Do safety and health management systems add value for construction or demolition contractors? This topic sparks some controversy in our industry and opinions on the benefits of certified management systems vary widely. Learn about applicable ANSI/ASSP standards that can help construction/demolition employers develop a management system that can help identify hazards, manage risks and better protect workers.
Speaker
John Johnson, CSP
John Johnson is vice president and director, ESH&S, Black & Veatch. He has extensive OHS experience in the construction and demolition industry. His areas of expertise include energy, power generation and management of large-scale projects. Johnson’s responsibilities include business development, business capture and project execution for all service projects in the power sector. His previous responsibilities include regional director, service area leader, retrofit and plant betterment, and mechanical engineering section leader.
Steve L. Rank
Steve Rank is executive director of safety and health for the Ironworkers International Union. He has more than 25 years’ experience with drafting safety, health and insurance regulations for OSHA, state OSHA agencies and state legislatures. He has represented the insurance industry as a member of the Steel Erection Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee and was vice-chair of the ANSI/ASSP A10 Construction and Demolition Operations Committee. During his career, Rank has been director, Safety Institute, California Ironworkers Employers Council; executive director, safety and health, National Erectors Association; and vice president, national safety coordinator, Ironworking Contractors Insurance Program.