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APRIL RUSSELL

Airdrie

Summary

An experienced safety professional seeking employment within the commercial construction and/or oil and gas industry. With a valid Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation , a graduate of the University of Calgary Health Safety and Environmental program with a specialization in safety . Over 20 years experience in Health and Safety, successfully over seeing several high profile sites at once, while continuing to supervise and mentor HSE Coordinators.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Safety, Environment Manager

Precision Geomatics Inc
06.2016 - Current
  • Develop and Maintain HSE MS program to comply with applicable Provincial legislations; and Certification of Recognition (COR) requirements
  • Manage HSE MS program and ensure continuous improvement
  • Develop and implement safety policies and procedures; conduct training, audits, inspections and incident investigations; ensure compliance with internal claims management and modified work program
  • Developed and maintained emergency response plans, ensuring prompt and effective action in case of incidents. Maintain requirements within compliance networks ISNET, AVETTA, ComplyWorks and others.

Health Safety & Environment Supervisor

Graham Construction & Engineering
11.2010 - 05.2016
  • Development and review of standard operating work practices
  • Reviewed and developed safe work procedures and job hazard assessments
  • Developed and implemented site specific safety plans based on group risk assessments and client requirements
  • Conducted internal HSE MS audits to comply with Certification of Recognition (COR) requirements
  • Trained internal and contractor personnel.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.

HSE Coordinator

PCL Construction Management Inc
06.2007 - 10.2010
  • Responsible for conducting pre-job construction hazard assessments
  • Developed and reviewed safe work procedures
  • In charge of all site orientations
  • Site audits
  • Emergency medical responder for the site emergency response team
  • Monitor assistant in site claims management program.

Safety Supervisor/Emergency Medical

Flint Energy Integrated Inc, RUSSELL
11.2004 - 06.2007


  • Schedule and conduct tailgate/toolbox meetings
  • Atmospheric gas testing and monitoring
  • Maintain all site safety equipment (SCBA/SABA , bump testing equipment, gas monitors and site
  • Maintain Mobile Medical Treatment Centers
  • Emergency medical responder for the site emergency response team.

Education

No Degree - Health Safety And Environment

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Risk Management Strategies
  • Incident Investigations
  • Corrective Actions
  • Training and Communication
  • Hazard Risk Management
  • Injury Prevention and Claims Management

Certification

Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

University of Calgary Health Safety and Environmental Certificate w/ Specialization in Safety

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certified Alberta Construction Safety Association Certified National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)

Alberta College of Paramedics Registered Emergency Medical Responder

Cann/Amm Occupational Testing Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness Training

Timeline

Health Safety, Environment Manager

Precision Geomatics Inc
06.2016 - Current

Health Safety & Environment Supervisor

Graham Construction & Engineering
11.2010 - 05.2016

HSE Coordinator

PCL Construction Management Inc
06.2007 - 10.2010

Safety Supervisor/Emergency Medical

Flint Energy Integrated Inc, RUSSELL
11.2004 - 06.2007

No Degree - Health Safety And Environment

University of Calgary
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