Penny L Sofranko 239-738-2838

Position: Environmental Health & Safety Representative

Security: Top Secret

Education/Qualifications: Bachelor Degree Interdisciplinary Social Science, University of South Florida, Minor; Biology Mary Washington College VA. 2001; Associate Degree Science & General Studies, Germanna Community College 1995.

Certifications: ASSE Safety Management Certification; OSHA 1926 500 Certified Instructor; OSHA 30-hour General Industry; Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor; Erosion Control & Storm water Inspector; Certified Respirator Fit Testing; Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor; NCCER Certified Instructor (Core Curricula, Instructor Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor, Highway/Heavy Construction Instructor, ICTP-Proctor Instructor) MSHA 24-hourConstruction; Hazwoper 40-hour; Behavior Risk Improvement (BRI) Train the Trainer; Certified Quality Auditor Training, FAA Training.

Member of Organizations: American Society of Safety Engineers and Environmental Committee Management Systems.

Employment History;

Safety Manager Kiewit Federal Group 3/08-Current
Assist entire site with eliminating and controlling hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment, machine operations and processes which may lead to human injury and/or property damage.
Identity, analyze and control environmental and occupational hazards that exist on the project
Ensure environmental and safety programs are in place and maintained.
Provide advice, direction and training where necessary
Facilitate best environmental and safety practices to ensure continuous improvement and to develop an elite safety culture.
Measure, audit and evaluate the effectiveness of EH&S processes and take the necessary steps to reduce hazards and to eliminate the risks from the workplace.
Advice operations on ergonomic factors to assist in equipment design.
Advice operations on environmental factors that may exist from operations and management on reduction and elimination of any risks involved.
Interface with the environmental director to ensure all environmental issues are meeting compliance and all regulatory issues are met.
Ability to lead employees towards a safety working culture.
Update and implement the OHSMS (Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
Interface with local, state and federal regulators


Safety Director/EEO Officer Posen Construction Estero, FL 03/2006-04/2007

Monitor and enforce safe working habits in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations, Safety Program requirements and all other applicable laws.
Investigates Accidents/Incidents/Injuries. Initiates review board/safety panels with on duty staff and department heads.
Audit construction safety systems, permits, procedures, and practices to ensure effectiveness, maintain compliance, identify potential exposures/hazards, and monitor correction of unsafe conditions.
Provide access control oversight to contractor management teams and ensure security of the construction site.
Identify and understand safety responsibilities, while providing the means and authority necessary to carry out those responsibilities.
Provide technical support, information and training, consultation, and periodic audits of health and safety practices and regulatory compliance
Develop, propose and implement programs designed to reduce injuries and raise safety and Environmental awareness and performance.



Safety & Compliance Manager Delta Airline Global Services 09/2001-03/2006

Monitor and enforce safe working habits in accordance with OSHA, TSA, DOT, and USPS regulations, Station Safety Program requirements and all other applicable laws.
Ensure Company policy and procedures are enforced by DGS station management.
Maintains Station/Hub Safety Plans. Compiles data, develops trend analysis, and provides reports and direction for Safety mitigation and incident reduction.
Investigates Accidents/Incidents/Injuries. Initiates review board/safety panels with on duty staff and department heads.
Participates in UAX Safety Planning and Curriculum development.
Identify and understand safety responsibilities, while providing the means and authority necessary to carry out those responsibilities.
Provide technical support, information and training, consultation, and periodic audits of health and safety practices and regulatory compliance
Develop, propose and implement programs designed to reduce injuries and raise safety and Environmental awareness and performance.