Natalie Gaston
About Natalie Gaston
Natalie Gaston is an IA Safety Champion at Amazon Logistics, where she has worked since 2020 in Springfield, Virginia. She has extensive experience in safety management, having trained a team of Associate Safety Champions and contributed to various safety initiatives at Amazon.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Currently, Natalie Gaston holds the position of IA Safety Champion at Amazon Logistics, where she has worked since 2020 in Springfield, Virginia. In her role, she has trained and supervised a team of 15 Associate Safety Champions to conduct social distance and health audits across Amazon facilities. She has also responded efficiently to emergency situations, ensuring the effective resolution of unsafe conditions and behaviors. Her contributions include conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with fire, hazard, and safety guidelines, thereby enhancing workplace safety.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Gaston possesses knowledge of OSHA safety standards, which she utilizes to communicate potential hazards to site leadership at Amazon. This expertise contributes to creating a safer work environment. Her role as IA Safety Champion involves providing detailed safety plans to line employees, managers, and site leaders, with a focus on social distancing practices. This knowledge is critical in her participation in the launch of Amazon's UV Project for on-site COVID-19 testing, where she collaborated with clinicians for effective implementation.
Background
Before joining Amazon Logistics, Natalie Gaston held various positions in different organizations. She worked as a Data Entry Specialist at Anacomp, Inc. for four months in 2012 and as a Front Desk Registration staff at KidMed - After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Patient Service Representative, Health Insurance Verification Specialist, and Surgical Coordinator at Retina Group Of Washington from 2013 to 2014. She also worked as an Administrative Assistant III Medical Records Technician at Kaiser Permanente via Artech from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements
During her tenure at Amazon, Natalie Gaston has made significant contributions to workplace safety. She has been instrumental in training a team of Associate Safety Champions and has actively participated in safety audits and inspections. Her involvement in launching Amazon's UV Project for on-site COVID-19 testing highlights her commitment to health and safety in the workplace. Through her efforts, she has enhanced compliance with safety guidelines and improved the overall safety culture within Amazon facilities.