Public Health Safety Management

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R. Michael Peck, OHST.CECM.CUSA.CSHM

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OBJECTIVE: Safety/EHS/Transportation Manager or similar position Education

BS Degree/Certification, Environmental Mgmt., Columbia Southern University

Christopher Newport University – Business Mgmt.

Harvard School of Public Health – Safety Leadership Certification

Harvard School of Public Health – Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Certification

Wharton School of Business (UPenn) – Executive Business Leadership Program

WSMM Leadership Development Program, Phoenix, AZ

ASSP Safety Management and Safety Engineering Certificate Programs

Former OSHA Outreach Instructor (501 & 510 Programs)

Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner – Medical College of Virginia (state licensed)

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, other Professional Certifications

Certified Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST), Register #1451, BCSP/ABIH Joint Board

Certified Environmental Compliance Manager (CECM), Register #4282 – International Registry of Environmental Engineers, Columbia Southern University

Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA), Register #77, National Safety Council

Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM), Register #1746, Institute of Safety & Health

Professional History

Company / Title Willscot-Mobile Mini (WSMM) Month - Year Sr. Director – EHS/Corporate Projects & Field Safety March 2023 – July 2024

Directed team of auditors and Senior EHS Managers to support EHS programs for 220+ locations (US, Canada, Mexico); inclusive of 3 large manufacturing plants on the east and west coasts.

Managed multi-million dollar team budget to ensure availability of funds and prevention of excessive spending.

Maintained, revised, and implemented Corporate EHS programs, plans, and procedures for meeting and exceeding company mandated EHS KPI’s.

Managed company DOT program with a large fleet of vehicles partnering with J.J.Keller and Verizon Connect. Passed a DOT audit with a SATISFACTORY rating.

Implemented necessary federal DOT regulations (including CSA) to ensure & maintain high-compliance standards.

Extensive experience with mobile shipping containers, to include repair, conversion and powering.

Used ISO standards for safety management plan development and implementation (ISO 45001, 18001). Includes planning, motivational training, employee and leadership engagement, accountability (EHS scorecards – managing performance), hazard assessment & controls, training evaluation (competence), communications, and recognition & reward.

Responsible for planning, administration, and management of environmental, health, and safety programs throughout company to ensure compliance with all mandated expectations as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Used training resources such as DEKRA, HSI courses, LMS, Safety Culture, ASSP, NSC, etc. for EHS leadership engagement and employee technical skills enhancements.

Directed and conducted site safety walk-through inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and documentation reviews relative to OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations and report findings to the executive management team. 2

Tracked environmental, health, and safety leading indicators and report findings monthly, quarterly, and annually to the executive management team.

Helped operations team build proactive safety climates at all locations that will evolve into a strong safety culture. Company / Title Williams Scotsman Inc. Month - Year Director – Field Safety January 2007 – March 2023

Directed team of auditors-managers to support EHS and Transportation programs for 115+ locations (US, Canada & Mexico companies).

Supported Europe (EMEA) and Asia (APAC) internal affiliates with EHS consultation and program development (Algeco Scotsman period).

Implemented extensive administrative and industrial ergonomics programs to reduce musculoskeletal illnesses. Conducted electromyography tests to validate and pinpoint action needs for affected employees.

Worked with Loss Prevention team to ensure facilities were safe and secure, and product management was included in all facility assessments; to include safe and adequate storage.

Developed/implemented 5-year continuous improvement plan to include safety management systems necessary to develop a strong safety culture and improve results (OHSAS 18001).

Managed the healthcare clinical EHS requirements of our man-camps in the US and Canada; inclusive of utilization and implementation of “The Joint Commission” healthcare regulatory (EHS) requirements within the camp clinics. Developed and implemented a regulatory comparison/alignment document for ready-reference for my team.

Effectively engaged executive level team (CEO down) to integrate safety into overall business plan.

Worked closely with Risk Management, ZurichNA, and Marsh to control and improve losses and reduce insurance premiums/deductibles for improved Experience Modification Rate (EMR) / (75% reduction in annual deductibles - possesses strong case management & litigation skills). Effectively assisted Risk Management team to acquire a 0.68 EMR.

Managed due diligence process for Hawaii Modular, ASCO (Australia), Tyson, Acton, and ModSpace, and Mobile Mini acquisitions.

Worked with TSA Security Program, e-Railsafe, Coast Guard Security Program (TWIC), and Avetta / ISNetworld

(“Enterprise” customer accounts) to ensure accurate security controls & results reporting.

Responsible to company CEO/President, Vice President – US Field Operations/Operations Excellence. Company / Title Verizon Month - Year

Regional Safety Director June 1989 – January 2007

Led team of managers serving large (65k) client base with extensive occupational losses ($114M+ in 12 states & District of Columbia).

Utilized OHSAS 18001 safety management system to establish improvement plan.

Experienced in Behavioral Safety Sciences (ABC Model of Behavior, Aubrey Daniels Performance Management, etc.).

Assisted Claims group on Workers’ Comp. cases/appeals hearings.

Managed development of contractor safety programs for Northrup Grumman, Norfolk Southern, Allied Chemical, ALCOA, and many others including Federal and State Government accounts.

Managed due-diligence transition process for two large mergers (NYNEX and GTE).

Managed safety & environmental management program at NYC “ground zero” disaster site during 9/11 terrorist event in 2001 (National Guard Approved).

Selected and appointed by Virginia Governor’s office to assist VaOSHA regulatory reform task force. References

Jeremy Mecham – Senior EHS Manager – WSMM 385-***-****

Mike Blount – Senior EHS Manager – WSMM 317-***-****

Dean Irwin – VP / Operations – Gulf South Division – WSMM 407-***-****

Jeff Sattler – VP / Operations – Central Division – WSMM 303-***-****

Warren Smith – EVP / Chief Administrative Officer – WSMM 443-***-****

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