Jay Correa will present at the Seminar Wednesday October 30 at 1:15pm in Room 114 of the W. A. Baker Chemistry Research Building (CRB). Mr. Correa’s presentation title, abstract, and biographical sketch are below.
Title: Safety – Engineering Solutions Beyond Compliance
Author: Jay Correa
Location: W. A. Baker Chemistry Research Building (CRB) Room 114
Date: Monday, October 30
Time: 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Abstract: OSHA and other regulatory agencies lay out the requirements or guidelines that employers in different industries should follow to meet the minimum requirements for compliance. Being in compliance with regulatory requirements not only helps an employer to avoid citations but should also, theoretically, facilitate the employer’s ability to provide a safe work place for employees. Many individuals and companies encounter difficulties meeting compliance as a result of regulations stating “what” is necessary to comply but not “how”. As a result, an employer may meet regulatory requirements but not create a safe working environment or process. The engineering design process is a methodical and systematic approach to solving challenging problems or issues in manufacturing, construction and other industries. Taking an engineering approach to Safety can help individuals overcome the challenge of not only meeting regulatory requirements but create a safe work environment that exceeds compliance. The presentation will illustrate the problem solving approach that was used to solve an issue encountered in one aspect of a facility’s Emergency Action Plan.
Biographical Sketch: Jay Correa, “Safety J”, was born in Big Spring, Texas, where he enjoyed the first six years of his life as an only child. He grew up to be a voracious reader and eventually, as his siblings would tell of it- an overwhelmingly loving and protective brother, uncle, father to his son and partner to his girlfriend. Jay enjoyed several years at Texas Tech University pursuing his passions in Spanish poetry and Industrial Engineering. Since leaving Texas Tech he has worked for companies in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and oil/gas industries and provided consulting or bilingual training services to small and medium sized companies. His goal, for more than 12 years now, has been to help develop the safest and most safety-conscientious people possible. Somewhere along the way, people nicknamed him “Safety J”, their safety superhero – a nickname he strives to be deserving of everyday.
-Posted by Jay Rosenberger