Arnold E. Lawrence III
AKA, Bo Lawrence
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Professional Summary
Currently employed, Manager of Safety and Training at The University of Texas at Austin for over 20+ years as an environmental health and safety professional with over 24 established years of well-rounded experience in the environmental, occupational health and safety industry. Experience and knowledge in federal, state and local regulations with emphasis toward occupational safety and environmental compliance. Successfully manage multiple key occupational safety, environmental and training programs for The University of Texas at Austin, Utilities-Facilities and Energy Management Departments.
* Data Analysis and Collection * Property Surveys * Risk Management * Industrial Hygiene
* Program Administration * Program Development * Adult Learning * Public Speaking
* Project Management * Construction-General Industry Safety * Public Speaking
* Strategic Planning* Planning, Coordinating & Facilitating* Critical thinking and decision making
Professional Skills
Program Development: Environmental, occupational health and safety programs and procedures developed, implemented and managed. Technical and mechanical programs and certification programs developed, implemented and manage for up to 110 employees, including supervisors and managers within Utilities and Energy Management. Additionally, manage safety in entirety over Facilities Services of approximately 700 maintenance trade employees.
Program Administration: Administer and manage environmental, occupational health and safety programs such as, but not limited to: Respiratory Protection, Confined Space, Personal Protective Equipment, Electrical Safety, Walking and Working Surfaces, Hearing Conservation, Confined Space, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Contractor Safety Programs and all Utilities Safety Programs and Policies to date. Administer contracts, budgets and invoicing for specific environmental, occupational health and safety programs. Program administrator for managers, supervisors and all technical trade workforce for 5 departments within Utilities.
Risk Management/Safety: Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Sampling and Monitoring, Technical Reporting, Safety Training, Regulatory Inspections and Enforcement, Project Manage Environmental and Construction Contractors, Subject Matter Expert in OSHA 1910 and 1926.Computer: PC based Hardware: File Maker Pro 4.0, Microsoft – Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Word, and Outlook.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Occupational Health and Safety
Trinity College and University
May 25th, 2001
Certifications
Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) (formally held)
Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network
April 26, 2013
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) (formally held)
Safety Council of the Louisiana Capital Area
December 10, 2010
Authorized OSHA (500) Construction Trainer
March 15, 2012
Authorized OSHA (501) General Industry Trainer
March 23, 2012
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Safety Unlimited
November 29, 2011
OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training
Safety Unlimited
November 12, 2011
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Safety and Health Certification
April 30, 2010
Enhanced Threat and Risk Assessment
Texas A&M University System
January 28, 2010
Frame, Tube & Coupler, & System Scaffold “Competent Person”
Scaffold Training Institute
March 25, 2009
Aerobics Instructor and Personal Trainer Certification (formally held)
International Fitness Association
Jan 3, 2011 to current
CI# 244115
Sports Nutritionist (formally held)
International Fitness Association
Jan 14, 2011 to current
CI#244115
State of Texas Asbestos Licenses (formally held):
Asbestos Project Manager
Lic# 50-0500
Asbestos Inspector
Lic# 60-1927
Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician Lic# 70-5289
Asbestos Supervisor
Lic# 80-3457
Lead Risk Assessor
Lic# 207046
Project Management Certification
The University of Texas at Austin, May 8, 2008
Environmental Health and Safety General Certifications and Licenses:
Texas Water Law/ 45 clock hours
Texas Air Law/ 45 clock hours
Environmental Safety Management/ 45 clock hours
Public Relations/ Environment/ 45 clock hours
Chemistry for Hazardous Waste in Texas/ 45 clock hours
Lead Contractor/ Supervisor 24 clock hours
Certificate of Training and Fit Testing
Respirator Training and Fit Testing
Personal Protection Equipment Training
Pediatric CPR
Adult CPR
First Aid
Automated Electronic Defibrillator
NITON XRF use certification
Slip Trips and Falls Training
Back Safety
Forklift Training
Chemical Safety
RFCI Safety Class
Fire Safety
Material Safety Data Sheet Training-
and GHS-SDS training
Laboratory Safety Training
Asbestos Awareness Trainer
Lead Exposure Control Trainer
DOT Placard Training
Safety & Health Signs and Tags
Fire Extinguisher Training
Spill Defense Training
Silicosis Prevention
Scaffold Safety
Ladder Safety
Roof Labor
Pesticide Handling
Painting Operations
Machine Guarding
Heat Related Illness
Hearing and Noise
Fleet Motor Vehicle Safety
Flammable Liquids
Excavation and Trenching
Confined Space
Compressed Gas Cylinder
Asbestos Management Planner
ACOMPLISHMENTS
Elected on the board of The University of Texas Staff Association by University Employees.
Developed, implemented and manage occupational health and safety programs, policies and procedures and industry standard technical trade certifications for The University of Texas at Austin Utilities Department from the ground up. I was the first Environmental Health and Safety professional for Utilities and Energy Management and have developed an entire safety, health and competency based certification for technical trades.
Assisted in the development of The University of Texas at Austin Leadership Program.