ERIC MYERS 3712 Berger Road Lutz, FL 33548 (813) 323-3631

safetyeric007@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYCOMMITMENT | LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITY

A results driven professional with 20 plus years of Environmental Health and Safety experience. Problem solving leader with diverse background and proven track record of implementing aggressive controls to mitigate losses. Dedicated to a reputation built on unique initiatives and uncompromising principles.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SAFETY SCIENCESIndiana University of Pennsylvania 1994

o Program accredited by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)o Safety Sciences Bachelor of Science degree program is accredited by the Applied

Science Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

o Coursework involved all aspects of Industrial Safety Engineering, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCESAFETY DIRECTOR CARR AND SONS MASONRY – ST. PETERSBURG, FL 2015 - current

Site leadership, ensure facility compliance with corporate safety standards, implement safety directives, improve safety performance, and ensure worksite safety policies and procedures are aligned with OSHA.ACHIEVEMENTS:

o Identify ‘Best Practices’ and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness and improve safety work practices through training efforts.

o Developed and implemented a new corporate safety program manual and safety training initiatives.

o Perform onsite safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery and safety equipment to identify and correct all safety hazards to ensure full regulatory compliance.

o Investigate accidents, any near misses incidents to determine root cause, install preventative measures and manage return-to-work activities.

R ISK & S A F ETY R EPRESENTATIVE PAYCHEX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. - ST. PETERSBURG, FL 2012 2012-2015Regional manager of 500 clients to provide assistance with controlling workplace injuries and complying with state and federal regulations. ACHIEVEMENTS:

O Conducts on-site ‘Due Diligence’ safety assessments to determine risk level to aid in the underwriting decision process of new PEO prospects.

O Develops client site specific Safety Programs with management and employee safety training to mitigate workplace exposure and regulatory compliance.

O Monitors client workers compensation claim experience and perform accident investigations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER OLDCASTLE COASTAL, INC. – TAMPA, FL 2008 – 2010

Headed corporate EHS administration of 300+ employees in 13 concrete manufacturing and distribution facilities. Established company policies, goals and strategies to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Responsibilities included but not limited to the development of written programs, track and mitigate claims liabilities, site/accident investigations, environmental permitting, IH surveys, safety committee team leader, DOT/Fleet conformity and presentation of executive reports.

ACHIEVEMENTS: o Slashed OSHA Recordable Rate (RIR) by 316% to 1/6th of the national average with an

aggressive approach to workers compensation claims management and injury reporting procedures.

o Zero Preventable Vehicle Accident (PVIR) over a 16 month period.o Optimized performance measures with a highly effective annual EHS compliance calendar.

PROJECT SAFETY MANAGER PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INC. – ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 2005 – 2008Directed safety/health field operations for 400 employees on 20+ heavy construction projects in 8 states. Performed site & pre-construction surveys, presented daily “Toolbox Safety Training” meetings, conducted accident investigations with comprehensive daily executive reporting.

ACHIEVEMENTS: o Achieved a 12 month period with zero OSHA recordable injuries. o Proudly managed and organized hundreds of subcontractors during the

recovery/cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center, Hurricane Katrina and Buffalo ice storm disasters.

o Served as direct liaison to the City of Gulfport, FEMA, USACE, NYC OCME and mayor’s office.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY SUPERVISOR TCS COMMUNICATIONS - TAMPA, FL 2003 – 2005Coordinated all contractor safety activities for multi-site underground utility construction projects. Provided technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support to project management on regulatory compliance issues and best practices. ACHIEVEMENTS:

o Advised and monitored operations performed by sub-contractors of on-site facilities.O Administered safety training and seminar programs for new-hire employees and

subcontractors.O Coordinate written program audits and corrective action plans. O Managed all accident investigations, worker compensation claims and return-to-work

activities.

SENIOR SAFETY AND HEALTH ANALYST FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / DIVISION OF SAFETY - TAMPA, FL 1994–1996 & 1997-2001State of Florida OSHA consultant to identify workplace hazards, provided advice on compliance standards, and to established safety/health management systems for a wide-range of medical, construction, manufacturing, Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) and public sector employers.

ACHIEVEMENTS: o Performed hundreds of on-site comprehensive safety/IH survey’s and inspections.o Customized numerous site-specific federal and state compliance safety /IH programs.o Conducted OSHA regulatory compliance training seminars.

CONTINUED …

LOSS PREVENTION REPRESENTATIVE LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP - MIAMI, FL 1996-1997Provided safety consultative services to identify, quantify, mitigate or eliminate serious safety threats through workers compensation, property, general liability, and fleet safety survey/inspections. Maintained a territory of PEO, construction, industrial, manufacturing, restaurants & health care clients.ACHIEVEMENTS:

o Formulated and presented strategic service plans on control source of risks, losses and costs.

o Generated internal report documents for commercial insurance underwriters citing hazards or violations observed from field surveys.

o Member of an ergonomic research study for the promulgation of a national consensus standard.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LIBER

AMERICAN CONTACTORS INSURANCE GROUP (ACIG)Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis symposium 9/07

Claims Management/Safety Workshop 4/06

NATIONAL ENVIRONMETAL TRAINERS, INC. RCRA Hazardous Material & Waste Generator Training

TREEO CENTER – UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAEnvironmental Management Reporting Requirements in Florida

NATIONAL UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (NUCA)Certified Trenching/Excavation competent person

DIVISION OF SAFETY CERTIFICATIONSOSHA CERTIFICATIONS

o IAQ Air Sampling & Instrumentationo Lockout / Tagouto Fall Protectiono Safe Crane Operationo Welding Safety Principles o Confined Space Entryo Hearing Conservation

o 40 Hour General Industry Standards #501

o 30 Hour Construction Standards #510

o 30/10 Hour Authorized Trainer #500o Machine Guarding Standards #2040o Basic On-Site Consultation #150o Trenching/Excavation competent

persono Electrical Standards #9203

Certified Confined Space Entry competent person

FDOT - Maintenance of Traffic - intermediate certified

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) – Professional Member since 1994