Michael McKenna

About Michael McKenna

As an Environmental Health Safety Specialist at U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces…

Experience

1. Environmental Health Safety Specialist

   Jacobs

   Jul 2024 — Present · Hoboken, NJ, US

   Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of safety, health, occupational health, fire protection, and prevention programs to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient systems.• Performs assessments of Health & Safety performance for projects, generating detailed reports with recommendations for improvement.• Review and deliver training programs for operations personnel, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910 & 1926 regulations.• Monitor and analyze key safety metrics (TRR, DART, RTW program) to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.• Conducts onsite audits to ensure regulatory compliance and proactively communicate gaps in Health & Safety programs.• Develop and implement field and office HS & E programs in alignment with company standards and legal requirements.• Monitor and mitigate chemical, physical, and biological hazards to protect workforce health and safety.• Leading and mentoring less experienced personnel, providing technical guidance and direction.• Conducting regular site inspections and investigations, identifying and resolving hazardous conditions and ensuring corrective actions are completed.• Investigate personal injury and property damage incidents, compile relevant data and documentation, and prepare detailed reports in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.• Issue entry permits for confined spaces and conduct industrial hygiene sampling (e.g, gas, noise testing) to verify safe working conditions.• Collaborate with site management on procedural updates and compliance initiatives.• Coordinate and assist with walkthrough tours and inspections alongside federal, state, and insurance inspectors.