Megan Hersak
Neepawa, ,MB
Summary
Passionate Safety Practitioner with experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Hardworking and disciplined with strong program management and team leadership skills. Adept at improving company policies, educating workers and resolving problems with a proactive approach. Dedicated safety professional with a firm understanding of regulatory compliance, hazardous materials handling and incident management. Skilled in leading safety, developing training programs and managing workers compensation claims. Passionate leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on OHS&E regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator
Springland Manufacturing
03.2022 - Current
- Developing, implementing and monitoring Safety Program including safe work procedures and on-the-job training to meet operational objectives; initiate corrective action as required
- Inspect worksites, practices, and PPE for compliance with established safety standards.
- Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, understood and acted upon by departmental managers, supervisors, Joint Health & Safety Committee members and all employees.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Recognize, document, and advise on removal of hazards.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Conduct safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Investigate incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Manage and motivate over 40 employees to be productive and engaged in safe work.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Work effectively with both internal and external contacts focusing on ensuring safe working conditions, effective and timely return to work programs, adequate emergency response plans and efficient plant security systems.
Health & Safety Coordinator
Hylife Foods
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained and analyzed occupational injury data
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Provided assistance with distribution of face masks and other equipment to equip individuals with protective gear.
- Monitored individuals for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 to apply prompt response and medical attention.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Benefit / Health & Safety Coordinator
Maple Leaf Foods
03.2013 - 01.2020
- Coordinated delivery of Health and Safety orientation to new employees, provided advice to Safety committees, lead plant audits, incident investigations and safety promotion plans.
- Ensured timely reporting and follow up on critical injuries and Ministry orders to Workplace Safety and Health officials, Maple Leaf Foods, and management.
- Overseen alternate work placements to ensure placements were conducted productively, consistently within restrictions in cost-effective manner.
- Produced reports and statistical information, analyzed trends and present findings and/or recommendations to management.
- Developed, delivered, and coordinated H&S Training for over 2000 employees
- Identified incident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from production areas and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards
- Used time management, prioritization, multitasking, and customer service skills to manage high caseloads as well as production and quality standards
- Assisted in development of companywide contractor policy and managed contractor program at Brandon facility.
Education
Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems - OHS&E Systems
University of Fredericton
Virtual Campus 09.2022
Skills
- Hazard Awareness/Reduction
- Inspections and Evaluations
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Records Maintenance
- Contractor Safety
- Risk Management
- Safety Knowledge
- Training Development
- Job Safety Analysis
- Investigation
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Act, provincial regulations and WCB policy
- Process Analysis/Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Intermediate First Aid, CPR C & AED - St. John Ambulance - November 2022-2025
- Crane Operator, Train the Trainer - Made Safe, June 2022 - 2025
- Fall Protection, Train the Trainer - Made Safe, July 2022-2025
- WHMIS, Train the Trainer - Made Safe, April 2022-2025
- WCB & Return to Work Basics - WCB Manitoba, December 2022-2025
- Understanding Workplace Safety & Health Enforcement - CSAM, - June 2023
- WSH Committee Training - CSAM - June 2023
- Adult Learning Theory - Made Safe - November 2022
Timeline
Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator
Springland Manufacturing
03.2022 - Current
Health & Safety Coordinator
Hylife Foods
01.2020 - 09.2021
Benefit / Health & Safety Coordinator
Maple Leaf Foods
03.2013 - 01.2020
Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Systems - OHS&E Systems
University of Fredericton
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