G. Matthew Halula
Severna Park,MD
Summary
I am a competent Safety Professional who has been working in the Safety and Health Industry for 7+ years. Throughout my career I have collected a wide variety of safety experiences in various industries including manufacturing, heavy construction (GC and Self-Perform work), and commercial real-estate. During my time in each of these roles, I've gained unique experiences including but not limited to site safety management, employee oversight, program development, and project management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
St. John Properties Inc.
03.2021 - Current
- Instituted St. John Properties Safety and Health Department.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Developed and implemented $2,000,000 fall protection retrofit project aimed to reduce employee exposures to rooftop hazards related to slips, falls, and ladder usage.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
HSE Manager
Allan Myers
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted regular audits to assess overall HSE performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Improved employee awareness of safety issues with regular training sessions and informative materials.
- Evaluated contractor HSE performance during projects to maintain high standards across all aspects of company operations.
Safety Manager
Clark Construction
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
- Mentored Field Development Group Employees and interns during their safety rotation.
EHS Intern
Milton Roy
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Enhanced safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops for employees.
- Supported the development of a strong safety culture, promoting open communication between workers and management regarding HSE concerns.
- Assisted in the investigation of accidents and near-misses to identify corrective actions and prevent future occurrences.
- Promoted a proactive approach to hazard identification by encouraging employee involvement in regular workplace inspections.
- Tasked with evaluating and communicating radiation, noise, and welding fume exposures utilizing an Industrial Hygienist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - SHE Applied Sciences And Accounting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2017
Skills
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Resourcefulness
- Detail Orientated
Accomplishments
- Instituted St. John Properties Safety and Health Department as the company's first Safety Manager.
- Creation, implementation, and management of $2,000,000 fall protection retrofit project.
- Development of Clark's Underground Evacuation Plan negating the need for underground required PPE saving the project approximately $20,000.
- Utilized self-developed hazard tracking worksheet to track site-level hazards and provide statistical data for Clark and it's subcontractors.
- Identified gap for HVAC training needs and successfully guided 8 employees through the local community college HVAC program, for free, utilizing available grants. Saved the company approximately $20,000.
- Experience working on military installations involving EM-385 requirements.
Certification
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
Construction 10 and 30 hour Outreach Trainer
Timeline
Safety Manager
St. John Properties Inc.
03.2021 - Current
HSE Manager
Allan Myers
02.2020 - 03.2021
Safety Manager
Clark Construction
06.2017 - 02.2020
EHS Intern
Milton Roy
01.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - SHE Applied Sciences And Accounting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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