Frank Akono
Stewartstown
Summary
Dynamic Safety Manager with extensive experience at Blue Ridge Power, Babcock & Wilcox, specializing in accident prevention and OSHA compliance. Proven track record in enhancing workplace safety through effective training programs and incident investigations. Strong recordkeeping skills and a commitment to fostering a culture of safety, resulting in reduced incident rates and improved employee engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Blue Ridge Power
08.2024 - Current
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards
- Conducted POD meeting
- Facilitated all hands meetings
- Conducted weekly monthly and quarterly inspections
- Conducted safety audits, investigated pertinent ticket items issues and offered remediation plans
- Made sure in house as well as subcontracting personnel donned PPE as per OSHA specifications
- Inventoried PPE and hydration apparatus
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing corrective actions
- Developed Lockout/Tagout protocols specific to each piece of machinery within the facility as per OSHA guidelines
- Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs
Safety Manager (contractual Role)
Eiu Electrical
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Held all hands meetings with various crafts
- Inspected JSA's and signed off on them
- Inspected man-lift scissor-lifts and telehandler daily
- Inspected harnesses daily monthly and quarterly for signs of damages
- Collaborated with electrical engineer technicians and superintendent to implement a LOTO plan
- Interacted with on field employees to check for signs of dehydration heat related illnesses in the summer or signs of hypothermia or frostbites in the winter
- Encouraged proper hygiene to prevent spread of communicable illnesses
- Assisted in the development of new policies aimed at promoting environmentally friendly operations across company facilities
- Developed key performance indicators for environmental health and safety initiatives, allowing for accurate tracking, measurement, and refinement of ongoing efforts
- Reviewed contractor safety performance metrics regularly, ensuring adherence to established health and safety standards throughout project
- Streamlined regulatory compliance processes, ensuring timely submission of required reports and documentation
- Evaluated facility air quality levels using specialized monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with relevant standards
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, effectively mitigating the impact of on-site accidents or incidents
- Managed hazardous materials inventories in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, reducing disposal costs substantially
- Participated in industry conferences and seminars as a subject matter expert in order to stay current on best practices within the field
- Enforced the strict use of fire retardant garment
Safety Manager
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Took part in client's ((OPD) morning POD meetings
- Conducted all hands meetings with various crafts
- Inspected JSAs and equipment inspection sheets
- Conducted a daily Inspection on all fabrication area
- Insured all areas were electrically safe and hazard free
- Offered basic training on dangers of electrical and pneumatic discharges
- Offered training on equipment operations
- Conducted onboarding and safety orientation
- Held quarterly meetings and inspections with regional safety manager
- Investigated reviewed and reported incidents
- Oversaw good catch programs
- Insured all equipments had guards and proper electrical or pneumatic as well as hydraulic functioning connecting cables
- Implemented Standard Of Operations for critical and non critical tasks
- Observed all tasks were performed safely and offered safety corrections when needed
- Performed first aid as required
- Insured medical care was provided to injured employees
- Performed preliminary drug testing when required
- Closely monitored all work at height
- Routinely inspected harnesses, cheater cords, ladders and scaffolds
- Oversaw crane operations
- Coordinated excavations through soil classification analysis as well as all other safety requirements
- Supervised confined spaces entry and operations
Safety Manager
Babcock & Wilcox
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated onboarding and safety orientation
- Conducted training on safely operating equipment and machinery
- Risk assessments on site
- Site inspections weekly and quarterly
- Inventoried PPE supply
- Coordinated JSA and equipment inspections
- Held daily POD and took the part in weekly safety committee meetings
- Insured site remained environmentally compliant
- Reviewed SOP as well as all OSHA requirements on site for compliance
- Insured site was hazard free by conducting thorough inspections
- Insured a zero tolerance for drug alcohol use was implemented
- Enforced strict sexual harassment rules and policies
- Enforced a zero tolerance for verbal and physical abuse
- Enforced PPE use by routinely conducting safety walk-down throughout the field
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and rules
Safety Representative
NUCLEAR SHIP SAVANNAH
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management regarding safety concerns, promoting a transparent work environment
- Collaborated with management to create a strong safety culture, fostering employee engagement and commitment to safe work practices
- Conducted thorough incident investigations, pinpointing root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular site inspections and identifying potential hazards
- Conducted and supervised all JSA's prior to tasks commencing
- Insured radioactive material were removed in a compliant manner
- Insured all instruments used to detect radioactive material were accurately calibrated
- Insure adequate shielding methods were utilized to minimize or eliminate exposure to radiation
- Insure an adequate supply of protective gears and equipment was readily available to workers
Skills
Safety and compliance
Inspections
Training and mentoring
Recordkeeping skills
Accident prevention
Safety courses
Incident investigations
OSHA standards and codes
Bloodborne pathogen analysis
Electrical safety
Spill response
Excavation safety
Waste management
Vehicle safety Safety documentation and
Materials
EDUCATION
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree In Life Sciences:
Medical Laboratory Science
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 500 AND 510
FIRST AID CPR
EMT BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING
EM-385
personal safety and social responsibilities
Personal survival techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Blue Ridge Power
08.2024 - Current
Safety Manager (contractual Role)
Eiu Electrical
01.2024 - 06.2024
Safety Manager
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
04.2022 - 11.2023
Safety Manager
Babcock & Wilcox
04.2021 - 10.2023
Safety Representative
NUCLEAR SHIP SAVANNAH
07.2019 - 03.2021
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