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Bob Emmerich – Owner/Consultant
SAFE–CON, LLC
5714 Merlin St
Madison, WI 53711
Phone(608) 270–9528
Fax (608) 270–9529
E–mail: bobe@safeconllc.com

Mr. Emmerich has over 25 years of experience in safety, construction project management, operations management, and engineering. He also has a technical background in conceptual design, engineering, construction and renovation of facilities. As an OSHA authorized trainer, he has trained thousands on various topics related to construction safety.

SAFETY RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• Mr. Emmerich has developed numerous reference guides and training programs for use by construction contractors including:
• Steel Erection
• Fall Protection Safety
• Scaffold Safety
• Crane & Rigging safety
• Excavation Safety
• Ladder Safety
• Handling OSHA Inspections
• He has authored or contributed to a variety of articles on construction safety
• Presented lectures and technical training to University Construction and Safety
• Management Programs including Crane safety Management, Costs of Accidents and others.
• Presented Training and Seminars to numerous organizations including:
• Associated General Contractors of America – OSHA's new Steel Erection Standard, Safety Management & Others
• Construction Safety Council – OSHA's Steel Erection Standard, Multi–employer Worksites
• Wisconsin Council of Safety – Multi–employer Worksites
• American Society of Safety Engineers – Multi–employer Worksites
• Local Chapters of AGC of America – OSHA's Steel Erection Standard
• State of Indiana Department of Labor Inspectors – OSHA's Steel Erection Standard
• State of Wisconsin, numerous private construction companies and other entities – OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Outreach Course for Construction, Steel Erection, Fall Protection, Scaffolds, Masonry Walls, Ladder Safety, Crane Safety, Handling OSHA Inspections and others.
• Testified at Federal Public Hearings on proposed safety standards including:
• FRA's proposed Bridge Worker Safety Rules for Railroads – 1992.
• OSHA's Proposed Steel Erection Standard – 1998
• Investigated accidents and developed hazard awareness plans to eliminate future accidents.
• Acted as an expert witness in construction accident cases involving steel erection and falls.

EDUCATION:

• University of Wisconsin–Madison, BS Degree – Civil Engineering, 1976
• Additional courses in Railroad Construction Engineering – University of Illinois 1978
• University of Wisconsin Professional Development courses on technical topics, safety & construction
• Construction Safety Management
• Construction Crane Safety Management
• OSHA Training Institute – Training as an instructor in the OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses
• Continuing education in various safety related areas through classes, seminars, etc.

REGISTRATION:

Registered Professional Engineer – Wisconsin

AFFILIATIONS:

Associated General Contractors
Member of the AGC of Wisconsin Safety Committee
Associated Builders & Contractors
Member of the ABC of Wisconsin Safety Committee
American Society of Safety Engineers – Badger Chapter
National Safety Council
Wisconsin Council of Safety
Member of the Corporate Safety Awards Committee
Madison Area Safety Council
Former member of the Board of Directors

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Marko Kaar – Owner/Consultant
OPERATION SAFE SITE
120 Leyard St
Harford, CT 06114
Phone (860) 296–1308
Fax (860) 296–1309
E–mail: marko.kaar@opsafesite.com

7/94–Present Kaar Construction Management Services, LLC/OPERATION SAFE SITE
Position: Owner/Manager
Responsible for day–to–day operations of business, specializing in Construction Safety Consulting and Site work Project Management.

• Project Management – contracts have included WalMart, Dun & Bradstreet and Sports Authority properties.
• Safety Consulting Practice – includes jobsite safety audits, safety training and presentations, loss control work for insurance companies, Safety Program assessment and development. Seminars conducted include OSHA Construction Outreach, "Competent Person" Excavation & Trenching, Safety Programs in Construction, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Scaffolding, Backs & Lifting Safety, Silica, Highway Workzone Safety, Flagger Certification Training, among others. Expert witness testimony and OSHA citation assistance for clients.
• Adjunct Faculty, Keene State University – adjunct faculty member of Keene State University, employed by the OSHA Training Institute there to provide local OTI training throughout Southern New England.
• In association with – Connecticut Construction Industries Association and the Associated General Contractors of Connecticut, work includes Safety Van Program, Chapter Safety Director duties, and newsletter production. Co–Writer and Technical Director for AGC of America Safety Video entitled "Highway Work Zone Safety". Assisted AGC of America in production of numerous safety videos including scriptwriting and review, rough edit and final edit review process. Provide training nationally to AGC of America Safety Management Training Course Attendees.
• Internet Website Management – Develop and maintain multiple domains, including www.opsafesite.com, an industry–leading safety information portal. Named by DOL/OSHA's Salt Lake City Technical Links Center as an at–large Editor of their Construction Technical Links, Construction eCAT (Electronic Compliance Assistance Tools) and Scaffolding eCAT in September of 2000.
• Safety Training Institute – Hartford, Connecticut hands–on training facility. Responsible for day–to–day operations and conducting a broad range of construction–related safety training. The Safety Training Institute will begin hosting OTI classes in June of 2002. Mr. Kaar will provide OSHA #500 Trainer Course Training at these classes.

LICENSES/ORGANIZATIONS:

American Society of Safety Engineers member since 8/95
Associated General Contractors of Connecticut, Chapter Safety Director since 1994
Associated General Contractors of America, National Affiliate Member since 1994
Member of AGC/Am National Safety Committee and Video Sub–Committee since 6/97
Video Co–Chair since 1/99
National Safety Management Training Course Instructor since 1/98
Workzone Safety Trainer as of 11/00
Scaffold Industry Association National Affiliate Member since 5/97
American Traffic Safety Services Association National Affiliate Member since 12/97
Certified Flagger Instructor since 1/98
Connecticut Safety Society Member Since 4/00
Independent Electrical Contractors of Connecticut Associate Member since 1/00
Associated Builders & Contractors of Connecticut Member Since 3/01, Safety Committee Member
Steel Erectors Association of America Associate Member Since 10/01
National Safety Management Society Member Since 9/01

Steel Erection Related Activities:

Material Development:

550–page Steel Erection Compliance Guide to Include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Tabulated Regulations
• Sample Plans/Documents
• Trainers Guides
• Fall Protection
• Multiple Lift Rigging
• Controlled Decking Zone
• Connector Safety
• CD–ROM with all documents
• Updated Guide through March of 2002
• In Conjunction with Steel Erectors' Association of America, provided scriptwriting and technical expert services to the Association for the development of four training videos and associated
• Trainers' Guides
• Fall Protection (onsite assistance as well)
• Multiple Lift Rigging
• Controlled Decking Zone
• Connector Safety
• Videos available under SEAA and OPERATION SAFE SITE names

Training:

• 10 four–hour outreach/informational seminars
• SEAA Convention
• CT Society of Professional Estimators
• Associated Builders & Contractors of Connecticut
• Torcon (VPP Contractor)
• Konover Construction
• Consigli Construction
• 7 eight–hour "Steel Erector" classes on required training components
• Berlin Steel
• Erection & Welding
• Hartland Restoration
• Mississippi Associated General Contractors
• AGC of Vermont

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James T. Goss – VP 845 Dodge Road
Getzville, NY 14068
Phone (716) 870–6116
E–mail: jimgoss@adelphia.net

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Jim is a graduate of University at Buffalo and prior to college Jim started his safety career in the United States Army, responsible for safety at the battalion and brigade levels.

Upon leaving the military in 1983 his safety responsibilities continued as he assumed the duties of regional safety/security coordinator in the Buffalo area for Sibleys Department Stores. Jim was later promoted to Safety Coordinator and then Safety Director for the entire division. This included the safety & health responsibilities at 14 retail stores, two warehouses and over 3,000 employees. Jim also assumed the responsibility for May Department Stores's construction safety program for a large portion of the northeastern United States.

In 1989 Jim left the retail industry and joined a consulting firm Risk Technical Management, Inc. Jim specialized in construction safety for general and specialty contractors throughout the northeast. In 1994 Jim became one of the first Certified Construction Health and Safety Technicians in the country. In 1994 Jim came to Gow & Hanna as a Senior Loss Control Consultant with the responsibility of managing Gow & Hanna's Loss Control Services department.

In 1996 Jim was promoted to Vice President – Loss Prevention for all Gow & Hanna offices. In 1998 Gow & Hanna merged it operations with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Jim was appointed Area Sr. Vice President handling Loss Prevention services for the northeast region and Gallagher's national construction business unit. In 2000 Scott Danahy Naylon purchased the Gallagher Buffalo office and formed SDN Loss Prevention Services, which Jim currently manages. Jim and his wife Laurie live in Getzville, New York with their two sons Matt and Ryan.

TRAINING AND SPECIAL COURSES:

• Industrial Fire Prevention
• Hazardous Material Handling
• Radiation Worker Safety
• N F P A Life Safety
• Fall Protection
• Advance Trenching Competent Person Training
• Confined Space Entry
• Confined Space Rescue

CERTIFICATIONS:

OSHA Instructor – Construction Safety Standards
Construction Health & Safety Technician – 11/94

AFFILIATIONS:

ASSE – American Society of Safety Engineers
Chapter Construction Division Chairman
Steel Erection Task Force Team Leader
AGC – Associated General Contractors of America
NY Chapter Safety Committee Member
National Safety Committee Member
Steering Committee Member
Steel Erection Task Force Member
Specialty Contractor Sub?committee Chairman
ASA – American Sub Contractors Association
NSC – National Safety Council
Construction Exchange of WNY
Safety Committee Member
Steel Erection Sub–committee Chairman

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Robert J. Kohnke – Owner
FIRST LINK, INC.
1717 N. 17th St.
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 388–3508

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL SAFETY EXPERIENCE

• 1996–Current First Link, Inc. formed to provide safety and risk management and services, training and consultation in construction and general industry (incorporated in 1999). Authored the Safety Partnership Program with AGC members and OSHA. The Idaho Partnership is now the most successful construction partnership OSHA has in place. It is being used as a template for others across the country. Also serving as Director of Safety for the Idaho AGC, effective March 2006.
• 1994–96 Employed by the AGC, Inc as the Director of Safety and Training. I coordinated a statewide network of AGC member Safety Professionals to service the demand of the AGC members for safety service and consultations to meet the increased demands of the OSHA laws and desire to provide a safe working environment for employees. The program in its first year exceeded the projected sales by 200% and generated a cost recovery program to build on for the future. Safety revenue reached in excess of $200,000 with 10% being returned as ?cost recovery? for the program.
• 1990–94 As a safety consultant I wrote safety and hazard communication programs, taught the OSHA courses and worked with the Associated General Contractors, Inc. and the Home Builders Association of Southwestern Idaho.
• 1988 Qualified as an OSHA 10–Hr. and 30–Hr. Safety in Construction instructor. Since 1988 have taught the 10–Hr. course to over 1,000 individuals throughout Idaho.
• 1986–90 CM Company, Inc. – Director of Safety – Initiated one of the first comprehensive safety programs for construction in the Boise area. Reduced company?s exposure from above to below average.

HIGHLIGHT OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 1990–Current, Safety Consultation Service & Training for the Construction Industry
• 1986–90 CM Company, Inc., Boise, Idaho–Client Relations Manager / Director of Safety
• 1982–85 GELCO Corporation, Los Angeles, California – Major Project Sales
• 1978–81 Boise Cascade Corporation, Boise, Idaho – Major Project Sales
• 1976–78 General Fiber Corporation, Denver, Colorado – President and General Manager
• 1973–76 Owens–Corning Fiberglass, Toledo, Ohio–Commercial Products Sales Rep.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Background encompasses over 28 years of professional risk management and business sales experience covering a wide range of responsibilities, including:
• Risk Management and Safety Training
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Full Personnel Control
• Advertising and Promotions
• Bottom Line Financial Management and Business Planning
• Budget Establishment and Allocation
• Policies and Procedures Development
• Highly motivated and consistently applies best efforts to any undertaking. Able to design and implement policies and procedures to reduce overhead and increase efficiency without sacrifices of quality, safety and morale.

EDUCATION

• Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
• Bachelor of Science – Public Relations / Marketing, 1973
• Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
• Micro MBA – Business and Economics, 1997
• ASSE Certificate in Safety Management, January 2004
• Certified Safety and Health Technician Candidate, March 2004

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