Randy DeVaul, M.A., RSHEP
Safety Consultant and Writer
Randy DeVaul has 25 years of experience in safety and emergency response.� He is a certified Train-the-Trainer in Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations through the Virginia Dept of Fire Programs and has completed HazMat response training, including the National Fire Academy's Chemistry of Hazardous Materials and additional coursework at George Washington University.� Randy also provides training in emergency management, emergency planning, Emergency Medical Technician, and occupational and mine safety courses.
Randy has authored three performance-based workplace safety books (www.filbertpublishing.com/safety.htm), is regularly published in international trade publications, and is the creator of a regularly appearing column, "Safe At Home:� Protecting You and Yours In and From Your Home."� Randy is a nationally Registered Safety, Health, Environmental Practitioner (RSHEP) and has a Master of Arts degree from Liberty University.� Comments welcome at safetypro@comcast.net.�
Articles by Randy DeVaul
Randy DeVaul's Curriculum Vitae
Employment
2006-present: Principal, Safety Consultant and Writer - Randy DeVaul, LLC, Chester VA
- On-site Safety Audits/Assessments, Performance Safety Management
- Employer Communications - policy/safety manuals, training modules, others
- OSHA/MSHA audits, training, written plans, management training
2005-2006: Division Manager, Human Resources/Safety, Mid-Atlantic Division - Martin-Marietta Aggregates, Richmond VA
- Human Resource and Performance Management functions
- Performance/Decision-based Safety Solutions for VA, MD, WV employees
- OSHA/MSHA audits, training, written plans
2004: Safety Professional/Consultant - Loss Control Innovations, Richmond VA
- Performance-based Safety and Loss Control Solutions
- OSHA/MSHA audits, training, written plans, Management Seminars
2000-2004: Safety Professional - TXI/Chaparral Steel Virginia, Petersburg VA
- Performance-based safety for steel industry
- Nationally Registered Safety, Health, Environmental Practitioner (RSHEP)
- Three Performance-based Safety Books published (11/03, 5/04, 11/04)
1996-2000 Corporate Safety Professional - Luck Stone Corporation, Richmond VA
- Successfully introduced performance-based safety in mining
- Responsible for all Worker Compensation and Risk Management issues
- Directly involved in federal and state legislative development and review in mining related to safety/health issues on national/state trade associations
- Member, Strategic Planning Team for Department of Risk Management
1989-1996: Technical Instruction Supervisor - Virginia Department of Mines, Charlottesville VA
- Developed first Emergency Planning Workshop for mining industry in VA
- Successfully implemented new computer program and tracking system for all certified foremen, blasters, electricians in mining industry in Virginia
- Member of Operational Management Team and development of Education and Training Curricula Guide and materials for stakeholders
- Formal training in Adult Education Theory and Fundamentals, Conducting Needs Assessments and Evaluation, others
1989: Technical Response Training Officer - Virginia Department of Emergency Services, Richmond VA
- Served on pilot course development team for Federal Emergency Management Agency in Hazardous Materials and Emergency Planning
- Trained Local Emergency Planning Committees in Emergency Response throughout Virginia jurisdictions
Expierence
- Current Member, American Society of Safety Engineers; Continental Who's Who of Professionals; Southern California Industrial Safety Society, nationally Registered Safety/Health/Environmental Practitioner (RSHEP)
- Author of three performance-based workplace safety books
- Presentations, Behavioral Safety Now Conference, Houston, 10/01; ASSE Region VI Conference, 9/04; National Mine Instructor's Conference, 10/04, Council on Education in Management (Washington DC, Arlington, VA), 10/04 and 11/04; American Red Cross-Corporate Education, 12/04
- Creator, Safe At Home� Column, addressing personal/family safety in and around the home
- Internationally-published in various safety trade magazines with exposure in North America, Australia and parts of Europe and Africa
- Professional freelance writer; adcopy, press releases, brochures, feature articles, safety/policy manuals, training plans, emergency response plans
- Numerous Instructor certifications through state and federal organizations, including Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste Operations, Emergency Planning and Management, Hazard Communication Standard, OSHA and MSHA training topics
- Provided instruction/training for Local Emergency Planning Committee members in Hazardous Materials, 49 CFR (DOT), SARA Title III, CERCLA, RCRA, SMCRA, other environmental-related topics
- Over 300+ contact hours in specialized hazardous materials training, including Level 3 Virginia HazMat response
- Certified under MSHA for area and personal air monitoring sampling
- Over 25 years in adult training delivery/development in topics including safety/health, environmental, aviation, hazardous materials, others
- Continuing education coursework from George Washington University, National Fire Academy, University of North Carolina, others
Education
1985-86: M.A., Cross-Cultural Studies - Liberty University, Lynchburg VA
- Recipient of Cross-Cultural Studies Award with 4.0 GPA
1981-82: Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technician - Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa OK
- FAA certified as Airframe and Powerplant mechanic
- Graduated in top 10% of class
1976-80: B.S., Cross-Cultural Studies - Liberty University, Lynchburg VA
- Minors in Aviation, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology
- Awarded tuition scholarship on Cross-Cultural Exposure Team, including Team Leader for 28-member team
[last updated: 2006-06-13]