Each month, we shine a light on a member that is truly living the mission of ASSP. These members are taking giant strides in workplace safety in their organization.
April 2024
Stefan Vecerdea, Health and Safety Manager, City of Hampton
Years as an ASSP member: 1 Years
Years in the safety industry: 9 Years
Key responsibilities of your job
In my current role, I oversee the development, implementation, and management of sustainable safety programs in compliance with OSHA and ANSI/ASSP standards for the City of Hampton. I investigate accidents, identify root causes, and recommend resolutions. My responsibilities include ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, conducting inspections, and preparing reports for regulatory compliance and management evaluation.
Read More→March 2024
Tony Palacioz, Safety Manager, RQ Construction
Years as an ASSP member: 20+ Years
Years in the safety industry: 30+ Years
Key responsibilities of your job
Working heavy construction, key responsibilities were straying in the field as much as possible and watching activities. Talking and getting to know key workers and explaining why thing have to be done a certain (SAFE) way. Getting people to buy in via safety talks and one on ones.
Read More→February 2024
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!
Read More→January 2024
Joe Henricks, Safety Director, Sussex Development Corporation
Years as an ASSP member: 1 Years
Years in the safety industry: 15 Years
Key responsibilities of your job
Manage safety and loss control programs by mitigating and minimizing risk. Instituting a workplace safety loss control program is the first step to reducing injuries while improving productivity and reducing insurance and claims costs.
Development of a safety and risk management culture,
Assure the safety program complies with or exceeds OSHA construction industry standards.
Dedicated to being at “Virginia Best Standards” in class,
Read More→December 2023
Phil Campbell, M.S., CSP, Sr. EHS Manager, TE Connectivity
Years as an ASSP member: 12 Years
Years in the safety industry: 18 Years
Key responsibilities of your job
Head of Health, Safety, and Environmental for our flagship location in Hampton, VA. My position focuses on safety leadership through employee engagement with an emphasis on risk reduction and the implementation of proactive measures.
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