JAMES AVERY COLLINS

• Performed visual inspection of work area and evacuated operations and summoned authorities if hazardous conditions is detected.
• Patrolled plant areas and noted and investigated unsafe conditions and practices and eliminate fire hazards.
• Managed confined space entry, fire watch, LOTO, trenching, and fall protection programs.
• Delivered orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific training to subcontractors.
• Assisted with concrete formwork, steel reinforcement, and site hazard prevention
• Conducted daily safety audits, JHAs, and incident investigations, reducing injuries by 40%.

• Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
• Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
• Facilitated training for over 500 employees.
• Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.

• Coordinated daily safety operations for large-scale data center construction sites, ensuring OSHA, NFPA 70E, and client compliance.
• Supported Safety Managers by preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), incident reports, and corrective action tracking.
• Conducted site safety walks and inspections, reporting unsafe conditions and verifying corrective actions
• Administered confined space, fall protection, hot work, and lockout/tagout programs.
• Assisted in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and safety audits.
• Monitored emergency response readiness, evacuation routes, and fire suppression systems.
• Acted as liaison between general contractors, subcontractors, and safety leadership to maintain consistent compliance across trades.

 Conducted morning safety toolbox meetings.

 Conducted safety orientations and training for new hires.

 Project was constructing an underground tunnel. Ensured that all employees were

knowledgeable on hazards associated with their assigned task.

 Conducted safety audits to ensure that all permits and JSAs were current and in

making sure the company is following OSHA

standards and guide lines for Subpart L- Scaffolds 1926.450 and all other rules and

regulations RCC Construction is implementing on site. Also, from March 2015 till present

Assure all Federal, State and site standards and regulations are followed for as

many as 700 employees. Perform work site audits. New hire orientation & site specific

training. Investigating all Accidents / Incidents to come up with suitable corrective

actions and ensure that these procedures are being implemented. Participated strongly in

the TKS Near Miss program on a daily basis.