James Swindler

Sr Safety Representative @Colorado Springs Utilities

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Attained a 65% reduction of injuries over a five-year period, which continues to improve, in operations groups thru engagement, collaboration, and mentoring• Forged relationships with key leaders to support 400 employees across multiple divisions• Created and implemented a scenario based safety leadership training program used to train several hundred employees• Authored and managed a safety perception survey program now used across organization• Established new strategic KPIs for employee performance reviews and department metrics• Transformed excavation safety and workplace compliance by conducting inspections, providing technical expertise, and coaching/training employees• Shaped the implementation of an enhanced incident investigation/after action review process• Selected (1 of 10) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in 2016 to update the international “Construction Health and Safety Technician” certification exam• Collaborated with local fie department to promote awareness and provide training opportunities

Rocky Mountain Education Center

Safety and Health Specialist - Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician