Description
This expert specializes in workplace safety and OSHA compliance in all fields of safety and OSHA compliance, including general industry, construction, maritime and environmental. Provide compliance training, customized safety programs, full facility audits, PPE, and 24-hour emergency consultation and assists with OSHA citations at the state and federal level. He has experience as a testifying expert witness.
Academic Background
- Salisbury State Collage, 1978-1981
- Northern Virginia Community College, 1984-1985
- Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute Training, 1978-1997
- Over 500 hours of training, certified in various fire, rescue, hazmat topics
- Emergency Medical Technician, Cardiac Rescue Technician, ALS & PALS previous certifications Advanced Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support, IV Therapy, Defibrillation, Cardioversion, Drug Administration, Trauma
- OSHA Training Institute, 1998-Current
- Authorized OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour General Industry Instructor
- Prerequisite courses required prior to Instructor course
- Authorized to teach 10- & 30-Hour certification courses on OSHA regulations regarding General Industry/Manufacturing, etc. This includes topics such as Hazard Communication, Control of Hazardous Energy-Lockout/Tagout, Walking/Working Surfaces, Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Safeguarding, Hand/Power Tools, etc.
- Authorized OSHA 10-hour & 30-Hour Construction Industry Instructor – 1999-2010
- Prerequisite courses required prior to Instructor course
- Authorized to teach 10- & 30-Hour certification courses on OSHA regulations regarding the Construction Industry. This includes topics such as Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, Ladders, etc.
- Authorized OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour General Industry Instructor
- Authorized OSHA 10- & 30-Hour Maritime Industries Instructor-Shipyards, Marine Terminals, Longshoring
- Prerequisite courses required prior to Instructor course
- Authorized to teach 10- & 30-Hour certification courses on OSHA regulations regarding Shipyards, Marine Terminals and Longshoring. This includes topics such as Confined & Enclosed Spaces, Personal Protective Equipment, Machinery, Tools, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Welding, Material Handling, etc.
- Numerous ancillary safety courses-Scaffold Training Institute, NFPA National Fire Protection Association
- Instructor-Trainer for First Aid/CPR/AED-Medic First Aid International Registry-1999-Present
- Certified to teach individuals to become a Trainer for first aid, CPR & AED.
- Certified to teach Bloodborne Pathogen safety, oxygen therapy, etc.
Professional Experience
- RTI Group, LLC, Stevensville, MD, OSHA, Safety and Health Specialist, 2022-Present
Safety Resources, 1998-Present
- Principal Consultant, Managing Member
- Provide workplace safety & OSHA/NFPA/ANSI compliance to a variety of clients nationwide
- Respond to requests for interpretations of OSHA regulations
- Provide direct consultation to owners of any size company
- Explain workplace safety laws and their applications and interpretations
- Facility audits/inspections; hazardous materials, fire safety, machinery/guarding, slips/trips/falls, electrical, etc.
- Provide wall-to-wall facility inspections/audits
- Provide expert hazard analysis of workplaces
- General Industry/Manufacturing; Poultry/Food Service, Light/Heavy Manufacturers, Public Works, Hospitality, etc.
- Provide consultation to Fortune 500 companies and below
- Construction site safety; large sites, small contractors, etc.
- Fall Hazard Analysis
- Scaffolding
- Material Handling-Rigging/Cranes
- Maritime Industry-Shipbuilding, Marine Terminals/Marinas, Longshoring
- Military/US Army Corps of Engineers site compliance -NAVFAC, EM-385 Compliance
- Develop Safety & Health Manuals, programs, policies, procedures
- Write site-specific Safety & Health programs
- Hazard Communication
- Lockout/Tagout, including specific procedure development
- Chemical Safety/Process Safety Management
- Walking/Working Surfaces-Fall Protection, Ladders, Scaffolds/Aerial Lifts
- Electrical Safety-NFPA 70E compliance, arc flash/blast/electrocution-shock
- Health standards compliance-Respiratory, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lead, Chromium VI, Asbestos, Silica, etc.
- Institute safety training curriculum for ALL OSHA-related topics
- Provide certifications of all OSHA-related topics
- Accident/Incident Investigations
- Investigation workplace accidents, injuries & fatalities
- Provide Root Cause Analysis
- Provide consultation on workplace safety matters
- Recordkeeping/Reporting requirements
- Assist with OSHA inspections
- Handle OSHA Citation & Notification of Penalty cases
- Approximately over 1,500 OSHA and State Program cases handled
- Aid, expert help to attorneys in OSHA interpretations, regulations
- Contest cases where OSHA may be incorrect, direct negotiations with State’s Attorney Generals, Federal Attorney Generals
- Provide consultation questions/answers directly to all employees of clients
- Instructor-Trainer for Medic First Aid-First Aid/CPR/AED
- Commented/advised on several legal cases
- Provided multiple depositions on accident/injury cases
- Write site-specific Safety & Health programs
- Safety Engineer, PTI, Inc., 1997-1998
- Evaluate clients for safety/Worker’s Compensation risks
- Provide and implement safety programs/policies
- Provide facility safety audits/inspections
- Provide client safety training
- OSHA Citation & Notification of Penalty assistance; evaluate for accuracies, abatement, etc.
- Subject Matter Expert/Expert Witness for OSHA/Workplace safety issues
- Area Safety Advisor, Zee Medical Services Co., 1989-1997
- OSHA 30 Hour Occupational Safety & Health Certification
- Safety Product/Manufacturer Representative-3M, North, Miller, etc.
- Advised businesses of safety issues, performed facility audits
- Provided employee safety training
- Forensic Investigator, State of MD Office of The Chief Medical Examiner, 1992-1012
- Specialized training in field forensics, investigation of various death cases; homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, industrial accidents
- Investigated over 100 fatality cases involving homicides, vehicular/industrial accidents, suicides for the State of Maryland
- Assist Crime Labs with field forensics
- Prepare bodies and reports for transport to OCME-Baltimore
- Specialized training in field forensics, investigation of various death cases; homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, industrial accidents
- Medic/Health Service Technician, U.S. Coast Guard, 1982-1988
- Inauguration Committee for President Ronald Reagan, Ceremony for Unknown American for the Vietnam War Memorial
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Good Conduct Award
- PADI Certified Underwater Diver
- Volunteer, Princess Anne Vol. Fire Co., 1978 – Present
- Certified Firefighter – 1979
- Certified Rescue Technician – 1980
- Certified Hazmat Technician – 1990
- Emergency Medical Technician – 1981 – 1998
- Cardiac Rescue Technician ALS/PALS Certified – 1992 – 1998
- Chief, 1997; Assistant Chief, 1995-1996; President, 2000-2001, Various Line Officer positions
Professional Associations and Activities
- Member, American Society of Safety Professionals, 1995 – Current
- Past President & Charter member of Delmarva Chapter
- Safety Professional of the Year, 2012
- Board of Directors, Delmarva Safety Association
- Member, National Safety Council
- Member, Past Board Member, Chesapeake Region Safety Council
- Member, Eastern Shore Builders Association
- Member, Painting & Decorating Contractors Association
- Member, Associated Builders & Contractors Chesapeake Shores
- Member, National Fire Protection Association
- Member, American Legion
- Member, GEAPS – Grain Elevating & Producing Society