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Certifications And Involvement
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Shawn Love

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Astute and intuitive safety professional with over 20 years of overall experience, starting in the US Navy, involved in construction safety since 2017 and professional development experience that includes comprehensive training and certifications as an OSHA authorized trainer (OSHA 500) and Construction Safety and Health Official(CSHO) through OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Chabot-Las Positas. Extensive working knowledge and know-how of Fed-OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards and implementation, safety inspection and investigation techniques. Proven ability to adapt to the situation and surroundings, excel under pressure and able to use critical thinking in the toughest environments. A proven track record of creating, improving and maintaining effective and positive safety culture, greatly reducing incidents and cost . Safety...One Team, One Goal...Zero incidents!

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Safety Specialist

Lund Construction Co.
04.2021 - Current
  • Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
  • Plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
  • Creates, plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises and at project site locations.
  • Perform and oversee investigations of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions including interfacing with workers’ compensation claims.
  • Communicate with injured workers and plan return to work strategies
  • Provides technical support to project managers.
  • Directly coordinate with project and executive management team providing guidance on health and safety, ensuring project sites fulfill industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Collaborates with management to develop Emergency Action Plans and serve as primary contact for project site incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
  • Provides technical support to project managers..
  • Coordinates and monitors health and safety updates, invoices, and submittals.
  • Reports health and safety status of projects to business and market leaders
  • Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence.

Safety Consultant, Site Safety Supervisor

Safety Dynamics Group
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provide guidance and input to Project Superintendents and Project Managers
  • Audit and review all safety programs at designated sites and make recommendations for improvement based upon audit and ensure program compliance
  • Create inspection reports and ensure proper communication through verbal debriefings or tabletops
  • Conduct designated site audit and safety walk-through, ensuring safe work practices, compliance and maintaining safety culture
  • Audit and review all COVID policies and protocols to ensure compliance with current guidance
  • Make all necessary recommendations and reports.

Safety and Logistics Manager

RAD Urban
11.2019 - 10.2020

Provided input and support to Project Manager and Project Superintendents

  • Field coordination and maintenance of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
  • Coordinated and oversaw all crane and rigging operations and their associated requirements, directly resulting in efficient and safe operations with zero incidents
  • Created, implemented, and managed site Corona Virus Disease (COVID) plans, including management of 28 subcontractor COVID-19 plans and protocols, resulting in zero COVID cases on site and maintaining site schedule, workload, employee & public safety
  • Ensured quality, site safety programs and onsite organization standards are maintained, achieving best site efficiencies, safe work practices and successful weekly third-party safety inspections
  • Conducted safety tailgate training, safety inspections, incident investigation reports, and safety orientations, greatly improving safety culture and resulting in zero lost-time injuries
  • Provided immediate first aid and triage for all personnel, significantly reducing need and cost of third-party intervention and treatment
  • Liaised with inspection authorities, ensuring to maintain a great working relationship
  • Liaised between owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors to ensure proper understanding and adherence to protocols.

Production Superintendent & Development Manager

RAD Urban (Construction Manufacturing)
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Provided input and support to Plant Manager, Senior Production Manager and Executive team
  • Reviewed and processed Change Orders, submittals, shop drawings, and Request for Information (RFIs) for build scope and redline corrections, ensuring the best possible information and instruction was readily available, with zero down time or work loss
  • Led, coached, mentored and developed 196 hard-charging team members, including nine Front-line Supervisors, in a construction manufacturing environment utilizing Lean manufacturing processes
  • Resulting in zero stop-loss in production
  • Coordinated and oversaw all production efforts and maintained a strict production schedule with no production loss, drastically reducing waste
  • Ensured quality standards, plant safety and safety programs, production organization and throughput were met and maintained
  • Conducted safety tailgate training, safety inspections and incident investigation reports, greatly improving the safety culture and resulting in zero lost-time injuries
  • Planned and coordinated required training for production personnel, ensuring the best efficiency and trade available
  • Led first aid and emergency response team, resulting in zero workload impact and greatly reducing the cost of third-party intervention and treatment
  • Liaised with State, County and third-party Safety inspectors and consultants, maintaining our quality and safety culture
  • Interpreted drawings, specifications and field issues to foster a safe environment
  • Liaised between the owner, architects, production engineers and Unions, maintaining a great working relationship and cohesive team.

Sales and Service Representative

Cintas First Aid and Safety
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provided input and support to managers and superintendents
  • Serviced and maintained eyewash and first aid stations, keeping clients OSHA compliant
  • Provided safety assessments and guidance on OSHA requirements
  • Material and equipment procurement and expediting delivery of same
  • Assisted in the review of safety and provide detailed feedback.

Chief Petty Officer, Damage Control

U.S. Navy
10.1995 - 05.2017
  • Provided input and support for Naval Combat Readiness
  • Ensured combat readiness of personnel, through multiple front-line leaders and processes, directly resulting in continual first-round certifications and above average audit evaluations
  • Maintained life-safety equipment, regulatory and safety compliance through OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, and DOD standards
  • Conducted rescue and recovery operations for medium and high risks environments i.e., confined space rescue and insertion/extraction of personnel
  • Trained personnel in life-saving skills and ability to identify, adapt and overcome obstacles, utilizing a 'think smarter, not harder' mind set
  • Utilized risk management to assess hazards in daily high-stress and rapidly changing environment, providing assessments and guidance to senior leadership and management using clear communication through verbal briefings, debriefings, and lesson-learned symposiums
  • Inspected, evaluated, and ensured all workspaces, personnel and policies followed and maintained all safety and good house-keeping standards according to OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, and DOD guidance on nine naval vessels
  • Implemented safety controls and management tools to better identify and decrease safety hazards and mishaps, resulting in zero man-hour loss
  • Inspected, evaluated, organized, and expertly managed the implementation of the maintenance scheduling programs and guidance for nine naval vessels, impacting over $50 million of equipment
  • Resulting in an above average audit score and directly contributing to the increase in productivity and efficiency of all nine ships.

Education

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Emergency Response
  • Process Improvement
  • Audit reporting
  • Program Evaluation
  • OSHA-500 Authorized OSHA Trainer for Construction

Certifications And Involvement

  • OSHA 30 Hour Safety Certification: #26-607303968
  • OSHA 510 – OSHA Standards for Construction - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 500 – OSHA Outreach Trainer: #32-01065587
  • OSHA 2015 - Hazardous Materials - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 2225 - Respiratory Protection -OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 2264 - Permit Required Confined Space - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 3015 - Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 3095 - Electrical Standards - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 3115 - Fall Protection - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 5109 - Cal/OSHA Standards for Construction Industry - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 7105 – Evacuation and Emergency Planning- OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 7410 – Managing Excavation Hazards- OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 7405 – Fall Hazard Awareness- OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management - OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 7505 - Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation- OSHA Training Institute
  • OSHA 7845 – Recordkeeping Rule Seminar- OSHA Training Institute
  • Advanced First Aid/CPR/BBP
  • Permit Required Confined Space – American Safety Council
  • NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Volunteer Experience

Kingsland Fire and Rescue, Kingsland, GA, Volunteer Firefighter, 04/2010, 05/2013

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • National Safety Council

Certification

  • EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
  • American Red Cross Licensed Training Practitioner - First Aid
  • Certified Safety and Health Official(CSHO)

Timeline

Construction Safety Specialist

Lund Construction Co.
04.2021 - Current

Safety Consultant, Site Safety Supervisor

Safety Dynamics Group
11.2020 - 04.2021

Safety and Logistics Manager

RAD Urban
11.2019 - 10.2020

Production Superintendent & Development Manager

RAD Urban (Construction Manufacturing)
08.2018 - 11.2019

Sales and Service Representative

Cintas First Aid and Safety
07.2017 - 08.2018

Chief Petty Officer, Damage Control

U.S. Navy
10.1995 - 05.2017

Shawn Love