Curriculum Vitae

Jeffrey C. Hammons, Sr

Safety and Risk Management Expert

Construction, Crane Rental, Process, Engineering & Design, Transportation, Manufacturing

President of JHam Group Consulting LLC

Provides corporate safety culture and program development consulting, working with the C-Suite, Safety Managers, Fleet Managers, Human Resources to achieve objectives.
Provides craft skill and safety training related to Crane Operator Certification, Hazard Identification and Communication, OSHA compliance, Rigging Safety, and more.
Delivers strategic insurance planning and expert witness consulting, including insurance policy deficiency analysis, injury and incident management process development/
Expert witness testimony related to crane and rigging operations, lift truck and industrial equipment operations, construction work site practices; insurance and broker standards; DOT and OSHA regulatory compliance; safety and risk management practices; accident analysis.
Supports operations with safety staffing, development of project-based safety plans, work site audits, project-based crane selection and layout, rigging and lift plans, crane inspections, and fleet management services.

Curriculum Vitae

Summary of Qualifications

27 years of experience in development and implementation of safety and risk management, hazard identification and mitigation, process, engineering and design, equipment and crane rental management, and training instruction.
Areas of expertise include construction, process, engineering and design, heavy equipment fleet management and transportation, manufacturing.
Experience in corporate safety management, safety program compliance, safety culture development, safety design, safety coordination for global contractors and subcontractors.
Project management experience for major capital projects.

Summary of Awards and Honors

During the course of my career, I have facilitated the receipt of more than 60 regional, national, and industry association safety award recognitions for various employers. These are just a few highlights.

1999 OSHA VPP “Star” Worksite
2002 Pennsylvania PennSafe Safety Award
2007 Alberta Construction Safety Association Certificate of Recognition (COR)
2008 General Building Contractors Association Excellence in Safety Award
2009 Pennsylvania Governors Safety Excellence Award
2014 National Underwriters Workers Compensation Excellence and Risk Management Award

2007-2016

AmQuip Crane Rental LLC, Vice President Risk Management

The administration, development and implementation of corporate core processes for the successful achievement of a company safety culture that places the management of risk as a core value. This included short term strategic initiatives and long term strategic initiatives for corporate growth and acquisition strategies.

Development and implementation of task specific training for different work groups.
Manage claim activity for CGL, Auto, Inland Marine and Property and Workman’s Compensation lines of insurance.
Manage and coordinate loss control initiatives from various carriers; integrate them into strategic initiatives; manage and coordinate company legal activity related to insurance lines.

2004-2007

Parsons Corp., Parsons Transportation Group, Corporate Safety Manager, PTG Global Business Unit

Global development, implementation and management of core processes, comprehensive proactive safety cultures, safety & health, environmental, industrial hygiene and risk management programs, systems, and initiatives for five divisions (Aviation, Road & Highway, Rail & Transit, Bridges & Tunnels and Consumer Services).

Administration, Comprehensive Proactive Program Development, IH Assessments, Safety & Health Training Programs, Accident Investigations, OSHA Voluntary Protection Program development, quality control procedure development and research and consultation services for PTG’s respective divisions as well as additional consulting services provided to clients and third party organizations.
Maintain and report monthly, quarterly and annual safety and risk management performance criteria of leading and lagging indicators along with the establishment of milestone goals and objectives for division management for approximately 3,500 PTG projects and 76 Parsons Facilities worldwide.

Project Oversight Highlights

Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, New York, NY (CEI)
45th Street Bridge, New York, NY (CM and CEI)
Baltimore Washington International Airport, Baltimore, MD (CM)
Miami International Airport South Terminal, Miami, FL (CM)
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project, Tacoma, WA (CM)

Susquehanna River Bridge Project, Harrisburg, PA (CM)
USAID Banda Aceh Coastal Road Rebuild, Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia (CM)
Calgary Ring Road, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (CM)
Montreal A-25 Project, Laval, Quebec, Canada (CM)
Straits of Messina Bridge, Calabria, Italy (CM)

2002-2004

AmQuip Corp., Corporate Director, HS&E

Responsible for the Safety, Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene and DOT regulations for 10 Branches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio and Kentucky.

Administration, Program Development, IH Assessments, Safety & Health Training Programs, and Accident Investigations.
Maintain and report weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual performance along with the establishment of milestone goals and objectives for management and labor workforce.
DOT management and Environmental Compliance Programs.
Manage claim activity for General Liability, Automobile, Equipment, Property and Workman’s Compensation lines of insurance.
Developed and managed Crane Safety Program for the Turnaround market.

1999-2001

Anthony Crane Rental LP, dba Maxim Crane Works, Corporate Safety & Health Manager

Responsible for the Safety, Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene and DOT regulations of all 49 Branches across the United States and Virgin Islands.

Administration, Program Development, IH Assessments, Safety & Health Training Programs, Accident Investigations, OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Audits, Research and Consultation Services for all branches in the Company.
Managed the relations of all project/company subcontracts to ensure they were in compliance with Anthony Crane Rental safety regulations, along with federal regulations.

1997-1999

Black & Veatch Pritchard, Site Safety & Health Manager

Develop and Organize OSHA’s VPP “STAR” award, which was the second ever in Process Division and OSHA’s Short Term Construction Demonstration program.
1st project to win the Zero/Zero Club award and VPP award. No recordable injuries or lost time accidents over the course of the project (2 years).
Managed project compliance with OSHA regulations, established project safety rules and regulations, managed staff of three project safety professionals (3).
Developed Project and Subcontractor Safety & Health Program Procedures.
Facilitate relations between the client company and project management risk management programs.
Managed work of company subcontractors to ensure they are in compliance with Black & Veatch and federal safety regulations.

1992-1997

Brown & Root Petro-Chem

DuPont De Nemours & Co. Textile and Manufacturing, Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Inspector
Union Carbide Specialty Chemicals, Health, Safety and Environmental Inspector

Lead Instructor for OSHA, Plant, and Contractor policies and procedures, including development and implementation of safety training and testing programs. Ensured compliance with OSHA, Plant, and Company policies.

Daily safety inspections including reporting and correcting all unsafe conditions and unsafe acts; conducted safety and health surveys of jobsite operations, monitor employee work practices.

Professional Affiliations & Education

American Society of Safety Engineers
Mid Atlantic Construction Safety Council
Military Service, Kentucky Army National Guard
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

National Safety Council
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
Union College, BS Business Administration, Minor Marketing