Rodrigo Quiroga
Miami Lakes,Florida
Summary
Experienced safety professional with a proven track record in establishing and fostering safety-oriented company cultures. Skilled in devising and executing comprehensive action plans, ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations, and enhancing program efficiency to streamline operations and reduce incidents. Dedicated advocate for workplace safety, committed to creating a secure environment for employees and minimizing risks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Director & Quality Control Coordinator
LEGO CONSTRUCTIONS Co.
05.2020
- Hired in as a Safety Director
- Review and update the company's Safety Program
- Applying federal, local and OSHA standards
- Development of Site-Specific Safety Plans for the company's projects, including projects in schools, federal projects, airports and military bases
- Coordination with the legal department for the introduction of fundamental documents such as waivers, responsibilities, and others
- Become an Specialist in Gap Analysis with a procedure that includes the evaluation of the company in the area of safety over more than 170 points, allowing the identification of company weaknesses, the generation of a work plan, and the achievement of real results
- Active participation in the procurement process for safety materials, including but not limited to high-value equipment such as safety nets and fall protection mobile equipment, as well as everyday purchases like PPE, etc
- Preparation of the company for important awards such as the Florida Sunshine Safety Award
- Preparation of the company for the OSHA SHARP award
- Creation of a control program for subcontractor Certificates of Insurance
- Supervision of demolition projects of various sizes
- Management of the company's insurance, including inspections with insurance representatives, and implementation of policies to improve rates in favor of the company
- Train company members in CPR, First Aid, Fire Prevention, etc
- Subcontractor training program
- Development and implementation of a computerized control system through a website which was designed and built by me, and allows the control of personnel, the electronic submission of forms such as Head Count, Hot Work Permit, etc
- Compliance and maintenance of EPA standards in all our projects
- Conducting accident/incident investigation, providing the necessary documentation informing management with reports following the Root Cause Analysis and promoting corrective and preventive measures
- Development of the company's Activity Hazard Analysis 'library' for different tasks, which are used daily in all our projects
- Conduct inspections, identify safety problems, and implement corrective measures
- Development and implementation of personnel control including identification system through Badges
- Development and implementation of new security procedures and protocols to maintain safe work ethics and morale in projects
- Conduct regular weekly/monthly Safety Meetings and educate employees pertaining to Company rules and policies, OSHA laws and regulation, environmental issues, hazardous material handling, etc
- Design and implementation of the Quality Control program in different projects with advanced use of digital techniques
- Inspections of projects on a regular basis, applying statistics to identify companies and employees
- Isolating the risks and providing the necessary control to eliminate it or lower it to acceptable work levels
- With more than 120 Inspections in a short period in the different projects
- Application of corrective measures including mainly the education of the personnel
- Design and implementation of different programs in the company such as SWPPP, Safety Driver, Color Code Tags, Fire Prevention, etc
- During this period of time, I supervised several projects of different sizes in cost and personnel, different complexity and different activities including excavations, confined space, work at height, work with heat, etc
- Conducting meetings with the insurance company obtaining better ratings and immediate resolution of observations
- Development and implementation of TTC/MOT that includes and guarantees compliance with DMV standards
- Risk assessments, in which risk control can be managed by maintaining the company with an EMR below 1, TRIR below 3.1 (Construction Reference) and DART below 2.8 (Construction Reference).
Safety Manager
KHS&S Contractors
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Hired in as Safety Manager
- Oversight & enforcement of OSHA/ Safety compliancy to over 800 employees onsite
- Safety Manager on the $2.2 Billion Joint Venture Construction & Renovation Project of the Seminole Hollywood Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Resort for the Seminole Tribe of Florida
- (13 Individual Projects)
- Promote a positive safety culture at all levels of the organization, with heavy focus on employee engagement
- Conducted site-specific safety orientations in English & Spanish
- Conducted walkthroughs with owner insurance carrier to review risk measures on the project
- Conducts routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections
- Maintain all employee safety training records
- Inspect job sites, facilities, tooling, machinery and safety equipment on routine basis to identify/correct potential hazards & ensure safety regulation compliance and employee safe keeping
- Enforce Safety Program and related policies and procedures and implement immediate corrective actions
- Complete injury and accident reports with subsequent investigation
- Developing, implement, and provide needed safety training
- Conduct CPR-First Aid Training to supervisors
- Conduct OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training.
Safety Manager
Intal Contractors
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Hired in as Mechanic
- Promoted to Safety Manager in Jun 2017
- Safety Manager on the $200 Million Construction Project Consisting of three-story, 476,000 square foot Telemundo Global Headquarters and Broadcast Studios is home to the television giant's corporate offices, novella and broadcast studios, and support areas for the news and sports networks
- Train Company Employees on safe work Practices and Emergency Procedures
- Conducted site-specific safety orientations in English & Spanish
- Conducted Everyday Safety Inspections, Including Fire Prevention
- PTPs
- Oversight & enforcement of OSHA/ Safety compliancy to over 200 employees onsite
- Inspect job sites to ensure safe work environments
- Investigate recordable and near miss incidents, injuries or occupational diseases to determine root causes.
Safety Supervisor
GIMAC Contractors
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Hired in as Labor, Promoted to Framer
- Cut and measure metal studs and tracks to the required length
- Install metal studs and tracks to create walls, ceilings, and floors
- Use various hand and power tools, such as saws, drills, and levels, to complete projects
- Collaborate with other tradespeople, such as electricians and plumbers, to ensure proper installation of materials
- Maintain a safe and clean work area
- Adhere to company and industry standards and regulations.
Education
University - Medicine School
UPAL
High School -
Centro Educativo Autraliano
Cochabamba, Bolivia01.2001
Skills
- Incident Management and Accident Investigation
- Report writing skills
- Program Reviews
- Hazard Identification
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
- Procedure Implementation
- Emergency Action Planning
- OSHA, EM-385-1-1 Expert
- Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan Inspector
- Safety Trainings Expert
- Leadership and communication skills
Certification
- CHST "Construction Health and Safety Technician" Certified by BCSP.
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors" Certified by U.S Army Corps Of Engineers.
- 40 Hour EM 385 -1- 1
- 2021 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety Certified by "NFPA"
- EM 385 1-1 Fall Protection Certified Instructor certify by "3M"
- CPR/ First Aid/ AED Instructor Certified by American Red Cross.
- OSHA 510 Certified by "University of South Florida".
- CURRENT OSHA 500 & 502 Certified by "University of South Florida".
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Instructor
- Scaffolds Certified by "University of South Florida".
- OSHA 300A "Record Keeping" Certified by "University of South Florida".
- Fire Prevention Trained
- Fit Test Qualify Person
- Basic Rigger and Signalman certified by "Hard Hat Training"
- Boom lift & Scissor Lift Train the Trainer.
- Silica Certified Instructor
- Asbestos Hazard Recognition Certified.
- Project Risk Management Certified by "UDEMY"
- Noise Hazard in the Construction certified by "University of South Florida".
- Forklift, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift Qualify Person.
- OSHA 9044 Health Hazards In Construction
- OSHA 9058 Stairways and Ladders in construction.
- OSHA 9053 Excavations for Construction.
- Mold Remediation and Prevention
- License 2-15 Life and Health Insurance
- Mental Health First Aid FOR COVID-19 certified by American Red Cross.
- Currently approved by BCSP Board of Certified Safety Professional for STS "Safety Trained Supervisor" test.
- Currently approved by NFPA for CEST "Certified Electrical Safety Technician" test.
- Fire Sprinkler Water Based Emergency Prevention & Shut Off Procedures
- Procore Admin Certification
- Project Manager: Preconstruction
- Project Manager: Project Management
- Project Manager: Quality and Safety
- Project Manage: Financial Management
- Project Manager: Resource Management
- Superintendent Certification
- Field Work Certification
- EM 385 Fall Protection Certified Trainer 24 Hrs Competent Person Recertification
- Rought Terrain Forklift Certified Trainer certified by United Rentals
- Wheel Loader Certified trainer certified by United Rentals
- Backhoe Certified Trainer certified by United Rentals
- Excavator Certified Trainer certified by United Rentals
- Skid Steer Certified Trainer certified by United Rentals
- Qualified Rigger Level 2 Train the Trainers certified by "Crane Tech"
Timeline
Safety Director & Quality Control Coordinator
LEGO CONSTRUCTIONS Co.
05.2020
Safety Manager
KHS&S Contractors
02.2018 - 03.2020
Safety Manager
Intal Contractors
03.2015 - 02.2018
Safety Supervisor
GIMAC Contractors
06.2014 - 02.2015
University - Medicine School
UPAL
High School -
Centro Educativo Autraliano
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