Richard Cagan
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
I am a highly experienced safety professional, who has demonstrated the ability to achieve project and enterprise wide objectives and meet critical deadlines in fast-paced environments, with the proven ability to develop a positive Safety Culture and Philosophy with beginning-to-end project execution using various management systems and methodologies for small companies & large organizations.
Experienced with managing corporate safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing workplace incidents. Utilizes proactive safety measures and training to safeguard employees. Track record of fostering culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Corporate Safety
MasTec Network Solutions
01.2015
- Oversight of Corporate Safety Operations, and 15 Safety Managers nationwide for the Wireless Telecom construction and project management operations. Involved with DOT, Fleet and safety training Operations. Implementation and development and updating of Safety Policies and procedures.
Harding Construction
01.2001
- Ritz Carlton Hotel Project Sarasota Fl. Labor Foreman, Carpenter.
Corporate Safety Director
Edison Foard Construction
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Corporate Safety Management, Training, Inspections, developed and implemented safety programs and policies
NCDOL OSH Compliance Officer- CSHO Training
01.2015 - 01.2016
- OSHA Compliance inspections, Citation Process, Standards research and reporting.
Area Safety Manager
Optima Network Services/Mastec Network Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Communications Construction, Responsible for the Internal Communication of compliance related change, reporting and recording of Incidents, injuries, near miss and workers compensation data.
Owner/Director, Consultant and Trainer of Occupational Training & Consulting Operations
Richard Stanley & Company
01.2003 - 01.2012
- As Director, Consultant and Trainer of Occupational Training & Consulting Operations 2003-2012, I provided onsite live training, consulting and online training for over 200 companies and over 5,000 individuals. This training consisted of OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Construction & General Industry Outreach Training, Red Cross CPR, First Aid & AED Training, Traffic Flagging Training, Forklift & equipment Training and National Safety Council CPR, First Aid & AED training.
Regional Safety Director
R.J. Griffin & Company General Contractors
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Operated and administered the Companies Safety Program for over 500 company employees and sub contractor employees. Traveled throughout the eastern seaboard To Project locations to provide inspection and Training. Managed a Crew of 5 Project Safety Managers.
Corporate Safety Director
H&H Structures Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Multiple Projects in the Sarasota & Tampa Fl Markets
Hickman Structures Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Residences at the Ritz Condo Project. Sarasota Fl. Concrete Form Work Carpenter, Layout Engineer, Equipment Operator, Project Safety Coordinator on High–Rise Buildings.
Adams Construction Company
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Multiple Projects.Started as a General laborer, worked my way up to Carpenter, then Foremen.
Richard Cagan Real Estate
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Residential And Commercial Real Estate Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Relationship Building.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Started as a Rental Agent was then promoted to in-house Insurance Adjuster.
The A&P Super Market
01.1988 - 01.1995
- After Graduating High school in 1988 I was accepted at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry NY. Having a need to pay for College I gained employment at the A&P as a Clerk in the Produce Department. I worked around my class schedule & also held three other jobs while in College. After a year of employment with the A&P, while still in College, I was promoted to Assistant Produce Manager. After Graduating College in 1992 I continued this position until 1995.
Part Time Customer Service Supervisor
Friendly’s Ice Cream Restaurant
01.1989 - 01.1990
- I performed every aspect of the operation of the Restaurant, washed dishes, cooked, Ran the Fountain, Waited Tables, Greeted Customers, Ran the Cash Register, Performed end of shift cash closeouts & closing procedures.
United Parcel Service
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Worked the 2am to 9am Pre-load shift on the belt loading 3 trucks.
Prodigy Internet
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Temporary 3-month employment as a customer support telephone operator.
Education
Bachelors of Science - General Business Administration
Mercy College
01.1992
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Contractor safety management
- Behavior-based safety
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Fire safety management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training development
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident investigation
- Occupational health management
- Chemical handling
- Confined space entry
- Excavation safety
- Incident reporting
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Crane safety
- Emergency response planning
- Lifting techniques
- Noise control
- Environmental monitoring
- Machine guarding
- Industrial hygiene
- Traffic safety
- Respiratory protection
- First aid administration
- Fall protection
- Safety audits
- Safety program development
- Implementing policies
- Incident investigation
- Developing training programs
- Safety auditing
- Safety inspection
- Regulations and compliance
- Staff training
- Environmental audits
- Lock out tag out programs
- Equipment inspection
Certification
- OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Trainer Course Recertification in process
- National Safety Council CPR, First aid & AED Trainer Course Current
- National Safety Council Forklift Trainer Current
- ASP Certification In process
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health 06-3-25
Contract & Consulting Positions
- 2012 Archer Western Contractors. Safety Management Contracting & Training
- 2011 Legrand Distribution Warehousing. Safety Consulting & Training Contractor
- 2010 Myers & Chapman Contractors. V.C. Summers Nuclear Power Plant Contract Safety Manager.
- 2010 Thompson Ind. Services. Safety Manager & Consultant, International Paper Savannah GA, Duke Energy Cliffside Steam Station NC.
- 2009 Morgan Corp. Plant Vogtle Nuclear Power Station, Waynesboro GA. Safety Manager & Consultant.
- 2009 Impact Safety. PCS Phosphate Plant, Aurora NC. Contractor Safety Coordinator.
Timeline
Corporate Safety Director
Edison Foard Construction
01.2016 - 01.2025
Director of Corporate Safety
MasTec Network Solutions
01.2015
NCDOL OSH Compliance Officer- CSHO Training
01.2015 - 01.2016
Area Safety Manager
Optima Network Services/Mastec Network Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2015
Regional Safety Director
R.J. Griffin & Company General Contractors
01.2006 - 01.2009
Owner/Director, Consultant and Trainer of Occupational Training & Consulting Operations
Richard Stanley & Company
01.2003 - 01.2012
Corporate Safety Director
H&H Structures Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Harding Construction
01.2001
Hickman Structures Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
Adams Construction Company
01.2000 - 01.2001
Richard Cagan Real Estate
01.1997 - 01.1999
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
01.1995 - 01.1996
Part Time Customer Service Supervisor
Friendly’s Ice Cream Restaurant
01.1989 - 01.1990
The A&P Super Market
01.1988 - 01.1995
United Parcel Service
01.1988 - 01.1990
Prodigy Internet
01.1988 - 01.1989
Bachelors of Science - General Business Administration
Mercy College