JOSHUA RAKISITS
Tooele,UT
Summary
A hands-on safety and occupational health specialist with a decade of experience designing, directing, and implementing effective safety and health programs for the construction industry. An experienced OSHA certified instructor with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel as well as personnel with a diversity of cultural backgrounds. A professional who can help you reduce your EMR.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Safety Manager
Honeywell
- A proactive health and safety management system combined with strong employee engagement and environment that fosters continuous improvement
- You will provide leadership and oversight for Health Safety Environment & Facilities (HSE&F), activities and performance for the (insert site support) by establishing strong working relationships with site leadership team and the employees
- You will report directly to the (Insert site leader or functional leader as applicable)
- You will be a key leader with the (indicate site support) directing sustainable health and safety programs through incorporation of impactful operating processes and keeping in front of leading practices in health and safety standards.
Paul Reed Construction and Supply, Inc.
- Prepared the company safety program
- Assess Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), prepare pre-task planning, conduct employee training, and ensure all employees are following OSHA standards
- Conduct project specific safety training for job site superintendents
- Schedule and direct a Risk Assessment meeting prior to each project start date with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Erection Crew Leader, and Crane Operators to ensure that the Project Management Plan (PMP) and Safety Plan are fully understood, and each member of the project team understands his/her specific responsibilities
- Perform follow up visits to monitor employee knowledge and observance of safety standards
- Review safety policy and programs with insurance companies.
Safety Manager / Quality Control
Premier Steel Manufacturing, Inc.
01.2010
- Created all required site-specific safety forms and handbooks such as those required for the erection of steel
- Oversaw and ensured that weekly safety reviews, toolbox talks, and site inspections took place
- Maintained up-to-date written safety reports
- Conducted new employee training.
Area Safety Compliance Inspector
Stake Center Locating
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Provide support to all field operations
- Primary focus on locate safety protocols
- focused on employee safety training and record keeping
- The Area Safety Compliance Inspector will be responsible for employee injury safety follow-up report and review of recordable status
- Area Safety Compliance Inspector for the division provide safety assistance and oversight to all employees in the western states.
Director of Safety / Multisite Safety Manager
Heggem Construction
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Conducted Job Hazard Analysis and prepared JHA report
- Provided pre-task planning and prepared a documented safety program for the company including the creation of all site-specific forms and handbooks such as those required for the erection of steel
- Supervised the conduction of weekly safety reviews
- Maintained up to date written safety reports
- Ensured that all 575 Heggem employees were informed of OSHA standards and continued to follow them
- Conducted new employee training
- Reviewed Heggem’s improved safety policy and programs with its insurance company
- Oversaw all onsite safety for Heggem Construction and its sub-contractors and Layton Construction Co
- And its sub-contractors in the absence of the safety manager
- Saved company $177,531 by initiating written safety program and policies.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science In Information Technology - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design
Denver, CO06.2015
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Safety audits
- Construction safety
- Hazard Identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training development
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health management
- Chemical Handling
- Confined Space Entry
- Excavation Safety
- Incident Reporting
- Contractor Management
- Crane Safety
- Noise control
- Environmental Monitoring
- Construction Site Management
- Site Inspections
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- OSHA Compliance
- Asbestos abatement
- Gas detection
- Internal Audits
- Information Gathering
Summary - Keyresponsibilities
- Implements HSE&F standards
- Provide technical assistance
- Site compliance reviews
- Strong MOS administration
- Advocates HOS behaviors
- Effective coach and role model
- Deploys safety initiatives
- Measures key HSEF metrics
- Drives standard work
- Ensures compliance standards
Areasofstrengthandexpertise
- OSHA Outreach Trainer
- Construction Specialist
- Management & Supervision
- Pre-task Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Project Management
Certification
OSHA 500 30 10
Timeline
Area Safety Compliance Inspector
Stake Center Locating
01.2019 - 03.2023
Safety Manager / Quality Control
Premier Steel Manufacturing, Inc.
01.2010
Director of Safety / Multisite Safety Manager
Heggem Construction
01.2007 - 01.2010
Site Safety Manager
Honeywell
Paul Reed Construction and Supply, Inc.
Bachelor Of Applied Science In Information Technology - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design