De Vonte Driver
About De Vonte Driver
De Vonte Driver is an Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Apeel, specializing in global field operations. He has extensive experience in safety management across various industries, ensuring compliance with multiple safety standards and conducting employee training.
Current Role at Apeel
De Vonte Driver serves as the Environmental Health and Safety Manager for Global Field Operations at Apeel. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization's commitment to safety and compliance in operations. His responsibilities include conducting risk assessments that focus on machine safety, working at heights, industrial ergonomics, and electrical safety. Driver collaborates with various departments to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations.
Previous Experience in Environmental Health and Safety
Prior to his current role, De Vonte Driver worked as a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer at Edwards Lifesciences for eight months in 2019. In this position, he conducted site audits and provided training to employees on Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) standards, specifically regarding hazardous energy control and chemical exposure. His experience also includes a role as an Ergonomic Health & Workplace Safety Specialist at Kaiser Permanente, where he worked for two years.
Education and Academic Background
De Vonte Driver studied at California State University, Stanislaus, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. His academic tenure spanned from 2013 to 2015, providing him with a foundational understanding of health and safety principles that he applies in his professional roles.
Career Progression and Roles
De Vonte Driver has held various positions in the field of health and safety. He worked as a Program Manager at Brenda Athletic Clubs from 2014 to 2016 and later at Fit Republic from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Worksite Solutions Specialist at VibrantCare Rehabilitation for seven months in 2017. Additionally, he worked as an Industrial Health and Safety Professional at Briotix Health LP for four months in 2019.
Safety Initiatives and Programs
In his career, De Vonte Driver has initiated and implemented safety programs, including the creation of a COVID-19 workplace safety program that facilitated safe international travel for employees in essential industries. He collaborates with Design & Capital engineering teams to advocate for safety controls in new equipment designs, ensuring compliance with various safety standards such as OSHA, Cal-OSHA, NOM, CE, and EU Directives.