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Chip Darius, President. (cdarius@safetypriority.com) Mr. Darius has been active in safety and emergency response since 1980, and has been providing specialized OSHA compliance consulting and training since 1991. Professional credentials and affiliations include:

  • 2022 Safety Professional of the Year, Associated General Contractors of Connecticut
  • Instructor, OSHA Training Institute Region 1 Education Center (New England) and Adjunct Faculty, Keene State College since 2002
  • 30+ years as safety and risk management consultant and trainer for business & industry, construction, utilities, government and emergency services.
  • Highly experienced in application of OSHA general industry, OSHA construction, and related safety regulations including national and international consensus standards (ANSI, ISO, NFPA, ASTM, CGA, NFSI).
  • OHST - certified Occupational Health & Safety Technologist
  • CSHO - Certified Safety & Health Official, Construction and General Industry
  • CUSP - Certified Utility Safety Professional
  • CIT - Certified Instructional Trainer
  • HSO - certified Health & Safety Officer
  • WACH - Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder.
  • FSS - certified Forklift Safety Specialist
  • MGT - certified Machine Safeguarding Technician
  • EMT - certified Emergency Medical Technician since 1980
  • Genie certified trainer: scissor lift MEWP, boomlift MEWP, rough terrain telehandler forklift
  • Ives certified trainer: counterbalanced forklift, rough terrain telehandler forklift, scissor lift MEWP, boomlift MEWP, front-end loader, skid steer loader, backhoe loader.
  • Powered Access License card holder - IPAF/AWPT.
  • EM 385-1-1.
  • Certified Flagger Instructor, NSC and ATSSA (National Safety Council and American Traffic Safety Services Association)
  • Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, Construction and General Industry
  • Safety Committee, Connecticut Construction Industries Association
  • National Safety Council Master Instructor for Emergency Care: First Aid, CPR & AED
  • Vice President for the Connecticut Valley Chapter (multiple terms), and active member of the American Society of Safety Engineers
  • Served as principal member of the NFPA Technical Committee on Emergency Service Organization Risk Management
  • Experienced forensic litigation consultant and expert witness. State and federal cases, plaintiff and defense.
  • Competent person - supported scaffolds
  • Competent person - excavations
  • Competent person - fall protection, ladders
  • Member of the National Safety Council
  • Member of the National Fire Protection Association
  • Member of the Scaffold & Access Industry Association
  • Safety & Health Advisory Council, Connecticut Business & Industry Association
  • Life Member, Cromwell Fire Department, Cromwell, CT
  • Commissioner, Cromwell Fire District
  • Certified Emergency Medical Services Instructor (past)

In addition to safety qualifications, Mr. Darius holds a Master's degree in Communication Sciences from The University of Connecticut.



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