Richard Vaden
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Dynamic Safety Manager with a proven track record at Rabine Paving Texas, excelling in incident investigation and safety program development. Expert in hazard identification and risk assessment, fostering a proactive safety culture. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by effective training program development, significantly reducing accident rates and enhancing workplace safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Rabine Paving Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
Driver
Rabine Paving Texas
01.2021 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Equipment Operator
Rabine Paving Texas
01.2021 - Current
Education
Fire Science
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MOGeneral Studies
Lincoln Academy
Kansas City, MO05.1980
Skills
- Incident investigation
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
- Hazard identification
- Incident reporting
- Safety audits
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety inspection
- Risk identification
- Training program development
- Knowledgeable in safety standard
- Site assessment
- Safety training development
- OSHA rule enforcement
- First Aid/CPR
- Root-cause analysis
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
OHSA 10
OHSA 30
Timeline
Safety Manager
Rabine Paving Texas
08.2025 - Current
Driver
Rabine Paving Texas
01.2021 - Current
Equipment Operator
Rabine Paving Texas
01.2021 - Current
Fire Science
Central Missouri State University
General Studies
Lincoln Academy