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HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Seasoned leader with extensive experience in diverse and challenging environments within workplace health and safety, loss prevention, worker's compensation, and compliance. Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, and other safety codes. Adept in compliance inspections, cost controls, and regulatory investigations. Skilled negotiator at state, national, and international levels. Experience with large scale construction safety projects, including extensive training and specification writing. Interact well with regulatory agencies, federal government, union officials, and senior workplace managers. Keen ability to motivate and empower cross-functional groups to accomplish objectives and solve complex problems with focus on employee safety.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership. Business Re-engineering
Loss Prevention, Continuous Process Improvements, Project Management,
Risk Analysis, Emergency Planning Management, Safety Inspection Programs,
Workplace Training, Accident Investigations, Fire Safety and Regulatory Compliance
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
– Instructor in OSHA Compliance with expertise in areas of: lockout, floor guarding, ladders/stairs, fall protection, powered platforms, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, welding, noise, and air containments with focus on lead, cadmium, and chromium.
– Expert in Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and Technologically Enhanced NORM (TENORM).
– Extensive knowledge in fire/explosion prevention and fire fighting/rescue procedures with emphasis on hazardous and flammable atmospheres. Additional experience with safe transport of hazardous materials via truck and rail.
– Proficiency with sampling atmosphere and surface for hazardous materials along with Repetitive Motion injuries (identification and prevention).
– Working Knowledge of American Petroleum Institute (API RP 74) on practices for Occupational Safety for Onshore Oil & Gas Production Operations; ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and Storage Tank Safety.
– Broad-based experience with OSHA standards for Hazardous waste and emergency response and Process Safety Management of highly hazardous chemicals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN OPERATIONS CORPORATION, Arlington, VA 2006 – 2008
Senior Safety Engineer
Contracted with U.S. Transportation Security Administration to improve overall safety of Transportation Security Officers at airports, a government department with previously highest injury rate. Established safety inspection program, documented vital issues to reduce injuries, and implemented mechanical adjustments as first safety engineer. Trained three junior engineers. Oversaw inspections and review reports along with engineer recommendations and corrective actions. Supervised four direct reports.
HSR CONSULTING, LLC, Germantown, MD 2004 – Present
Principal & Consultant
Guided firms through OSHA investigation and subsequent negotiations following workplace fatality or serious injuries. Consulted with stainless steel and high temp alloys company with 12 locations and two multi-state auto recycling companies regarding OSHA compliance. Conducted fire safety inspection for major university, shopping malls, apartment complexes and retail stores.
INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC., Washington, DC 1990 – 2004
Director of Risk Management
Led initiatives for workplace safety and health, transportation, and radioactivity issues. Tracked regulations and legislation. Participated in forming rules / regulations and lobbying for legislation to protect interests of member companies. Acted as mediator to ensure high degree of cooperation with other companies impacting industry. Instructed member companies on specific loss prevention issues to reduce workplace injuries.
* Produced and directed 15 training videos; conducted training with OSHA on Regulation & Compliance.
* Created and presented seminars on Visual Identification of Radioactive Material & Psychology of Safety.
* Participated in development and subsequent rulemaking for DOT cargo and securement regulations.
* Slashed fatalities by 60% in scrap recycling industry and reduced serious injures by 92% during tenure.
Previous Experience:
Director of Safety & Security, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD (3 years)
Director of Safety & Security, JACKSON MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, Miami, FL (6 years)
Safety Officer / Manager, RYDER TRUCK LINES, Miami, FL (4 years)
Additional Related Experience:
Fire Fighter, Officer, Paramedic & Instructor, MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE RESCUE, MD (4 years)
EDUCATION
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL
Masters in Health Care Administration (3.9 GPA)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts with Concentration in English
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Silver CINDY Award: "Working Safe & Smart-From The Heart Video," Cinema in Industry Film Festival (1998)
Honorable Mention: "Working Safe & Smart-From The Heart Video," Columbus Int'l Film Festival (1997)
Bronze CINDY Award: "Working Safe & Smart Video," Cinema in Industry Film Festival (1997)
CHRIS Award: "Working Safe & Smart Video," Columbus International Film Festival (1996)
PUBLICATIONS
o Author of numerous articles including: Cargo Securement Regulations, Safety First-Providing Safe Access and Getting Employee Involved, Management Commitment, Safety-Program Essentials, Managing Confined Spaces, Hazards in the Hospital Environment.
o Co-Author of Standard Practices for Scrap and Material Handlers, Mobile Wastes & Recyclable Materials Collection, Stationary Compactors, Waste Containers, Commingled Recycled Materials, and Baling Equipment.
o Produced Safety Reference Manual for Recycling Industry, Safe Operations Manual for Ryder Truck Lines, and Practice & Procedure Manual for Radioactivity in Scrap Material.
o Co-author of: "Improvement of Management of Radiation Protection Aspects in the Recycling of Metal Scrap."
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
Industrial safety training videos for reducing workplace accidents.
*Working Safe and Smart
*Working Safe and Smart-From the Heart
*Working Safe and Smart with Conveyors
*Working Safe and Smart with Shears
*Working Safe and Smart with Balers
*Working Safe and Smart-Preventing Truck Rollover
*Safety Video Newsletter: Editions 1,2,3,4.
*Healthcare fire safety training videos. Titles: * "R.A.C.E. for Safety" & "ACT for Life"
EDUCATOR
*Psychology of Safety
*Workers Compensation & Loss Prevention
*OSHA Compliance
*Hazards in the hospital environment: Anesthesia gases, Methylmethacrylate, Ethylene Oxide, Formaldehyde and Cancer Drugs
*Joint Training Session with OSHA Area Offices on Regulation Compliance in Recycling Industry
RADIOACTIVITY
*Co-Author: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, 2001: "Improvement of the Management of Radiation Protection Aspects in the Recycling of Metal Scrap"
*Author: "Recommended Practice and Procedure for Radioactivity in Scrap Material"
*Developed and authored "Visual Identification of Radioactive Material"
*Producer/Director of Training Video "Visual Identification of Radioactive Material"
*Advisor to Nuclear Regulatory Commission working group on Natural Occurring Radiation in Scrap Material
*Advisor to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy regarding radioactive material in scrap metal
*Advisor to European Union regarding Radioactive Material in Scrap Material
*Advisor to Environmental Protection Agency on training program for Demolition Industry related to Radioactive Material
AWARDS
1996: Columbus International Film Festival, CHRIS Award for video "Working Safe and Smart"
1997: Columbus International Film Festival, Honorable Mention Award for video "Working Safe and Smart-From the Heart"
1997: Cinema in Industry Film Festival, Bronze CINDY Award for video "Working Safe and Smart"
1998: Cinema in Industry Film Festival, Silver CINDY Award for video "Working Safe and Smart-From the Heart"
ARTICLES AUTHORED
Mattia, M. (2006, Sept.) Cargo Securement Regulations, Part III Update, Recycling Today
Mattia, M (2006, Aug.) Hexavalent Chromium, New OSHA Regulations, Recycling Today (available on Amazon.com)
Mattia, M (2006, Mar) Cargo Securement Regulations, Part II, Recycling Today (available on Amazon.com)
Mattia, M (2006, Feb) Cargo Securement Regulations, Part I, Recycling Today (available on Amazon.com
Mattia, M. (2004, June). Scrap Handler Focus-Play it safe, Recycling Today.
Mattia, M. (2004, Jan-Feb). Cargo Securement Guide. Scrap Magazine, 53-62
Mattia, M. (2003, July-Aug). Safety First-Providing Safe Access, Scrap Magazine, 24
Mattia, M. (2003, Mar-Apr). Safety First-Getting Employees Involved, Scrap Magazine, 53
Mattia, M. (2003, Jan-Feb). Management Commitment, Or Owning What You Sell, Scrap Magazine, 33
Mattia, M. (2002, Sept-Oct). Safety-Program Essentials, Scrap Magazine, 27
Mattia, M., Borsecnik, J. (1994, July-Aug). Managing Confined Spaces, Scrap Magazine, 51-58
Mattia, M. (1993, Nov-Dec). When OSHA Comes Knocking, Scrap Magazine, 44-50
Mattia, M. (1992, Mar-Apr). Getting to Know Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), Scrap Processing and Recycling Today, 183-188
Mattia, M. (1991, Mar-Apr). The Undercharge Claim Threat, Scrap Processing and Recycling, 169-174
Mattia, M. (1991, Mar-Apr). Molten Aluminum Safety, Scrap Processing and Recycling, 157-159
Mattia, M. (1983, Jan). Hazards in the Hospital Environment. Anesthesia Gases and Methylmethacrylate., American Journal of Nursing
Mattia, M (1983, Feb). Hazards in the Hospital Environment. The Sterilants: Ethylene oxide and Formaldehyde. American Journal Nursing
Mattia, M, Blake, S. (1983, May). Hospital Hazards: Cancer Drugs. American Journal of Nursing
Standards (co-author)
o ASME Standard B30.25-2003, Scrap and Material Handlers o ANSI Standard Z245.1-1999, Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection o ANSI Standard Z245.2-2004, Stationary Compactors o ANSI Standard Z245.21 - 2004, Stationary Compactors o ANSI Standard Z245.30-1999, Waste Containers o ANSI Standard Z245.41-2004, Facilities for the Processing of Commingled Recyclable Materials o ANSI Standard Z245.5-2004, Baling Equipment o ANSI Standard Z245.51-2004, Baling Equipment o ANSI Standard Z245.60-1999, Waste Containers
International Guidelines (co-author)
o United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, 2001: "Improvement of the Management of Radiation Protection Aspects in the Recycling of Metal Scrap"
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