Richard Brooks
Safety Professional
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Certified Safety Manager with an exceptional background in hazard management through appropriate mitigations. Methodical and well-trained and promoting excellent decision-making skills. Collaborative leader with a dedicated dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Articulate Safety Manager with a 15-year track record of developing and implementing successful safety programs. Experienced in cultivating safe and positive work environments to reduce risk, increase morale, and promote overall commitment to safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
CHST Board of Certified Safety Professionals
1
1
STS-C Board of Certified Safety Professionals
1
1
OSHA 502
1
1
OSHA 510
1
1
NFPA 70e
1
1
OSHA 500
Work History
Safety Manager
Qualsafe Solutions
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Project build value for Facebook Data Center Buildings at Social Circle, Ga $250,000,000 US
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- 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.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Facilitated training for 40 employees.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Safey Manager
Manhattan Construction / RFB Joint Venture
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Project build value for Parking Deck Renewal Hartsfield Jackson International Airport $46,000,000 US
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Provided weekly feedback to owners and other stakeholders on project safety concerns and challenges and accomplishments.
- Performed orientation training for all new employees and visitors to project jobsite
- Trained employees and staff on realtime safety concerns and other needed training weekly through toolbox talks
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Safety Manager
Manhattan/RFB Joint Venture
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Project build value for Deicing Facility $29,000,000 US
- Project build value for South Cargo renovations $1,000,000
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Prepared and delivered site-specific Tool Box training to 50 to 75 site wide subcontractors teams weekly
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in safety processes, and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with Superintendent and suggested remediation.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough root-cause investigations and analyses for subcontractors and other stakeholders
- Evaluated workplace conformance with site specific safety standards and OSHA regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Perform Confine Space oversite and insure worker qualifications to enter permit required space
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations
Safety Manager and Quality Assurance
Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corporation
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Marta ESCO Project value $41,500,000 US
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
- Facilitated safety and orientation training for new employees.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence with policies.
- Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors at all levels.
- Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.
- Created and achieved product quality objectives and met product specifications.
Safety Manager
Superior Site Safety & Tuner Construction
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Project value $1,500,000 US
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated safety training for all employees.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training, and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
Safety Coordinator
Jon Smith Group
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Project Capitalized build value $250,000,000
- Project consisted of complete renovation of all Delta Airlines concourses at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Oversaw safety strategy progress and maintained compliance with deadlines to support standards and process optimization for over 200 tradesmen workers.
- Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors at all levels.
- Assessed overall company safety, identified areas in need of improvement and spearheaded changes to protect personnel.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Facilitated training for site wide Toolbox Training for 200 workers monthly.
Safety Manager
Elite Construction
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Project Capitalize value $40,000,000 US
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
- Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements.
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
Education
MBA - Health Services Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business And Economics
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08.1982
Skills
- Site Analysis
- Training Delivery
- Public Speaking
- Data Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Environmental Safety Assessments
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Mitigation
- Policy reinforcement
- Staff training and development
- Quality Control Tests
- Risk Identification
- Implementing policies
- Incident Reporting
- MS Office
Accomplishments
- Mr. Brooks' safety experience is well versed as he has building construction, quality control and extensive field experience in electrical safety oversight of lockout tagout standards, fall protection standards, installing conduit and various other electrical installations as needed.
Certification
Construction Health and Safety Technician(CHST)
Safety Trainer Supervisor for Construction (STSC)
OSHA 500
OSHA 502 Update
OSHA 510
First Aid/CPR Certified
NFPA 70E
Timeline
Safety Manager
Qualsafe Solutions
08.2023 - 03.2024
Safey Manager
Manhattan Construction / RFB Joint Venture
03.2022 - 09.2022
Safety Manager
Manhattan/RFB Joint Venture
06.2021 - 02.2022
Safety Manager and Quality Assurance
Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corporation
05.2019 - 09.2020
Safety Manager
Superior Site Safety & Tuner Construction
07.2018 - 12.2018
Safety Coordinator
Jon Smith Group
02.2017 - 09.2018
Safety Manager
Elite Construction
02.2014 - 06.2017
MBA - Health Services Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Business And Economics
Trevecca Nazarene University
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