Dennis Witcher CRSP CHSC
Dartmouth,Canada
Summary
A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) and Certified Health and Safety Consultant (CHSC) with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, and over 15 years in Occupational Health and Safety. Articulate Safety Professional with a track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale and promote overall commitment to safety. Consistently holds a positive outlook to OHS challenges using a solution-based philosophy in any scenario. Highly approachable while working with integrity, respect and trust.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Maritime Paper Products LTD.
11.2014 - 01.2024
- Oversaw the development, management and implementation of OHS programs to achieve objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risk for four facilities across Atlantic Canada.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Advised division leaders of OHS risk in business processes and provided recommendations for improvement.
Area Safety Manager - Atlantic
PepsiCo Foods
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Oversaw the management and implementation of a OHS programs to achieve safety objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses and financial losses for Operations, Sales and Fleet inside in Atlantic Canada.
- Implemented robust audit processes to evaluate the effectiveness of safety management systems and identify areas for improvement.
Safety Manager
Maritime Paper Products LTD.
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Oversaw the development, management and implementation of various safety programs to achieve safety objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses and financial losses for four facilities across Atlantic Canada.
Education
University of Fredericton
New BrunswickSkills
- Change & Risk Management
- Hazard Identification/Risk Mitigation
- Policy & Program Development
- Training Program Development
- Strong Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
Additional Information
Production Supervisor, Maritime Paper Products Limited
General Labour, Maritime Paper Products Limited
Business Unit Manager, Coretec Inc.
Assistant Plant Manager, Integrated Technologies Limited
Certification
CRSP - Canadian Registered Safety Professional
CHSC - Certified Health and Safety Consultant
Previous Training
- Professional Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management
- Certificate in Health, Safety and Environmental Processes
- Certified Ergonomics Coordinator
- Essentials in Risk Management
- Applied Risk Communications
- Essentials in OHS Consulting
- Measurement and Evaluation of OHS Systems
- Obligations and Responsibilities of the OHS Professional
- Project Management for the OHS Professional
- Supervisor Safety Certificate
- Auditing Techniques
- Medical First Responder
- WHMIS/TDG
- Forklift Operations
Timeline
Safety Manager
Maritime Paper Products LTD.
11.2014 - 01.2024
Area Safety Manager - Atlantic
PepsiCo Foods
01.2013 - 11.2014
Safety Manager
Maritime Paper Products LTD.
01.2008 - 01.2013
University of Fredericton
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