Jeff Freeman
Pulaski,VA
Summary
Area safety manager with extensive experience in safety compliance, risk assessment, and incident investigation. Proven ability to develop effective safety protocols and conduct comprehensive training programs that promote a culture of safety. Holds professional certification in CHST, demonstrating commitment to ongoing professional development.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Area Safety Manager
Faulconer Construction Company
Salem, Virginia
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks.
- Managed safety compliance processes across diverse construction sites.
- Conducted safety training sessions for employees and subcontractors, enhancing awareness of safety protocols.
- Inspected work areas to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Reviewed incident reports to analyze safety performance trends.
- Assisted in developing safety plans for upcoming projects and tasks.
- Promoted safety culture by engaging workers in meaningful conversations. in discussions about safety awareness and best practices.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Monitored performance of contractors at worksites to ensure compliance with all occupational health and safety regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive hazard recognition programs designed to reduce risks associated with hazardous materials and equipment used in the workplace.
- Collaborated with local authorities during emergencies to coordinate response efforts.
- Organized regular meetings with department heads to discuss current health and safety initiatives and issues that need attention or improvement.
- Advised management team on best practices related to workplace health and safety issues.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations, laws and standards related to safety in the workplace.
- Coordinated communication between various departments within the organization regarding any changes in or updates to existing Health and Safety policies or procedures.
- Prepared reports summarizing safety-related activities such as injury prevention programs, medical surveillance results.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop preventive measures.
- Supported new process development by providing input on safe work practices and ergonomic design features.
- Provided health and safety training to all employees on a regular basis.
- Investigated incidents, accidents and near misses; analyzed root causes; recommended corrective actions; monitored implementation of corrective actions.
- Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
- Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice / Psychology
Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA05-1994
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Hazard recognition
- Safety training
- Emergency response
- Incident investigation
- Incident analysis
- OSHA rule enforcement
- Workplace inspections
- Equipment inspection
- Lockout/tagout
- Trenching safety
- Excavation safety
- Fall protection
- Traffic management
- Confined space entry
- Ladder safety
- First aid administration
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- OSHA rule enforcement
Certification
- CHST from Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- American red Cross first Aid instructor
- OSHA 30
- MEWP CERTIFIED TRAINER from CRSC
- OSHA fall protection trainer from CRSC
- Forklift Trainer from CRSC
- Advanced VDOT traffic control
- OSHA 7505 incident investigation
- Electrical safety NFPA 70E
- Competent person Trench and excavation
- competent person confined space
- Active shooter training
- VDOT Erosion and sediment control contractor certification
- Reasonable suspicion substance abuse training
Timeline
Area Safety Manager
Faulconer Construction Company
01.2026 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice / Psychology
Bluefield College