David M. Edwards Email & Phone Number

Yuba City, Ca, Us

Sacramento, California, United States

Edwardshealthandsafety.Com

- Offered specialized Health and Safety Consulting, utilizing a hybrid of Behavioral Safety and Human/ Organizational Performance methodologies.- Provided expert guidance on the development, implementation, and evaluation of Safety & Health strategies.- Ensured compliance with all Federal and State requirements at the site level with regard to environmental compliance.- Worked closely with Site and Regional Safety Managers to develop and implement programs, systems, and processes.- Participated in the disaster preparedness arena by monitoring respective areas for any potential impacts caused by either natural or man-made disasters.- Managed Site and Regional Safety efforts, mentored and coach Site and Regional designated Safety Representatives, and establish a safety system within the designated area(s).

California, United States

Telecom/tower construction safety

Sacramento, California, United States

- Ensured hazard and risk assessment and control measures were in place, utilized, and effective; addressed risks and safety concerns; improved safety performance; identified and shared best practices.- Conducted and documented safety inspections and audits; provided field operations personnel with on-the-spot constructive feedback and coaching to improve knowledge, understanding, behaviors, and performance.- Advised and assisted field operations personnel with company, customer, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, and EPA).- Monitored and assisted with reporting, internal communication, and proper management of incidents, including injury/illness evaluation and first aid guidance.- Collaborated with field management and risk management teams to ensure injury, vehicle, and property damage incidents (cases and claims) were properly managed.- Assisted with and/or reviewed investigations into safety-related incidents; recommended and monitored corrective and preventive actions.- Monitored safety performance metrics and trends (leading and lagging indicators) and recommended and supported corrective actions to improve.- Assisted with the communication, implementation, and oversight of safety-related policies, programs, and procedures.- Assisted with development and delivery of safety-related communications and training (alerts, bulletins, meetings, presentations, videos, etc.)- Represented and supported Operations and Safety during customer visits and interactions

Sacramento, California, United States

- Supported regional operations both field, lab, and office based in day-to-day operational safety, occupational health, and environmental compliance, and culture- Managed HSE incident & accident program including, first report of injury, case management, workers compensation, incident investigation, root cause analysis, metrics and performance, sharing lessons learned, etc- Managed exposure assessments of various mockups, demos, testing, drilling, remediation, investigation, inspections, etc. for hazardous constituents through a comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Plan implementation- Managed safety supplies & equipment vendor selection, catalogue, delivery (for project sites), registration, licensing, reporting, calibration, maintenance, repair, etc- Manage selection, approval, inspection, repair/replacement, maintenance, replenishment, and certifications of emergency safety related equipment (e.g. AED, emergency lighting, eyewash, emergency showers, etc.)- Lead the site safety representatives committee- Conducted and/or coordinated internal and external audits of HSE programs

Sacramento, California Area

- Oversaw all facets of establishing and maintaining an effective EHS culture.- Responsible for conducting all testing, evaluation, verification and reporting to ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal standards.- Created reporting metrics to ensure compliance performance.- Facilitated the development and delivery of all EHS training programs to all levels of the organization. - Created and maintained all written EHS programs that enhanced the effectiveness of incident investigation, disaster planning, emergency preparedness, equipment review, facility design and overall safety.- Responsible for all risk management and system safety programs and provided oversight of all record keeping to identify risk hazards and eliminate them from the job sites.

Auburn, Ca

- Performed periodic EHS inspections of work areas and equipment to ensure worker safety. - Prepared reports on any observed violations and recommended ways to correct issues.- Served on EHS Committee and discussed any observed issues.- Performed internal and external audits to ensure compliance with EHS guidelines.- Documented EHS issues and addressed issues immediately affecting daily operations.- Conducted incident investigations and provided follow-up recommendations.- Developed and implemented EHS awareness programs.- Compiled reports on inspection results and determined if follow-up actions were taken.- Checked for clear safety violations and alerted upper management.- Responded to employee concerns regarding EHS matters.- Implemented EHS training and screening programs.- Responsible for Fall Protection, Accident Investigations, CPR Training, Environmental and Facility compliance.

California State Capitol

- Conducted legislative research on potential topics to introduce as legislation. - Interpreted and analyzed legislative and technical data.- Attended committee hearings and legislative meetings.- Advised constituent callers on governmental services and political issues.- Maintained constituents' data base.- Prepared letters, resolutions, talking points, press releases and newsletters. - Assisted with research and writing of constituent's correspondence.

Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan

ITFire fightingSecurityShip Safety/First Responder Environmental Spill Response Team

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Department of Energy Solar Decathlete (Team Solar Nest 2015)

Master'S Degree, Environmental, Health And Safety Management

Associate'S Degree

Activities and Societies: Football, Debate