RHONDA RITHMIRE

14605 Woodland Drive * Fontana, CA 92337

* 909-653-5016
SAFETY MANAGER
Track record of success leading solutions for Health Safety and Regulatory Compl
iance
Highly experienced safety professional with expertise maintaining safe facilitie
s, equipment, and working environments. Committed to eliminate and/or control ha
zardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations
which may lead to injury, illness or property damage. Conduct thorough inspectio
ns recommending improvements by studying and interpreting regulations and standa
rds. Results-oriented, decisive leader focused on enhancing organization reputat
ion for safety. Excellent organizational and communication skills and analytical
, detail-oriented capabilities. Highlights of expertise:
* Workplace Assessments
* Safety Audits
* Risk Reduction
* Facilities Inspection
* Crisis Response
* Hazardous Materials
* OSHA / DOT / EPA
* Safety & Policy Training
* Policy Creation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MISSION HOSPITAL, Mission Viejo, CA (2/2007 - Present)
Safety Manager
In charge of developing and implementing policies / procedures for safety compli
ance involving facilities operations, staff, visitors, and patients. Manage dist
rict safety guidelines, enforcing all rules and regulations. Identify safety pro
cesses not in compliance with company standards and develop corrective action pl
ans. Audit hazardous waste and processes to ensure waste removed in timely and c
ost-effective manner. Develop preventive measures and practices. Key Achievement
s:
* Serve as emergency management representative for Mission Hospital and Mission
Hospital Laguna Beach, directing at least two disaster drills per year.
* Played key role in launch of Hazardous Material Team, conducing training for
45 members including 8-hour HAZWOPER certificates with spill cleanup training.
* Led efforts to develop protocols for radiation scanning procedures and proces
ses.
* Created Emergency Operations Plan Manual.
* Developed hospital recycling program for batteries, fluorescent lights, paint
, oil, gas, and electronics.
OMNITRANS, San Bernardino, CA (4/2006 - 2/2007)
Safety and Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Responsible for occupational safety, health, and environmental compliance, train
ing and evaluation, control of hazards, and emergency planning and response prog
rams. Investigated incidents related to employee safety, health, or workplace en
vironment, gathering data, analyzing findings, and developing course of action t
o address issues. Researched and interpreted all health and safety regulations;
made recommendations to support standards for worker protection and safe workpla
ce practices. Key Achievements:
* Performed audits of work environment, and processes, investigating existing o
r potential accidents and assessing possible fire, health, chemical, biological,
and physical hazards.
* Heavily involved as subject matter expert member of safety committees tasked
with addressing safety, health, and environmental issues.
* Designated monitor for on-site hazardous material / waste storage, ensuring s
afe handling, disposal, and source reduction, SWPP operations, and leading respo
nse to emergency environmental incidents.
KMART, Ontario, CA (7/2005 - 2/2006)
Asset Protection Supervisor
Managed policies and procedures for Ontario Distribution Center, overseeing site
safety programs and compliance. Conducted inspections on facilities to determin
e safety risks and fire hazards, and potential unsafe employee practices. Conduc
ted drug tests on new hires. Key Achievement:
* Chaired Accident Review Board, tasked with determining root cause of accident
s and developing appropriate ameliorative or disciplinary action.
RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Riverside, CA (10/2002 - 6/2005)
Safety and Facilities Use Technician
Led policy creation and implementation for District Safety Committee, managing a
ll site safety programs, reviewing data from accident reports and safety hazards
, and responding with corrective action to address safety issues. Oversaw identi
fication, disposal, and reporting of hazardous waste. Managed district complianc
e with safety requirements comprising employee / community Right to Know program
s, accident investigations, prevention programs, and safety remediation programs
, aligned with city, county, state, and federal administrative regulations. Key
Achievements:
* Created schedule of regular site visits to assess physical plant for safety a
nd fire hazards.
* Documented site hazards and emergency management procedures for inclusion wit
h City of Riverside business plans.
* Developed protocols making Material Safety Data Sheets available to all staff
.
THE HOME DEPOT, Atlanta, GA
Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist (1/2001 - 9/2002)
Regulatory Administrator 6/1998 - 1/2001
Managed company response to regulatory issues, compliance letters, citations, fi
nes, violations, and inspections, guiding corrective actions and communicating f
indings to regulatory agencies and senior management. Conducted inspections and
reported findings, addressing sensitive issues and coordinating with partners. O
versaw conditions for nearly 1500 facilities. Key Achievements:
* Skillfully interpreted workplace safety practices, OSHA and NFPA regulations.
* Managed OSHA 200 logs and annual occupational Injury and Illness surveys for
all locations.
Administrative Assistant (6/1996 - 6/1998) | Safety Assistant (1/1996 - 6/1996)
Provided high levels of organizational and communication support, assigned to of
Risk Control Team handing regulatory issues and workplace safety practices.
*** Previous positions with Home Depot prior to safety appointments as Senior Ac
count Associate, Vendor Relations Representative, Accounts Payable Lead, and Acc
ounts Payable Clerk. ***
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health Columbia (on-going)
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Orange Beach, AL
College Coursework Completed in Computer Science
WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE, Carrollton, GA
Current Certifications: Registered Safety and Security Professional, California
Society of Safety & Security Professionals | 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Professional Development: The Goals Program, 2006 | Asbestos Awareness Training,
2005
Hazwoper Awareness 8-Hour, 2005 | Lead Hazard Communication, 2005
Registered Safety and Security Professional, 2004 | HAZWOPER 40-Hour, 2001
Advanced Safety Certificate, 2000 | Safety Management Techniques, 2000
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, 2000 | Practical Loss Control Leadership Ind
ependent Study Program, 1999
Principles of Occupational Safety and Health, 1999 | First Responder (First Aid,
CPR, and AED) 1998
Current Affiliations: California Society of Safety & Security Professionals | Na
tional Safety Council
American Society of Safety Engineers | National Fire Protection Association