Israel A. Irizarry is a bilingual certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience in electrical and general construction safety management. He has managed safety programs for large projects including airports, theme parks, and convention centers. His experience includes overseeing safety teams, conducting audits and inspections, investigating incidents, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, and promoting a strong safety culture. He aims to eliminate injuries through education and reinforcement of safe practices.
In 2006, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation received reports on 10,055 construction-related injuries. Despite extensive federal and state regulations designed to maintain safe worksites, 21 construction workers suffered fatal injuries in 2006 in Pennsylvania, an increase from 14 fatalities of the previous year.
This presentation will review root causes of construction accidents, OSHA’s role of “the work place safety gatekeeper” and the various duties of care for contractors and sub contractors. Identification of hazard factors affecting managing safety in assembly, erection, excavation and demolition operations in order to analyze their effect to the risk of accident occurrence.
Additionally the design professional’s opportunity and obligation to design for safety will be reviewed.
This presentation will demonstrate by review of case histories how risks can be managed and if not what liabilities can be incurred.
Well qualified & trained HSE Professional with sound knowledge on safety rules
and regulations and enforcement.
Have internationally acclaimed qualification from India.
Professionally qualified with appropriate certifications in HSE.
Well trained in accident investigation, risk management & First Aid.
Have excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
Proficient in MS Office Applications.
Have proven problem solving, coordination and analytical skills.
In 2006, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation received reports on 10,055 construction-related injuries. Despite extensive federal and state regulations designed to maintain safe worksites, 21 construction workers suffered fatal injuries in 2006 in Pennsylvania, an increase from 14 fatalities of the previous year.
This presentation will review root causes of construction accidents, OSHA’s role of “the work place safety gatekeeper” and the various duties of care for contractors and sub contractors. Identification of hazard factors affecting managing safety in assembly, erection, excavation and demolition operations in order to analyze their effect to the risk of accident occurrence.
Additionally the design professional’s opportunity and obligation to design for safety will be reviewed.
This presentation will demonstrate by review of case histories how risks can be managed and if not what liabilities can be incurred.
Well qualified & trained HSE Professional with sound knowledge on safety rules
and regulations and enforcement.
Have internationally acclaimed qualification from India.
Professionally qualified with appropriate certifications in HSE.
Well trained in accident investigation, risk management & First Aid.
Have excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
Proficient in MS Office Applications.
Have proven problem solving, coordination and analytical skills.
I am a computer engineering student at USC excited in the advancements of AI in everyday life. I am primarily interested in the applications of machine learning to robotics in the field of automation and communication between humans and robots.
1. Israel A. Irizarry
CHST / CESCO / OSHA 500
813-943-5211 | Irizarry.israel@yahoo.com | 1830 BearberryCircle #101. Lutz,Florida. 33559
1
10/19/2016
Esteemed prospective employer:
I am a bilingual, BCSP, NREP Certified CHST Safety Professional with over twenty
years in the Electrical and General Construction Industry. Experienced in industrial multi-
contractor project safety management. During the years I have had the privilege of coordinating
and managing Occupational Health & Safety programs for construction projects such as,
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Kennedy Space Center, Universal Studios, Orlando
Convention Center and Disney World amongst many others. With these opportunities I have
come to understand, practice, and teach fourth the rules and regulations pertaining to the safety,
health and welfare of the American worker. I have had the responsibility of overseeing hundreds
of employees at any given time, and have managed multi-contractor safety teams in multimillion
dollar projects successfully:
• Promoting situational, and self-awareness, preventing accidents due to unsafe work
practices.
• Strategically abating causes of incidents, accidents and injuries.
• Introducing controls ensuring effective job hazard elimination techniques.
• Implementation and enforcement of site specific occupational health and safety
procedures, in accordance with OCIP and OSHA 29 CFR1926 Construction Safety
Standards.
• Multi-contractor Plan Review Coordination of safety procedures.
• Project EHS team management.
• Near-miss incident, accident and Injury Investigation and Documentation.
• Ascertainment of suitability for control processes.
• Site safety auditing and inspections.
• Weekly and monthly report briefs.
• Close well informed communications with project management, Logistics, QA/QC, field
construction and compliance teams, in regards to safety and progress.
My goals are to achieve the elimination of bodily injury, property damage and liability, via
comprehensive evaluation, rectification through education, and the positive reinforcement of a
robust safety culture, lowering worker compensation insurance premiums.
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time in considering my qualifications.
2. Israel A. Irizarry
CHST / CESCO / OSHA 500
813-943-5211 | Irizarry.israel@yahoo.com | 1830 BearberryCircle #101. Lutz,Florida. 33559
2
Experience
2016 EHS Contractor, Code Red Safety. DUKE Energy Citrus Combined Cycle Project
Natural Gas Power Plant, Citrus County Florida. EHS Field Compliance Officer.
● 2015-2016 Site Safety Manager, SYSCON LLC. HANKOOK TIRE PLANT Project,
Clarksville Tennessee. Management of subcontractor’s safety committee, Plan review,
competency inspections, training needs assessments, incident & injury log review, job
safety analysis review, daily EHS review, promoting and enforcing the implementation of
a robust safety culture.
● 2012-2015 Multi-Contractor Safety Management, Construction Safety Consultant, AT
Consults Melbourne, Florida.
State wide site audits and compliance Inspections, incident & injury log review,
training needs assessment, competency inspections, job safety analysis, daily and
weekly safety reports, closely working with OCIP, promoting the implementation of a
robust safety culture.
● 2008-2012 Safety Manager/Supervisor, EMC, Tampa, Florida.
Project scheduling, personnel management supervisor, lock out tag out compliance
inspections, PPE inspections, tool & equipment inspections, incident/accident
investigation, training needs assessment, job safety analysis, daily tool box topics,
weekly safety meetings, daily and weekly progress, and safety reports.
● 2005-2008 Safety Manager/Supervisor, Vanarc, Tampa, Florida.
Project scheduling, personnel management supervisor, lock out tag out compliance
inspections, PPE inspections, tool & equipment inspections, incident/accident
investigation, training needs assessment, job safety analysis, daily tool box topics,
weekly safety meetings, daily and weekly progress, and safety reports.
Credentials
• Construction Health & Safety
Technician (CHST)
• Certified Environmental Health &
Safety Compliance Officer
(CESCO)
• OSHA 500
• FDOT Advanced (MOT) Certified
• Transportation Worker
Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Certified Nursing Assistant PCT2
• CPR, AED, First Aid certified
Education
• University of South Florida OSHA Training Institute.
• Lewis Medical Training Inc.
• Universal Educational Institute.
Affiliations
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• National Registry of Environmental Professionals
• The American Society of Safety Engineers
• US Department of Labor
• American Safety and Health Institute
