Michael Dawson (Chst) Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

 Control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through the implementation of safety management programs developed a Safety Management Plan, and serve as the primary contact to OSHA in the event of a safety crisis. Maintain the corporate safety program policies and procedures per current regulations and requirements. Document all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions or activities, ensure reports are complete, accurate, submitted in a timely matter, and retained per established procedures. Guide all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk-throughs and prepare written appeals for safety violation citations. Ensure proper maintenance of the OSHA 300 logs for accuracy and compliance with the OSHA Partnership Agreement, prepare and deliver OSHA 10-hour, OSHA 30-hour, Working at Heights, First Aid, and CPR Training. Utilize positive working relationships with VP(s) of Operations, Regional Operations Managers, Craft Workforce Managers, and Co-workers, and ensure employees of all levels are positively engaged in safety incentive programs.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Maintained knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting safety, ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance to prevent violations and injuries. Investigated all injury, general liability (GL), and near-miss claims on the project, ensuring that all instances were documented and records maintained. Conducted daily and weekly safety meetings performed weekly safety inspections, reviewed all Site Specific Safety Plans and subcontractor Material Safety Datasheets (MSDs), and updated the overall Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) and Site Risk Register.

East Chicago, Indiana, United States

 Provided guidance and maintained safety standards for work in Chicago Area steel mills, developing an effective and sensible safety program applicable to all levels of the organization. Utilized knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting, completing and maintaining all necessary documentation, records, and reports per federal, state, and local requirements. Performed safety inspections and site hazard audits and reviewed and updated SSSPs and MSD Binder. Coordinated and ensured proper execution of the Hazard Communication Program by anticipating, identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazardous conditions and practices. Supervised and monitored lock-out & tag-out procedures and confined space program. Managed claims, developed injury reporting procedures, investigated incidents, and assisted the Incident Review Committee and the company with worker’s compensation and Return-to-Work (RTW) / light duty program.

Greater Chicago Area

 Implemented, maintained, and improved health and safety policies and procedures, which was instrumental in developing an effective and sensible safety program applicable to all levels of the organization. Directed safety meetings, performed safety inspections and site hazard audits, and reviewed and updated SSSPs and MSD Binder, documenting situational specific conditions for all six (6) Moran Group Companies. Developed a training matrix for all levels of the company to clarify responsibilities, coordinated the Hazard Communication Program, investigated incidents, participated in Incident Review Committee sessions and assisted with Worker’s Compensation and RTW/light-duty programs. Performed incident investigations, prepared reports, maintained records, and completed insurance company follow up requirements. Gathered factual data, identified causes, and recommended corrective actions to prevent an incident recurrence. Budgeted and purchased safety equipment, consulting regularly with CFOs to discuss pending issues. Administered random drug testing program for Local 597 Pipefitters and Local 73 Sheetmetal.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Conducted daily and weekly safety meetings, performed weekly safety inspections, reviewed all SSSPs and subcontractor MSDs, and updated the overall Site Specific Safety Plan and Site Risk Register. Developed emergency action and evacuation plans; trained personnel for emergency situations. Investigated all injury, GL, and near-miss claims on the project, ensuring all instances were documented, the back to work program was implemented correctly, and records were maintained. Developed drawings to outline hazards to advise subcontractors for where and how to eliminate hazards; maintained and filed subcontractor safety meetings and all certifications. Administrated the Contractor Controlled Insurance Plan (CCIP) program.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Organized and led safety meetings and inspections, reviewed SSSPs and pre-task plans, and updated the overall site SSSP. Maintained records of safety meetings, task hazard analyses, and operator and equipment certifications. Reviewed injury, GL, and near-miss claims documented incidents and maintained records as required. Identified hazards and coordinated with superintendents and foreman to eliminate future incidents.Heavy Highway Key Accomplishments Chicago Skyway High BridgeDeveloped the fall protection plan for suspended scaffolding as well as the rescue plan and procedures for the high bridge, trained all employees on the retrieval system and rescue plan, and lead retrieval rescue on the high bridge 165 ft above the water. Pennsylvania Widening-State Road 22Established a Preparedness Prevention and Contingency Plan per EPA requirements, operated as the site’s Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), performed density tests (nuclear), monitored blasting procedures using ammonia nitrate, diesel, and blasting caps, and due to location, trained in preventing, assessing, and treating venomous snake bites.Building Division Accomplishments - Illinois O’Hare FACE: Hired all new enrollments for the airport. Schaumburg Convention Centers: Managed the Owner Controlled Insurance Plan (OCIP) program for the project.

Oklahoma, United States

 Operated and maintained a variety of heavy equipment, including Track-Hoe, Steel Wheel Roller, Front End Loader, Back-Hoe, Rubber Tire Roller, and Shuttle Buggy. Ensured proper training of all new employees and safeguarded project sites via appropriate required signage.