Hal Lanuza
Kingston
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with a proven track record at First Student Transportation, excelling in safety program development and incident investigation. Championed a culture of safety, significantly reducing accident rates through proactive hazard identification and staff training. Skilled in regulatory compliance and fostering collaboration among teams to enhance workplace safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Location Safety Manager
First Student Transportation
08.2017 - Current
- Developed comprehensive safety training programs to enhance employee awareness and compliance.
- Conducted regular safety audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Facilitated emergency response drills to prepare staff for potential safety incidents.
- Monitored safety compliance across various operations to identify and address discrepancies.
- Implemented risk assessment protocols to evaluate workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Engaged with employees to promote a culture of safety and encourage reporting of unsafe conditions.
- Reviewed and updated safety documentation to reflect current practices and legal requirements.
- Trained staff on safe operating procedures for equipment and vehicles.
- Provided support during safety investigations to determine causes and recommend improvements.
- Maintained records of safety inspections and audits for regulatory reporting purposes.
- Promoted awareness of safety initiatives through internal communications and training sessions.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
Community Child Care Worker
Limestone District School Board
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment for children.
- Monitored children's progress and development, providing feedback to parents and educators.
- Coordinated with teachers to align educational programs with developmental needs of children.
- Provided support during transitions, helping children adjust to new environments and routines.
- Supported children with special needs through tailored activities that promoted inclusion.
Child and Youth Worker
Loyalist Youth Services
10.2001 - 05.2013
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among youth participants.
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to the specific needs of each client.
- Engaged families in treatment processes, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Monitored and documented youth progress in behavioral and emotional development.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents to ensure youth safety.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address personal challenges faced by youth.
- Collaborated with schools and community organizations to promote youth engagement.
Education
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ONBachelor Social Science - Social Sciences
Waterloo: Renison University College
Waterloo, ONSkills
- Incident investigation
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Hazard identification
- Staff training
- Incident reporting
- Safety audits
- Safety auditing
- Accident investigation
- Safety inspection
- Training program development
- Regulations and compliance
- Professional Instructor in Driver Education (PRIDE) Program
- Site assessment
- Occupational health management (JHSC-Part two)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- B Licensed
- Professional Instructor in Driver Education (P.R.I.D.E.) Program
- The Canada Labour Code - Part II (H&S Committees)
- Conducting Collision Investigations
- Managing Crisis
- Standard First Aid C.P.R
Timeline
Location Safety Manager
First Student Transportation
08.2017 - Current
Community Child Care Worker
Limestone District School Board
05.2013 - 06.2014
Child and Youth Worker
Loyalist Youth Services
10.2001 - 05.2013
Diploma - Business Administration And Management
St. Lawrence College
Bachelor Social Science - Social Sciences
Waterloo: Renison University College