Leslie Anne Roberson

*** ******* ******** *******, ** 62208

618-***-**** (Cell)

f979cz@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Safety Professional with 11 years career experience coupled with strong leadership skills in the construction management’s fields, I have the ability to maintain focus and achieving the bottom line results while preventing injuries and accidents.

An experienced OSHA 500 & 501 construction trainer /general industry trainer 10 and 30 hour.

Safety Trained Supervisor

Train the Trainer Certificate from Crane Tech, Qualified Rigger/Signalperson

An experienced case manager and accident investigator with experience in/on OCIP and MSHA projects along with both Federal and State OSHA programs.

Experienced in the development of safety programs and manuals and in behavior base safety processes.

Currently pursuing CHST certification.

Experienced in preparation of reports and providing guidance and solutions to management regarding employee safety programs, regulatory compliance, and employee health issues.

Computer literate with intermediate to advanced computer skills in Excel, Word, and Power Point

Organized and Detail-Oriented with experience in supporting project and construction related activities

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Safety Manager/Workers Compensation Consultant May 2011-Current

Gateway Safety Consulting LLC.

Construction and General Industry consultant dealing primarily with workers compensation and case management. Conducts jobsite audits as well OSHA 10 and 30 Hour courses.

Corporate Safety Director Sep 2010 May 2011

Collins and Hermann

Oversight of 5 business units including the St. Louis, MO, Tulsa, OK and Kansas City, KS offices. Specialty contractor dealing directly with highway guardrail installation and repair, custom road and highway sign design, installation and repair, civil construction services, homeland security fencing, custom industrial metal fabrication for roads, bridges, cities, universities, manufacturing plants and more. Developed and recommended significant programs, implemented guidance in response to new regulations. Control the investigation, documentation, reporting and coordination of all injuries and incidents. Works aggressively with both the insurance company and broker to minimize loss for the company. Responsible for managing workers compensation, general liability, property damage and auto claims.

Safety Manager Jan 09 to Sep 2010

Prairie States Energy Campus

Oversight of the daily activities as owner, general contractor performing the building of a 4 billion dollar coal fire power plant (1600 Megawatt SWUP Boiler) in Illinois with manpower at approx 3800 union employees. Daily activities include ensuring compliance with company policies and EPA and OSHA regulations. Responsible for on-site and corporate safety compliance, safety audits, as well as leading any accident investigations. Responsible for conducting safety meetings, and promoting safe behaviors throughout the project. Attended daily production meetings, developed Safety Portion of the Progress Report, responsible for the Zero Accident Team monthly news letter, Lessons learn/accident review of all accidents, set up and instructed the 30 hour construction for all supervisors, tracked and reported project statistics monthly to owners.

Safety Supervisor/Training Coordinator Nov. 2006 to Jan 2009

Washington Group-Alberici (JV), Holcim Cement Project, St. Genevieve, Missouri

Responsible for coordinating with Management and Subcontractor craft supervisors for pre-planning stages for lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection, excavations, scaffolding, general rigging, line breaking, and equipment inspections during construction. Conducted weekly management safety audits, ensuring that OSHA, MSHA, EPA, State, Local, and Company regulations were complied with at all times during the construction of the world’s largest cement plant, a 1 Billion dollar project with over 2500 Union employees at peak, Additional duties included Developing curriculum for the WGA Four Hour Site Specific Training, 10/30 Hour OSHA Outreach Program, Confined Space Training, Hot Work Permits and Safety Campaigns. Coordinated training and drug testing for over 4,360 employees to date. Worked as liaison between field safety and the training staff. Responsible for weekly updates to site specific training, such as current trends and weekly safety awards. Supervised post accident reviews, instruction to contractor management on safety and any guideline changes. Traffic control and security oversight for site. Attending weekly area management meetings and relating safety issues to them. Emergency response team member for plant emergencies. Maintaining monthly safety performance charts, spreadsheets and man hour report. Achieved 3 million man-hours without LTA.

Safety Coordinator Aug 2005 to Nov 2006

Miller Contracting

Developed Miller Contracting Safety Programs/Policies. Developed site specific training/meetings. Conducted daily safety audits. Coordinated OSHA 30 Hour and CPR/First Aid training for supervisors.

Instructor/Safety Consultant Mar. 2004-Aug. 2005

Safety Support Services

Safety Support Services is a Safety and Health training provider with programs and services designed to help clients comply with Federal and State regulations that govern training and work procedures. Specific areas of expertise include Asbestos, Lead Based Paint, Hazardous Materials, First Aid/CPR, Mine Safety, Mold, OSHA Authorized Safety Training, and Safety Program Development. Some of our clients included contractors both local and nationwide, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Department of Health, US Steel and local trade unions.

• Authorized trainer for all asbestos/lead related courses including; Asbestos Worker/Contractor Supervisor, Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Planner, Asbestos Project Designer, Lead Worker/Contractor Supervisor, Lead Building Inspector, Lead Risk Assessor, Lead Project Designer and Lead Awareness. Developed curriculum for all above courses and OSHA Outreach, CPR/First Aid, Radiological Worker and Defensive Driving. Developed Training Programs for contractors on a nationwide level.

Construction Manager/Laborer Supervisor 1999-2004

Laborers International Union Local #42

Supervised various demolition and asbestos/lead abatement projects that included ceiling scrapes, glove bagging, confined space entries, air monitoring, coordination of disposal, manual demolition of several historic St. Louis buildings for renovation of the Washington District. Worked on various St. Louis, Missouri area Highway/ Bridge Construction projects including Paige Avenue Extension, The Eads Bridge, and Highway 44/70 reconstruction. This work involved long deck pours, operating 35 and 60 lb jack hammers and working at heights.

Education

Althoff Catholic High School

Southwestern Illinois College- Associates Degree in Applied Science and Liberal Arts, Associates in Construction Management.

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale- Bachelor of Science, Instructional Design/Workforce Education and Development

Red Rocks Community College- OSHA Construction and General Industry Safety Outreach Instructor

St. Louis University- OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Instructor

Training and Certifications

OHSA 500 Train the Trainer, Construction Industry

OSHA 501 Train the Trainer, General Industry

Train the Trainer Qualified Signalperson/Rigger (Crane Tech 2011)

Radiological Worker

Substance Abuse Recognition

First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification (Expired)

Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor

Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Planner

Asbestos Project Designer

Lead Abatement Contractor/Supervisor

Lead Building Inspector

Lead Risk Assessor

Lead Project Designer

Lead Awareness

HAZWOPER

Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)

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