Bradley Freeman
@bradleyfreeman1
Certified safety professional dedicated to workplace health and safety.
What I'm looking for
I am a Certified Safety Professional and Certified Industrial Hygienist with over 15 years of experience in workplace safety and health. My career has been dedicated to ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and developing best practices that significantly reduce employee accidents and associated costs. I have successfully conducted numerous audits and training programs, enhancing safety culture across various organizations.
Throughout my tenure at the Indiana Department of Labor, I have led initiatives such as the Indiana Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program and have been instrumental in training employers on safety protocols. My previous roles have equipped me with a robust skill set in safety program development, injury analysis, and regulatory compliance, which I leverage to foster safer work environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Compliance Officer / Safety & Health Consultant
Indiana Department of Labor
May 2008 - Present (17 years 2 months)
Conducted workplace safety and health consultations, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and developing best safety practices to reduce employee accidents. Performed Indiana Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (INSharp) and Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) audits, including program reviews, injury/illness analysis, and facility evaluations.
Division Coordinator of Associate Safety and Health
Life Care Centers of America
Mar 2006 - Mar 2008 (2 years)
Coordinated safety and health issues across a 6-state division encompassing 43 long-term facilities, managing workers' compensation representatives and acting as a liaison with third-party administrators. Conducted safety training, performed root-cause analysis for accidents, and implemented corrective actions to reduce workers' compensation rates by over 20%.
Divisional Safety & Health Coordinator
Gordon Food Service
Jun 2005 - Jun 2006 (1 year)
Developed comprehensive safety and health programs for a new distribution center and managed employee safety and health across a 4-state division with 9 branches and over 200 truck drivers. Ensured DOT regulation compliance for drivers, including physicals, drug tests, and defensive driving training, and coordinated with local authorities for process safety management.
Environmental Safety and Health Specialist
CSN, LLC
Sep 2002 - Aug 2004 (1 year 11 months)
Responsible for writing and updating environmental policies and procedures, including Title V air permitting and hazardous waste management. Developed safety audit checklists, conducted safety training, performed job safety analyses, and managed workers' compensation claims in collaboration with the plant nurse.
Education
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Indiana University
Bachelor of Science, Safety & Health
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree focused on Safety & Health. The curriculum provided a foundational understanding of workplace safety principles and health regulations.
Indiana State University
Master of Science, Human Resources
Earned a Master of Science degree with a specialization in Human Resources. This program enhanced knowledge in managing human capital and organizational development.
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