James Poage

About James Poage

Experienced in creating, implementing, and maintaining safety, health, and environmental programs at both local branches and corporate levels. Areas of experience. Chemical plant operations. Medical device manufacturing. Manufacturing and automation. Expert in safety, health, and environmental subjects. Training and education. Construction. Public speaking on safety, health, and environmental issues. General industry safety and health topics

Experience

1. Safety Director

   Formetco Incorporated

   Jan 2017 — Present · Duluth, GE

   Introduced programs and policies that resulted in savings of in Worker Compensation insurance. • Conduct safety training and education programs for both Formetco employees and their customers creating revenue through product sales and class fees exceeding $100k per year.• Orchestrated measures to protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.• Added hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans.• Introduced in-house hearing testing which saved $10k per year and improved employee evaluation.• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.• Design and test safety equipment for new product sales line adding over $50k per year in sales.

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Occupational Safety and Health

• Trinidad State Junior College

  Occupational Safety and Health

• Waldorf University

  M.A. Organizational Leadership