Adam Gerson |
Adam Gerson is the Compliance Assistance Specialist for the OSHA Boise Area Office. He has over twenty five years of experience working as a safety and health manager, industrial hygienist and safety compliance officer with OSHA. His background includes conducting process safety management inspections for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.119, industrial hygiene surveys for silica hazards, and accident investigations on large-scale manufacturing and multi-employer construction sites. He is a practicing CIH/CSP, and enjoys tennis and volunteering with Helping Idaho Dogs in his free time. |
Adam Lyman |
Adam Lyman has fifteen years of professional experience in stormwater compliance, including transportation, commercial development, and public works projects. |
Andrew Giza |
Andy has over 28 years of experience in the contruction, insurance carrier, and insurance broker industries. He holds the CSP, CHST and CAE designations and resides in Phoenix, AZ with his wife Cathe and son Web. |
Andy Giza |
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Angie Cannon |
Angie Cannon has worked in staffing for 18 years. She has worked as Safety Risk Manager for IES Custom Staffing for the last 14 years, Her focus is creating relationships with clients to ensure the protection of temporary employees. |
Angie Michaels |
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Ashley KunzCSP
Micron Technology |
Ashley Kunz, CSP is an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional with over 13 years of experience in Safety and Health Management. Prior to joining Micron Technology, Ashley worked for AECOM (formerly Washington Group International, URS Corporation) supporting multiple high risk, critical projects domestically in industries such as: construction, nuclear operations, environmental clean-up, government, mining, and chemical weapons demilitarization. It was during this time that she gained experience in implementing large scale S&H programs for: construction (SR-125 Freeway San Diego, Port Washington Power Generating Station Milwaukee), Department of Energy (Idaho National Laboratory, Hanford Site), Department of Defense (Umatilla Chemical Weapons Disposal Facility) projects as well as a professional role within AECOM /URS Corporate EHS. She has experience in ISO 18001 & 14001 certification as well as VPP (Voluntary Protection Programs) certification for both the government and private industry. She has held several leadership positions throughout her previous company in areas of EHS and currently holds an EHS Leadership position with Micron Technology where she has received recognition for S&H excellence. She was a founder and key contributor to the Safety Fest of the Great Northwest Northern Idaho branch and has participated as an instructor for multiple Safety Fests around the State of Idaho over the last 7 years. She has presented at national and regional safety conferences on a variety of topics. Ashley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Chemistry from College of Idaho, a Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene from Montana Tech University, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration Strategy from Gonzaga University. Ashley is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and has sat on the board of the Professional Development Committee (PDC – 2013) for ASSE National. She is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and has taught university courses related to S&H as an adjunct professor. |
Beth GraySLHS |
Beth Gray has worked at St. Luke’s in nursing leadership, employee and occupational health for almost 25 years. She is a certified Occupational Health Nurse with her DNP in organizational leadership. |
Brandon Schmidt |
I am the 3M Fall Protection Specialist in Idaho. I am originally from Nebraska, but have lived in Idaho for the past 4 years. I have been in safety for a total of 11 years now. |
Brent SmithPresident
First Link Safety |
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Cable RhodesSafety Sales Specialist
Norco, Inc. |
Cable Rhodes has been in the welding and fabrication industry since 1994. I have been in sales for Norco for 12 years, 5 years as a Safety Sales Specialist. I spend my free time with my Wife, 2 children, and Border Collie. Camping, Dirtbike riding, and sports are where we spend the bulk of our free time. |
Craig WellsSafety Products Manager
Norco, Inc. |
Craig Wells – Safety Product Manager, Norco, Inc.: 18 years experience in the Welding and Safety industry. |
Dan Babcock, MASLHS |
Dan spent 22 years and 4 months in the United States Coast Guard prior to being hired at St. Luke’s. While still in the Coast Guard, Dan earned his Master of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Health and Well Being. Dan spent his first year out of the service working in the Boise, St. Luke’s Internal Transportation department. After Dan hurt his back while transporting patients, Dan had the opportunity to work for the Employee Safety Department. Dan’s two main focuses were to teach safe patient handling and mobility using overhead and portable lifts and to provide annual N95 fit testing to most clinical staff in the entire St. Luke’s system. Dan became passionate about keeping both the employee and patient safe when conducting any patient handling tasks. INSTRUCTOR: Daniel A. Babcock, Master of Arts degree and has worked in the industry almost seven years and has extensive knowledge in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility and Respiratory Protection. |
Daniel Lamczyk |
Daniel Lamczyk is a proud Marine who served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corp. He has an extensive OSHA background with 32 years’ experience working in the construction industry. In 2003, Dan retired from the Iron Workers Union and went back to school to obtain his formal Safety education. He worked for the Apprenticeship committees until 2014 as an Apprentice Instructor/ OSHA Instructor. In 2009, Dan started Mountain West Safety, LLC. It was Dans desire to help companies keep their employees safe as well as train employers/employees on what their rights are regarding safety in the workplace. Dan is an Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor for construction and general industry. As well as training through Mountain West Safety, LLC, Dan is also a safety instructor for Idaho State University as well as working with the Idaho Job Service to provide safety training free of charge for United States Veterans. |
Dave Kearns |
Director for OSHA office covering all of Idaho. 22 years of workplace safety and industrial hygiene experience. An Idaho native and Boise State graduate. Spends free time enjoying the mountains and rivers on his mountain bike, skis, and raft. |
David BascomESI Construction |
30+ years in safety profession; B.Sc. Health Sciences & Safety from San Diego State University; OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer since 1994; Served on 4 county’s Local Emergency Planning Councils (LEPC) for a total of 18 years; Professional designations: Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM) and Registered Environmental Manager (REM); Currently serving as Senior HSE Compliance Manager for the 8th Best Company in Idaho to work for (ESI); Former Law Enforcement Officer/Special Agent for 10 years (+ taught at Regional Police Academy); |
David Thornton |
Dave Thornton is an Emergency Management Specialist at the St Luke’s Health System and is a member of the system’s threat assessment team. In addition to 20 years of law enforcement experience, Dave has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Public Administration and a Master or Science in Emergency and Disaster Management. |
Dawn BrooksSLHS |
Dawn Brooks, CEAS III. The instructor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science – Fitness Evaluation and has worked in the safety industry for 6 years at St. Luke’s and 14 years at Swire Coca-Cola, and has knowledge in Ergonomics, DOT, Respiratory Protection, OSHA 300 log, and other safety related topics. |
Donna Coté Welch |
Donna Coté Welch, CMSP , STS. Currently works at AECOM Energy & Construction, Inc. in J D Mining Services. Donna started working in mining for small underground silver-gold mines in Leadville, CO reopening abandoned mines for production in the late 1970’s. I have worked at large open pit copper-zinc-phosphate mines, at underground gold-copper mines; as well as owning an MSHA training/compliance company focusing on small mine MSHA compliance. |
Dustin ShafferHazmat Technician
Micron Technology |
I have been a CPR student since 1989, and an instructor since 2009. I have been an EMT since 2000, when I worked for a volunteer Ambulance service in Eastern Oregon. I am now an EMT and a Hazmat technician at Micron Technology. |
Eren BarkerSLHS |
Eren Barker is a program coordinator in the St. Luke’s Department of Employee Safety and Well-being. She currently collaborates on wellness program creation, production, and coordination for the health system as well as oversees program implementation in the Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, and Fruitland hospitals and clinics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, a master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida, and is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She has worked full-time the past seven years in various avenues of health promotion and healthcare including: sports medicine, fitness, research, and most recently, employee wellness. She has a passion for health and fitness and trusts that positive workplace culture is derived from engaging, supporting and empowering employees. |
Eric Selekof |
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Eric Vigoren |
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Gregg Ostrow |
Gregg graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1987 from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bacherlor of Architecture degree. Licensed in 1987, he has worked with the Americans with Disabilities Act since its inception in 1990. |
Jamal Nelson |
Jamal Nelson is a construction management consultant and leadership development coach. With almost twenty years of experience in the construction industry, as an onsite Superintendent and Construction Manager, Jamal has participated in the build of numerous and various types of projects across the United States, with current work extending into Central America. Jamal has experience in leading a variety of different teams through the process of planning, coordinating, and executing construction work. His philosophy and approach is based upon principles of leadership practiced and refined over years of front-lines, hands-on blue-collar work experience. |
Jamie Buckingham |
Jamie Buckingham is the Program Specialist for the State of Idaho’s Damage Prevention Programs. She has worked in building, planning and zoning, and damage prevention throughout Washington and Idaho. |
Jason Ridgway |
Jason is WernerCo’s End User Specialist representing Ladders, Fall Protection and Tool Boxes. He brings over 19 Years of knowledge in the Construction Industry. |
Jennifer ReymentRisk Management Consultant
Idaho State Insurance Fund |
30 years of experience in Risk Management, Safety and Security for public and private organizations at the local and international level. |
Jeremy Haener |
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John DzwilewskiCSP
Micron Technology, Inc. |
John Dzwilewski is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over 20 years of experience in private industry in Pulp and Paper, Chemical, and Semiconductor manufacturing, having worked at Micron Technology for the last 14 years. John got his start in Safety as a United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Inspector, regulating the Maritime Industry from 1985 to 1989. John has been leading HAZWOPER and Emergency Response classes at Micron Technology, and currently provides safety support for both Manufacturing and Facilities operations at Micron. John is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, and earned his CSP certification in 1993. |
John MoserAccelerated Safety Training LLC |
I have been in the chemical and manufacturing industry for 16 years. I am a certified “safety trained supervisor” with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, BLS instructor with the American Heart Association and Hazwoper trainer certified. |
JP Penzina |
JP Pezina has worked in the Rigging and fall protection industry for 20 years. JP currently holds the position of Sales / Safety Consultant, and is responsible for sales and marketing, product application training, and product specification. JP works closely with Safety Professionals in the construction, and manufacturing industry. JP has worked closely with companies in the construction, and manufacturing industries in southern California, to provide rigging and fall protection products for custom applications as well as assisting hundreds of other clients with rigging for construction and industrial projects. |
Keith Brossard |
Keith Brossard is an award-winning, high-energy environmental health and safety professional. Keith brings to the table more than 30 yeas of instruction and practical application of safety in both union and non-union environments. A dynamic trainer, Keith has designed and implemented safety programs that are currently in use in both the United States and Canada. HIs leadership and expertise has changed the culture of several companies to one that recognizes safety as a core value of their business. He is a Certified Safety and Health Specialist, a Certified Health and Safety Technician, and he was certified by the University of Washington as an OSHA 10 and Osha 30 Instructor. |
Kelli Ullmann |
Experienced safety professional with over 10 years of workplace safety experience in multiple industrial environments, including retail distribution, electronics manufacturing, food processing, and corrugated container manufacturing. |
Kelly Addis |
Kelly Addis is a graduate of Boise State University, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety in 2010. She is a Certified Safety Professional and has been able to identify hazards at hundreds of businesses all over Idaho with the Idaho OSHA Consultation Program for over 6 years now and counting. |
Kerry RobinsonAssistant Area Director
OSHA |
Kerry Robinson is an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional with over 40 years of OSHA and industry experience. During his first eight years out of college, Kerry was a compliance safety and health officer (industrial hygienist) for the U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA. Kerry then spent the next 23 years with private industry as an industrial hygienist, international auditor, and EHS manager. Kerry returned to OSHA in 2009 as a compliance officer and he is currently the Assistant Area Director for OSHA, Boise Area Office, Idaho. He has conducted over 650 OSHA inspections in Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. |
Kevin Lundhagen |
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Lance Butler |
Lance Butler CESSWI-Project Manager at Syman I have been in the construction industry for 18 years. All phases from small residential projects to subdivision developments. The last three years I have spent in Erosion and Sediment Control at Syman. Projects I have been involved in range from local subdivisions, ITD projects, Federal Highway Districts, and a few large developments in the foothills. I am currently a City of Boise Responsible Person instructor and working on becoming a Water Pollution Control Manager Instructor for ITD. In a few more years when I am eligible to take the CPESC exam I plan to accomplish that. |
Lance Johnson |
Lance Johnson, Safety and Traffic Program Manager, Federal Highway Administration Lance has over 28 years of experience working for city, state and federal agencies in the water, power and transportation fields with an emphasis in traffic operations and highway safety. He spent the last thirteen years with the Federal Highway Administration managing the Idaho federal program in the areas of highway safety, traffic operations, highway-rail crossing safety, MUTCD, intelligent transportation systems, traffic incident management, emergency management and work zone safety and mobility. Lance has 3 children and 5 grandkids. He enjoys cycling, hiking and backpacking-especially with the grandkids. Lance is a registered professional engineer in Idaho. |
Lea Duffin |
Lea Duffin is the Safety Services Manager with SIF, Idaho Workers’ Compensation. With a Masters of Science in Exposure Science from the University of Washington, she has worked in a variety of industries for almost 15 years. |
Lisa ApplebeeOperations Engineer
FHWA |
Lisa Applebee, P.E. has over 25 years of design and construction management of environmental and civil engineering projects. Currently, she is an Operations Engineer with Federal Highway Administration. Lisa holds a degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Idaho. |
Lori Frederic |
Lori is the owner and lead consultant for Balance Biomechanics based in Littleton, CO specializing in injury-proofing employees in high hazard industries to prevent costly musculoskeletal injuries by optimizing human movement in any environment. Lori currently serves on her local Colorado board of the American Society of Safety Professionals and assists the board at the regional level. Lori has developed a strong passion for teaching and is a perpetual student to maintain her expertise in musculoskeletal injury prevention and human movement. Lori is a noted speaker on both a regional and national level. She currently can’t stop talking about all the benefits movement education and shares her simple solutions on her YouTube channel. |
Mark FadelIndustrial Hygiene Senior Engineer
Micron |
Mark Fadel has 37 years of experience in industrial hygiene, safety, and science education. He has spent the last 25 years as an Industrial Hygienist at Micron Technology involved in the research, sampling, evaluation and control of hazardous chemical and physical agents. He has done safety and IH work for employers in the construction, hazardous waste, and oilfield areas. Mark has a BS in Secondary Education and has a CIH and CSP. |
Mark Sandoval |
Mark is a System Occupational Safety Manager for St Luke’s Health System. He has 39 combined years of Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental management experience at the corporate and operational levels in various industries, including Oil refining, RCRA TSDF, product distribution, solid, bio, and chemical waste transportation, pulp, paper, and wood products, regulatory OSHA enforcement, and healthcare. Mark holds a B.S. in Environmental/Occupational Health from CSUN, a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene from USC, and a certificate as a Six Sigma Green Belt from Villanova. Mark holds multiple certifications and is an authorized OSHA trainer for both general industry & construction. |
Michelle ArnettProgram Coordinator, Employee Safety & Well-being
SLHS |
Michelle Arnett is a program coordinator in the Dept of Employee Safety and Wellbeing as part of the Total Worker Health team. She has a BS in Sport Management, a Master of Health Science: Health Ed and Promotion, and a graduate certificate in Gerontological Studies. She is also a certified paraprofessional-level Diabetes Educator, Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Psychological First Aid. Prior to joining St. Luke’s she worked as a Research Associate at Boise State and currently holds an Affiliate Faculty designation. Michelle has also worked with Terry Reilly Health System as the Development Manager writing grants and bringing funds into the organization. Before making Idaho her home, she worked as an EMT-Ski Patrol and as Adjunct Faculty at the Community College of Santa Fe in New Mexico. |
Mike Medellin |
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Neal Murphy |
Members of National Weather Service, Idaho Office of Emergency Management(IOEM) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) |
Nick SmithMicron Technology |
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Paul Ortmann |
Paul is a Principal Electrical Engineer in Idaho Power’s Power Quality Group. He has studied electrical safety and investigated electrical accidents and injuries for almost 20 years. |
Randall Danner |
Randy began working full time as an Occupational Safety and Health specialist for the US Air Force in 2008. In that position he was responsible for Confined Space Program Management, Lock-out Tag-out programs, Workplace Safety Training Plans, and Risk Analysis for all high-hazard programs for a diverse workforce consisting of over 4,500 military and civilian personnel. He has conducted JSA’s for various occupations including Office Workers, Child Care Providers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Carpenters, Machinist, Electricians and even Ammunition Handlers. Randy is currently the Employee Safety & Risk Manager for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), with responsibilities that include Employee Safety Program Management, Accident Prevention, Mishap Investigation and Risk Management. ITD has around 1700 employees scattered through 6 districts across the state. |
Reid Dunlap |
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Richard Fesler |
Richard Fesler has been involved in Public Safety and Emergency Management for over 20 years from military service to law enforcement to a safety and security career for a major high technology company. Richard owned a safety and health consultant company based in Meridian, ID providing consulting services in safety and health regulations for business and construction companies, as well as disaster preparedness for business and institutions. Richard retired in 2018 and is enjoying volunteering and traveling. |
Rick McInnis |
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Ron Dunlap |
Ron has sold hand protection for Ansell, Honeywell and PIP for over 20 yrs. He works extensively helping customers determine cut level of gloves for applications as well as chemical resistance, etc. |
Russell HarbaughSLHS |
Russ has worked in Healthcare for the last 20 years, he currently is the Area Director over support services for the Meridian, Eagle, Nampa and Fruitland hospitals. Other positions served were the Director of Operation and the Accreditation Coordinator over EOC/Life Safety. Russ has been a member of ASHE for the last 18 years serving in various positions. In 2017 he served as the President. He now sits on AHA PMG Executive Advisor Council. Russ served two terms as the President of the Idaho Society for Healthcare Engineering. Russ holds a certification from the International Board of Safety Managers as a Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional, Master Level. Russ is a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is the Advocacy Liaison for ISHE with ASHE. Russ serves as a consultant to the organization’s hospitals for EOC/Life Safety. |
Sajonara TipuricFHWA Idaho Division |
Sajonara Tipuric, P.E. has over 15 years in the design and construction management of civil engineering projects. Currently, she is in a Operations Engineering position with Federal Highway Administration. Sajonara holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Boise State University. |
Scott RairighCustomer Service Manager
Life Flight Network |
I have worked for Life Flight for 21 years and 16 years prior to that worked on a ground ambulance in Twin Falls with the Magic Valley Paramedics. |
Skyler Cook |
MSA North American training instructor, specializing in fall protection and confined space operations, with over 20 years of experience in the life safety field. |
Sonny KnottsNorco Inc |
Manager of Operations and Production for Norco inc. I have 27 years experience in the cylinder industry including cylinder filling, requalification and testing, manifold design and installation, as well as experience with NFPA, FDA, OSHA regulations. |
Stan Urban, CSHM |
Stan holds a bachelor’s degree in government from New Mexico State University. He is an authorized OSHA outreach trainer for general industry and holds certifications as a Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) from the Institute for Safety and Health Management and Associate Safety Professional (ASP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. He has been in safety for 9 years employed with the Arizona Department of Corrections as a sergeant and currently, as a safety coordinator with St Luke’s Healthcare System. Stan specializes in respiratory protection, incident investigations, hearing conservation, and patient lift training.
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Stephanie LooneyErgonomic Engineer
Contractor for Micron |
Stephanie has been working in the field of ergonomics/human factors engineering for nearly 20 years. She is a board certified professional ergonomist (CPE) and a licensed and nationally certified Occupational Therapist. She received a BS in Human Factors Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 1991 and completed a MS in HFE from Wright State University in 1995. She practiced as a HFE in the Air Force for 5 years. After leaving the military, she earned a degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Mexico. She has consulted with numerous companies on ergonomics issues involving both manufacturing and office environments and she practiced as an OT for 5+ years. She worked as a consultant for Micron Technology from 2000 to 2007 and she currently contracts as an ergonomic engineer for Micron. |
Susie VaderSTSC
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Susie Vader has over 38 years’ experience in regulatory compliance and developing and managing environmental, safety, and health programs and training for Morrison Knudsen and its subsequent companies. Currently retired, she was a past certified Safety Trained Supervisor, and served on the board of the Snake River Chapter of ASSP as president and other positions for 11 years. |
Terry HessSenior Safety and Health Consultant
WCF Insurance |
Terry is a Senior Safety and Health Consultant with WCF Insurance. He holds a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Dual Specialization in Safety and Management. He is also a Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and holds a certification in Risk Management (ARM). Prior to joining WCF Insurance in January of 2017 Terry worked for an aviation insurance company for 9 years where he traveled the United States assisting aviation service providers (airlines, public entities, charter and utility operations) in building their Safety Management Systems. |
Tim Creasey |
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Tom Deines |
Tom has worked in construction for 40 years, participating in and managing over $500M of work. Tom’s roles have included Project Manager / Proposal Manager / Project Engineer / Estimator / Superintendent / General Supervisor / Scheduler / Quality & Safety Manager & Job Office Manager for 35 years – 19 with Wildish Standard Paving and 10 with Hamilton Construction. This has included working with a variety of owners including ODOT, CalTrans, WSDOT, USACE, FHWA, Weyerhaeuser, Georgia Pacific, PGE, PP&L and EWEB to deliver complicated projects on time and on budget. Tom’s experience in construction includes 29 years in heavy/highway/bridge & infrastructure construction and 6 years in design build. 11 years of Tom’s total experience have been with commercial projects. The majority of this time has been spent in contract administrative and project management roles, proposal management and technical writing, subcontract management, CPM scheduling, forecasting, work planning, safety management, safety training, quality control, procurement, expediting and project delivery. |
Van HowellInstructor, School of Public Health - University of Washington
Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center |
Mr. Howell has taught and developed curriculum for various OSHA Training Institute Education Centers since May 2009. He teaches various safety and health related courses for the University of California, San Diego and the University of Washington. Mr. Howell previously worked for OSHA from November 1987 to October 2011. When he retired from OSHA he was serving as the Oakland Area Director. He previously served as an Enforcement Team Leader (Directorate of Enforcement and Investigation/Region 9), Assistant Area Director (Boise Area OSHA Office), Compliance Assistance Specialist (Boise Area OSHA Office) and as an OSHA Safety Compliance officer (Walnut Creek Area Office and the Boise Area OSHA Office). During his tenure with OSHA Mr. Howell conducted over 1,200 inspections in all types of industries. From 1982 to 1987, Mr. Howell served as a Safety and Health Manager for the U.S. Navy. He was stationed at Rough and Ready Island in Stockton, California where he was responsible for the industrial safety program. Mr. Howell was also responsible for the crane inspection program for overhead, portal and mobile cranes. His most notable accomplishment was reducing the lost work day injury rate from approximately 20 to less than 1 case per 200,000 man hours worked. Mr. Howell initiated, organized and/or conducted training seminars for employers and employees on the following topics: Crane Safety, Rigging Safety, Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, Fall Protection, General Construction Requirements, Chemical Hazard Communication, Electrical Safety, and Control of Hazardous Energy. He taught many of these courses in partnership with organizations such as Association of General Contractors, National Electrical Contractors Association, the Idaho Electrical League, Boise State University, Washington Group International, etc. Mr. Howell has published multiple safety and health programs for employers that have been used throughout the country. In addition, Mr. Howell published various monthly articles on safety and health. |