Safety & Risk Professional Contributing to Organizational growth and profits via Safety, Loss Control and Liability Prevention.
Robert ‘Dan’ Christiansen
Objective Safety & Risk Professional Contributing to Organizational growth and profits via Safety, Loss Control and Liability Prevention.
Summary of qualifications 18 Years Full Time Certified Safety and Risk Leader. Created, Developed & Administered Safety Program(s) including Employee Empowerment; Organized Safety Training Programs. Managed, Purchased, Developed & Improved Insurance Coverage; Analyzed & Resolved Claims; Supervised Owner Controlled Insurance Programs.
Delivered Safety Presentations, Site Reviews, Public Speaking & Trainings; Expert Witness for Law Firms in Accident Depositions & Court Proceedings. Proficient in Regulatory Compliance and Safety Program Management & Development. Skilled in Complex Problem Solving Efficiency Processes in Construction and Production Improvement. 30+ Years Experience in International, Union/Non-Union, Federal/State owned Facilities in Construction & Engineering of Processing/Power Plants, Refineries, High Rises, Bridges, Roadways.
 “Saved us monies… created a savings to our firm….†Jim Smith, President Adams & Smith. See enclosed letters
 “His systematic approach... helped our firm develop long term relationships with insurance carriers…†John Makowsky, President Gallagher Construction Services
 “Dan organizes and follows through with the management team…†Rich Thorn CEO Associated General Contractors
Professional experience Jan 2007-Dec 2008 Fallujah & Ramadi, Iraq Marine Expeditionary Force Bases, HSE Supervisor & Coordinator
Managed & Oversaw Fire, Medical, Environmental, Vector & Safety of personnel on base. Trained and Evaluated field safety personnel of trades, administration, warehouse, TMP, DEFAC HET and subcontractors.
 Directed Accident Investigation & Correction
 Administered Worksite Audits and Drug testing
 Evaluated & Trained Managers, Supervisors, Driving, heavy equipment handling
2004-2006 Construction Of Mines Cagayan, Philippines, Manager of Mines
 Developed and Negotiated Contract for operating Mine
 Created and Negotiated Funding package for Mine operations
 Organized purchasing of various Materials and Equipment
 Trained & Evaluated Construction for safe assembly of equipment
2002-2004 Safety Consultant Various Firms, Western USA
 Expert witness for Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
 Reviewed Diverse Liabilities and Controls instituted in Site Review
 Utah Safety Council(s), Instructed training for Cranes, (crane operator certification), & Forklift operations.
 Managed & Reviewed Contracts for liability, responsibility and safety in negotiation for subcontractor contracts.
 Reduced Insurance Costs via Broker, Agent and Client efforts
 Developed Resolution programs like Employee Training Modules, Accident Investigation & Correction, Worksite Audits and Drug testing
2000-2002 Safway Steel Products Milwaukee, WI
Regional Western US Safety Manager
 Oversaw 2002 Winter Olympics 11 Venues for Safety of Temporary buildings & fencing, Announcer/official Booths & Stands, Stadium seating, Scaffolding & Shoring in SLC, Utah
 Directed Safety & risks in 11 states and 34 construction offices
 Initiated accident investigation/causation/correction program
 Reduced Loss Ratio by 37% and Insurance costs by 14% by improving safety and production
 Co-Authored Safety Manual and Bilingual Employee Manual
1994-2000 Adams & Smith Inc. Lindon, Utah
Safety & Risk Manager for Engineering & Construct Firm
 Authored Safety Manual, worksite audits and training programs
 Empowered all staff in creating worksite safety environments
 Reduced Worksite Injury and losses by 32%
 Managed Insurance & Broker reducing costs by 21% & setting up insurance monitoring program for subcontractors
 Managed & Reviewed Contracts for liability, responsibility and safety in negotiation for subcontractor contracts.
 Oversaw construction safety of high-rises, bridges, airport control towers, roadways, refinery reconstruction, power house construct.
1990-1994 Merit Electrical Lark, Utah
Site Safety Manager & Site Safety Representative
 500,000 Man hours without an OSHA Recordable Injury
 Authored Safety Manual, worksite audits and training programs
1974-1990 Various Contractors Western US
Site Safety Manager & Safety Representative, Ironworker & Leadman
 Authored Worksite Safety Manual, audits and training programs
Journeyman Ironworker Foreman, Lead man and safetyman
Education & Certifications Degree/Award/Certification Institute/College/Year
Construction Management Ironworker Journeyman
Advanced Safety Certificate
OSHA 500 Certificate
Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
Trainer Certification
WRAPS & OCIP’s
Insurance Claims Management
Litigation in Construction
Insurance & Risks Management
Associate Risk Management
Instructor Presenter Certification
Scaffolding Train the Trainers Certification
40-Hr Hazwoper
24-Hr Hazwoper RCRA
Forklift Trainer
Crane Operator Certification
Excavation Trench & Shoring
Fall Protection
First Aid & CPR Instructr
HSE 30 Hr 1926 Construct
HSE 30 Hr 1910 General Ind Utah Valley Community College Local #27 Ironworkers 1976-1980
National Safety Council Construction Division ILL. 1992
State of Utah OSHA SLC UT 1995
Denver, Colorado MSHA 1998
Risks & Management Training Chicago, ILL, 1996 & 1997
Safway Steel Products, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2002
Hazardous Communications UOSHA 1997
Ives & Associates train trainer 1994
American Cranes, Houston TX 1999
Trench & Shoring Specialist, 1994
Local Union #27 Ironworkers 1993
Baghdad Training 2007
Baghdad Training 2007
Baghdad Training 2007
Professional memberships Associated General Contractors; Safety Committee
National Safety Council; Safety Division Committee
SENRAC OSHA Rule Making Committee for Steel Erection
References Rich Thorn, CEO Associated General Contractors 801-363-2753
Bob North President, Ironworkers Local #27 801-972-5714
Jim Smith President, Adams & Smith Engineering 801-785-6900
Volunteer experience Facilitator LDS Social Services
Past Substance Abuse Manager Local #27 Ironworkers
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