1. Adrian S. Cousins
12 Red Jonathan Court, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Phone (864)992-8014 E-mail: Adrian.s.cousins@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
• Developed policies in the areas of risk management, chemical hygiene plan, emergency response, OSHA compliance, accident
prevention and reporting, etc.
• Managed indoor air quality/industrial hygiene program and abated such hazards as mold and asbestos.
• Reviewed Management of Change for Manufacturing, Finishing and Waste Water processes.
• Determined requirements for safety clothing/ppe for the site based on SDS’s and PPE manufacturers specifications.
• Management of site activities, which impact areas of EHS regulatory compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Championed, established and implemented safety improvements by listening to employees’ concerns, observations and team
build initiatives.
• Responsible for site Respirator(selection, training and Fit Test-Porta Count Machines) and Respiratory Medical Program.
• Solved problems in the areas of risk assessment and root cause analysis.
• Ensured Supervisors were well informed of Machine Guarding, OSHA 300 Log, Safety Metrics, Lock Out Tag Out and PSM
requirements so that sound decisions could be made in these areas.
• Managed site wide audit for gap analysis of HazCom program.
• Conducted noise surveys and implemented the Hearing Conservation Plan and OSHA PEL requirements, as needed.
• Led PSM compliance for my particular plant and process for coating paper where Methanol and Ethyl Acetate were utilized.
• Implemented and ensured compliance with Fuji Film USA Health, Safety/Environmental policies.
• Supervised site's annual HSE development of expense and capital budgets to support projects.
• Determined and ensured Medical Surveillance standard procedures were set in place in order to prevent and detect chemical
over exposures.
• Conducted Ergonomic job observation and then implemented effective change as needed to reduce or eliminate ergo stressors.
• Led incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans. Interface with
regulatory bodies (OSHA, State/Local Regulators).
• Facilitated the completion of a site-wide annual HSE training plan.
• Participated in formal HSE reviews of existing equipment modifications and new equipment purchases’
• Used annual targets for incident frequency, severity and related cost reductions to determine areas for drastic improvement to
make those concerns known to management.
• Demonstrated solid employee relations experience, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Displayed strong problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
EDUCATION
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• BS, Industrial Technology/Occupational Safety and Health, 1993
• MS, Manufacturing Systems, 18 hrs/36hrs completed
EXPERIENCE
Safety Engineer III 2006-present
Fuji Film USA Corporate, Greenwood, South Carolina
• Ensure overall safety compliance for multiple facilities on corporate site
• Review all PSM related MOC’s for Pre Start Up Safety Reviews, Process Safety Information and PHA changes.
• Lead incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans
• Commission new machinery for safe operation, effective machine guarding and ensure employee ergonomic interface
• Lead and conduct noise mapping and noise surveys
• Manage Process Safety Management for chemical manufacturing process
• Responsible for leading independent and group projects
• Participate and provide leadership to Fire Brigade Team and Confined Space Team
• Manage Hazardous Materials Response Team and Interior Fire Brigade Team
• Review construction documents prior to work and enforce safety on the jobsite
• Manage Industrial Hygiene sampling efforts due to complaints and regular monitoring to ensure compliance to 1910.1000 and
MSDS TWA limits.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining OSHA 300 Log
• Review worker’s compensation claims
• Respond to employee pain and discomfort complaints and conduct ergonomic evaluations
• Managing multiple departmental safety committees.

2. OSHA SAFETY COMPLIANCE OFFICER 2003-2006
North Carolina Department of Labor
Division of North Carolina OSHA, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Identified workplace hazards per CFR 29 1910/1926, ANSI and NFPA standards
• Performed employer safety and health program assessments
• Evaluated employer’s hazard abatement efforts
• Prepared detailed inspection reports.
• Investigated workplace accidents and employee complaints
• Recommended citations for violations and made appropriate referrals to other agencies
SAFETY ENGINEER 1999-2003
Square D Lincoln, Nebraska
• Lowered the Medical Incident Rate (MIR) from 22 to 9.8.
• Conducted and/or organized all required safety training for targeted employees (i.e. lockout/tagout for maintenance)
• Managed training needs for 1st
, 2nd
, and 3rd
shift Emergency Response Teams.
• Conducted and coordinated all safety training for 700 employees on six different shifts.
• Conducted audits for forklift inspections and machine guarding compliance.
• Developed accident investigation procedures for union stewards, supervisors and managers to utilize.
• Assisted managers, supervisors and employee teams in accident investigations.
• Managed decibel noise surveys and other industrial hygiene testing and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for job safety analysis, lock out tag out procedures and other safety audits.
• Responsible for Material Safety Data Sheets per ISO 14001 .
• Conducted internal ISO 14001environmental/ ISO 9000 product quality audits.
• Supervised and participated in Behavioral Base Safety initiatives along with union employees.
• Conducted respirator fit test, Bloodborne Pathogen, and Right To Know training.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY OFFICER 1998-1999
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Greensboro, North Carolina
• Addressed and solved industrial hygiene concerns.
• Calculated air toxic report per NC Department of Environmental and National Resources Division of Air Quality.
• Analyzed data and orchestrated the radiation and chemical safety program.
• Conducted industrial hygiene, environmental and laboratory audits.
• Responded to chemical emergencies per OSHA Hazwoper.
• Composed Spill Prevention Containment Plan and Respirator Programs.
• Responsible for lab inspections for safe radiation levels and logging in all received radiation sources.
• Coordinated the bid process for contractors to dispose of all hazardous waste generated from research laboratories.
SAFETY/OSHA BUILDING INSPECTOR 1992(volunteer safety intern for one year)-1998
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Greensboro, North Carolina
• Coordinator of the bid process for maintenance and new installation agreements for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and
halon/dry powder extinguishing systems per NC State bid process.
• Responsible for all University fire alarm systems 24 hours a day.
• Responsible for annual and semi-annual maintenance and inspection of all life safety equipment, per National Fire Protection
Association Codes.
• Inspected all University facilities to ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and North Carolina Building Codes.
• Conducted research laboratory safety inspections for compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Updated and organized the University chemical inventory program.
• Investigated fire alarm impairments and conducted fire drills.
• Managed the bid process and budget all life safety equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
TRAINING
Process Safety Management Lock Out Tag Out certification
40 Hr HAZWOPER- Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist II
Instructor for annual Hazwoper 8hr refresher/Technician Level Forklift Trainer

3. Respirator Program Fall Protection
Hazardous Communication and GHS Confined Space
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Training(RCRA) Machine Guarding
ISO 14001/9000 Certified Internal Auditor Confined Space Rescue member
Incipient Fire Brigade member-Instructor for team Incident Commander