Michael Serpe, CSP

5817 North Mobile Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646

Phone: 1-773-447-3982

SUMMARY:

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Management. Experienced professional with expertise in safety & health (OSHA), and environmental (EPA) regulations. Excellent communication skills. Excellent analytic, verbal and written skills. Authorized OSHA trainer for construction and general industry.
EXPERIENCE:

1/00 to Present

Accident Prevention Corporation
Woodstock, Illinois

Director of Training and Audits

Design and implement OSHA and EPA compliance programs, policies and procedures for clients.
Conduct facility OSHA-style safety audits
Conduct safety program implementation for clients in construction and general industry.
Develop and deliver customized occupational health and safety education programs, for construction and general industry clients.
Provide consultation services to companies in the areas of OSHA, EPA and ISO 14001 compliance.
Citation negotiation and resolution arising from OSHA inspections.
National trainer for Turner Construction.
Adjunct faculty, Waubonsee Community College
Contract trainer McHenry County, & Elgin Community Colleges
Development of new OSHA Trainer Courses 500, 501 and 511 for OSHA National Training Institute.

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9/96 to 1/00

Klein Tools, Inc.

Corporate Director Environmental, Health & Safety

OSHA and EPA compliance activities at seven corporate divisions.

Achieved 75% reduction in employee injury and illness rate.

Directed corporate initiative to develop and implement safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Developed and administrated all corporate training programs for environmental, health and safety compliance.

Successfully implemented and maintained environmental, health and safety programs including: Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Machine Guarding, Hoist and Crane Inspection, Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and Hazardous Waste Operations.

Managed annual corporate budget for Environmental, Health and Safety activities.

Responsible for EPA permitting and compliance activities including, federal, state and local air permits, municipal process and wastewater
permitting, underground storage tanks, and hazardous waste operations.
Corporate liaison for all regulatory agency inspections, including OSHA, EPA, CCDEC, MWRD, and local fire departments.
Conduct annual safety audits at all corporate divisions, and provide direction to plant managers in the elimination of recognized safety hazards.
Oversee safety committee activities at seven corporate divisions.

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10/89 to 9/96

Klein Tools, Inc.

Project engineering, facility layout, work cell design, machine system installation.
Successful layout and installation of three CNC forging lines, including forge machine leveling, grouting and isolation pad.
Successful layout and installation of 100 ton and 75 ton coining presses, and 75 horsepower air compressor, including design of reinforced concrete foundation and isolation block.
Develop and manage facility hazardous waste compliance program.
Develop and implement facility Contingency Plan, approved by IEPA.
Administrated plant industrial hygiene testing for noise and air.
Conducted detailed study of manufacturing operations for machine oil recycling feasibility project.
Responsible for plant wastewater compliance program and permitting.
Design, purchase and installation of wastewater treatment system, and achieve a savings of $ 55,000.
Developed alternative sources for vibratory operation chemicals and media resulting in annual savings of $ 60,000.
Directed plant asbestos removal projects.
Plant Safety Committee Secretary.
Develop plant waste minimization program, annual savings $75,000.

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6/88 - 10/89

Klein Tools, Inc.

Industrial Engineer

Conduct time studies and set production rates for plant operations.
Various facility engineering projects.
EDUCATION:

College

Bachelor of Science
University of Illinois, at Chicago, 1984-1988
Major: Engineering Management

Honors

Cumulative GPA: 4.0/5.0
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>Authorized OSHA trainer for construction and general industry
ANSI member, A10 Accredited Standards Committee; Secretary of ANSI A10.40 Ergonomics in Construction subcommittee.