Insurance Training
Resume:
Asa Hunt
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Skills and Abilities
• 20 year professional experienced implementing large scale multi-disciplined safety programs.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and USDOT regulations, practices and procedures relative to construction and
manufacturing safety.
• Ability to accomplish diverse work assignments using innovative approaches in employee safety training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of Texas workers' compensation policies and rules, and know the principles of insurance and risk
management
• Support value risk management as it relates to EHS as an overall function of business in planning, leading and
directing operations
Commercial Metals Company – Dallas and Seguin, TX
Safety Manager – Managed OSHA and DOT regulatory programs for 52 manufacturing locations spanning 15 states.
Conducted compliance inspections and represented the company in all Federal/State OSHA and DOT compliance audits.
Provided management over-sight and developed employee safety-training programs. Directed first response teams for all
accident investigations in accordance with company requirements.
Primary Duties:
• Building & Fire Protection Plan Review and safety inspections.
• Coordinated on-site worker and supervisory safety training programs with the insurance carrier.
• Interpreted USDOT and OSHA rules, regulations and their applicability to specific company policy.
• Ensured DOT training, record retention, vehicle inspection & HOS logs management meet USDOT compliance.
• Attend all mediations and depositions during general liability, auto liability and workers compensation litigation.
• Investigation evaluation negotiation and settlement of insurance claims up to $250K.
• Recommended claim adjusting firms and law firms to represent the company regarding auto and general liability
claims.
Key Accomplishments:
• Spearheaded management teams to confront all division OSHA and USDOT violations that resulted in
reductions in fines by 75% with a savings up to $300K for an individual occurrence.
• Managed staff of 21 safety coordinators in a steel manufacturing company including a fleet of 750 vehicles
• Co-authored safety program for commercial vehicle inspections in combination with Texas State Technical
College. This program reduced Out-of-Service violations by 98%, and vehicle and driver violations by 93%
over 3 years.
• Co-authored crane safety program under Texas A&M University - Division of Extension Services. Certified
supervisors helped reduce crane related claims by 90%.
• Developed first responder investigation procedures that enabled expedited claim closure by an average savings of
$125K per bodily injury claim. Co-authored article, “Expedited Accident Investigations" for the American Bar
Association.
• Co-Authored Wausau Insurance Company CMC Property Loss Control Plan and provided NFPA technical assistance
for inspection, testing, and maintenance of deluge systems for mill furnaces.
• Co-Authored the development of procedures in conjunction with “Advanced Technology Associates” (ATA-Houston
TX) to refine methods required to create admissible night photography and video footage for presentation as
evidence or visual aids in the litigation process.
• Appointed as Liaison and Site Director of Safety for Government subcontractor in removal of 75 miles of copper
communication wire from the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Recognized accomplishment for no Lost
Time accidents and/or injuries.
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Employment History
Regional Reporting Services Inc. - RRI New York NY
Loss Control Consultant - Represent Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, AIG, Hartford Insurance, American First
Insurance and other specialty insurance companies at various client locations and perform OSHA workplace safety
reviews and including Highly Protected Risk surveys. Utilize industrial hygiene methods including sound level meters,
noise dosimeters, ventilation equipment, and air sampling media/ pumps.
Primary Duties:
• Train employees in the basics of occupational safety and health using the OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training
Programs by the OSHA Training Institute.
• Teach Supervisors in the basics of occupational safety and health using the OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training
Programs developed by the OSHA Training Institute.
• Perform special surveys, quantifying chemical, noise, ergonomic, and other relevant safety programs in
accordance with: OSHA, USDOT and NFPA guidelines.
• Assess risk and recommend controls of potential environmental and occupational hazards that may result in
injury, illness, or affect the well-being of employees.
• Compile, analyze, and report findings to employers, underwriters, and other agencies in a timely fashion
regarding safety and health issues.
Key Accomplishments:
• Consistently reduced lost time accidents by 85%, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual savings
through proven safety initiatives.
• Developed programs for commercial fleet safety and consistently decreased vehicle accidents and traffic
violations by 80%.
• Introduced Smith Systems Defensive Driver Certification program reducing preventable accidents cost by a
savings above $700K per year.
• Developed and presented employee educational training programs to employees in 20 Midwest States based on
the OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Outreach Training Programs.
• Taught supervisors in the basics of occupational safety and health using the OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training
Programs.
• Inspected buildings, job sites, equipment, and work practices for compliance with Federal/State statutes
regarding safety, fire and environmental standards and recommend corrective actions.
• Participated in the investigation of all accidents involving property, equipment and employees by observing the
scene of the accident, taking photographs, interviewing the parties to the accident and witnesses, and completing
the appropriate records and reports.
• Maintained and kept current federal and state reports
• Assisted clients negotiate settlement of claims with insurance carriers and the general public.
• Conduct Breathalyzer test for drivers and process results in accordance with FMCSA guidelines.
Education/Licenses/Certifications
University of Utah – B.S. 1979
Texas Department of Insurance –Professional Safety Source
Texas Department of Insurance - Loss Control Representative
Texas Department of Insurance - TWCC Field Representative
Texas Property and General Liability Adjuster Certification
30 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and Construction Certification
Certified Crane Inspector
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Forklift Training Instructor
Certified Smith Systems Defensive Driver Instructor
Certified First Aid Instructor
Certified Breath Alcohol Inspector
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