Prather Hawkins
Clarksville
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with a a desire to grow and a proven track record excelling in ergonomic program development and improvement, training, and accident investigation. Developed impactful safety initiatives, significantly reducing incident rates with a 44% reduction in recordable incidents for 2025. Adept at fostering collaboration and mentoring teams, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations while enhancing workplace safety and ergonomics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Trane Technologies
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees to enhance compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workplace safety protocols by participating in the development of quarterly A3s.
- Monitored compliance with OSHA regulations and internal policies to ensure safe operations.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Supported audits of environmental health and safety management systems for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated communication of safety updates and initiatives across various departments.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, effectively mitigating the impact of on-site accidents or incidents.
- Developed site-specific safety plans tailored to unique operational characteristics, reducing accident rates significantly.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments to identify workplace hazards and recommend solutions.
- Collaborate with teams to design ergonomic workspaces that enhance employee comfort and efficiency.
- Provide training on proper ergonomics practices to promote a safer work environment.
- Implement strategies to reduce repetitive strain injuries across various departments.
- Evaluate tools and equipment for ergonomic suitability, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated new office equipment for ergonomic suitability, recommending appropriate products for purchase.
- Served as ergonomics subject matter for the business unit, providing one-on-one support and guidance on ergonomics-related concerns.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Daltile
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Created and conducted new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations for positions at all levels. this included an introduction into OSHA rules and regulations, HAZCOM and PMS, confined space, machine safety and guarding, fall protection, arc flash/arc blast, and hazard identification
- Developed site industrial athlete and work conditioning program that was shared throughout the organization.
- Conducted industrial hygiene assessments including air monitoring, noise monitoring, and water treatment.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Managed the safety for 2 satellite warehouses for the Daltile and Daltile Quartz sites.
- Participated in industry conferences and seminars as a subject matter expert in order to stay current on best practices within the field.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Facilitated training sessions to promote best practices in operational management among staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance (Human Physiology)
Austin Peay State University
12-2015
Skills
- Hazard identification
- Occupational health
- Workplace inspections
- Electrical safety
- Accident investigation
- Chemical safety
- Ergonomics evaluation
- First aid training
- Policy implementation
- Safety program development
- Incident investigation
- Safety audits
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Trane Technologies
05.2024 - 01.2026
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Daltile
10.2018 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance (Human Physiology)
Austin Peay State University