going Blood Borne Pathogen, Hazardous Waste and Ergonomic training to employees and management groups, in addition to conducting new hire orientation.Function as intermediary between workers compensation carrier and company from inception of claim through resolution optimizing. Lead on-going regional safety committee meeting ensuring effective dialog with area laboratory/field managers and supervisors.Served as company contact for CAP (College of American Pathologists) Laboratory Compliance inspection resulting in designation of zero deficiencies.Delivered accurate, reliable CAL-OSHA recordkeeping via RVP (Regional Vice President) report.Championed and implemented well received Safety Incentive Program.Assumed responsibility for effective disposition of hazardous waste.Engage and oversee third party security vendor as needed at main laboratories and patient service centers.Partnered with HR on a variety of issues such as sensitive employee relations matters and ensuring security during employee exits. Show less

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  Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc.

  May 2012 - Mar 2014

  Safety Coordinator

  EXPERIENCE SAFETY COORDINATOR Sacramento, CAGoodwill Industries May 2012– Present• Effectively manages Safety to control accident and risk exposure and minimize losses related to employee safety for 24 Retail Stores and 90 Donation Expresses.• Reduced injury rates by 40% in just one year of service by evaluating and recommending solutions for the prevention and/or possible occurrences of accidents/injuries.• Developing and maintaining safety policies and programs.• Creating tools and conducting staff training sessions.• Supervising and collaborating with Workers Compensation Insurance Company to facilitate successful claim outcomes.• Conducting evaluations of hazardous conditions and ongoing assessments of current safety program and recommending improvements/modifications.• Generates effective internal communications to increase safety program awareness through the use of email, presentations, posters and safety memos.• Facilitates Safety Committee to identify areas of risk in which preventative measures can be implemented.• Conducts investigations and analyzes cause of accidents and follows up to ensure appropriate corrective measures and training is implemented.• Prepares, submits and maintains all required documentation with regard to OSHA regulations Show less

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  The Save Mart Companies

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  EHS Specialist/Food Safety

  • Assists in the development of company-wide health and safety policies and procedures • Facilitates safety presentations, and works with other departments to ensure proper communication of health and safety issues with internal and external audiences • Works with senior management to establish necessary safety procedures and processes to prevent occurrence and recurrence of preventable incidents • Performs regular safety and compliance inspections of assigned locations, including identifying and promptly informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities; partners with management to ensure compliance; performs scaled down version and review of some food safety items for assigned locations • Acts as a resource to management for questions on compliance with Pest control issues for assigned locations • Conducts hazard evaluations and compares the existing hazard levels to standards • Builds and maintains partnerships with management and employee Safety Team/Committee members in assigned locations to facilitate information sharing and help ensure hazardous materials and safety compliance is met • Supports online safety related training programs • Partners with store resources (receiver,Manager, ASM) and performs internal store hazardous waste inspections • Provides coaching, guidance, and assistance to assist stores to drive continuous improvements for the store hazardous waste processes • Inputs store Hazardous Waste Business Plans (HMBP) and provides updates per County and other Regulatory requests in the CERS system • Ability to partner with a diverse group to effectively accomplish goals; able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, OSHA laws and regulations and Health and Safety codes; knowledge of store-related operations policies/procedures to include the area of safety. Show less

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  Quest Diagnostics

  Jun 2016 - now

  Sr. EHS Specialist

  The incumbent develops and administers company-approved employee health programs as assigned by the Manager, EHS, follows-up employee workplace injuries/exposures at the direction of management, and maintains accurate records of all associated matters. Job duties related to the timely processing of worker's compensation claims and/or compliance with governmental regulations necessitate that efficient, formal communication procedures be developed between the incumbent, Quest Diagnostics, Medical Directors, the Human Resources Department, and the EHS Manager. The incumbent participates in new employee orientation programs and performs pre-employment physicals. The incumbent actively supports and complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures. The incumbent actively supports and assists as required the Healthy Quest activities for the business unit.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:-Develops, implements, and updates procedures for the prevention of chemical, physical and bio- hazard incidents; demonstrates proper safety precautions to supervisors and employees as needed or requested.-Performs standard EHS Specialist duties.-Reviews/investigates, all employee exposures and injuries; develops action plans for the purpose of reducing incident rates.-Renders post-exposure treatment as outlined in the Standard Operating Policy..-Assists the Manager, EHS in conducting training as requested.-Develops and executes an on-going employee education program to heighten employee awareness, reduce fears and reduce/prevent workplace incidents. -Administers and follows up any laboratory-initiated medical prevention programs; i.e., vaccine programs.-Submits written management reports to the Manager, EHS detailing activities, as requested.-Serves as a source of accurate information regarding bio-hazard exposures and general safety and encourages employees to a more "healthful" life-style.-Serves as a standing member of Quest Diagnostics Safety Committee. Show less