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Education
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Brandy Bates

McDonough,GA

Summary

Dedicated Construction Safety Professional with over 10+ years of expertise in electrical commissioning, LOTO, confined space, and safety coordination. Proven ability to implement and oversee safety programs, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Adept at fostering a culture of safety, reducing incidents, and training teams to prioritize workplace safety. Recognized for promoting collaborative environment and delivering results through effective safety measures. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring projects meet stringent safety standards while navigating changing needs. Skilled in hazard analysis and safety training.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Safety Manager

HB Next
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - Current
  • Safety Lead for
  • KCPC at T5 Lithia Springs, GA ,
  • RC Anderson Valdosta , GA
  • Facebook Meta New Albany, OH
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and auditing system for safety personnel on-site
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs for the project.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and safety executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved on-site.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments.

Construction Safety Representative

Gilchrist Safety
Phoenix, TX
05.2020 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and auditing system for safety personnel on-site
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and safety executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved on-site.
  • Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
  • Developed and delivered safety training programs to enhance employee awareness and reduce incidents.

Safety Technician

FSG Commercial Electrical
Snellville, GA
04.2015 - 04.2020
  • Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program at Apple Data Center in Mesa, AZ.
  • Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Provided guidance to management on regulatory updates, ensuring company-wide compliance with changing standards for Sabey Data Centers in Manhattan, NY
  • Coordinated with subcontractors on safety requirements, ensuring adherence to established protocols and minimizing risk exposure for all parties involved.

Safety Technician

HSI Global
Miami, FL
06.2014 - 02.2015

Responsible for the safety management of all plumbing activities during expansion phase of Alchem Laboratories Building 1 in Aluchea. Lucie, Florida. Maintained a good relationship with the client and delivered weekly safety inspections and observations to ensure that general contractor remained informed of all progress being made on the job and any potential hazards or issues that may arise. Responsible for creating site specific safety plans for the Alchem Laboratories Building 2 in Aluchea, Florida. Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glenville High School
Cleveland, OH
05-2001

Skills

Root cause investigation

Implementing policies

Development of safety initiatives

Hazard & Risk Assessment

Incident analysis

Performing comprehensive safety audits

Accident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Proficient in OSHA standards

Confined Space Entry

Proficient in Microsoft 365

Innovative problem resolution

Hazard identification

Certification

Osha 30

Osha 510

NFPA 70E

CPR/First Aid

Blood-born pathogens

Timeline

Construction Safety Manager

HB Next
01.2025 - Current

Construction Safety Representative

Gilchrist Safety
05.2020 - 12.2024

Safety Technician

FSG Commercial Electrical
04.2015 - 04.2020

Safety Technician

HSI Global
06.2014 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Glenville High School
Brandy Bates