John Bullock, GSP, ASHM

Experience

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  Customer Service Team Lead
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  Saint Joseph County Police

  Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

  Correctional Officer
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  Brink’s

  Feb 2011 - May 2014

  Messenger
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  Albemarle Corporation

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2021

  Associate Operator I

  Managed hazardous material incidents by promptly responding, implementingcontainment strategies, and executing cleanup operationsEstablished incident command protocols for efficiently managing hazardous materialspillsEnsured proper labeling and storage of hazardous waste in compliance with EPAstandards.Promote comprehension of hazardous material labeling and storage obligationsamong newly hired personnelProvided comprehensive safety training to newly hired personnel on equipmentoperation and handling of hazardous substancesConducted comprehensive training sessions for newly hired staff members coveringessential safety measures such as Lockout Tagout procedures, Confined Spaceprotocols, Line Break guidelines, Safe Work Permits requirements,Fall protection techniques as well as JSA's and SDS's.Perform a pre-start-up safety audit to ensure equipment is functional and in goodrepair before useFacilitated understanding among employees regarding the correct utilization ofrespirators and supplied air hoodsFacilitated adherence to PPE protocols by educating employees on the necessaryprecautions and demonstrating proper usage.Lead safety tailgates and address process safety issuesWrite safety-based observationsDemonstrated commitment to process safety by participating in PHA's for ongoing anddeveloping processesEnsured new hires were knowledgeable about safety policies and procedures throughtraining.Monitored compliance with safety protocols among newly onboarded staff membersIssued corrective actions based on investigation findings to improve product quality.Developed MOC, sought approval, and performed diligent follow-up.Updated and aligned SOPs with current operationsUpdated batch and master cleaning recordsEnsured optimal functioning of operating areas by upholding a culture of organizationwith 5S activitiesStandards and established safety procedures by OSHA requirements Show less

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  North Berrien Fire-Rescue

  Jul 2019 - now

  Firefighter

  Assess Patient needs and provide basic life support. Perform regular inspections on equipment and make minor repairsAssist with pre-incident plans of various businesses within the area.Perform station inventory once monthly.Operated and maintained pressure and pump type extinguishers to control and extinguish fires.Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service.Investigated fire causes and origins.Presented programs for community on fire safety and injury prevention topics.Participated in drills and training on techniques, operations, and use of equipment.Reported on building inspections to address fire hazards and code violations.Maintained, tested, and repaired firefighting equipment.maintained self-contained breathing apparatus and hazardous material detection.devices.Performed fire control and suppression activities to reduce hazards.Controlled hazardous substances with specialized protective clothing and specified control equipment to stop release.Utilized hazard and risk assessment techniques to form incident analysis.Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, used shovels, and engine- and hand-driven water and chemical pumps.Administered first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons and provided emergency medical care. Show less

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  W. R. Grace & Co.

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2023

  Associate Operator IV

  Managed hazardous material incidents by promptly responding, implementingcontainment strategies, and executing cleanup operationsEstablished incident command protocols for efficiently managing hazardous materialspillsEnsured proper labeling and storage of hazardous waste in compliance with EPAstandards.Promote comprehension of hazardous material labeling and storage obligationsamong newly hired personnelProvided comprehensive safety training to newly hired personnel on equipmentoperation and handling of hazardous substancesConducted comprehensive training sessions for newly hired staff members coveringessential safety measures such as Lockout Tagout procedures, Confined Spaceprotocols, Line Break guidelines, Safe Work Permits requirements,Fall protection techniques as well as JSA's and SDS's.Perform a pre-start-up safety audit to ensure equipment is functional and in goodrepair before useFacilitated understanding among employees regarding the correct utilization ofrespirators and supplied air hoodsFacilitated adherence to PPE protocols by educating employees on the necessaryprecautions and demonstrating proper usage.Lead safety tailgates and address process safety issuesWrite safety-based observationsDemonstrated commitment to process safety by participating in PHA's for ongoing anddeveloping processesEnsured new hires were knowledgeable about safety policies and procedures throughtraining.Monitored compliance with safety protocols among newly onboarded staff membersIssued corrective actions based on investigation findings to improve product quality.Developed MOC, sought approval, and performed diligent follow-up.Updated and aligned SOPs with current operationsUpdated batch and master cleaning recordsEnsured optimal functioning of operating areas by upholding a culture of organizationwith 5S activitiesStandards and established safety procedures by OSHA requirements Show less

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  Freudenberg Filtration Technologies

  Dec 2023 - now

  HSE Officer

  Conducted FSS5 risk assessments to ensure conformity with ISO 13849 standards.Optimized operational excellence through streamlined safety documentation inadherence to ISO 45001 and 14001 standardsEstablished and implemented refined safety permit procedures to ensure strictadherenceEnhanced overall safety by implementing proactive team training and fostering aculture committed to safetyConducted comprehensive accident investigations to identify causes and implementprevention strategies.Responded promptly to any HSE-related complaints from employees or otherstakeholders.Coordinated with vendors and contractors regarding their adherence to company's HSEguidelines.Implemented new controls and remedial measures in collaboration with engineers toeffectively manage hazardous working conditionsIncrease in overall safety achieved through the implementation of enhanced trainingprograms and safety equipmentImproved worker knowledge with right-to-know programs covering hazardoussubstances found in each workplaceIdentified root causes for worker illnesses with environmental sampling, workerinterviews, and site inspectionsImplemented and continuously maintained Freudenberg Standards.Designed and carried out SWPPP for compliance with regulations.Facilitated all necessary training sessions for both incoming and current personnelDeveloped relationships with local agenciesResponded to IOSHA inquiriesIncreased open eye closures by 75%Maintained and Submitted IOSHA 300A logsCompleted Accident investigations promptly and implemented corrective actionsLed safety committees and ensured completion of action itemsCoached management and employees on safety policies and proceduresProvided guidance to management regarding the implementation of FreudenbergStandards. Show less