Greg Bell

Experience

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  Various Employers

  Sept 1975 - Apr 1984

  Forest Industry Worker

  • Logger (Faller, Landingman, Chokerman) - Celgar, BC Timber and Contractors - Nakusp• Forest Fire Fighter - International Forest Fire Systems - Revelstoke • First Aid/Time Keeper - Okanagan Heli-Logging - Toba and Knights Inlet• Sheet Turner, Dryer Feeder - Weldwood Plywood Quesnel and Richmond Plywood• Tree Planter - North of Ft. St. James• Juvenile Spacer - Sooke• Block Piler, Cuberman - Columbia River Shake and Shingle - Nakusp

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  G.A. Bell & Associates Ltd.

  Apr 1988 - Apr 2000

  Owner, Senior Consultant

  • Owned and managed a safety management and training consulting company.• Supervised & directed a full-time staff of four employees and up to six project consultants.• Developed and assisted in the implementation of health & safety programs. • Conducted safety program evaluations and developed evaluation formats.• Developed and delivered safety training.• Analysed tasks and developed written work standards/procedures including the development of approx. 150 lockout procedures, development of approx. 200 safe work procedures and completing/supervising approx. 350 confined space hazard assessments.• Performed accident statistics analysis and presented a cost/benefit plan for reducing accident frequency and severity for two firms.• Conducted site safety inspections to evaluate safety and health concerns.• Developed safety resource materials. Show less

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  BCIT

  Dec 1988 - May 2005

  Part-Time/Relief Instructor

  • Diploma Program, Instructor: Risk Management, Fire Protection, Security Systems, Electrical Safety.• Part-time Studies, Instructor: Accident Prevention, Loss Management, Fire Protection.• Distance Education, Tutor: OH&S Fundamentals, OH&S Legislation, Risk Management.• Distance Education, Course Writer: Risk Management, Safety Program Design, Workplace Safety, BC OHS Legislation, Accident Causation and Analysis.

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Jun 1991 - Jan 2017

  Section Commander, Infantry Solider - Royal Westminster Regiment

  • Provided team leadership in adverse conditions. • During pre-deployment training and deployment to Afghanistan: - Planned and safely led Combat Logistical Patrols in Kandahar Province. - Supervised, trained and tactically deployed personnel. - Managed and maintained over $3M in vehicle and equipment assets. - Provided written and oral reports for superiors.• While employed as staff in various postings: - Delivered course instruction at basic and advanced levels. - Conducted and supervised field and range training exercises - Administered the issue and use of equipment, stores and supplies. Show less

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  Highway Constructors Ltd. (HCL)

  Jul 1999 - Mar 2001

  Senior Safety Officer

  • Provided safety leadership to the organisation.• Provided guidance to staff ensuring consistency in safety compliance and record keeping.• Directed the updating of safety policies, manuals and resource materials.• Developed internal communication systems.• Provided input to management team on safety related matters.• Completed an update of the organisation’s Safety Program Manual.• Created a Safety Officer’s Handbook as an administrative guide for Safety Officers.• Administered health & safety program and injury claims management process for approximately 1,600 Unionized workers, 6-10 prime contractors and 150+ sub-contractors.• Conducted site inspections and made recommendations for improvements.• Interacted with project owner, prime contractors, and sub-contractor representatives to identify and resolve health & safety issues.• Compiled and tracked statistical information.• Conducted education and training seminars. Show less

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  WorkSafeBC

  Apr 2001 - Oct 2002

  Occupational Safety Officer

  • Performed compliance and enforcement duties.• Conducted workplace inspections to identify and correct regulatory non-compliance.• Investigated accidents to determine cause and identify issues of non-compliance.• Provided guidance to employers on achieving regulatory compliance. • Assisted in internal staff development.• Delivered education and training – internally and externally.• Prepared reports and resource materials.

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  SafeTech Consulting Services

  Nov 2002 - Dec 2006

  Owner, Senior Consultant

  • Responsible for all aspects of running a successful business.• Delivered a wide range of risk management, health & safety, and training services.• Provided specific expertise to clients regarding safe confined spaces, incident investigation, first aid risk assessment, OH&S program auditing, construction site safety, effective OH&S Committees, machine guarding, etc.• Conducted hazard/risk assessments and provided reports for clients.• Actively involved in BC Construction Safety Network’s COR program.• Developed and delivered accident investigation training for the BC Public Service Agency. Show less

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  Fraser Transportation Group Constructors

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2014

  Health and Safety Manager

  • Managed the H&S function for a joint venture undertaking a major infrastructure project. • Responsible for developing and implementing all policies and procedures required to establish an effective H&S management system for employees and contractors. • Coordinated project H&S requirements with contractors.• Managed four staff and department budget.• Mentored and coached project H&S Coordinators.• Reviewed performance indicators and provided advice to project management team on performance improvement.• Delivered reports to project managers and partner companies. • Implemented a Stay at Work Program and (physiotherapy) Centre for injured workers. (See video link below).• Position reported to the Project Director. Show less

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  Terus Construction, a Division of Colas Group

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2021

  HSE Manager

  • Responsible for establishing and managing the company-wide HSE program for three Divisions and 29 operating locations.• Oversee the management of company and contractor HSE Programs.• Develop and coordinate the implementation of training programs, related policies and procedures.• Collaborate with, and provide support to four Regional Safety Supervisors in BC and the Yukon.• Direct and support the Environmental Coordinator, and provide guidance on management of environmental issues.• Monitor operations for compliance with all applicable HSE legislation and make recommendations to improve compliance.• Advise Division and Area Managers in each operation to support continuous improvement in HSE performance.• Conduct worksite visits to ensure workers, supervisors and managers are following HSE program policies and regulatory requirements.• Oversee injury compensation and related injury claims management issues.• Review internal and external HSE audits.• Provide leadership to promote due diligence for all HSE issues.• Actively support and promote Goal Zero initiatives.• Work with and provide mutual support to the Colas Canada Inc. Western Region Safety Director, Colas Canada National HSE Director, and seven other Safety/HSE Managers in the Colas Canada Group of Companies.• Position reports to the Executive V.P. Operations. Show less

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  SafeTech Consulting Services

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  Owner and Principle Consultant, SafeTech Consulting Services (BC)

  Willing to share extensive experience and education with organizations in order to assist with HSE challenges and build a positive safety culture.

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  Self-employed

  Dec 2022 - now

  Airbnb Superhost