Chris-Ann Bartley
Bromley Close, Portmore, St. Catherine ,Jamaica
Summary
Dynamic Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment professional with proven success, adept at risk assessment, and incident investigation. Expertly developed and implemented safety programs, enhancing compliance and reducing workplace incidents. Strong communicator and problem solver, committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health & Safety Trainer
Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies
05.2022 - Current
- Successfully trained and assessed the safety training needs of over 3,000 employees annually, enhancing workplace safety awareness and compliance.
- Developed, implemented, and continuously improved safety programs, policies, and procedures tailored to organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Led comprehensive safety education sessions and hands-on equipment demonstrations, promoting the correct use of PPE and reducing incident rates.
- Onboarded new employees with thorough safety orientation programs, instilling a culture of proactive hazard prevention from day one.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify threats, inform decision-making, and guide emergency response planning.
- Spearheaded regular safety, health, and environmental audits, ensuring full adherence to local and international regulatory standards.
- Facilitated interactive workshops and team-building sessions to reinforce safety protocols and encourage collective responsibility.
- Investigated workplace incidents, near misses, and accidents; compiled formal reports for the Ministry of Labour, insurers, and leadership, and executed corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Maintained a comprehensive training database and produced detailed reports for management to track compliance and identify training gaps.
- Performed routine inspections to identify unsafe conditions, initiating prompt corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Drafted and submitted detailed incident reports and analysis for executive management, contributing to informed safety strategy decisions.
- Coordinated health, safety, and environmental events, including seminars, workshops, and conferences, raising employee engagement and awareness.
- Led root cause investigations following workplace incidents, facilitating data-driven solutions and improvements to safety procedures.
- Advised departments on task-specific risk mitigation strategies, fostering a safety-first mindset across the organization.
- Designed and distributed educational materials (brochures, handouts, videos) to support safety campaigns and initiatives.
- Launched targeted safety strategies that reduced injury rates by addressing environmental hazards and unsafe practices.
- Conducted internal audits to benchmark existing practices against regulatory requirements, identifying key improvement areas.
- Provided actionable guidance to teams on compliance with safety legislation and best practices, improving operational safety.
- Proposed and implemented safer alternatives to existing processes, contributing to a measurable reduction in workplace hazards.
- Inspected work environments, machinery, and workflows to ensure alignment with occupational safety standards and regulations.
Health Safety & Environment Assistant Officer
Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Partnered cross-functionally with internal departments to streamline operations and ensure alignment with organizational safety and environmental goals.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date safety documentation and records, supporting audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Led emergency response coordination during environmental incidents and chemical spills, minimizing risk and ensuring rapid containment.
- Organized and executed safety drills and emergency simulations to assess team preparedness and improve response protocols.
- Liaised effectively with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors during inspections, facilitating transparent communication and successful outcomes.
- Produced comprehensive monthly reports outlining key safety and environmental performance metrics to guide departmental decision-making.
- Conducted routine site inspections to verify adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental standards and legislative requirements.
- Performed environmental audits and site surveys, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions to prevent incidents.
- Secured required environmental and operational permits ahead of project start dates, ensuring legal compliance and uninterrupted workflow.
- Maintained open lines of communication with stakeholders, including regulators, landowners, and the public,to build trust and facilitate collaboration.
- Designed and implemented ISO 14001-compliant environmental management systems, enhancing sustainability and environmental accountability.
- Supported organization-wide sustainability initiatives, contributing insights and actions that advanced long-term environmental performance.
- Investigated public complaints related to noise pollution and other environmental concerns, delivering timely resolutions and reporting findings.
- Prepared and submitted detailed environmental compliance documents to national authorities such as NEPA, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Tracked and analyzed environmental performance indicators to monitor trends, identify gaps, and support strategic environmental planning.
Education
M.Sc. - Quality, Safety, Health & Environment
The University of Structuralia
Spain03-2024
Hons in B.SC - Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
The University Of Technology
Jamaica03-2021
Skills
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Root-cause analysis
- OHS laws and regulatory compliance
- Incident investigation
- Training and communication
- Emergency response
- Auditing and inspection
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Fall protection systems
- Fire safety
- Hazard identification
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Behavior-based safety
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified industrial firefighter
- Project management
- Ergonomics evaluation
Certification
- Supervisory Management
- Job Readiness: Train the Trainer
- Crisis Management
- ISO14001 Lead Auditor
References
- Mr. Rodger Spence, Detective Corporal, 876-868-7404
- Mrs. Tegra Morgan-Bennett, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Program Director, University of Technology, 876-402-2584
Timeline
Occupational Health & Safety Trainer
Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies
05.2022 - Current
Health Safety & Environment Assistant Officer
Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies
02.2021 - 05.2022
M.Sc. - Quality, Safety, Health & Environment
The University of Structuralia
Hons in B.SC - Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
The University Of Technology
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