Manager Safety
Resume:
ANDREW M. RICHARDSON
Safety Manager – Construction Industry
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
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ANDREW M. RICHARDSON
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Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
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SAFETY MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION FIELD
Offering an extensive background based on formal education, relevant certification, and 13+ years progressive
experience in the construction safety field demonstrating superior leadership initiative, technical expertise,
operations enhancement, and consistent performance success.
Seasoned safety professional with extensive experience in providing the full range of safety program
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management and consultation essentials for major contractors and clients. Possess expert knowledge of
federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, environmental monitoring, hazardous materials
handling/abatement, safety inspection/documentation control, traffic safety, workers compensation, and
associated safety program development and administrative control.
Solid experience working in people-oriented environments requiring extensive interface with corporate
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representatives, government/ military officials, suppliers, vendors, law enforcement, contractors, small
business owners, and the general public. Worked as a safety supervisor of work crews in excess of 100
employees with proven achievement in safety assurance those meet/surpass all company and regulatory
requirements.
At ease in high stress and fast-paced environment requiring independent decisions and expertise in
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technical analysis and "out-of-the-box" problem-solving and strict attention to detail.
Highly-developed communications, interpersonal relations, administrative, human resource and project
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management, organizational and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multi-task levels of
responsibility effectively. Proven ability to quickly achieve organizational integration and assimilate job
requirements. Dedicated and self-motivated team player.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
CHST(Construction Health and Safety Technician Certification)
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OSHA 500
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NCCER- CSST(Certified Site Safety Technician)
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CRIS -Construction Risk Insurance Specialist
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CPR and First Aid / AED Instructor Qualification Training
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Excavation Safety
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Fall Prevention & Protection Train the Trainer Training
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Instructor for Operators of Aerial, Telescoping Lifts, & Forklifts
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OSHA Scaffolding Standards Course
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Confined Spaces Training
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ANDREW M. RICHARDSON
5622 CAMPUS DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23462
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HIGHLIGHTS OF SAFETY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLONIAL WEBB CONTRACTORS – Richmond, Virginia
Corporate Field Safety Manager (2005 – Present)
Responsible for managing company safety program of a 1200 employee Sub-Contractor spanning three states.
Company liaison in all meetings with OSHA and government representatives regarding safety related matters.
Review and approve Accident Prevention Plans for all new projects. Update corporate safety program and
employee safety training. Perform extensive training in topics such as OSHA 10 & 30 hour competencies, CPR/
First Aid/AED, certification for equipment operators aerial and scissor lifts and Hazard Communication,
Provide primary support for major construction ($20 million+), small construction ($2-20 million), HVAC Service
and Special Projects and Industrial Refrigeration (ammonia and thermal) divisions.
Regularly conduct work site inspections to ensure staff and sub-contractor compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1,
OSHA 1926, and company construction standards, regulations and safety rules. Provide recommendations based
on findings to ensure optimal safety posture of all field and shop activities. Investigate all accidents and near
misses, compiling relevant reports and implementing actions to avoid future occurrences. Provide critical safety
input during pre-construction meetings with staff, subcontractors, owners and vendors. Establish accounts with
medical providers for Workers Compensation treatments and pre-employment drug testing. Cooperatively engaged
with safety representatives from subcontractor firms to deliver uniformity and optimal safety oversight. Research
selected safety equipment and personal protective gear.
J.C. SMITH GENERAL CONTRACTORS- Virginia Beach, Virginia
Safety Operations Supervisor (1993-2000)
Responsible for all day-to-day safety operations of a concrete and excavation company. Effectively engineered
hazards out of the work place. Educated employees on safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Made
disciplinary recommendations when safety policies were not adhered to. Developed and performed oversight for
substance abuse program.
VARIOUS PROJECT REFERENCES
WESTIN HOTEL AND LUXURY CONDOMINIUM-Virginia Beach, Virginia-$30 million
MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL- Charlottesville, Virginia- $ 45 million
BANK OF AMERICA- Richmond, Virginia- $ 42 million
VIRGINIA TECH- Blacksburg, Virginia- $ 20 million
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK- Norfolk, Virginia- $ 12 million
FT. LEE ARMY BASE- Petersburg, Virginia- $18 million
SMITHFIELD PLANT- Kinston, North Carolina- $ 10 million
PERSONAL REFERENCES
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