Rick Hannas

864-***-**** ac4xms@r.postjobfree.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

●Completing safety and environmental inspections, identifying issues and developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health and environmental regulations including OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, DOE, Manufacturing, Wind farms, state, OSHA regulations

●Conducting safety training orientation sessions and teaching OSHA courses to ensure that (EHS) policies and procedures are followed Monitoring the use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials

●Monitoring Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER). Drinking water systems, testing air and ventilation systems for atmospheric pollution such as contaminants, radiation and noise Instructor for First Aid, CPR, AED

●Providing Inspections for cranes, electrical, tools, fall protection, tilt-wall, robotic, laser safety, utilities, demolition, scaffolding, electrical, confined space, respirators (full/half), and underground & trenching

●OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trainer

●OSHA 500 Instructor (Lapsed)

EXPERIENCE

Process Automation Solutions, Greenville, SC 02/2015-10/2017

Regional Environmental Health Safety Manager (position eliminated when merged with ATS)

●Responsible for the development, organization, management, and maintenance of both the environmental and safety program

●Identified, and corrected any safety and health concerns. Including hazards by observing stormwater, and wastewater, hazardous material, environmental, operational, respiratory testing performed as needed, and occupational conditions. Then reported my opinions on new procedures, and recommended preventative updates to management.

●Developed safety committee, safety systems, policies, and procedures, and trained management, and employees on any SC state, or federal regulations.

●Conducted safety inspections and investigated violations to ensure safety procedures are being followed and counseled management, employees, visitors, accordingly.

●Maintained all employee Webnet training schedules, and completed all required regulatory reports Updated, ISNetworld, for insurance regulation requirements.

●Performed inspections for robotic machinery, laser equipment, tools, PPE Maintained all employee training schedules, and completed all required regulatory reports Supervised safety for approximately 130 personnel

O’Neal Construction, Inc. Greenville, SC 04/2014-02/2015

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Contract Completed)

●Monitored and tracked facility compliance for wastewater discharges, storm water discharges, air permit regulatory requirements, and waste regulatory requirements.

●Performed daily site safety inspections included and corrected, but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, scaffolding, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, tilt wall, job site access, proper DOT road signs and site signage, vehicle loads, cranes, rigging.

●Performed inspections for any fire, welding, machinery, electrical, fall hazards, damaged equipment, worker tools, PPE, and possible struck by, and any crushing hazards

●Designed any permits for hot work, trenching & excavation, confined space entry

●Developed a behavioral based safety committee, safety systems, policies, and procedures, and trained management, and employees on any SC, or federal regulations.

OSEA Safety Consulting- Buffalo, NY 03/2013-04/2014

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Contract Completed)

●Performed daily site safety inspections (trenching, lifting, fire extinguisher, equipment and power tools).

●Manage environmental compliance programs relating to waste, wastewater, stormwater, air, respiratory testing performed as needed, and emergency response related issues.

●Training and orientations of new employees. Job hazard analysis Pre-job planning through job safety analysis and training. Accident/incident investigations (including environmental response).

●Arrival and removal of heavy equipment on site logs. Competent Person / Inspections for trenching activities, and deep excavation shielding. Equipment inspections, fire extinguisher monthly logs. Weekly safety toolbox meetings.

●Safety representative go between Over & Under Piping & Embridge safety representative. Record keeping requirements.

●Maintained all employee training schedules, and completed all required federal regulatory reports

●Managing safety for approximately 120 personnel

Morgan Corp, Inc. Waynesboro, GA 03/2011-08/2011

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Resigned to family issues)

●Responsible for safety program management and administration through risk assessment and corrective action policies.

●Coordinate and oversee environmental operations to ensure regulatory compliance and permit renewals.

●Inspections included and corrected, but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, scaffolding, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, tilt wall, job site access, proper DOT road signs and site signage, vehicle loads, cranes, rigging.

●Ensure waste water sampling program is accomplished according to permit protocol, respiratory testing performed as needed and requirements.

●OSHA regulations and inspections. Training and orientations of new employees Hazard communication. Inspections and audits. Job hazard analysis/pre-job planning through job safety analysis and training Accident/incident investigations. Record keeping requirements.

●Part of Emergency/Environmental Response team.

American DND- Aiken, SC 01/2009-12/2010

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Contract Completed)

●Monitor & enforce DOE and OSHA safety regulations.

●Oversee Industrial hygiene programs pertaining to silica exposure, and welding procedures.

●Training for workers included training for lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection.

●Inspections included and corrected, but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, job site access, proper DOT road signs and site signage, vehicle loads, rigging.

●Enforce and oversee respirator & hearing conservation programs.

●Maintained employee records for fit testing of respirators, proper care and maintenance of respirators. Provide sampling of hearing, and silica exposure for CIH. Provide Environmental Remediation.

Avisco, Inc. Aiken, SC 01/2008-01/2009

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Contract Completed)

●Monitor & enforce DOE and OSHA safety regulations.

●Maintained employee records for fit testing of respirators, proper care and maintenance of respirators, respiratory testing performed as needed

●Inspections included and corrected, but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, scaffolding, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, job site access, site signage, vehicle loads, rigging.

●Arrival and removal of heavy equipment on site logs.

●Provide Environmental Remediation.

●Oversee Industrial Hygiene programs pertaining to silica exposure, and welding procedures.

●Provide sampling of hearing, and silica exposure for CIH.

Baker Concrete, Inc. Aiken, SC 01/2007-01/2008

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Contract Completed)

●Overseen crane activities, inspections, arrival and critical lift plans for multiple cranes (Tower crane, 3 triple nines)

●Provide training and inspections of Meva Panel construction and scaffolding.

●Oversee concrete placement, and removal operations.

●Inspections included and corrected, but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, scaffolding, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, rebar installation, job site access, proper DOT road signs and site signage, vehicle loads, cranes, rigging.

●Performed inspections for any fire, welding, machinery, electrical, fall hazards, damaged equipment, worker tools, PPE, and possible struck by, and any crushing hazards

RMT Inc. Minneapolis, MN 01/2008-01/2009

Construction Site Health and Safety Manager (Contract Completed)

●Project elements reviewed for health and safety compliance.

●Construction of substations, civil infrastructure, foundations, underground, electrical collection systems. Reviewed health and safety compliance included demolition of existing wind structures

●Implementing, monitoring, and establishing health and safety procedures at wind energy construction sites.

●Inspections included but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, scaffolding, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, tilt wall, job site access, proper DOT road signs and site signage, vehicle loads, cranes, rigging.

●Completing investigations for environmental, health, and safety incidents.

●Developing and presenting new procedures related to accident response, construction site set-up, OSHA inspections, spill response, and substance abuse response.

●Construction of substations, civil infrastructure, foundations, underground, electrical collection systems

Brantley Construction, Inc. Charleston, SC 01/2005-12/2007

Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Contract Completed)

●Preparing site safety and accident hazard analysis.

●Inspections included and corrected, but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, scaffolding, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, tilt wall, job site access, proper DOT road signs and site signage, vehicle loads, cranes, rigging.

●Conducting safety orientations for onsite workers and visitors.

●Providing troubleshooting for all safety and health issues that came up onsite.

●Enforcing Corps of Engineers and OSHA safety guidelines and criteria.

●Developing site-specific health and safety policies and leading safety meetings.

●Coordinating OSHA inspections and maintaining site compliance with OSHA regulations.

Bailey & Bailey Construction Consulting, Inc., Orlando, FL 01/2000-12/2005

Director of Construction Safety, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL (Moved to South Carolina)

●Developing OCIP safety guidelines. Conducting inspections of all schools being constructed or rebuilt under OCIP for compliance with OSHA and OCIP safety standards.

●Providing tool box meetings, safety symposiums, and additional worker training.

●Inspections included and corrected, but not limited to respiratory testing performed as needed, Proper PPE for the task at hand, tools, ladders, trenching, body heat index, body hydration, excavations, stairways, walking, working surfaces, electrical safety standards, scaffolding, working platforms, fall protection, asbestos abatement, respirator, environmental, stormwater, proper barricading, heavy equipment, concrete pours, tilt wall, job site access, proper DOT road signs and site signage, vehicle loads, cranes, rigging.

●Enforcing all standards for the safety of the workers and facilities.

●Exercising authority to shut down unsafe projects until corrective actions were implemented.

●Following up every visit with a closing of findings to the site general contractor and sending inspection records to Orange County School Board.

EDUCATION

Valencia College - Orlando, FL

Associate Degree in Computer Programming

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