Kathy Labinsky
Fort McMurray,AB
Summary
Accomplished Health and Safety Officer with a proven track record at Foxridge Developments, enhancing safety measures and compliance through rigorous risk assessments and innovative policy development. Expert in hazard identification and leadership, significantly improved emergency preparedness and workplace safety culture. Skilled in incident investigations and OH&S compliance, fostering a proactive safety environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Officer
SeNa Constructors
Fort McMurray, AB
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and drills.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through educational initiatives and presentations.
- Provided support during accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future incidents.
Health and Safety Officer
Square Nine Developments
Surrey, BC
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
- Led cross-functional teams in efforts to address potential hazards or unsafe working conditions discovered during site audits or inspections.
- Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
Health and Safety Officer
Foxridge Developments
Surrey, BC
06.2016 - 07.2021
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and drills.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through educational initiatives and presentations.
- Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
- Provided support during accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future incidents.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Health and Safety Officer
Beedie Construction Group
Vancouver, BC
09.2008 - 04.2013
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and drills.
- Provided support during accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future incidents.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure proper maintenance and calibration of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and gas detectors.
- Evaluated effectiveness of safety programs by tracking incident rates and implementing improvements as needed.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Education
No Degree - Leadership For Safety Excellence
+Alberta Construction Safety Association
Fort McMurray, AB04.2024
No Degree - CNST 1100
BCIT
Vancouver, BC05.2011
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Hazard Controls/Elimination
- Workplace inspections
- Incident Investigations & Reporting
- Safety audits
- Traffic Management
- Risk Assessment
- Conducting Meetings
- Leadership/Team Building
- Communications
- OH&S Compliance
- COR Level Maintenance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Certified in; Fall Protection, Traffic Control, Health and Safety Committee Representative, Confined Space Entry/Monitor, H2S Alive, Gas Detection, Skis Steer and Tele-Handler Operator
Timeline
Health and Safety Officer
SeNa Constructors
06.2023 - 05.2024
Health and Safety Officer
Square Nine Developments
08.2022 - 04.2023
Health and Safety Officer
Foxridge Developments
06.2016 - 07.2021
Health and Safety Officer
Beedie Construction Group
09.2008 - 04.2013
No Degree - Leadership For Safety Excellence
+Alberta Construction Safety Association
No Degree - CNST 1100
BCIT