Experience

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  Litton systems canada ltd

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1987

  Holographer, laboratory supervisor, analytical chemist

  •Development, implementation, and maintenance of the “cradle-to-grave” WHMIS program for a workforce of 3000 employees, including provision of comprehensive training, inventory and MSDS tracking systems, for over 3500 hazardous substances; •Sr. Chemist responsible for the development of Holographic Optical Elements for aircraft cockpit HUD’s;•Development of analytical quality control verifications for raw materials used in navigational guidance systems in accordance with Canadian, US and International Military Standards;•Passed all psychometric testing to work in sensitive military operations;•Passed highest level of Canadian and US Military clearances to work on classified projects. Show less

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  Becton dickinson

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  Chemist, tru-touch gloves

  •Researched, designed & implemented innovative, patented chemical formulations pertaining to PVC glove production and mercury filled thermometers and developed sensitive analytical techniques;•Provision of failure analyses and needs analyses in keeping with Pareto and Juran principles; •Graduate of the DuPont® STOP Safety Program;•Developed patented analytical and tensile testing procedures for PVC materials;•Performed weekly STOP Audits of the production facilities.

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  Litton systems canada ltd

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Whmis co-ordinator

  Developed and incepted the WHMIS program for LSL's 2500 employees and 3400 chemicals. A "cradle - to-grave" chemical management system that included MSDS authoring, Label design and training & facilitation for all staff.Formed the Aerospace Consortium for WHMIS Strategies. This group consolidated our efforts to share tasks and accomplished strategies for WHMIS implementation. The group consisted of representatives from Dehaviland, McDonnel Douglas and Garret Industries.

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  City of toronto

  Dec 1990 - Dec 2012

  Promoted into newly formed team to institute mandatory Drinking Water Quality Management System registration under Ministry of Environment & Climate Change directives. Valuable contributor in Toronto Water’s DWQMS design and implementation (Based on HACCP, NSF & ISO 14001) resulting in the successful awarding of MOECC certification to produce drinking water;Applied a risk based approach to manage EHS activities, using professional acuity to respond to complex or sensitive matters; Show less Progressive promotion from Toronto Water Supply to Toronto Emergency Services to impart H&S compliance for ~2200 staff, developing communicable & infectious disease control protocols & OH&S management systems. Provided H&S expertise to Toronto EMS & Fire for Industrial, Construction, Ergonomic and Communicable Disease Exposure preventative measures.Responsible for the inception, maintenance and continuous improvement of the OHS system, providing expert guidance, trend & risk analyses and hazard assessments incidents, facilities, processes and assets. Competently managed the H&S protocols for two waves of SARS for EMS; in consultation with the MOLs Chief MOH, protocols were remitted to other Ontario municipalities, resulting in the consistent protection of potentially exposed workers and the elimination of subsequent EMS exposures.Developed processes to meet all regulatory reporting requirements for incidents, WSIB submissions, E2 plans and Hazardous Occurrence Reports under HWIN and TDGA; Show less

  • EHS Consultant

    Sept 2006 - Dec 2012

  • Health & Safety Consultant

    Jun 1998 - Sept 2006

  • H&S Supervisor; Sr. H&S Supervisor

    Dec 1990 - Jun 1998
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  Digital specialty chemicals ltd.

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Environmental h&s manager

  Administer Canadian, US, European and Asia-Pacific EHS management systems by developing and implementing compliance programs, policies and processes for an electronics & pharmaceutical R&D chemical manufacturer.Wearer of many hats (E, H, S) in a company which manufactures fine chemicals for the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and electronics sectors. We synthesize many specialty chemicals typically of the organo-metallic or organo-phosphine based configurations. Truly a dangerous environment wherein most materials used and created are pyrophorics, dangerous when wet, toxic or highly flammable, EHS strategies are a key component of all that we do. Show less

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  Workplace safety & prevention services

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Health and safety consultant/subject matter expert

  Providing H&S services and solutions by developing and implementing compliance programs, policies & processes and H&S Management Systems for WSPS customers in the diverse settings of the Manufacturing, Service & Hospitality sectors.• Develop, implement & audit Safety Management system as a subject matter expert, drawing on knowledge of ISO, OHSAS, COR™, Safety Groups initiatives & CSA elements, assisting member firms in obtaining their H&S strategic directions and in compliance with applicable statutes, to preclude litigation;• Ability to work with a diverse group of people from various backgrounds and professions to provide timely safety solutions, tactical direction and expert advice in all facets of industrial & construction safety; • Provide audits/risk assessments for gap analysis to develop progressive remediation strategies which adhere to customer safety programs and meet or exceed regulatory requirements; • Direct the development of safety management systems which embrace the Plan, Do, Check, Act philosophy encircled in Continuous Improvement;• Deliver H&S training and identifying opportunities for development of innovative training geared to the specific needs of customers. Show less

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  Independent

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2020

  Health & safety management - cor(tm)

  • Develop and deploy safety management systems, policies and procedures tailored toachievement of COR™ certification.• Review existing procedures & conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments to ensurelegislative compliance and adherence to Company standards.• Facilitate supervisory fulfilment of accident/incident investigations, required reporting andmanaging WSIB Claims with the intent of fostering early & safe RTW programs.• Perform COR™ internal audits to identify gaps and to implement follow-up corrective actionsusing the Plan, Do, Check, Act strategy for Continuous Improvement.• Manage and support the JHSC.• Implement programs and coordinate training sessions as required.• Liaise with Government Authorities – MOL, MTO, MOECC. Show less

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  Allstate canada group

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  Health, safety and wellness consultant