1. TERESA RICHARDSON
213 Spinel Lane, Knightdale, NC 27545
Cell: 919-612-6764
ehsrichardson@gmail.com
Experienced Health, Safety and Environmental professional with comprehensive knowledge in program
development and administration. A natural leader who motivates employees to implement and maintain
compliance within federal, state and local guidelines.
Policy/program development
Certified trainer/facilitator
Auditor/inspector
Reports generation and data analysis
OSHA trained
Effective leader
Certified coach
Team and project leader
Change management ambassador
Interpersonal communication
Implemented and administered various HSE programs which ensured regulatory compliance,
including but not limited to: Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hearing Conservation Program, Emergency
Action Plan, Respiratory Protection, Medical and First Aid, Confined Spaces, Bloodborne
Pathogens, Lockout/Tagout, Biosafety Program and Potent Compound Handling.
Developed and delivered a broad range of HSE training programs to educate employees and
enhance awareness on safety. Programs include regulation specific, corporate best management
practice and new hire safety orientation.
Integrated HSE processes into key pharmaceutical, textile, electronic, biological, agricultural,
distribution business operations to obtain sustainable compliance. Areas include: greenhouse,
plant cell biology, virology, laboratories, facility maintenance, warehousing, full line
pharmaceutical, textile and tool manufacturing, and electronic systems lines.
Provided HSE guidance for start-up of manufacturing, pilot plant, laboratory and greenhouse
businesses to ensure regulatory compliance prior to and during permanent operations.
Oversaw HSE activities for decommissioning of manufacturing operations to include: chemical
and hazardous waste removal, wastewater treatment facility shutdown, state and town permit
modifications and rescinds, sampling and testing, area decontamination and equipment removal.
Investigated injuries, accidents, near misses, safety incidents and complaints. Provided
recommendations to educate employees and put measures in place to prevent recurrence.
Conducted HSE inspections and audits to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure regulatory
compliance. Developed reports and presented recommendations to all levels of management.
Generated innovative HSE marketing strategies and communications to promote positive
employee engagement and a proactive safety culture; information was accessible via internal
intranet and webpage, direct and email campaigns, HSE awareness sessions, multimedia and site
events.
Coordinated OSHA lead consultation audit to obtain Voluntary Protection Program certification
which helped sustain a business partnership with OSHA.
Obtained site radiation license, authored radiation manual, and performed monitoring. Licensed
allowed research activities to expand into a new business capability and increase revenue by 35%.
Created Biosafety Program by applying a combination of: laboratory practices and procedures,
laboratory facilities renovation, PPE, medical surveillance, risk assessments and safety equipment
to protect employees from exposures of potentially level 1-3 biohazard materials.
Established hazardous waste programs for Small and Large Quantity Generators by: implementing
disposal procedures, identifying satellite areas, inspection policies, employees training, manifest
tracking, waste categorization, waste minimization protocols, and contingency planning.
CAREER FOCUS
CORE STRENGTHS
HSE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

2. Supervised the wastewater, air and groundwater permit requirements to include: sample
preparation, sampling, equipment monitoring, test results review, annual report preparations,
employee education and investigation of permit deficiencies.
Acted as site Incident Commander by providing leadership and direction to maintain safe
operations during emergency incidents. Prepared emergency response plans for site personnel and
partnered with local emergencies services to ensure efficient response.
Organized Medical Surveillance programs for employees to monitor exposures and ensure
employee protection is effective from respiratory and biological hazards, OSHA regulated
chemicals and potent compounds.
Oversaw and assisted with the industrial hygiene monitoring to evaluate exposure levels.
Proposed corrective actions for administrative and engineering controls to the management team.
Partnered with Human Resources to administer the Workers Compensation Program to ensure
injured employees on the job receive compensation for lost wages, medical care and rehabilitation.
Authored EHS Manuals to provide documented processes and procedures for site the environment,
safety and health management systems to reduce the exposure to hazards, reduce accidents and
injuries, provide guidance and organize performance driven focus on EHS.
Supervised and support the Occupational Health Department toward the goal of observing,
assessing and treating employees health and wellness in regards to job task and hazards. Maximize
their specialized experience to recognize and prevent health effects from hazardous exposures and
treat employees injuries and illness.
Drive and sustain the Behavior Based Safety Program to prevent injuries and hazardous
conditions by increasing safety awareness through positive employee-to-employee verbal
discussions. Design the program to promote safe behavior as part of the everyday work culture and
accountability to reduce accidents.
Member of the Executive Management Team where I provided key contributions of HSE activities
and promoted HSE initiatives; gained support for initiatives from top management.
Attained partnerships with key regulators such as OSHA, NCDENR, EPA, and Town Officials to
form open communication in regards to compliance and regulatory performance.
Appointed High Performance Change Ambassador to coach and mentor employees through
various initiatives which included management re-organizations, site relocation and
consolidation, change of business objectives and corporate branding.
Manage HSE staff between 2-4 employees by creating business models, establishing team goals
and objectives. Assign staff job functions based on candidate qualifications, core skill
competences and cross training capabilities.
Perform management tasks such as performance reviews and creating performance improvement
plans, conflict resolution, career development and promotion plans.
Directed and led HSE Teams including Risk Assessment, Safety and Biosafety Committees, Lab
Safety Committee, Emergency Response Team, Spill Response, Inspection Team; recruit team
members, establishing team direction and create action plans.
Advocate and promoter for company projects that involve community outreach programs to
include: food and clothing drives, local school enrichment, united way, and fund raising
sponsorship.
02/2015 to Current
APEX TOOL GROUP
Apex, NC
EHS Manager
12/2013 to 02/2015
PGI (POLYMER GROUP INC)
Benson, NC
Environmental Health Safety Manager
LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3. 08/2005 to 12/2013
BAYER CROPSCIENCE
RTP, NC
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
11/2004 to 08/2005
HOSPIRA
Rocky Mount, NC
Senior Safety Specialist
05/2001 to 10/2004
CARDINAL HEALTH PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT
Morrisville, NC
Environmental, Health and Safety Senior Manager
02/1999 to 05/2001
CB RICHARD ELLIS
Morrisville, NC
Safety and Training Manager
05/1998 to 12/1998
EXIDE ELECTRONICS
Raleigh, NC
Safety & Security Manager
04/1992 to 02/1998
PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
Clayton, NC
Senior Safety and Health Specialist
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY
St. Augustine's University, Raleigh, NC, USA
OSHA #511 OSHA Standards for General Industry
OSHA #510 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry
30-Hour OSHA Certification
Workers' Compensation Law Update
Licensed Coaching Clinic Facilitator by Corporate Coach U
Certified Instructor and Facilitator by Langevin Learning Services
Toastmasters Competent Communicator
EHS Leadership Training by Human Applications
Toxicity of Chemicals by NC Occupational Safety and Health Education & Research Center
Applied Industrial Toxicology for Safety and Health Professional by NC Occupational Safety and
Health Education & Research Center
Principles and Practices of Biosafety by American Biological Safety Association
Potent Compound Safety Training by SafeBridge Consultants, Inc.
Hazardous Waste Management for Generators by NCSU Continuing Education
Hazardous Materials Transportation Training by NCSU Continuing Education
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures by Three Rivers Pollution Response Council
Advanced Driving School by Driving Dynamics
Toastmasters, American Society of Safety Engineers, American Biological Safety Association, National
Fire Prevention Association, and National Safety Council
EDUCATION
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
AFFILIATIONS