Matthew Losh

About Matthew Losh

Certified Safety Professional and Certified Hazardous Material Manager. 15+ years of safety management experience working in the following industries: transportation, chemical distribution, packaging/warehousing, bulk liquid storage, oil and gas pipeline operation, compliance auditing, trans-loading, automobile manufacturing, banking, and glass recycling.

Experience

1. Regional Ehs Manager

   Strategic Materials

   Apr 2020 — Present · US

   In this position I am responsible for EH & S compliance and injury prevention at 12 glass recycling plants across the eastern and midwest United States. During this time we have achieved almost a 25% reduction in TRIR an 25% reduction in TRIR and #300K reduction in Workers Compensation Claims. In addition to plant EH & S inspections, frequent communication with plant management, and oversight of plant safety initiatives, I am responsible for the development, revision, and implementation of corporate safety and health programs, policies, and procedures. In 2021, I lead the limitative to implement an electronic safety management system for all 45 plants in the company. I also handle most of the industrial hygiene responsibilities for SMI, such as dust and noise exposure sampling. I also have been the safety lead on many cross-functional EH & S team audits that have been conducted at SMI plants. I work closely with SMIs \'human resources department, the Information technology (I.T.) department, and our internal and outside legal counsel.

Education

• West Virginia University

  M.S., Safety Management

  2003 — 2004

• West Virginia University

  B. Ag., Environmental Protection; Minor in Environmental Microbiology

  1999 — 2003