Joseph Scott Dahle, CSP

255 North 570 East Tremonton UT, 84337435-730-3862 dahlejs@gmail.com

Education

B.S., Utah State University, Industrial Hygiene, 1996

Professional Registrations

Certified Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (2007 No. 19534)

Authorized OSHA Outreach Training Program Construction 10 & 30 Hour Trainer, Rocky Mountain Education Center (2004 – RMEC-00460)

Distinguishing Qualifications

·               More than 15 years progressive experience in the field of environmental health and safety.

·               Diverse experience in construction, utilities, heavy manufacturing, and cutting edge research operations.

·               Outstanding ability to direct, lead, and manage a large safety operation through collaborative work processes, strong analytical skills, and effective communication with all organizational levels.

·               Investigate incidents/accidents utilizing comprehensive investigative procedures and root cause analysis processes to mitigate future losses and ensure implementation for project improvements.

·               10 years of staff management, supervising and mentoring via regular on-the-job training and guidance.

·               Extensive knowledge of Federal and multi-state (CAL-OSHA) Health and Safety standards and regulatory code.

·               Strong communication skills, oral and written.

Experience

Westinghouse Principle Health and Safety Engineer

February 2011 – Present

·               Provide technical health and safety leadership and strategic oversight for Westinghouse’s Nuclear Fuel Zirconium manufacturing facilities in North America and China.

·               Mentor and guide the site safety team’s day to day HS&E practices.

·               Provide support and guidance for all industrial safety and industrial hygiene related emergencies in both zirconium facilities.

·               Development and manage site-specific HS&E programs and procedures for worker return to work and light duty through improving collaboration safety and occupational medical professionals.

·               Manage all aspects of the safety capital budget to eliminate hazardous work place exposures.  (i.e. projects include, fully automated robot cell, multiple guarding projects and number of “man-o-mated” projects to reduce ergonomic stresses to employees)

Clear Solutions Inc.  Sr. Health and Safety Consultant

October 2009 – February 2011

·               Developed, coordinated, and implemented quality, cost effective programs in the area of Risk Management, Health and Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene and Training/Education for each client.

·               Conducted monthly audits and review each project/facility for program implementation, best safety practices, lessons learned and compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) Program regulations.

·               Conduct incident investigations to determine the identification of incident root causes.

·               Provide leadership and direction to aid in client’s recertification to achieve star status in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

·               Provide guidance and direction for administration of Workers’ Compensation loss control programs and related reporting requirements.

·               Mentor and direct the plant leadership team’s involvement and participation in developing an accident free safety culture.

 

CH2M HILL Southwest Regional Health and Safety Manager

January 2003 - September 2009

·               Provided Sr. level health and safety assistance to Jr. Level safety staff and project management teams across North America.

·               Develop all levels of management by mentoring, training, and coaching on related safety topics.

·               Authored the “Value Based Safety” training used throughout the Water Business Group to create common safety language and drive safety culture.

·               Cultivate and guide business group leadership by designing and delivering all HS&E training for staff located throughout North America. 

·               Conduct pre-construction meetings to review and clarify contractual expectations as they relate to site/state health and safety requirements.

·               Provide technical guidance to project management teams by conducting comprehensive HS&E program reviews to observe field activities for compliance with the company environmental and safety criteria, EPA/OSHA guidelines and industry established best safe work practices. 

·               Author and manage site-specific HS&E programs and procedures for design, construction management, and multimillion-dollar design build construction projects throughout the Southwest Region.

·               Prepare written reports to document audit findings and the overall condition of each project. Verify that deficiencies identified are corrected in a timely manner.

·               Mentor and coach project leadership to properly oversee contractor (and lower-tier subcontractors) HS&E practices.

·               Oversee and manage all subcontractor health and safety qualification process to review and assess subcontractors prior to contract award.  The process includes an analysis of the subcontractor's loss history, experience ratings, an evaluation of their health and safety programs, competencies and training.

 

 

Nucor Steel Industrial Hygienist

June 1996 – December 2002

·               Developed and managed all aspects (collection, analysis, interpretation and documentation) of Nucor’s industrial hygiene/biological monitoring programs at the Utah facility.

·               Provided comprehensive Industrial Hygiene (chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic) support for the entire corporation through leading projects and managing consultants. 

·               Conducted monthly appraisals to recognize, evaluate, and control occupational hazards within a large steel mill setting.

·               Educated Nucor Utah employees to properly identify the need for, select and use of all types of personal protective equipment.

·               Developed and delivered HS&E specific training monthly for 350 employees to reduce injury rates, lower the cost of operation, and increase Nucor Utah’s overall return on investment. 

·               Developed and administered all HAZWOPPER/HAZMAT operations for Nucor Utah.

·               OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Training Certification.

·               CAOHC certified occupational hearing conservationist.

·               Radiation Safety Officer.