Thomas Curry
Bloomsbury, NJ *****
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Professional Summary
Employed in the safety profession since 1979, specializing in the natural gas industry for most
of those years. In 1979 I was Safety Supervisor for Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation;
Worked as Independent Safety Consultant in Syracuse, NY; Served as Safety and Security
Director at Hunterdon Medical Center and Safety Manager/Leader for Public Service
Electric and Gas Company since 1997.
Safety Lead Gas Delivery – Public Service Electric and Gas
Guided continuous downward trend Developed with management and
in the OSHA Injury and Lost Time Rate bargaining unit employees a results
for the Gas Delivery side of PSE&G oriented, grass roots safety program
since 1998. that facilitated participation from all
levels in the Gas Utility business.
Led the safety effort at PSE&G Gas
Delivery which resulted in winning the Worked with safety professionals in
American Gas Association Safety PSE&G to implement DriveCam to
Achievement Award, mega size reduce the number of motor vehicle
category of natural gas distribution collisions within the fleet.
companies three times in the last eight Managed injury and collision statistic
years. reports and used data to develop
Developed and ran weekly safety solutions.
teleconferences to assist in the sharing
of injuries, collisions, and significant
near misses.
Performed Job Hazard Analysis for all
job tasks within Gas Delivery.
Developed systems to eliminate
hazards and identified the appropriate
PPE for each job.
Experience
Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ
Safety and Security Director
Director of Safety and Security Apr.1990 Jan.1997
Provided safety oversight for approximately one thousand employees of the 300 bed Medical
Center. Directed 15 security officers for the campus. Initiated and implemented SARA and
Hazard Communication programs. Annually trained employees in fire safety and response.
Conducted Mass Casualty drills and tracked improvements on identified gaps. Conducted
safety assessments on a continuous basis to maintain a safe environment for the patients,
public, and employees. Three Joint Commission of Accredited Health Care Facilities audits
during my tenure resulted in no findings in the safety areas.
Independent Safety Consultant Syracuse, NY
Jan.1989 Apr. 1990. Worked with an asbestos abatement training school and asbestos
abatement contractors to oversee the safety aspects of large scale abatement projects.
Developed and provided safety related training for employees in the asbestos abatement
field.
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp. Houston, Texas
Safety Supervisor
Jan. 1979 – Jan. 1989. Safety Supervisor, Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation. Little Rock,
Arkansas. Transferred to Lebanon, Tennessee, and then to West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Responsible for employee safety training and oversight of all safety procedures during tie ins
on large diameter high pressure gas transmission lines and
compressor station rebuilds and hot work. Provided backup safety coverage for refinery
turn-arounds and hot work. Certified trainer in First Aid/CPR. Managed all industrial
hygiene and safety activities. Evaluated and purchased PPE for employees. Managed
asbestos program and performed asbestos assessments.
Achieved OSHA rate of less than 1.00
Education
Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR, USA
Bachelor of Arts: Education
Professional Affiliations
American Gas Association - Occupational Safety Committee
American Society of Safety Engineers