(386)
943-9726 |
1430 McGregor Rd |
DeLand, FL 32720 |
CRANE
SAFETY TRAINER |
CONSULTANT |
EXPERT
WITNESS |
Qualified
by: |
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Providing
Safety Training and Certification Programs to world class
corporations globally since 1990, including: |
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Abbot Laboratories |
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North Carolina DOT |
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·Entergy of Arkansas |
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Bechtel |
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ExxonMobil USA |
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Raytheon |
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International Paper |
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Entergy of Arkansas |
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Fedreral Marine Terminals |
· Lockheed Martin |
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Washington Demil. Co. |
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US Marine Corp. |
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Since 1990 we have been providing Expert Witness testimony
for all types of accidents including boom assembly/disassembly,
power line contact and improper equipment setup. Expert
consultations in all arenas including employee training
requirements and mechanical failures. |
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Extensive knowledge of all OSHA regulations and ASME/ANSI
standards governing lift equipment. |
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Recognition as an authority on lift equipment safety. |
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Fourteen years hands on experience operating cranes including
six years experience operating on barges. |
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Highly skilled experience in the operation of numerous types
of lifting and heavy equipment. |
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: |
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Snorkel
(Aerial Lift Training), Kansas City, MO 1997
Train the Trainer |
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OSHA
Training Institute, Des Plaines, IL 1995
Cranes and Rigging Safety for Construction |
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Hazard
Recognition Serviced, Wheeling, WV 1995
OSHA Fall Protection |
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National
Safety Council, Atlanta, GA 1995
OSHA Excavation Training |
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Harnischfeger
Institute, Milwaukee, WI 1993
Crane Inspector Training |
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Crane
Institute, Maitland, FL 1990
Train the Trainer
Mobile Crane Inspector
Crane Safety & Rigging |
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE: |
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AMERICA
CRANE TRAINING SERVICES, INC. 1991-Present Orange City, Florida |
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President
and Training Director
Founder and director of a multi-faceted crane and lift equipment
training and certification corporation specializing in OSHA
regulations and ASME/ANSI standards. Provide expert witness
testimony, site and training evaluations and other specialized
crane consulting. |
CRANE
INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC. Maitland, Florida 1990-1991 |
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Lift
Equipment Instructor and Inspector
Instructed Lift Equipment and Rigging seminars. Provided expert
witness testimony, site and training evaluations, and other
specialized crane consulting. Certified cranes and crane operators. |
PRIOR
EXPERIENCE: |
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Crane
Operator |
Danis
Industries (Bridge Division), Port Orange, FL 1988-1990 |
Crane
Operator |
Allen
Erectors, Orlando, FL 1986-1988 |
Crane
Operator |
Corbett
Cranes (Rentals), Daytona Beach, FL 1984-1986 |
Crane
Operator |
MELCO
(Bridge Division), London, KY 1983-1984 & Equipment Foreman |
Crane
Operator & Supervisor |
Avondale
Shipyards, Morgan City, LA 1981-1982 (Offshore Division) |
AFFILIATIONS
& COMMITTEES: |
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National
Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
Test Development Task Force Committee |
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American
Society of Safety Engineers |
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Specialized
Carriers & Riggers Association |
PUBLISHED
ARTICLES: |
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Crane
Works |
July-Aug
1997 |
"Pre-Lift
Plans, Inspections" |
Crane
Works |
Jan-Feb
1995 |
"Anatomy of an Accident-Improper Lattice Boom Assembly" |
Crane
Works |
Sept-Oct
1994 |
"Tool
Box Tear Sheet-Lattice Boom Inspections" |
Crane
Works |
April
1993 |
"Lattice
Boom Assembly & Disassembly Crane Quiz" |
MILITARY: |
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Mississippi
Air National Guard, Meridian, MS Honorable Discharge 1980 |