Jenine Mertz

I am a Results-driven safety manager with 16+ years of experience in developing and implementing safety programs and ISO Management Systems, conducting safety audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at coaching managers and employees on safety policies and procedures to achieve established safety goals and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. I am team driven and believe no great and safe working environment can be build alone. Right now I would like to join a company that wants to employ motivated individuals who get results. My last yearly audit for ISO 9001 & ISO 45001 was a 5 star rating with a percentage earned for our company of 98.37 conducted in December of 2022.

Developed and implemented safety programs resulting in a 20% decrease in accidents and a 15% reduction in workers' compensation claims. Conducted safety audits and job site visits to check the effectiveness of safety policy. Coached managers, supervisors, and employees on safety policy requirements and implementation resulting in a 25% increase in safety compliance. Ensured accuracy in OSHA recordkeeping to avoid legal actions and fines. Developed innovative methods of risk control to address local needs and conditions. Conducted employee training on safety procedures relating to specialized work assignments. Ability to be able to quickly determine the immediate causes of any accidents of sub-standard staff performance.

• Identify best practices and lead contentious improvement infinitives to reduce work-process risks
• Performs safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential issues
• Putting together practical training exercises.
• A strong awareness of external legislation relating to health and safety.
• Experience of working with senior managers.
• Responding to employees’ safety concerns.
• Carrying out audits to evaluate the effectiveness of a company’s Health and Safety systems.
• Conducting and co-coordinating worker training in areas such as monitoring hazardous equipment and using safety equipment.
• Setting out to senior managers the issues which need to be addressed to ensure maximum safety for all.
• Advising teams on health and safety issues.
• Coordinating the registration and removal of hazardous waste.
• Exploring new working methods and practices.
• Taking appropriate action and following procedures when an emergency alarm is raised.
• Undertaking internal & external audits.
• Liaising with the emergency services on a regular basis.
• Coordinating external audits.
• Organizing the training of personnel in areas of safety, including first aid, CPR and accident prevention.
• Monitor compliance with ISO standards, including health and safety statutes and regulations, by updating the current safety program into a new comprehensive safety program.
• Responsible for all emergency procedure emergency response plans.

National Certificate in Health and Safety

Risk Assessor

Fall Protection Planner

Implement ISO Management systems

First Aider

Internal Auditor 

Incident Investigator

Environmental Manager 

Industrial Supervision