Michelle M.

Lambert, CHMM
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 Mobile: (815) 579-4555 Email Address: michelle_lambert1@msn.com __________________________________________________________________________________

Objective: Senior Manager Environmental Health and Safety, Career Highlights

Regulatory \

Lead Radiation Safety and Compliance Officer for Nuclear Medicine Courier. Developed and implemented international EHS systems, product safety/compliance program for leading Tool Manufacturer. Developed and implemented Workers Compensation Management Program that reduced overall costs by 50-70% and successfully implemented model through multiple businesses. Consistent reduction in severity of injuries through quick response, in depth root cause analysis and heightened emphasis on non-standard work situations. Multiple facility responsibility up including production, laboratories, warehousing, distribution, corporate offices and remote sales. Mentoring and providing expertise to other facilities through auditing, permit guidance and interpretation of regulations. Waste Management System Personally developed and implemented, this system was benchmarked as a Best Practice by corporate management and is now used at other facilities to insure compliance. State of Michigan Recognition New waste management system resulted in a Model Facility designation by the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Waste Minimization 70% overall waste minimization realized in a five-year period, surpassing PPG corporate goals. Reduction occurred in air and water emissions, solid, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

Experience

Corporate Risk Management

Global Responsibility for multiple programs: Workers Compensation Claims Management o US/Canadian facilities (15) with 3,000 employees o 70% year over year closure rate o Reserve reduction of $5-million after one year due to aggressive claims management o Reduced number of TPAs used from 5 to 2 in one year o Lost-Time rate reduced from 1.14 to .41 after one year Product Safety & Compliance o Including REACH, RoHS, WEEE, DFARS, CA Prop-65, Hazard Communications and engineering specifications Product Liability Claims Management o Communications with claimant, investigation, negotiation and settlement of claims. o Negotiated savings of 50% from demand vs. settlement Development & Implementation of EH&S Program, including Policies, Procedures and Auditing Protocols

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Served as part of 5-person integration EH&S integration team prior to and post-merger of Cooper & Danaher Tools into Apex Tool Group. o Development of metrics to measure progress towards corporate goals dynamic system allowing for continuous improvement. Management of Insurance Programs including Workers Compensation, Corporate Fleet and Product Liability Industrial Hygiene Program Development and Compliance o Coordinated testing at production sites and trained site personnel to understand how to develop their own ongoing plan. Mentoring facility personnel in EH&S programs and expectations

Environmental, Health & Safety

Multiple industries served including medium to heavy manufacturing including chemicals, fine metals, automotive stamping, welding and chain manufacturing. Responsible for all aspects of facilities compliance including R&D, production, receiving, distribution, warehousing, customer service through executive offices and remote sales. Integration of EH&S procedures into business and production processes to create a dynamic and sustainable program with the ability to have continuous improvement Behavioral Based Safety and Ergonomic Programs integral to overall approach towards integration Workers Compensation Claims Management & Return to Work Program Corporate Auditor for intra-company auditing program. Facility trainer for EH&S compliance and management systems. Lead investigator for all incidents and injuries using multiple techniques to identify root causes, including: 5-Whys and Tap-Root Cause Analysis. Environmental waste water treatment programs in multiple states. Waste reduction and recycling programs. o Realized from 50-95% waste reduction in all media depending on facility and product mix. Permits and Agency Inspections / Interactions o Negotiated permits for air, water, waste generation and storm water compliance. o Resolved existing NOVs at facilities upon hire and achieved zero violations after corrective actions implemented o Experienced at working with agencies to create a partnership instead of adversarial relationship o Experienced with routine unannounced inspections resulting in zero findings (multiple states) o Experienced in post-injury agency inspections in Maryland, stopping an inspector from extending inspection and negotiating elimination of findings and ultimate fines. o Experienced in whistle-blower reports to OSHA and EPA complaints investigated and found to be unfounded. Response to agency sufficient that on-site review not necessary. o Interpreter of new NESHAPS standard for PA DEP for plating processes as part of air permit renewal process (first time agency had dealt with this recently promulgated standard)

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Michelle M. Lambert, CHMM

Facility EH&S trainer for all levels of management and production personnel Responsible for ISO14001 certification and maintenance Development of budget, tracking and revision as needed depending on company Developed and lead emergency response teams including spill, injury and evacuation Developed employee safety committees composed of production and management Member of Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), multiple states Industrial Hygiene Testing and Interpretation

Employment and Position History

Nemak Inc. (Sep 2012 Jan 2013) Director/Department Manager, HS&E Apex Tool Group, LLC formerly Cooper Tools, Inc. Senior Manager, Strategic Claims & Product Safety (Jan 2008 Apr 2012) Senior Manager, EH&S / NA Workers Compensation Manager, EH&S (Multiple facilities) Veolia Environmental (Mar 2007-Dec 2007) Manager, Environmental (9 month contract, fulfilled) Marada Industries (Oct 2004-Mar 2007) Manager, EH&S (Multiple facilities) SHE Training/Consulting (May 2003-Oct 2004) Owner, EH&S Consulting & Training Acheson Industries (Jan 2002-May 2003) Manager, North America Safety & Health Jostens, Inc. (Mar 1999- Dec 2001) Division Manager, EH&S (Multiple facilities) Manager, EH&S (single facility) PPG Industries, Inc. (Jan 1984-Nov 1998) Coordinator, Environmental and Product Safety

Professional Certificates

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) ISO 14001:2004 Internal Auditor, Provisional Status Radiation Safety Officer Emergency Medical Technician - First Responder Level OSHA Outreach Training Institute Courses (multiple courses) OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Safety Courses DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations and related international statutes Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan Bachelor of Science, December 1998. Major in Chemistry with minor in Mathematics. Course concentrations: toxicology, environmental and polymers Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan OSHA Motor City Outreach Center Occupational Health & Safety Specialists Certificate, July 2002 and Renewed July 2005, 2010, 2013 University of Phoenix, Online Degree Program Masters of Management, August 2008 Degree combines traditional MBA studies with advanced management courses

Licenses Authorized Instructor

Professional Organizations Education