Safety Consultants

Frank Subzda
President

For more than 40 years Frank has been involved with safety. His experience in construction, vocational training and apprenticeship administration has given him a diverse background in safety applications. In 1994, after receiving his MS in Industrial Education, Frank opened U.S. Safety to assist business owners looking to protect their employees from work place hazards and to establish proactive safety attitudes.

U.S. Safety has provided the basic 10 hour OSHA course to thousands of participants and Competent Person training to hundreds more. In 2011 we were presenters at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' "Safety Pays" and we currently teach the EM-385.1.1 (USACE Safety Manual) to Contractors preparing to work on Federal or military projects.

U.S. Safety has earned the reputation of being a successful negotiator when representing clients during OSHA mitigations, or when called upon to provide expert testimony as a professional witness.

Frank is a member of the Lee Building Industry Association and a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and many other professional organizations.

Certifications

OSHA 500 Trainer
OSHA 500 General Industry Voluntary Compliance
5600 Disaster Site Worker Train-the-Trainer
7600 Disaster Site Worker Training
502 Update for Construction Industry Trainer Recertification
OSHA 10 Construction
OSHA 30 Construction
40 Hour HAZWOPER
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Operations
HAZWOPER 24 Hour Technician
Emergency Response Training
Authorized User of Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information - FEMA
IS-00100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100)- FEMA
IS-00100.PW - Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100 Public Works) - FEMA
IS-00100.SC - Introduction to the Incident Command System (1-100 for Schools) - FEMA
IS-00200 - Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS) - FEMA
IS-00324 - Community Hurricane Preparedness - FEMA
IS-00700 - National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction - FEMA
IS-00800.B - National Response Framework, an Introduction - FEMA
IS-00812 - Emergency Support Function (ESF) #12 Energy - FEMA
IS-01900 - National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Federal Coordinating Center Operations - FEMA
Private Sector Counter terrorism Awareness Course - FEMA
EM 385.1.1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Trainer

Education

University of Florida, B.A. Education
University of South Florida, M.A. Industrial Education

Sandra Fletcher

Sandra Fletcher
Executive Administrator

Sandra has over 15 years of experience in the field of safety where she inspected, tested and evaluated work place safety conditions. For the past 6 years she has been working in underground construction and road work where she developed, maintained and updated emergency response plans, MOT, environmental compliance and other occupational health and safety programs. Sandra routinely collaborated with engineers, project managers and supervisors to institute controls and remediation measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions, chemicals and equipment.

Sandra is:

An American Red Cross Trainer and was part of their Emergency Management Team, where she worked after hurricane Katrina.
An OSHA Training Institute Qualified Instructor for both General Industry (OTI 501) and Construction (OTI 500)
A Supervisor Safety Training (SST) Instructor
An OSHA Disaster Site Worker (OTI 7600)
A Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for USACE Projects
MOT Certified
A EPA Storm Water Management Inspector
Certified Construction Quality Management by the USACE

Certifications

OSHA 500 Construction Trainer
OSHA 501 General Industry Trainer
OSHA 7600 Disaster Site Worker
EM 385 1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Trainer
SST Trainer (Supervisor Safety Training)
USACE: Construction Quality Management
Certification: Federal Contract & Proposals, FGCU
Small Business Development
Competent person Scaffolding
Competent person Fall Protection
Competent person Confined Space
Competent person Excavation
NFPA 70E - Competent Person
Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Qualified PTC-MOT 2461
Storm Water Management Inspector, FDEP #18975
CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor, American Red Cross
Competent Person, NUCA/OSHA
Confined Space, OSHA
ITE, Sunshine Florida
HAZWOPER (8 Hour)
Oil Spill Clean-up
NESHAP (Nat'l Emission Standards for Asbestos - 40 CFR 61(M))
Arc Flash: Competent Person
Several Certifications in Construction Law such as Liens & Waivers
Workers Comp and Human Resources

Education

College Courses: Business Administration, U of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Clara Ayala
Executive Coordinator

Clara is a bi-lingual, State Certified Building Contractor with two college degrees. She has the experience and credentials to teach OSHA's General Industry and Construction Courses, plus the US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) EM 385.1.1. She has also earned her Construction Quality Management certifications from the USACE.

Clara has proven leadership skills:

As a community leader she has collaborated with Federal, State and local agencies, prioritizing objectives, securing and budgeting funds.
As a State Licensed Public School Teacher she trained and supervised boot camp inmates.
For 10 years as a State Certified Building Contractor Clara's insight, awareness, safety practices, protocols and enforcement achieved her company the goal of no OSHA recordable accidents.
Has taught OSHA General Industry and Construction Courses, the USACE - EM 385.1.1, SST, and Competent Person Training for Confined Space, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Ladders, and Hazcom.

Certifications

OSHA 500 Construction Trainer
OSHA 501 General Industry Trainer
State of Florida Licensed Building Contractor
EM 385.1.1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Trainer
USACE: Construction Quality Management
State of Florida Licensed Educator
SST Trainer (Supervisor Safety Trainer)
NFPA 70E - Competent Person
Competent person Fall Protection(Trainer)
Competent person support Scaffolding (Trainer)
OSHA Competent person Confined Space (Trainer)(
Ladder Trainer
Hazcom Trainer

Education

University of South Florida, B.S. Accounting
University of South Florida, B.S. Education

Edward B. Randle
Senior Consultant

Eddie began his career as a member of the U.S. Naval Construction Force (Seabees). In this Special Forces group he was instructed in general construction procedures, use of specific heavy construction equipment and safety procedures so important in the military. After his Honorable Discharge he worked for a number of Construction companies in both the residential and commercial field. His concern for his fellow workers and the companies they work for drew him to the safety field. He has over 14 years experience in the construction trade with experience ranging from residential remodeling and home building to commercial structures.

He has worked as Safety Director for several General Contractors developing company specific safety policies, training personnel in programs mandated by OSHA, coordinating site inspections and evaluations, OSHA 10 and 30 hour course training, assisting subcontractors in controlling, recognizing and eliminating hazards and other compliance and competent person issues as required.

He completed the OSHA Train-the-Trainer course qualifying him to teach both the 10 and 30 hour voluntary compliance course for construction.

Certifications

OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer
OSHA 10 Construction
OSHA 30 Construction
OSHA Competent Person Excavation and Trenching
OSHA Competent Person Confined Space and Extraction
OSHA Competent Person Scaffold
OSHA Competent Person Suspended Platform
OSHA Competent Person Fall Protection

Education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Bachelor of Science
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Warren Knopf
Safety and Health Specialist

Warren recently retired from the Tampa OSHA area office on January of this year, after 27 years. At OSHA Warren conducted technical safety inspections in construction and general industry in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Tampa area offices.

Prior to his appointment as a Safety and Health Compliance Officer, Warren was the Director of Safety Management for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Division Manager for Safety and Security with the Budd Company, Trailer Division comprised of 17 facilities throughout the United States; Chief of Police for Valley Township Policy Department and a Law Enforcement Officer with Uwchlan Township Police Department in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Warren’s career positions required responsibilities for public safety, accident investigations and prevention, standards compliance relating to safety and program development and training implementation.

Certifications

Certified Healthcare Risk Manager (State of Florida)
Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (International Association of Hospital Safety and Security)
Certified Protection Professional (American Society for Industrial Security)
Certified Safety Executive
Certified Safety Specialist
Certified Safety Manager (World Safety Organization)
Electrical Course Trainer – OSHA Institute
OSHA Outreach Trainer – 10 and 30 Hour Courses

Education

Pennsylvania Military College
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
Temple University – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Dave VanZandt
Senior Consultant
General Industry Specialist

Dave has over 45 years in safety, health and related disciplines - from writing and researching specifications of materials for production use, safety and environmental impact studies, creation and implementation of safety programs, and teaching safety and related subjects in a Fortune 100 company.

Recent experience includes development of company specific safety manuals for a variety of applicable OSHA standards and business practices, OSHA 10 & 30 hour course instruction, internal inspection process and safety audits for both General Industry and Construction. He is an instructor for the University of Findlay and Eastern Michigan University where he instructs the OHSA 500 Course for Construction and the OSHA 501 Course for General Industry and other courses. He has been teaching these courses for the South Florida Chapter of the National Safety Council in Coconut, Creek, Florida for the last several years. He has served as a judge for the prestigious Central Ohio Construction Awards presented by the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio. VanZandt also develops and instructs in the management of the safety process, what the real costs are and how effective safety can enhance the quality process.

He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and The Ohio Society of Safety Engineers having been a past president of that organization. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the AT&T Engineering Recognition Award for Outstanding Professional Contributions and a Special Award from the Ohio Division of Safety and Hygiene for safety program development.

Certifications

OSHA 500 Trainer
OSHA 501 Trainer
COHST - Certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist

Professional Affiliations

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Mark P. Westphal
Senior Consultant

Mark Westphal is from Kalamazoo, Michigan. He got his start in the safety industry in Los Angeles, California at National Polytechnic College of Engineering and Oceaneering where he studied Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection, Commercial Diving and Operations, and Hyperbaric Welding, as well as Project Design and Project Management. After graduating in the top of his class and giving the commencement address, he started work in the commercial diving industry in his native Michigan, where he spent two years in hydro-electric rehabilitation support, and nuclear power plant diving operations. Mark then changed industries, and went to work for a Millwright, Industrial Piping, Ironwork, and industrial HVAC service company in Portage, Michigan. He spent 3 years with this firm learning the business of heavy industrial manufacturing while working in a variety of different positions within the company, and enjoying continual promotions. He completed his tenure as Executive Safety Director, overseeing the safety, training, and welfare of several hundred workers. Mark then moved to southwest Florida with his wife to assist her in her pursuit of higher education. He was very happy at this point to join the U.S. Safety's team in construction safety consulting, where he could put to use his training and experience, while continuing to learn and grow.

Certifications

OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training
ASNT SNT-TC 1A Visual Testing Certification Levels I and II
ASNT SNT-TC 1A Magnetic Testing Certification Levels I and II
ASNT SNT-TC 1A Liquid Penetrant Certification Levels I and II
ASNT SNT-TC 1A Ultrasonic Certification Levels I and II (sheer- wave)
Laboratory Welding Certificate AASHTO/AWS D1.5
API-RP-2D Crane Rigging and Safety Training
OSHA Title 8 Fork Lift Operator Safety Training
29 CFR Part 1926 Trenching and Shoring
Previously Federally Badged Nuclear Worker
OSHA Competent Person Scaffold
OSHA Competent Person Fall Protection
SkyTrack™ RTFL Certified Trainer
Hyperbaric Chamber Operations Certified Operator
Safe2Work™ Certified and Safe2Work Proctor
OSHA 500 Trainer

Also experienced with Exothermic and Plasma Arc CNC systems, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication and authored many company safety plans including drug policies. Mark is a Safe2Work™ Trainer and Proctor, well versed in Construction, General Industry, and Maritime Standards, along with DOT regulations regarding safe loading and transporting of materials and associated laws.

Education

AS Science in Marine Technology, National Polytechnic
College of Engineering and Oceaneering, Los Angeles, California
Technical Certificate Commercial Diver with Specialty in
Nondestructive Testing-Technology Cert #2154

David F Ibanez
Consultant

Driven, highly motivated multilingual professional, a big picture thinker with extensive and progressive corporate and executive managerial, training experience in Military Aviation, Automotive, civilian and military Construction, Service, Electronic/Electric, Industrial, Administrative Services, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Armed and Unarmed Services. Decision maker with a proven track record of significant improvements in learning processes, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction while reducing costs, lowering turnover, and maintaining a positive work environment

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:

Global and USA corporate EHS Leader, Technical Auditor, Trainer and Programs Developer.
Excellent communicator and team work skills.
Excellent communicator and team work skills.
Strategic Planning/ Product Knowledge Management.
Coaching all levels/Strong Team Leadership capability success in managing complex cross-functional teams.
Worker's Compensation Management.
Proven ability to motivate people and work on every level of an organization.
Strong organizational, people, operations and attention to detail skills.
Excels in Customer Service.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2010 to 2011

Sunshine Structures a full-service structural construction company, specializing in military/federal, healthcare, educational, public/municipal and correctional facility construction and tilt- up design-build services with three regional offices strategically located in Florida, Louisiana and Georgia.

Corporate EHS Director for USA Operations

100% responsible for directing, developing and managing the EH&S policies, procedures, training, operating expense corporate budget, security, directives and Fleet vehicles.
Developed and implemented site-specific safety programs in compliance with; OSHA, OSHA VPP, Army Corp. of Engineers (EM-385 standards), EH&S systems and procedures, loss prevention, crisis management and life/process safety.
Developed training, conducted safety audits and verifications to ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal standards, including subcontractors to ensure they meet Safety criteria.
Spearheaded EH&S compliance for 19 construction projects worth over $20 million under OSHA, US Army Corps of Engineers (EM-385), EPA, NFPA, DOT, ANSI, ISO, and OSHA VPP Regulations/requirements, pertaining to safety, life safety, environmental safety and industrial hygiene
Performed detailed accident/incident investigations relating injuries, vehicle accidents, property loss and general liability claims and developed "root-cause" analysis to prevent recurrence of such claims.
Functioned as primary liaison between company and regulatory agencies.
Managed Worker's Compensation programs. Reduced Total Incident Rate (TIR) over 2% and Lost Day Rate (LDR), after implementing and developing injury reduction/action plan, Sustained TIR and LDR well less than 1.0%.

TYCO Int. (ADT Worldwide, Sensormatic � SimplexGrinnell) Boca Raton, Fl. 2000 to 2009

Preferred Fortune 500 company and world leader in electronic security and fire protection service to more than 5 million homes and 2 million commercial businesses worldwide over 50 nations through its global ADT WW, Fire Protection, Safety Products businesses and Security Services.

Corporate EHS Regional Manager for Latin America and Florida, USA.

100% responsible for managing EH&S programs/Training and security activities of 9 countries in Latin America, with 5,500 employees, (Armed and Unarmed), 9 warehouses, 860 fleet vehicles and job sites to ensured facilities were operating within 100% local legislative requirements by conducting regular training/audits every 2 months in each country.
Analyzed, interpreted, developed, and translated corporate global EHS laws, regulations, risks, liabilities and initiatives into company policies, programs, procedures, standards, training, audits, processes and actions to be developed and implemented in the region.
Managed 100% all EH&S operating expense corporate budget, security procedures, training, policies, procedures and directives.
Delivered EHS Leadership Management Training to 37 Business Unit Mgrs. (BUM's), their department heads and Certified 316 Sales/Service Technician with OSHA 10 Class.
Managed Worker's Compensation programs for ALL regions and all Safety related documentations. Reduced Total Incident Rate (TIR) over 15% and Lost Day Rate (LDR), after implementing and developing injury reduction/action plan, (RTN) Return To Work program, report and review findings with upper level management. Maintained TIR and LDR well less than 1.0%.

MIDAS Int. dba Falcon Adventures at Fort Myers/Naples, FL 1997 �1999

Auto shop, providing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on engines and brakes services.

General Manager

Managed, supervised, directed, budgeted, Human Resources, Training and administered daily operations.

United States Navy (Retired) 1978 �1996

Governmental Agency that maintains trains and equips combat-ready naval forces.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) Executive Management, Hodges University,
Fort Myers, FL.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Arts and General Mechanics,
Technical Institute, Guatemala, C.A.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OSHA Trainer -Certified Train-the-Trainer, Occupational and Health Standards for the General and Construction Industry OSHA 500-510 to conduct 10-30 hours class.
USF OTI 7845 Record keeping Rules - Worker's compensation
RED CROSS Certifications; CPR, First Aid, Psychological First Aid, Client Case, Mass Care Overview, Effective Presentation, Disaster Assessment, Serving people with disabilities.
NAVY SCHOOLS: Naval Instructor, Electronic/Electrical Aircraft Maintenance, Material Supplies, Quality/Safety, Aircraft Shipboard Fire Fighting, Total Quality, Management / Leadership (TQML).
FIRE ALARMS � NICET certification (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies).
MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) Certification, and A+ Certification Course at Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, FL.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Florida/OSHA: Worker's compensation, electricity, Business Safety Compliance.
TYCO: Risk Management/ Internal EHS Auditor and Six Sigma Basic Green Belt Program.
Florida National Safety Council: Accident Investigation and Reporting course.
RED CROSS: 100% Certified to perform ALL Volunteer positions.

Dean Ramineh
Consultant

Dean is an experienced safety professional with a strong background in developing, implementing and directing environmental, health, safety, and risk management programs for both construction and general industry. He has had managerial responsibilities for designing safety policies at the corporate level as well as site specific designs for dozens of individual highrise project, including the explosive demolition of three high rise structures prior to construction.

Dean has proven leadership skills, he:

Is currently serving his second term as president of the Suncoast Chapter of the American society of Safety Engineers.
Has directed numerous profitable OCIP (Owner Control Insurance Program) programs for hotel and condominium high rises.
Has established, managed DOT and Fleet Safety programs and compliance protocols.
Designs databases to track and recognize deficiencies in safety compliance, identify repeat offenders, design preventative training and quantify punitive action.
Supervised and trained other safety officers assigned to distant projects.
Successfully mitigated insurance claims, OSHA Citations and contractor safety disputes.

Certifications

OSHA 500 Construction Trainers EM 385.1.1 Construction Safety Trainer Competent Person Trainer:

Fall Protection
Support Scaffolding
Confined Space
Trenching/Excavation
Ladder
Hazcom

NFPA 70E American Red Cross CPR-First Aid Instructor Homeland Security Certified ICS 200, 700 & 800 Certified Disaster Site Worker Certification, OTI 7600

Safety Management Certification
DOT Certified
Forklift Instructor
Workman Comp Certification
Employment Law
Mold and Mildew Remediation Certified - (Water Intrusion during construction)

Education:

Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Computer Science

Joel VanZandt
Lead Instructor

Joel has over 19 years experience in the construction trade with experience ranging from residential remodeling and home building, to commercial structures and building maintenance.

He regularly trains personnel in programs mandated by OSHA, such as Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Spaces, Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavation, Management Training on the Costs and Control of Accidents, and others as required. He is regularly used as a trainer of competent persons in many of the above mentioned disciplines.

Joel is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers-Suncoast Chapter and a member of South Florida Associated General Contractors.