Nick Miller, Safety Coordinator, McLean Contracting
Years as an ASSP member: 2 Years
Years in the safety industry: 6 Years
Key responsibilities of your job
Some key responsibilities of my job are managing safety across multiple projects, providing safety training, and ensuring everyone goes home the same way they came to work!
What do you like most about being a member of the ASSP Greater Tidewater Chapter
Networking with other individuals in safety.
What or Who inspires you
My sister Jessica. She recently passed away, but she has always been a huge source of inspiration for me and continues to be. She was a very caring and compassionate person so I strive to be like her whenever I can.
What tips or advice would you give someone just starting out in the safety field
Stick with it! It can be overwhelming at first but once you gain experience it can be a very fun and rewarding career.
Tell us about a professional success story that you are proud of
One success story that sticks out to me is from when I first got into a safety role. I was new to safety and yet to earn much respect from the field employees. There was one gentleman that had been with the company a while and was very experienced. One day, he was not wearing his gloves, so I promptly corrected him. He was not happy about it at all though. A couple hours later, he almost suffered a large cut on one of his hands but fortunately the gloves helped reduce it to a small scratch. After that, I never had any issues with him.
What is something surprising that not many people know about you
I did not go to school and get a degree before getting into safety.
How would your best friend describe you in three words
Loyal, dependable, funny.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work
I am a huge fan of the UFC and I really enjoy playing pool.
What is your most embarrassing moment of your life (so far)
The most embarrassing moment of my life was when I wrecked & totaled my first car a week after I got my driver’s license.
List a favorite line from one of your favorite movies:
“It’s not about the money, it’s about sending a message.” – The Dark Knight
If you could pick a superpower, what would it be and why
I would choose the ability to fly so I would never have to deal with traffic again.
What did you want to be growing up
I always wanted to get into the medical field growing up, but I quickly learned that I didn’t want to go to school for it.