David E. Couch Jr, Ms, Oti Email & Phone Number

York, Pennsylvania, US

Director of safety for steel erection / manufacturing for multiple projects across multiple StatesDevelop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs tailored to the specific needs of steel erection and manufacturing operations.Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA.Conduct.

Orlando, Florida, US

• Promoted from leading 10- & 30-hour construction and general industry courses to become senior instructor for all occupational health and safety, including reviewing all programs for compliance and developing new.
• Developed 10+ new programs and served as instructor for 200+ asynchronous courses while maintaining a 98.5% passing rate and 99% satisfaction for 8K students per month

Dallas, Texas, US

• Handle multiple megaprojects valued at $4B+, overseeing all environmental health and safety programs within the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA’s) Construction Division, including for the South Terminal.
• Maintain a DART rate of 0.72 over a six-year project across 14.5M+ man-hours and 2K+ workers on site per day, with no significant incidents for the main terminal, airside 4, and west checkpoint expansions and renovations
• Elevate safety standards and employee, contractor, and subcontractor engagement across all projects, coordinate emergency response, and conduct inspections and build programs to ensure full compliance
• Entrusted with a high level of authority and autonomy across projects and advise senior leaders to address critical safety and compliance issues while coordinating with stakeholders from top-10 global companies
• Reversed critical safety concerns within weeks of joining the team and became a consistent presence on-site to build engagement in the field and increase understanding that getting the job done safely is better for the.
• Condensed new owner rep orientation from nine hours to 30 minutes to provide targeted, critical information to 600+ trainees and created specialized training programs for 30+ company partners

Zephyhills, Florida, US

• Oversaw all environmental health and safety programs for $250M+ in projects per year for one of the fastest growing water/wastewater treatment plant and underground utility contractors in the U.S. Southeast region
• Provided hands-on leadership and expertise across all six states and the Virgin Islands, conducting job site visits at every active site at least once every two weeks for 30+ ongoing projects, managing all.
• Led the establishment of efficient, progressive workers compensation and general safety policies and procedures, including spearheading new computerized systems for implementation
• Coordinated closely with high-level stakeholders, informing executive decision-making and company safety strategy as well as liaising with insurance carriers and driving programs to exceed OSHA and industry standards
• Implemented and monitored safety incentive programs to reduce time lost cases and recordable cases by 90%

Keene, NH, US

• Developed the first walkie rider (pallet jack) training program for a wholesale grocery retailer from the ground up, which was rolled out companywide and used internationally to this day
• Reviewed, evaluated, and analyzed work environments and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors
• Workers Compensation management and injury reduction via accident investigation and behavior-based safety
• Conducted inspections and enforced adherence to laws & regulations governing the health & safety of individuals as well as company standards & procedures
• Conducted safety training and demonstrated the use of safety equipment (PPE, fall protection, air sampling, etc.)
• Coordinated hazard communication program regarding SDS maintenance, hazardous chemicals, and other substances

Titusville, Florida, US

• Transformed safety culture at the fourth largest weapons manufacturer for small arms in the U.S. o Reversed the trend of reportable events every 12 days to reach no incidents in the first 60 days, sign-off and.
• Implemented and maintained all health and safety programs; managed HAZCOM “MSDS”
• Provided first aid needs for facility
• Laser safety officer
• Managed daily safety needs on 1,000,000 square foot / 465 acre facility.
• Risk hazard analysis for all upcoming projects

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• Conducted the following for all clients: (General Industry, Retail, Warehouse, and Construction)
• Negotiation OSHA closing conference
• Risk hazard management for all upcoming projects
• Implemented and maintained all safety programs; managed HAZCOM “MSDS”
• Managed daily safety needs on all project site

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Chairman

Melbourne, FL, US

• Risk hazard analysis for all upcoming projects
• Implemented and maintained all safety programs
• Managed daily safety needs on all project sites
• Workers Compensation management and injury reduction through accent invitation and behavior-based safety.
• Training of personnel in CPR/AED, first aid, OSHA 10 - 30 hour course, forklifts, materials handling – storage – use and disposal, electrical safety, scaffolds, stairways and ladders, fall protection, cranes, and more
• Injury management, managed workers compensation and return to work programs

Arlington, Virginia, US

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Occupational Safety & Health

Bachelor Of Science, Occupational Safety & Health