DONNA A. BURNETTE
New Castle, DE 19720
302-***-**** (H) abnak0@r.postjobfree.com
302-***-**** (C)
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH CONSULTANT
Extensive experience performing job hazard analysis, facility assessments,
developing education programs, developing e-learning programs, and leading
teams. Successfully managed both local and regional safety programs.
Excellent writer and communicator with strong emphasis on attention to
detail. Results oriented and decisive business leader with areas of
expertise in
Program Development / Management OSHA Regulations / Training
DOT Certifications Facility Assessments
Corporate Policy Writer Emergency Response Operations
Developing Online Education Programs Accident / Incident
Investigations
Fossil Fuel Power Generation Safety / Combustion Turbine Safety
Health Programs
Professional Experience
CONECTIV ENERGY Pennsville, NJ
2007 - 2009
(Pepco Holding Inc., Co.)
Safety Consultant
Safety Consultant for a fossil fuel and combustion turbine power generation
plants. Performed regulatory safety and health audits at all plants.
Administered medical surveillance programs for coal dust, heavy metals,
noise, and respiratory protection. Provided training on OSHA regulations
and related recommended topics, i.e. arc flash, and fall protection.
Performed accident / incident investigations. Oversaw the safety steering
committee for two plants. Gathered data, compiled information, and prepared
reports. Interfaced with union and management to develop achievable goals.
Coordinated all bridge crane, mobile, and material handling safety
training. Conducted all contractor safety orientations. Educated plant
staff on how to conduct observations on People Based Safety (PBS). Managed
PBS observation data in the "RADAR" software program.
> Reduced accidents at plant by 7%.
> Consistently developed, implemented, and enforced safety programs and
protocols.
> Served as Emergency Response Coordinator for Aqua Ammonia at the
Combustion Turbine Plant.
> Acted as decision maker for all Industrial Hygiene compliance and
monitoring.
MBNA AMERICA, Wilmington, DE
2000 - 2006
Corporate Life Safety Manager
Program manager for development and implementation of safety and health
education programs. Programs were developed to comply with the Occupational
Health and Safety code of federal regulations, the National Fire Prevention
standards, and the Delaware State Fire Prevention standards. Conducted
comprehensive and selected site safety assessments utilizing recognized
standards, regulations, and policies. Prepared appropriate documentation
and monitored progress of corrective action plans to address findings and
recommendations. Performed various industrial hygiene functions such as
noise monitoring, and indoor air quality surveys. Performed construction
safety audits. DOT Certifications.
> Established safety committees for production operations and facility
operation groups.
> Designed web based (online) safety education programs to assist and
supplement facilitator led programs.
> Researched and wrote corporate safety policies, and reviewed worker
compensation logs.
> Reduced workers compensation 29% during tenure.
> Served as designated Radiation Safety Officer.
FLAIR NEW CASTLE, New Castle, DE
1999 - 2000
Safety and Training Coordinator
Managed all corporate health, safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental
affairs. Performed facility safety assessments including process safety
assessments. Managed storage, handling, and disposal of chemical waste.
Processed and maintained all state and federal reporting documents for
TSCA, and EPCRA (SARA III).
> Developed / designed and facilitated all safety education and
environmental programs.
> Led safety teams to assess opportunities for improvement.
> Reduced company injuries by 10% by placing personal protective equipment,
education, and people incentives in place.
LANXIDE CORPORATION, Newark, DE
1987 - 1998
"A DuPont joint venture."
Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator
Managed all corporate health, safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental
affairs. Managed all occupational health, safety, and environmental
functions including but not limited to policy development, education, site
audits and supervising emergency response personnel. Managed the storage,
disposal, tracking and reporting of chemical hazardous waste. Preformed
construction safety audits.
EDUCATION
M. S. Healthcare Administration, Wilmington College, Wilmington, DE, 2002
B. S. Human Services, Springfield College, Wilmington, DE, 2000
A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician, Biscayne Paramedical Institute,
Miami, Fl, 1979
PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Life Member and Board of Director for the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire
Company, WMVFCO
American Society for Safety Engineers, ASSE
American Association of Blacks in Energy, ABBE
Delmarva Safety Council, DSC
American Society for Training and Development, ASTD