MICHAEL FRIEND
Safety Advisor at CORE Safety Group- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified CPR and First Aid Instructor for the American Red Cross, AEEA (2014)
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Certified OSHA 500 Specialist
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Certified OSHA 510 & 30 Construction Health and Safety
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Certified Water Survival, Huet, Mets, Swing Rope, Personnel Transfer, WTSC (2013)
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OSHA 30 General Industry Health and Safety
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Occupational Health and Safety Training
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TWIC cardholder (Expires 02/2020)
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Experience
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CORE Safety Group
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Safety Advisor
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Jul 2018 - Present
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Safety Officer
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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LPR Construction
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Sinclair, WY
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Safety Manager
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Simmco Construction
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Brownsville, TX
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Safety Manager
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Gulf State Engeering
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Princeton, WV
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Field Safety Inspector
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Energy Service South in Alabama
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Alabama
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Field Service Inspector
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Progressive Pipeline
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Meridian, MS
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Lead Safety Coordinator
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Nov 2013 - May 2014
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Sunland Construction, Inc. and Affiliates
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Field Safety Coordinator
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Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Merritt Safety, Inc.
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Longview, TX
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Safety Technician
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Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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Cameron Flow Equipment Solutions
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Weatherford, TX
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HSSE Manager
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Identify incidents and potential hazards by integrating the root cause analysis methodology and continually strategize a corrective action plan to eliminate future incidents. Execute preventative measures to avoid potential safety hazards to ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards. Participate in Pre-Job Brief meetings and develop Job Safety Analysis to avert potential incidents. Inspect and audit site safety hazards by performing walk-downs of each applicable work-site. Perform checks to ensure personnel is equipped with proper PPE and evaluate to ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE is mitigated to reduce health and safety risks. Provide assistance in revising Safety Programs with the Steering Committee. Support training for onsite personnel, safety inspections and follow-ups, while assisting in identifying training needs for site personnel while developing and delivering training as required. Support the development of OH&S policies and programs. Advise and instruct personnel on various safety related topics, which included noise levels, use of machinery and other safety related requirements. Distribute QHSSE information to all levels of the organization. Review, revise and standardize policies and procedures, as well as conduct risk assessment plans and enforce preventative safety measures in accordance with company and OSHA standards. Provide oversight for installation, maintenance and substance disposal in accordance with OSHA standards, as well as collaborate with each department, which included Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, as well as Operations in the management and development of projects. Assist with Drug Screening Process for post-accident and reasonable suspicion, which includes reported violations in accordance with company policies and procedures. Execute Audits for trenching, excavation, soil typing, tool, material and equipment inspections, which includes sight personnel and contractors
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U.S. Army & Army National Guard
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1989 - 1997
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Education
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Kilgore College
Occupational Safety and Health Technology / Technician -
Van High School
Diploma, General Education