Terry Larson, GSP

Experience

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  Minnesota Army National Guard

  Jan 1998 - Nov 2017

  • Identified issues and mitigated risks, resolved problems and routinely communicated project status to executive management team.• Led, supervised and managed training for 12-person staff section including coordinating all appropriate documentation, policies, event plans, and set-up.• Managed information flow between customers and staff in a diplomatic and tactful manner; compiled essential customer information for smooth operations and execution of product builds.• Assessed and evaluated subordinate organizations through assistance visits and annual inspections which ensured all organizations remained in compliance of audits and inspection.• Performed thorough after-action reviews to focus on root cause investigations in order to find and mitigate future mistakes and operational weaknesses.• Oversaw continuous change management for all programs in training and operations through a circular process including assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.• Ensured projects were completed on schedule and within budget. Meno dettagli • Developed and maintained site occupational health, safety, and environmental programs and policies with 100% compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.• Recommended personal protective equipment, work clothing, and safety equipment requirements based on projected consequence resulting in no loss of life, limb, eyesight, or essential equipment functionality.• Coordinated onsite emergency response activities and training.• Performed thorough after-action reviews to focus on root cause investigations in order to find and mitigate future mistakes and operational weaknesses.• Managed and partnered with facility management in conducting job hazard analysis and equipment risk assessments for site operations.• Developed, coordinated, and administered health and safety education and training programs to include initial, quarterly, and annual EHS facility training for all employees.• Administered the hazard communication program, including maintaining up-to-date SDS's, effective identification of all chemicals, chemical inventory and related training and education programs. • Reviewed and managed site Safety Audit and Observations Program with emphasis on promoting heightened levels of Safety awareness.• Developed networks and builds alliances; engaged in cross-functional activities; collaborated across boundaries to find common ground with a widening range of government and private sector stakeholders.• Ensured projects were completed on schedule and within budget. Meno dettagli • Produced weekly tasking document which consolidated multiple sources of information for policy creation, assignment, tracking, and execution for organization with 500 staff members.• Managed information flow between customers and staff in a diplomatic and tactful manner; compiled essential customer information for smooth information for smooth operations and execution of product builds.• Identified issues and mitigated risks, resolved problems and routinely communicated project status to executive management team.• Assisted with development of two to three year strategic training plans.• Assessed and evaluated subordinate and higher organization on quarterly basis through assistance visits, auditing, and annual inspection which led to creation of standardized processes to ensure all organizations remained in compliance of audits and inspection. Meno dettagli Oversaw and managed training and operations for 130 member company on a daily basis. Coordinated and assisted with scheduling for use of training sites and facilities for the company. Supervised the Training, Administrative, and Logistics staff of the company on a daily basis in the processing of training requirements, pay and entitlements, benefits administrations, budget administration, rental of facility, maintenance of facility, and facility fund management. Supported the higher headquarters with necessary readiness indicator data to accurately and timely complete monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports. Meno dettagli

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Safety Manager - Senior Personnel Manager, Civil Support Team - WMD

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Nov 2009 - Jan 2012

  • Command Center Supervisor

    Jan 2006 - Nov 2009

  • Readiness Manager/Facility Manager

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2006
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  AmesburyTruth

  Mar 2018 - Jan 2018

  Safety Engineer

  • Investigated workplace injuries to identify root cause and causal factors and recommended corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.• Formalized a new hire orientation presentation to give new employees a competent background in hazard recognition and safe work practices.• Created new product prevention through design checklist to identify hazards, assess risk, select controls, and monitor residual risk; utilized at 11 locations throughout the company.• Developed, implemented, and monitored safety programs to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation.• Developed near miss tracking tool to document new, closed, and currently open near misses. This tracking tool helps provide resolution to documented hazards and gives feedback to employees on their observed hazards.• Developed tool to analyze safety incident data and formulated actions and activities to reduce workplace hazards.• Served as key member and facilitator for safety panel reviews for new equipment and safety committees.• Coordinated with written program safety champions to provide training and support for ongoing continuous improvement.• Assists in the design, evaluation and implementation of machine guarding.• Participated in the development and distribution of monthly safety toolbox training.• Act as subject matter expert regarding safety, health, and environmental concerns, and aided employees including management and supervision.• Coordinated annual Emergency Response Team and employee evacuation drills including maintenance of evacuation maps. Meno dettagli

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  Minnesota Safety Council, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - now

  • Maintain workplace safety programs, including developing budgets and forecasts, and monitoring expenditures.• Business development and proposal writing supporting occupational training requests.• Manage health and safety resources and related departmental budgets. • Provide advice, guidance, and support to member organizations with regards to health and safety legislation, issues and compliance.• Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.• Serve as instructor/facilitator for open enrollment and customized on-site training on construction safety and/or general industry.• Determine member needs in occupational safety for general industry education, training and consulting which can be met by the Minnesota Safety Council.• Follow-up on occupational consulting opportunities with members and other organizations (program development, audit and review, policy development and review, employee training). • Provide online and telephone consulting as part of member benefits. • Write safety articles for members and for Minnesota Safety Council publications, including developing technical content for the Minnesota Safety Council website. • Represents the Minnesota Safety Council on committees and task forces, and at corporate, trade and community events as requested including public speaking. • Overseeing the company's daily operations and identifying opportunities for improvement of safety regulations.• Preparing monthly or annual safety reports and presenting the information to management.• Collaborating with management to plan and implement a safety protocol budget. Meno dettagli • Serves as instructor/trainer for customized on-site and classroom training in general industry topics.• Coordinate with members to determine needs in occupational safety (general industry and/or OSHA emphasis) education, training and consulting.• Proactively seeks, develops proposals for and follows-up on occupational consulting opportunities with members and other organizations (program development, audit and review, policy development and review, employee training).• Develops content for new general industry and specialized safety programming and course materials.• Provides online and telephone consulting in general industry OSHA standards.• Conducts OSH audit focusing on hazard identification and awareness.• Serves as Minnesota Safety Council employee safety coordinator, advising staff safety committee, coordinating staff safety training and leading site safety audits as needed. Meno dettagli

  • Workplace Safety Director

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Occupational Safety Manager

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023