Nancy Maher, CRSP

Experience

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  Collins & Aikman

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Environmental, Health and Safety Co-ordinator

  * As ISO 14001 Lead Auditor I managed the program by setting and meeting targets and objectives and successfully earned re-certification. * Conducted monthly environmental and safety audits. * Oversaw the Joint Health and Safety Committee. * Successfully implemented many EHS programs including Hearing Conservation, Heat Stress as well as a scrap plastic recycling program greatly reducing scrap disposal costs.

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  Conestoga College

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  * Worked with various department managers to develop and implement policies and procedures, such as Confined Space, Asbestos Management, Lockout/Tagout and Return to Work. * Oversaw the functions of 4 Joint Health and Safety Committee's and one Management Safety Committee. * Managed WSIB claims through effective Return to Work. Developed and delivered the Safety Requirements and Dangerous Goods course for the part-time program

  • Occupational Safety Coordinator

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

  • Instructor for Warehousing Certificate Program

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Conestoga College

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

  Occupational Safety Supervisor

  * Developed and implemented many environmental and safety procedures, such as Contractor Management, Hazardous Waste Tracking and Donated Equipment Review Process. * Conducted incident investigations and worked with necessary parties to implement corrective actions. * Managed WSIB claims and return to work to minimize time loss and increase successful and productive accommodations. * Led the College through a WISB Workwell Audit.* Oversaw the day-to-day tasks of two Occupational Safety Officers. * Responsible for setting departmental goals and objectives and ensured they were in-line with legislative requirements. * Provided guidance and support to my team to ensure tasks were completed on target and changes were implemented effectively. Show less

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  Waterloo Regional Police Service

  Aug 2016 - now

  Health and Safety Advisor
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  Ontario Police Health and Safety Association

  Mar 2017 - now

  Vice Chair

  The OPHSA represents the interests of police health and safety matters in Ontario by: (a) providing a forum for exchange of health and safety information amongst police agencies; (b) encouraging the development and exchange of ideas, standards and best practices; (c) assessing the impact of legislative initiatives; (d) working in conjunction with the Health and Safety Ontario, the Ontario Police Section 21 Committee, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Police Association of Ontario (PAO); and by(e) providing and encouraging professional development of the membership. Show less