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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