Reagan Branch, MPh, CIH, CSP

Experience

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  SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES, INC

  Jan 1999 - Sept 2000

  Asbestos Laboratory Technician

  • Prepared bulk material for asbestos analysis using Transition Electron Microscopy (TEM).• Prepared air samples for PCM and AHERA analysis. NIOSH, ELAP, ET, ET(O), and Chatfield protocols and methods were used. • Supervised lab in the absence of lab supervisor. • Calibrated and maintained lab equipment. • Performed data entry.

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  NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE, LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM

  Oct 1999 - Jan 2003

  Public Health Sanitarian

  • As a licensed EPA inspector and risk assessor, performed inspections for lead paint hazards in homes, schools, shelters with at risk children, using lead paint analyzers. • Conducted sampling of non-paint sources (soil, water, food, pottery, toys etc) of lead and advised on temporary hazard containment. • Counseled clients (homeowners/landlords) with respect to the results of environmental investigation and sampling in and around the home.• Monitored lead abatement, to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. • Issued stop work orders and DOH Administrative Tribunal forms.• Attended court hearings and depositions. • Performed duties and responsibilities of Lead Abatement Safety Unit. • Monitored progress of children with elevated blood lead levels and worked with parents and medical provider to reduce the lead level. • Provided environmental housekeeping/hygiene and nutritional counseling to parent of children with elevated blood lead levels. • Assisted in the training of newly hired sanitarians. • Worked with state and local agencies; performed respirator fit testing at World Trade Center site and participated in emergency response hotline during anthrax crisis. Show less

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  US DOL OSHA

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2013

  Compliance Safety and Heath Officer

  • Conduct industrial hygiene and safety inspections/investigations at work sites relevant to construction activities (cover federal regulations from 29 CFR 1904, 1910, 1915 and 1926).• Review Site Safety Programs and provide mitigation and compliance assistance/direction.• Monitor work environment and employees for exposure to health and/or safety hazards through personal, bulk, area and screening samples.• Ensure proper handling and storage of flammable and/or combustible substances and ensure that egress routes and doors are properly marked and maintained. Inspect fire suppression equipment where provided for employee use. • Review Logs of Injuries and Illness (OSHA 300) during investigations to determine if injury trends exist. • Perform training on safety and health topics to OSHA staff and industry groups. • Complete and document case files and prepare for litigation of investigations. • Testified in contested case hearing in OSHA Review Commission Court; favorable findings for OSHA in all cases heard by Chief Administrative Law Judge. • Review Safety and Health Programs and provide abatement and compliance assistance to employers, employees and affected individuals.• Conduct OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Audit inspection as part of a team.• Conduct OSHA outreach (presentations) to private sectors groups and organizations.• Conduct safety monitoring, intervention, personal sampling and provided technical assistance to workers and employers in Alabama and Mississippi for Hurricane Katrina cleanup and recovery effort. • U.S. DOL Regional II Public Service Recognition Award Recipient, 2006.• Workforce Involvement Diversity Enhancement & Recognition Program (WIDER) office representative, 2005 - 2006• Region II Manhattan Area Office, Safety & Health Management System (SHMS) committee member Show less

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  Renewal Construction Services, LLC

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  Construction Site Safety Manager

  Ensure compliance with NYC DOB Administrative Code during construction activities with in a major building complex (River Park Towers). Ensure compliance with OSHA Construction Safety and Health Standards.Perform employee site orientation and document DOB training requirementsMaintain logs, inspection reports, incident reports, and issue hot work permitsCreate site safety program, and apply for various permitsLiaise with FDNY, NYC DOB, NYC Parks Department and other local, state and federal agencies.Participate in planning meetings, principal meetings, foreman meeting and subcontractor toolbox talks.Evaluate and assist with subcontractor safety and health program creation, implementation and trainings.Facilitate weekly competent person meetings with subcontractorsCollaborate with construction superintendents to ensure hazard elimination and mitigation.Ensure compliance with fire safety requirementsEnsure compliance with tenant and public safety protocols. Show less

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  CRS-Group

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Construction Site Safety Manager
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  Pyramid safety & Health Solutions Inc.

  Dec 2014 - now

  EPA Certified Risk Assessor
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  Construction Safety Network

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Construction Site Safety & Fire Safety Manager

  Site safety and fire safety manager at a new building in Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NY.

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  Pyramid Safety & Health Solutions, Inc.

  Nov 2015 - now

  Construction Site Safety Manager, Chief Consultant and President