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Artie Richard

10415 Ridge Landing Pl, Damascus,MD

Summary

Accomplished Safety Manager with a proven track record at Fluor Corp, enhancing workplace safety and compliance through strategic risk identification and incident investigation. Expert in developing and implementing robust safety policies and training programs, significantly reducing workplace incidents. Skilled in fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Manager

WM SCHLOSSER
11.2022 - 01.2025
  • Facilitate daily Tool Box Talks to ensure team alignment.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards, and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
  • Developed robust policies enhancing workplace safety and reducing accidents.
  • Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
  • Facilitated training for 20 employees.

Airport Safety Engineer (Dulles/Reagan Airport

WM Schlosser
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Conducted tap root analysis for near misses, ensured compliance with fall protection standards through monthly equipment inspections.
  • Reviewed production work processes to detect possible safety concerns, drafting corrective measures where appropriate.
  • Tested materials and equipment for safety concerns, verifying compliance with MWAA and OSHA.
  • Analyzed chemical features to identify potential health hazards.
  • Investigated root causes of accidents, injuries, and illnesses related to product usage to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
  • Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors.
  • Evaluated the adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
  • Reviewed and reported on safety measures and workplace incidents, spearheading committees and initiatives that drive vital change in workplace environments.
  • Observed, assessed, and reviewed day-to-day operations and production to verify compliance with regulations.
  • Assisted in worksite incident investigations, helping to determine the cause and fault to ascertain liability.

Safety Manager

WM Schlosser
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for orientations/drug screens/site safety meetings, Field safety lead for Area 2, Mitigating hazards, Near miss investigations, Prevention awareness, Daily Tool box meeting, Daily Audits, Safety Committee, Client Walk down, Confined Space Training, LOTO, JLG Manlift Training, Fall Protection Training, Daily Client Meetings; Customer Satisfactory, Emergency preparedness, Overseeing 4 different sub contractors to ensure all levels of compliance in critical path, Subject Matter Expert in regards to solving critical problems to ensure compliance.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.

Safety Manager

Safety Management Group
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for overseeing sub-contractors engaging in task, Reviewing master JSA's, Hazard assessments, Key fundamental behaviors, and human performances, Highly involved in electrical sub stations, 13kv-15kv, Data control centers, UPS systems, NFPA 70 Compliance, Unloading and setting Gantry systems etc., Ensuring sufficient training, Daily Toolbox Talks, Daily Audits
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
  • Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
  • Facilitated training for 25 employees.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Safety Manager ( 8.5 Billion) Nuclear Project!

Fluor Corp
02.2015 - 12.2019
  • Implemented strategic mentoring and facilitated core value adoption among employees, contributing to a GOAL ZERO culture.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards, and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Trained employees in the most current regulations and practices in an effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions, and concerns in terms of training.
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with the development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
  • Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
  • Investigated incidents, determined root causes, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Provided new employee health and safety orientations, and developed materials for presentations.

Safety Supervisor

Fluor Corp
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Responsible for driving forward and implementing the company's QHSSE strategy, implementing guidelines and corporate policies, conducting daily safety meetings with sub-contractors, and responsible for accident investigation and risk management.
  • Educated workforce about workplace safety protocols compliant with OSHA.
  • Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
  • Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce the risk and severity of workplace injuries.
  • Kept main work areas free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps.
  • Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
  • Conducted safety training and education for employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Provided new employee health and safety orientations, and developed materials for presentations.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response, and safe work practices.
  • Assessed the value of safety programs to apply modifications, improvements, and achieve targeted goals.
  • Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up-to-date information.

Safety Supervisor

PCL Industrial
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in Health, Safety & Environmental processes, construction and fabrication safety oversight, Lock out/Tag out training, awareness of electrocutions 15kv, and 13kv, Daily Tailgate meetings, Orientations, Hazard Identification, 360 awareness, Permit writer, oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, LEL, and H2S sampling before authorizing a confined space permit, Conducted and lead site safety meeting, Tap Root Investigations, Near Miss deficiencies, First Aid responder, Case management, workers comp, Fall protection training, Confined space, LOTO, JLG/SCISSOR LIFT Training, Loss Prevention Control, Behavioral Based Observation Leader

Trainer/ Site Safety Manager

Summit Industrial
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Conducted safety meetings, trained and supervised safety audit teams, Liaison between client and contractor concerning risk management and all safety issues, Demonstrate and practice prevention strategies, Experienced in Accident and Investigation, Near miss, Trained employees in Industrial fork truck training, confined space, and hot work, Manage workman's compensation, and OCIP claims

Safety Manager/Risk Manager

Abeinsa EPC
01.2012 - 06.2013
  • Maintain the Owner's project safety and environmental programs, Monitor the Contractors programs in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction, Attend all pre-job safety construction meetings with clients prior to job startup, Review and audit Contractors documentation, and certifications, Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for new employees and visitors

Trainer/ Site Safety Manager

Summit Industrial
06.2010 - 01.2012
  • Conducted safety meetings, trained and supervised staff in job hazard analysis, Trained employees on hazard communication, MSDS, and accident investigation, Personal Protective Equipment (use protection to reduce exposure to ergonomics-related risk factors), Address workers' MSD injury risks, also modifying existing equipment, Educates employers and workers about ergonomics and provides simple solutions

Site Safety Manager. Risk Assessor

FFS&H, University of Houston
01.2007 - 06.2010
  • Responsibilities included generating, implementing, and maintaining company site safety policies, Provide guidance during Equipment Safety Reviews and Job Hazard Analysis (including Ergonomics), Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, Train and supervise hazardous waste employees with Hazwoper 40 hour, Implement Engineering Controls (physical change to the workplace) and Administrative and Work Practice Controls (establish efficient processes or procedures)

Education

Construction CHST

BCSP

University of Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Incident Investigation
  • Safety Audits
  • Risk Identification
  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Environmental Audits
  • Lock Out Tag Out Programs
  • Incident Reporting
  • Implementing Policies
  • Site Assessment
  • Safety Inspection
  • Training Program Development
  • Staff Training
  • Root Cause Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of over 70 staff members.

Timeline

Safety Manager

WM SCHLOSSER
11.2022 - 01.2025

Airport Safety Engineer (Dulles/Reagan Airport

WM Schlosser
04.2022 - 11.2022

Safety Manager

WM Schlosser
01.2022 - 04.2022

Safety Manager

Safety Management Group
01.2020 - 12.2021

Safety Supervisor

Fluor Corp
01.2019 - 11.2019

Safety Manager ( 8.5 Billion) Nuclear Project!

Fluor Corp
02.2015 - 12.2019

Safety Supervisor

PCL Industrial
06.2014 - 03.2015

Trainer/ Site Safety Manager

Summit Industrial
06.2013 - 06.2014

Safety Manager/Risk Manager

Abeinsa EPC
01.2012 - 06.2013

Trainer/ Site Safety Manager

Summit Industrial
06.2010 - 01.2012

Site Safety Manager. Risk Assessor

FFS&H, University of Houston
01.2007 - 06.2010

University of Arlington

Construction CHST

BCSP
Artie Richard