Ave Torres

About Ave Torres

At EPIC, my mission extends beyond ensuring regulatory compliance; it\'s about fostering an environment where Safety and Occupational Health are integral to sustainable business success. With a rich background in industrial hygiene and occupational health, I\'ve helped a diverse range of industries to minimize hazards, reduce losses and enhance their safety programs.Our collaborative efforts across the Midwest, Quebec, Ontario, Northeast, and West Coast have led to the development of robust safety management systems, tailored to each site\'s unique needs. Harnessing my bilingual capabilities, I\'ve been instrumental in implementing comprehensive training and hazard evaluation procedures that resonate with a multilingual workforce.

Experience

1. Sr Risk Control Consultant

   Travelers

   Dec 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Skills

• Teaching
• Industrial Hygiene
• Cpr/Aed + First Aid (Instructor)
• Higher Education
• Leadership
• Workplace Safety
• Radio Producing
• Osha Authorized Trainer
• Oh&S Management Systems
• Supervisory Skills
• Process Hazard Management
• Policy
• English
• Is-700
• Simultaneous Interpreting (English-Spanish)
• Public Speaking
• Environment, Health, and Safety (Ehs)
• Sustainability
• Project Planning
• Program Management
• Incident Command System
• Loss Control & Risk Management
• Emergency Management
• Content & Course Material Developement
• Research
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Respirator Fit Testing
• Culture Change
• Training
• Incident Command
• Spanish
• Occupational Exposure Control
• Fundraising
• Occupational Health
• Public Relations
• Ergonomics
• Ehs
• Air Sampling
• Intercultural Relations
• Hazard Recognition