George F. Hargrove, STSC

Home Cell: 601-***-**** Work: 601-***-****

Email: actdvn@r.postjobfree.com

URL: www.linkedin.com/pub/george-hargrove-stsc/37/922/b80/en Career Summary I am a qualified safety professional and instructor, seeking a situation that allows me to use my knowledge for the company in which I am employed by, to bring about positive change. I offer combine astute strategic, safety management/training skills with a (9) year history of construction, consistently developing on-the-job trust necessary to believably convey safety as being job one. I am a collaborative leader, skilled in motivating teams to achieve company goals and objectives. I have excellent analytical and organizational skills. I am also a skilled communicator both oral and written, skills that are essential which have allowed me to mentor craft workers, develop partnerships and build positive relationships.

Experience

Safety Advisor

Professional Safety Solutions, LLC

June 2015- Present (88MW Solar Project- Warsaw, NC)

Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced.

Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.

Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.

Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.

Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy.

Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements

Recording of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers.

Being up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry

Ensuring the safe installation of equipment.

Managing and organizing the safe disposal of hazardous substances.

Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

Safety Engineer

Ames Construction Inc., ND, MN, OK

July 2013- October 2014

Conduct daily morning safety briefings to communicate safety awareness, updates from the FRA, BNSF, and OSHA (if any), monitoring CB communication between the operators with each other as well as the communication between the operators and the BNSF flagman, provide assistance to employees that may need or have any safety related concerns or issues that may arise from the field during the work day.

Coach, teach, retain, and be a safety resource to all that may need it.

Make sure locates are called in and utilities are located before work begins in the area.

Gather equipment inspection forms from operators daily to make sure all safety features are working properly.

Ensure all employees are fit prior to the day’s work & proper PPE is in place.

Lead in daily Stretch & Flex program with employees before the work day begins.

Conduct training included BNSF Contractor Orientation- general information, reporting of Injuries/Illnesses/Property and Equipment Damage, general requirements, emergencies, job safety briefings, PPE. Entered employee’s information into E-Rail for background check & BNSF Badge.

Enforce FRA, BNSF, OSHA, and Ames safety rules and regulations by remaining consistent with the implementation of the above said, and also in the delivery of such to the onsite employees. Safety Trainer

W.G. Yates & Sons Construction, De Kalb, Mississippi March 2012 –July 2013

Evaluates training programs for effectiveness and makes revisions as necessary.

Develops plans, organizes and facilitates training to meet OSHA regulations and facility’s training needs.

Prepares new employee orientation schedule and training.

Maintains training records, safety records and other high risk records for assigned contract.

Issue qualification and certification cards for all employees. Safety Coordinator

The Mundy Companies, Fayetteville, NC

August 2011 – December 2011

Directs entity’s safety programs to protect employees against harm, maintain safe and working conditions.

Addressed storm water issues as they arise within the guidelines as set forth by the EPA.

Meets compliance and reporting requirements of federal or state regulations. Directs activities of safety committee and may provide safety training.

Responsible for maintaining the company’s OSHA and EPA record keeping .

Advises management on problem correction.

Formulates and suggests work safety standards, and enforces procedures. Risk prevention areas include hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, or other unsafe conditions. Safety Field Technician

Casey Industrial, Castle Dale, UT

February 2009 – August 2011

Safety Technician over 3 sites: (1) Black &Veatch Project -Hastings, NE, (2) PacifiCorp Project- Huntington, UT, and (3) PacifiCorp Project-Castle Dale, UT.

Maintained duties as Safety Field Technician, Lock Out Coordinator, and as a Safety Representative.

Managed 40 employees for the night shift safety for 4 months.

Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.

Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited and activities preformed. Prepare and calibrate equipment used to collect and analyze samples.

Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

Oversee safety policies, and ensured safe conditions in the work environment to prevent harm, injury, or illness.

Plans, organizes, schedules and conducts inspections of facilities, work areas, and equipment. Monitors site conditions, practices, and procedures and compliance with health and safety requirements. Selects and implements corrective action and follows-up to ensure proper action has been taken.

Records data and compiles it into statistical analysis and reports.

Oversees and instructs support staff.

Assists with the development and administration of programs, reports, training, and employee seminars.

Prepares and submits detailed reports to department managers for corrective action to be taken or maintenance to be performed. Follows-up to ensure proper action has been taken. Craft Employee

Journeyman Level Millwright, Pipe Helper Level II, Millwright Helper TIC The Industrial Company, BE&K, Austin Industrial NE & NC October 2006- July 2008 CORE

COMPETENCIES

29 CFR 1926, 1910 compliance/ CPR / First Aid / AED/ Staff Management/ Cranes and Rigging/ Fall Protection /Site Inspections / Fire Protection/ Root Cause Analysis/ Risk Management/ Incident Investigation/ Lock Out-Tag Out /Trainer /Time Management/ OSHA 510 /OSHA 10 & 30 -1926/ Blood-borne pathogen training/ Ergonomics/ SCBA training/Respirator Fit Testing Skills

Certifications

Vast experience of implementing and establishing sound training programs and deliver the training professionally

Proficient with computer software, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Outlook Excellent written and oral communication skills

Exceptional ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, clients, co-workers and general public Strong ability and willingness to work on-call

Ability to comply to ethical standards

Administered and create tests for safety

Prepared reports for all safety data

Implement effective delivery of existing company site specific orientations Hazwoper 40

360 Training

November 2015

Excavation Competent Person

United Rentals

October 2014

First Aid/CPR/AED -Instructor

Nation Safety Council

October 2014

First Aid/CPR/AED –Basic Plus Certification

American Heart Association

March 2014- March 2016

STSC Certification

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

February 2014 - February 2019

Fall Protection -Instructor

DBI Sala Capital Safety

February 2014

NCCER Safety Certification

National Center for Construction Education and Research, License 7786580 April 2012

OSHA 510

Florida Southern University

April 2011

OSHA 30- 1926

OSHA

April 2010

Fire Fighter I & Fire Fighter II

Southeastern Community College

2004

Emergency Vehicle Driving

Southeastern Community College

2006

Leadership Training

Fayetteville Technical Community College

2010

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