Michael Carey is a versatile safety manager with over 25 years of experience in the safety industry. He has extensive knowledge of OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations and possesses strong leadership qualities. He is currently the Health and Safety Manager at Abacus Project Management, where he developed and implemented best safety practices and provided training to over 2,400 employees.

1. MICHAEL CAREY
26290 Fleet Lane P.O. Box 1004, Helendale, Ca. 92342
Home: 661-754-6560 • Cell: 661-754-6560
michael.carey@abacus.abengoa.com
SUMMARY
Versatile Safety Manager with more than 25 years of management experience in the safety industry. Assertive and
enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations. Possesses a high degree of integrity and an
outstanding work ethic with strong leadership qualities. Authorized OSHA Outreach instructor for 10 and 30 hour.
HIGHLIGHTS
Strategic planning Analytical
Procedure development Personable
Certified Instructor Trainer (CIT) Team building
Cost reduction and containment
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Trained and managed over 2,400 union employees on best safe work practices, 1,300 craft at high point while
Maintaining a TRIR rate of less than 2.5. Trained and certified above employees on confined space, AWP,
OSHA 10 hour, GHS 2012, HAZCOM, LOTO, I2P2, scaffolding, fall protection among others. Managed HIPP and ice and
water distribution program, for 1,800 acre job site in Mojave Desert without any heat related illnesses.
Spearheaded an employee engagement program for safety, resulting in a substantial decrease in injuries and incidents.
EXPERIENCE
ABACUS PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Hinkley, Ca.
Health & Safety Manager 04/2012 to Current
Developed and implemented best safe work practices across the company, including hazard and risk identification and
abatement.
Provide training, coaching and mentoring for over 2,400 new craft employees for Health and Safety compliance.
Facilitated over 85,000 man-hours of safety training.
Managed worker's comp. claims for entire job site.
Effectively reduced incidents and injuries on a 2.2 billion dollar solar power plant construction site.
Managed a safety staff of 12.
1,300 craft employees (all trades) at height of project.
Ensured safety coverage 24/7 for construction schedule.
Ensured OSHAS 18001 compliance.
Managed HIPP and water & ice distribution program over 3 summers in the Mojave Desert with no serious heat related
injuries.
Reviewed and approved all confined space, hot work, and LOTO permits including one-line drawings and P&ID prints.
Used corrective actions and root cause analysis to document lessons learned.
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2. JOHN LENORE & CO.
San Diego, Ca.
Health & Safety Manager 04/2011 to 04/2012
Revamped the Health & Safety program, resulting in a 30% reduction in workplace injuries.
Mentored, coached and trained 150 company employees in safe work practices.
Oversaw the development and implementation of ergonomics and stretch and flex program.
Performed data analysis and implemented change to achieve accident reduction and reduce insurance costs.
Administered all safety management systems and safety programs.
PYRAMID INSTRUMENTATION & ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Grand Junction, Co.
U.S. Health & Safety Manager 03/2008 to 07/2011
Managed safety on job sites in 13 states as well as 485 employees in all areas of OSHA compliance and training
certifications for the oil and gas industry.
Reduced TRIR rate from 3.67 to 0.61.
Achieved six-figure savings for the company in reduced w/c rates and added 40 million in additional work with clients
such as Shell, BP, DCP, Chevron, El Paso Energy with reduced TRIR rate.
Worked directly with construction and maintenance departments to move from red light to green light contractor status.
Successfully led key safety audits which resulted in required client compliance.
SAFETY CONSULTANTS LLC
Olympia, WA.
President & CEO 04/1989 to 12/2006
Built strategic alliances with clients that resulted in the model for safety companies today.
Increased profits by 60% in one year through building partnerships.
Surpassed revenue goals in 44 consecutive quarters.
Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of innovative customer service.
Named Wall Street Businessman of the Year in 1998 and 2000.
EDUCATION
BUSINESS/MARKETING 1979
San Diego State University, San Diego, Ca., USA