Omar J. Cruz

Area Safety Manager @Herc Rentals

Professional Experience:• Manage industrial safety program and Client Safety relationships for Central Region and support other Division projects.• Conducted Safety Branch Evaluation/Inspections at a Division level while training Managers towards a successful culture.• Managed/Implemented special projects for general and industrial locations which including but not limited to: Riskonnect, XRS, On-The-Go, Location Huddle Discussions, LO/TO, hazardous materials management, hot work, behavioral safety, JSA, and DOT programs along with Region BRP & EAFPP projects.• Revised Corporate Safety Manual, Management Training program, and Division Safety Dashboard under the direction of three safety directors• Assisted director with Equipment Safe Operation Checklist revision for Global projects• Provided Region and Division Industrial Safety numbers quarterly and upon request.• Developed Location Management team on Incident Reporting and Record investigation/closure through GRC.• Managed Worker Compensation claims and educated management in claims management.• Updated Corporate Safety Manual under the direction of Safety Director.• Managed and distributed Annual Corporate Trend Analysis Quarterly.• Managed safety training requirements and Incomplete Trainee Records.• Trained location managers and clients in Safe Equipment Operation, OSHA, and Equipment Familiarization.• Supported HR Leadership team with random and post incident drug screen, employee discipline, and Worker Compensation investigation.• Worked alongside Region Safety Manager for 6 years while exceeding division performance evaluation requirements annually.• Worked and supported RVP, DM, Sales, and Managerial staff with all aspects of business.• Presented Safety Leading Indicators at Division and Region Level leadership meeting while suggesting managerial techniques for behavioral based safety techniques and culture change.• Lead Client Corporate level meetings explaining Safety enhancements