Lisa O'Dowd
KINGSFORD
Summary
Dedicated Health Safety Representative with 8 years of experience in Traffic Management and Building and Construction. Proven track record in successfully implementing and overseeing safety programs. Skilled in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety training. Possess strong communication and. Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Adept at fostering a culture of safety, and ensuring the well-being of employees. Eager to contribute the knowledge and skills gained to promote a safe workplace.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker 3
Christie's People
10.2023 - Current
- Administered appropriate wound care techniques for various injuries, promoting faster healing and reducing complication
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Operated Hoist and moved materials and workers to various locations across
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Traffic Controller
Traffic Logistics
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Logistics management
Health and Safety Representative
Quanstruct
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Reduced accident rates by implementing comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures resulting in no loss of time from work to zero.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management on health and safety matters, fostering open communication channels.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration on safety initiatives, promoting consistency throughout the organization.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards
- Reviewed and approved Contractors' Safety Management Plans, Insurances ,SWMS, JSA and approval as per company agreements
Health and Safety Representative
Hutchinson Builders
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Created a safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect the safety and security of workers.
- Site inductions and registrations
- Daily Activity Brief
- Toolbox talks
- Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site
- Developed risk assessments for various tasks, reducing the likelihood of accidents or incidents occurring in the workplace.
Construction Worker 3
Hutchinson Builders
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Assisted in tracking key performance indicators related to occupational health and safety, identifying areas for improvement.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels regarding safety concerns, fostering open dialogue around potential improvements.
- Supported management in the creation and implementation of safety incentive programs to encourage employee engagement and compliance.
Traffic Controller
Lack Group Traffic Management
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Stood for 12 hours with a "Stop / Slow" bat directing traffic.
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Assisted in minimising road congestion during peak hours, by effectively managing traffic signals and controlling vehicle movement.
Education
Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety
Pinnacle Heights Safety PTY LTD
Alexandria, NSW02.2023
Diploma - Building And Construcrion
PCD Training
Toowoomba, QLD10.2021
High School Diploma -
Newcastle High
Newcastle, NSW10.2002
Skills
- Compliance inspections
- MS Office
- Advanced first aid
- OSHA Compliance
- Safe Moving Operations
- Traffic management
- Work site safety
- Safety and environmental standards
- Attention to detail
- Site preparation
- Dependability and reliability
- Physical strength and stamina
Accomplishments
- Achieved compliance through effectively helping with rectification
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved successful audits by documenting and filling all required documents with accuracy and efficiency.
- Chairperson of Health Safety Committee
- Traffic Control Supervisor
Certification
- Health Safety Representative training
- Occupational Advanced First Aid
- Basic First Aid
- HRW HP Hoist Personnel and Materials
- Implement Traffic Control Plans
- Traffic Controller
- Prepare Work Zones
- Construction Induction white card
- Impairment Awareness
- Emergency Control Organisation
- Cert IV work Health and Safety
- Voc Operate Articulated haul Truck
- Voc Operate excavator
- voc Operate Front End Loader
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Construction Worker 3
Christie's People
10.2023 - Current
Traffic Controller
Traffic Logistics
07.2023 - 01.2024
Health and Safety Representative
Quanstruct
01.2023 - 06.2023
Health and Safety Representative
Hutchinson Builders
04.2021 - 12.2022
Construction Worker 3
Hutchinson Builders
01.2019 - 03.2021
Traffic Controller
Lack Group Traffic Management
06.2015 - 02.2019
Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety
Pinnacle Heights Safety PTY LTD
Diploma - Building And Construcrion
PCD Training
High School Diploma -
Newcastle High
- Health Safety Representative training
- Occupational Advanced First Aid
- Basic First Aid
- HRW HP Hoist Personnel and Materials
- Implement Traffic Control Plans
- Traffic Controller
- Prepare Work Zones
- Construction Induction white card
- Impairment Awareness
- Emergency Control Organisation
- Cert IV work Health and Safety
- Voc Operate Articulated haul Truck
- Voc Operate excavator
- voc Operate Front End Loader
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