ROY E.

JONES
2249 State Route 534 Southington, Ohio 44470
330.898.8144 rj932968@westpost.net

SENIOR MANAGEMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

Results-oriented executive leader driving industry-renowned environment, health
and safety programs that yield significant accident reductions and bottom-line s
avings. Advanced expertise in chemical safety, workers compensation, compliance
program development, and risk assessment. More than 20 years of progressive, ver
satile experience in diverse environments, from manufacturing to healthcare, com
plemented by numerous industry certifications and a masters degree in occupation
al health.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Program Management Team Leadership Risk Management Occupational Safety
Regulatory Compliance Accident / Loss Prevention Audits Budgets Industrial H
ygiene
Chemical Safety Workers Compensation Cost Containment Policy / Procedure Deve
lopment
Metrics Vendor Relations Security Operations Relationship Building Mentoring
Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WW GRAINGER, INC., Macedonia, Ohio
Fortune 500 corporation and global provider of maintenance, repair, installation
and construction supplies with 380+ branch facilities in North America.
Area Environmental, Health and Safety Manager 2000 present
Command development, implementation and enforcement of comprehensive safety prog
rams governing a warehouse operations of a 480K-square-feet facility. Conduct in
-depth audits across a 5-state territory comprised of 60 branches, and ensure co
mpliance with all applicable legal regulations and industry standards. Oversee i
nvestigation and reporting activities for all accidents and safety incidents, an
d facilitate workers compensation protocols. Administer management training to e
nsure all standards are being met. Manage security vendors, internal surveillanc
e system, and loss prevention program.
Major Contributions:
* Served as field representative for corporate EHS department that delivered a
$4M cost savings during tenure through the implementation of strategic environme
nt, health and safety programs
* Led distribution center to earn the companywide Safety Excellence Award 4 time
s in 9 years for surpassing regulatory compliance requirements and achieving all
key performance indicators.
* Slashed OSHA recordable and Lost Time accidents from 55+ per year to less than
10.
* Recovered $450K in workers compensation expenditures, cutting the number of op
en claims by 400 and instituting a transitional work program.
* Played a key role in a massive 4-year expansion project, ensuring seamless EH&
S operations throughout a major expansion of the warehouse from 280K to 480K squ
are feet.
* Launched distribution centers first security program, including retention of t
hird-party vendors and establishing all policies and procedures.
* Drove major renovation of fire and burglar alarm systems and the implementatio
n of a state-of-the-art surveillance system consisting of a network of 70 camera
s.
* Cut high-risk activities by facilitating occupational functional capacity stud
ies to analyze and identify potential job hazards.
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HUMILITY OF MARY HEALTH SERVICES, Youngstown, Ohio

Large health care system with 5000+ employees across multiple sites including 3
hospitals.
Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance Manager 1989 1999
Headed a security department of 25 and oversaw all EH&S compliance programs, inc
luding chemical safety, industrial hygiene, and infectious waste management. Led
accident investigations and insurance inspections. Conducted training and new h
ire orientations. Built and managed relationships with local fire, police, and d
isaster preparedness departments.
Major Contributions:
* Achieved stringent standards for JCAHO certification by successfully managing
compliance for Environment of Care efforts.
* Established protocols to meet the standards of numerous safety programs, such
as IAQ, EPA, and OSHA.
* Saved $40K in workers compensation costs by implementing an effective ergonomi
cs program.
* Launched new safety initiatives including programs in the areas of infectious
waste, chemical safety, and material safety data sheets.
* Enhanced compliance on an organizational level by earning buy-in from executiv
e-level stakeholders to win funding for the creation and/or continuation of nume
rous programs.
* Served on numerous committees, such as the community disaster committee and Al
l Ohio Safety Congress in Healthcare, as well as hospital liaison at community f
ire department meetings.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Occupational Health
Medical College of Ohio Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Arts and Science
Major in Biology / Minor in Chemistry
Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OSHA Certified, 30-hour General Industry Program
Certified Life Safety Inspector
Confined Space Supervisor
Private Security, State Certified
ASHRAE Health Care Ventilation and Construction
HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification

AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
American Society Industrial Security (ASIS)