Thomas “Randy” Hird, Project Safety Manager, Alberici Constructors, Inc.

Years as an ASSP member: 26 Years
Years in the safety industry: 30 Years

Key responsibilities of your job

I manage the safety program on moderate to complex construction projects. I have been in the water/wastewater market for 7+ years, traveling for our company.  I am currently on a $500+ Million project in Newport News.  I think one of the most important parts of my responsibilities is to establish relationships with the client, our workers and our staff. I train, coach, discipline, and develop employees to arm them with as many safety tools as possible.  I also conduct random and scheduled safety audits. I lead investigations and finalize safety-related reports. I lead and manage OSHA visits and assist in defense if citations are issued. I monitor injury treatment progress and RTW criteria. I maintain records on project that reflect training, regulatory compliance and safety meeting documentation.

Matthew Slemp, EH&S Manager, Dominion Terminal Associates (DTA)

Years as an ASSP member: Less than 1 Year
Years in the safety industry: 1 Year

Key responsibilities of your job

Develop and implement safety plans and policies. Lead DTA’s Safety Committee and implement our Behavior Based Safety (BBS) Program so our employees can easily voice safety concerns, suggest ideas to make jobs safer, and repair any outstanding safety related issues.

Steve M. LePock, Risk Manager, Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS)

Years as an ASSP member: 29 Years
Years in the safety industry: 39 Years

Key responsibilities of your job

Develops and administers risk-management and loss-prevention programs for the 3^rd largest school division in Virginia. Coordinates risk identification programs related to school division properties and operations to reduce potential losses from workers’ compensation, vehicular crashes, school rentals, general liability, auto and property insurance issues.

Develops and coordinates occupational safety and loss control programs to establish safe and healthy working conditions for all school division employees; assists in incident investigations; analyzes work-related incidents to provide recommendations for corrective measures; and ensures Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance for the school division.

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.

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.