Paul F. Newton Professional Experience Patriot Industrial Contractors, Cincinnati, OH August 12, 2008 to Present Director of Safety
Duties for this small Industrial Contractor include development of the safety Program, ensure OSHA Compliance, meet all training requirements, manage the workers compensation program for Ohio and all other states.
Results for 2008 were a company EMR of .08 with all employees forklift, Rough terrain forklift and JLG certified. 0 claims for the year ensure group rating discounts. All employees are OSHA 10-hour trained and have received MSHA 40-hour training at my direction. The establishment of an audit program for all field work has met the requirements of our primary customers, Duke Energy and GE Aircraft. McDonald Megalift & MMIC, Blue Ash, Ohio November 2002 to July 31 2008 Director of Safety and Compliance Responsibilities: Company of Union Ironworkers and Millwrights. Due to high-risk work environment (power plants), company was highly penalized for Workers Compensation in all states. Duties include, training (heavy OSHA) requirements, multi-state insurance for work in 26 states, both liability and Workers Compensation. Site safety inspections, heavy contact with regulatory agencies, representing company at official functions and in general, assisting the owner in the day-to-day functions of the business. This is a 24-7 position Achievements: Aggressive and innovative program undertaken has resulted in a 95% group-rating discount for the company in Ohio Workers Compensation.
Sheakley Uniservice, Inc, Cincinnati, OH 5/96 to 11/02 Director of Safety Consultation Manage all aspects of Safety programs for 11,000 clients of a full service third party Workers Compensation administrator. Perform D.O.T. and OSHA audits, train supervisors, assist with program development, participate in client company safety recruiting processes. Position requires great flexibility and heavy travel. Achievements: Developed group safety sponsor program for the State of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. Appointed to Safety Sub-Committee of U.S. Rep. Rob Portman Cincinnati, OH for implementing a drug free workplace program throughout the nation. Provide expertise to this committee regarding transportation issues and the U.S. D.O.T. substance abuse testing program. Assisted numerous companies with full D.O.T. audits and assisted with returning many to satisfactory status after compliance audits by regulatory agencies. Received recognition from client companies and Chambers of Commerce and Better Business Bureaus for formulating successful safety programs in many types of industries. Perform freelance D.O.T. consulting work in Indiana for insurance agencies, the ATA and the Indiana Motor Transport Association. Citizens Insurance Company of Indiana February 1996 to May 1996 Fleet Specialist Senior Loss Control Representative
Responsible for auditing current transportation safety programs and evaluating renewal prospects. Determined insurability of prospective client companies, reviewing D.O.T. compliance, safety programs including workers compensation claims review. Assist underwriting staff with audits of potential and new clients. Property and Casualty work also was emphasized. Achievements: Increased quality of company portfolio with above duties. Assisted in several companies achieving satisfactory rating after previous conditional ratings. Montgomery Tank Lines, Inc. Plant City, FL April 1995 to February 1996 Central Region Safety, Quality & Environmental Manager
Manager for this $175 million tank transportation company with 66 operating terminals and 1500+ drivers. Responsibilities include safety supervision, audit administrator of ISO-9002 registration process and audits; accident investigations, Hazardous Material emergency response training. Achievements: Company received 1st place Safety Award from NTTC for carriers over 50 million miles driven. Company currently in process of ISO-9002 registration company wide a quality program of excellence.
Baylor Trucking, Inc. Milan, Indiana January 1994 to December 1994 General Manager/Safety Director
Director for this Milan Indiana based freight hauler with revenues in the $18-22 mm range. Responsibilities include entire safety function, operations, personnel, risk management and general functions as assistant to the owner of the company. Achievements: Achieved Satisfactory safety rating in D.O.T. audit after company incurred previous fines, was shut down and other enforcement actions during prior administration. Supervise a State of the Art Safety Department constantly being recruited by other companies. Cross training has made these employees elite in the industry.
Education Sacred Heart University, Bridgeport, Connecticut B.A. Social Science Degree pending (all required courses completed)
Additional certifications, OSHA 10hour,OSHA 30hour ,Board eligible CSP, Professional member of ASSE.
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