Austin B. Conrad, GSP
Calhoun, KY 42327
*************@***.***
Objective: To further my career by utilizing my education, skills, and experience to promote the
professional development of Safety and Health within the company; and to exemplify a
positive proactive attitude towards maintaining risk free working conditions.
Education: Murray State University Murray, KY
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Area: Occupational Safety and Health (ASAC/ABET Accredited)
Graduated: May 2010
Obtained: Graduate Safety Practitioner from Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Work
Experience:
General Electric Aviation Madisonville, KY
Safety Supervisor Oct. 2011- Present
Manage all high risk safety programs including PPE, cranes, confined space,
electrical, LOTO, forklift, etc.
Write/approve EHS procedures in compliance with 29 CFR 1910 & 1926
Manage/perform accident/incidents to determine root cause
Write and approve Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Establish and facilitate safety teams (high risk safety, union ehs
representative, ergonomics, and wellness teams)
Ensure compliance with safety inspections
Oversee industrial hygiene sampling
Acted as first responder for site emergencies
Perform data trend analysis on injuries and safety compliance
Manage site MSDS
Work directly with union hire employee
Manage contractor safety
Establish and conduct new and current employee training
Work directly with medical clinic to manage injury cases to ensure return to
work by employees
Parsons Corporation Aiken, SC
Safety Specialist June 2010- Oct. 2011
Completed two ESH internships during the summers of 2008 & 2009
Review/Approve Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in compliance with 29 CFR
1926, 1910, & 10 CFR 851
Performed accident/incident investigations to determine root cause
analysis
Managed workers compensation cases
Performed audits and safety inspections daily
Instituted Safety, Health, and Risk Program Management (SHARP)
Austin B. Conrad, GSP
550 Center St
Calhoun, KY 42327
*************@***.***
Acted as emergency coordinator as required for site wide emergencies
Design access/egress, fall protection plans, & proper ventilation for
confined spaces
Analyze trend data to aid in identifying high risk work activities and
assisted in developing proactive control measures
Perform respirator qualitative fit tests on employees
Attend planning and scheduling meetings to help coordinate work
activities and provided guidance on Health and Safety regulations
Conducted and documented industrial hygiene samples (noise and air
samples)
Manage MSDS manuals and classified NFPA chemical hazards
Implemented hearing conservation program
Worked with direct hire union employees
Instructed new employee orientation safety training
Worked individually with project management and supervisors
Conducted drug screening
Completed over one millions safe work hours without a loss time
incident
TAG Electric INC Rumsey, KY
Electrical Contractor/Supervisor Aug. 2004- May 2010
Installed electricity in commercial, residential, and agriculture fields
Estimated and bid jobs
Gained sales experience
Coordinated and preformed service calls
Communicated successfully with non-English speaking employees
Supervisor for multiple crews and jobsites
Instructed safety and new employee training
McLean County EMS Calhoun, KY
EMT-B May 06- Dec. 07
Worked on ambulance as driver and technician
Completed out of state medical patient transfers
Instructed educational seminars at local schools
Certifications/
Training:
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) by Board of Certified Safety
Professionals
Kentucky Electrical Contractors License
Austin B. Conrad, GSP
550 Center St
Calhoun, KY 42327
*************@***.***
National ICS 100 and 200 Level Certification
8-Hour Confined Space Entry Training
OSHA 10
CPR and first aid by American Red Cross
ToxCup drug screen trained
M40 CBT Trained
Activities:
American Society of Safety Engineers, National Section Member
McLean County Central District Volunteer Fire Fighter
Gatton and John B. Browning/Young Academic Scholarships
References: Available Upon Request