Robert Trachsler

Background

About Robert Trachsler

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree - University of the State of New York/Excelsior College Professional Member of American Society of Safety Professionals Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST-5184)- Board of Certified Safety Professionals Experience: Present: Safety Coordinator, Metals USA, Mobile AL. Conduct new hire safety orientation. Conduct safety training and tool box safety talks. Safety committee chairman. Conduct near-hit/miss, incident and accident investigations. determine root cause(s) and develop corrective action(s). Conduct job site safety observations. Develop Job Safety Analysis (JSAs). Determine correct personal protective equipment for all work areas. Conduct audits and inspections of facility safety equipment. Manage contractor/subcontractor safety qualification program. 1998 – 2018: Safety Director/Area Safety Manager, Konecranes Inc. Developed plans, policies and procedures for service locations, field operatives and manufacturing locations throughout the USA. Traveled to conduct safety investigations, audits, inspections, observations and safety training. Conducted near-hit/miss, incident and accident investigations. Managed subcontractor safety qualification program. Managed documentation to Third Party Safety Administrators. Managed DOT/CMV driver program. Conducted “PACE” safe driving instruction. Areas of safety expertise include: Behavioral and management-based safety systems, personal protective equipment, work at heights/fall protection, energy isolation (LOTOTO), arc flash/NFPA-70E, hazardous chemicals (SDS), forklifts, manlifts/aerial work platforms. 1995 – 1998: Senior Technical Recruiter. Career Market Consultants. 1973 – 1995: U.S. Navy. MMC(SS), CWO3, LT(LDO) Operation, Maintenance and Repair of U.S. Naval Nuclear-Powered Submarines and Surface Ships. Division Head of Submarine and Diving Safety at the U.S. Naval Safety Center. Crane Safety Officer. Quality Assurance Local Government Inspector.