brian cho

Experienced Health and Safety Professional with a proven track record of promoting optimal H&S in various fields. Committed to adhering to health and safety standards, while serving as a helpful and positive team member.

Health and Safety Consultant, Toronto Community Housing, Toronto

June 2021 — Present

· Developed mandatory Workplace Violence and Harassment and PTSD modules for all staff

· Liaised in all activities with Ministry of Labour in the East Toronto region

· Facilitated general health and safety orientation and safety related trainings

· Implemented Returning to Normal from COVID-19 at various levels in the organization

· Provided leadership to the Joint Health and Safety Coordinating Committee and all local JHSC

· Provided guidance on corporate policies, procedures, guidelines and standards related to OHS matters

· Conducted workplace violence risk assessment on East Toronto region on new hub offices

· Developed ‘Safety Talks’ to communicate various health and safety topics to all staff

· Led daily H&S functions involving work with WSIB, return to work, implementing safety plans and etc.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, William Osler Health System, Etobicoke

November 2019 — June 2021

· Led N95 respirator testing clinics for all staff in the hospital to protect against COVID-19

· Led JHSC of offsite location and act as support at main Etobicoke General Hospital

· Investigated all workplace incidents and implemented preventative measures

· Acted as lead investigator in critical injury incidents, communicating with Ministry of Labour

· Coordinated WSIB claims and collaborated with managers to determine Return to Work for injured employees

· Main provider of Ergonomics Assessments, recommending proper workstation setup

· Coordinated health and safety related training sessions

· Main educator for Workplace Violence and Harassment for all departments

Corporate Health and Safety Officer, LCBO, Toronto

September 2018 — September 2019

· Documented and kept track of Ministry of Labour activities at all 700 LCBO facilities

· Prepared records of health and safety activities to quarterly Board of Directors meeting and monthly Executive Safety Committee meetings

· Participated in monthly JHSC inspections and meetings at LCBO head office

· Chief organizer of company-wide communications regarding health and safety

· Coordinated first aid, JHSC certification and fire warden training for head office employees

· Executed monthly Safety Awareness Program for all LCBO employees

· Led company-wide stepstool pilot program to determine the most-fitting stepstool

Health and Safety Coordinator, CPI Card Group, Vaughan

June 2017 — August 2018

· Chaired and led Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings as well as participating in monthly inspections of the site

· Trained employees in spill response, fire safety, emergency preparedness planning, lockout tag out, and coordinated safety training in working at heights

· Led accident/incident investigation process within the facility

OHS Assistant, Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill

January 2016 — April 2017

· Provided new employee orientation presentation for Occupational Health and Safety Department and training WHMIS

· Organized and updated MSDS documents for 5000+ chemicals in the hospital.

· Coordinated hospital wide Safety Fit Testing Campaign of N95 and P100 respirators, PAPRs

· Minutes Taker for Joint Health and Safety Committee 

· Performed Ergonomics Assessments for employees needing to adjust workstations

· Organized incident reports and investigated incidents to solve health and safety issues

· Assisted with WSIB and Return to Work Processes.

Post-Degree Diploma in OHS Management, Western University, London

September 2014 — August 2015

Honours Specialization in Medical Science, Western University, London

September 2009 — April 2013