Introduction

Randy Gray, Safety and Health Specialist, President of Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company. I graduated from Murray State University, Occupational Safety & Health with his B.S. in 1983 and completed his M.S. degree in Occupational Safety & Health in 1995.

For more than 25 years, I worked for the State of Kentucky as an OSH Safety & Health Compliance Officer. I conducted numerous compliance audits of workplaces including general scheduled inspections, employee complaints, referrals, follow-up and fatal and non-fatal accidents. I conducted seventy-five (75) separate fatality investigations during his employment with the division of Kentucky OSH Compliance.

In December of 2008, I retired from state government and began my own consulting firm. Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company works with employers to identify risk and help them with any compliance related issues.

I am an EKU/OTI authorized outreach trainer, and I conduct classes for EKU / OTI as an adjunct instructor. In addition, I am an adjunct instructor for the Paducah, KY, Western Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) teaching safety and health courses for the Chemical Operators and Health Physics programs. I have served as the past President of the Audubon Chapter and Purchase Area Chapter American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Attorneys

• Working for Plaintiffs and Defendants
• Comprehensive Investigations
• Comprehensive Reports
• Expert Witness Services

Employee Training

• OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training for General Industry / Manufacturing
• Annual OSHA Training Requirements for Manufacturing
• All OSHA 29 CFR 1910 general industry regulations
• OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training for Construction Industry
• Annual OSHA Training Requirements for Construction
• All OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction industry regulations

Citation Review & Appeals

• Review citations for content and documentation
• Write formal presentations on behalf of clients to obtain citation being reduced in classifications, grouped into lesser penalties, and/or deleted

Onsite Comprehensive Audits for Workplace and Jobsites

• Identify hazards to prevent injuries
• Identify past trends to predict future occurrences
• Develop corrective means of abatements that are not always costly through
• Engineering Controls
• Administrative / Work Practice Controls
• Personal Protective Equipment

Written Programs

• All written programs for the manufacturing industry
• All written programs for the construction industry

Fatal & Non-Fatal Accident Investigations

• Employers' Affirmative Defenses (also known as the "Employee Misconduct Defense)
• Identify & Eliminate Hazards

Professional Experience

• President, Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company 1998 – Present
  
• Risk Analysis and Loss Control Services, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Governmental Relations, Rural & Secondary Roads and Safe School Zones 2008
• Compliance Safety and Health Officer Specialist, Div. of Safety 2000 – 2008
• Compliance Safety and Health Officer Senior, Div. of Safety 1986 – 1999
• Compliance Safety and Health Officer, Div. of Safety 1985 – 1986
• Compliance Safety and Health Officer, Div. of Industrial Hygiene 1983 – 1984
• Compliance Safety and Health Officer, Div. of Safety 1982
  
  

• B.S. Degree from Murray State University in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
• Certification of Specialization in Industrial Hygiene
• M.S. Degree from Murray State University in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
• Twenty-five years of specialized training courses at the Occupational Safety and Health Training Institute "OTI"
  
  

Work Experience

Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company, dba of Grayhawk Advantage, Inc.

10/1998 – Present

President of Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company, dba of Grayhawk Advantage, Inc.

• 29 CFR 1910 Authorized OSHA Manufacturing 10 & 30 Hour Employee Training
• 29 CFR 1926 Authorized OSHA Construction 10 & 30 Hour Employee Training
• Employers' Affirmative Defenses; also known as the Employee Misconduct Defense
• Employee Safety & Health Rules and Corporate Policies
• Fall Protection Solutions
• Fatality Investigations
• Employee Safety & Health Rules and Corporate Policies
• Fall Protection Solutions
• Fatality Investigations
• Industrial Hygiene Audits
• Onsite Safety & Health Audits
• Onsite Safety & Health Monitoring for Plant Turn-Arounds and Outages
• Machine Guarding Solutions
• Non-Fatal Accident Investigations

Audits, Employee Training, and Written Compliance Programs

11C OSHA Discrimination 40 Hr. Hazardous Waste Response & Spill Containment Advanced Accident Investigation Advanced Electrical Standards Asbestos Basic Accident Investigations Bloodborne Pathogens Chemical Hygiene Confined Space Entry Crane & Material Handling in 1910 Cranes & Materials Handling for 1926 Ergonomics Excavation & Soil Mechanics Fall Protection Fire Protection & Life Safety Codes Fire Brigade Forklift Operator Grain Handling & Elevators Hazardous Materials Health Hazards in 1926 Regulations Hazardous Waste Response Hot Work Permits Industrial Toxicology Industrial Ventilation Inspection Techniques & Legal Aspects

Laboratory Safety & Health Lockout / Tagout Lockout / Tagout Procedures Job Hazard Analysis Job Task Analysis Overhead Crane(s) Permit Required Confined Spaces PPE Assessment PRCS Permits Machine Guarding OSHA Opening Conferences OSHA Walk-Around Inspections OSHA Closing Conferences Principles of Ergonomics Principles of Scaffolding Process Safety Management I Process Safety Management II Safety & Health in Logging & Sawmills Safe Electrical Work Practices Safe Roof Access Single & Multi-Piece Rim Changing Supplied Air and Negative Pressure Respirators

Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) Compliance, workstation in Benton, Kentucky.
12/01/1982 - 03/15/2008 Safety Compliance Officer Specialist
- Held various classified positions, including Industrial Hygienist during my employment with OSHA

• Conducted safety inspections for general industry and construction in the state of Kentucky
• Specialized in complicated fatality and accident investigations
• Specialized in training other compliance officers
• In charge of catastrophic events and providing direction to other compliance officers on their inspection activities
• Wrote in-depth and comprehensive reports regarding accident, fatality, employee complaint, follow-up, and referral inspections
• Testified in OSHA hearings on behalf of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet
  
  

Professional Training Attended at the OSHA Training Institute (OTI)

• 11C OSHA Discrimination Investigations
• Hr. Hazardous Waste Response & Spills
• Advanced Accident Investigations
• Advanced Electrical Standards
• Basic Accident Investigations
• Basic Electrical Standards
• Confined Space Entry
• Construction Standards
• Cranes & Materials Handling for 1910
• Cranes & Materials Handling for 1926
• Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics
• Fall Protection
• Fire Protection & Life Safety Codes
• Grain Handling & Elevators
• Hazardous Materials
• Health Hazards in the Construction Industry
• Inspection Techniques & Legal Aspects
• Machine Guarding Standards
• Principles of Ergonomics
• Principles of Scaffolding
• Process Safety Management I
• Process Safety Management II
• Safety & Health in Logging & Sawmills
• Supplied Air and Negative Pressure Respirators

Provided Documentation to Client

Professional liability insurance, general liability, workers compensation coverage, W-9 tax forms, and federal tax identification number will be provided once the client relationship has been agreed upon and established.

Murray State University College Specialized Courses B.S. & M.S. Degree Programs in Occupational Safety & Health

• Acoustics & Noise Control
• Construction Safety
• Environmental Occupational Health Eng.
• Ergonomics & Bio Mechanics
• Human Factors & Bio Mechanics Eng.
• Human Factors & Bio Mechanics Eng.
• Industrial Hygiene I
• Industrial Hygiene II
• Industrial Supervision
  
• Industrial Toxicology
  
• Occupational Diseases
  
• Safety Systems & Loss Control Engineering
  
• Sampling Strategies
  
• Transportation & Storage of Hazardous Materials
  
• Technical Aspects of Safety & Health
  

Safety & Health Boards

• 2008 - Present - Safety & Health Committee
• 2008 – 2009 - Chairperson of Inaugural Safety and Health Construction Safety Conference

• 2009 – 2012 Elected as Network Board Member Representing Business Sector

• Sub-Committee Chairperson

• 2012 First Annual Joint Safety and Health Conference between the Associated General Contractors of Kentucky, Kentucky Safety and Health Network and Eastern Kentucky University, College of Safety & Health, and EKU / OSHA Training Institute (OTI)

Presentations

• Competent Person Requirements in 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations

• Kentucky Safety & Health Network Annual Safety & Health Conference, Louisville, KY
• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers
• Audubon Chapter American Society of Safety Engineers

• Kentucky Safety & Health Network Annual Safety & Health Conference, Louisville, KY
• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers

• Kentucky Safety & Health Network Annual Safety & Health Conference, Louisville, KY
• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers
• Peel & Holland Financial Group

• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers
• Audubon Chapter American Society of Safety Engineers

• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers
• Audubon Chapter American Society of Safety Engineers

• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers

• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers

• Caught-in • Struck-by • Falls • Electrical
• Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers

Professional Affiliations

• 1999 – Present American Society of Safety Engineers "ASSE"
• 2002 – Present Purchase Area Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers
• 2006 – 2007 Purchase Area Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers - Chapter President
• 2008 – 2010 Chairperson of the annual Purchase Area American Society of Safety Engineers Golf Scramble, Professional Development Conference (PDC), and Product Show Case (PSC.)
• 1999 – 2002 Audubon Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers
• 2001 - 2002 ASSE Chapter President
• 2000 – 2001 ASSE President Elect
• 1999 – 2000 ASSE Chapter Secretary

References

• Burman Law

• Mr. Michael Burman, Hopkinsville, KY. "Randy is competent. He knows the rules. I found him prompt, easy to work with, and passionate about safety. Randy will call it like it is… I think any judge or jury would consider what he has to say." Mr. Michael Burman, Attorney, Burman Law Practice, 1610 Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240, 270-885-2222 Office, 270-886-9461 Fax, mlb@burmanlaw.com

• Catlett, Sales, Tillman, Wallbaum, Catlett & Satterley, PLLC

• Mr. Robert Catlett, Louisville, KY. "Randy is extremely knowledgeable of the OSHA regulations and how they apply to an accident scene. He was a most effective witness and capable of explaining the complex regulations in simple terms so the jury could understand them." Mr. Robert "Bob" Catlett, Sales, Tillman, Wallbaum, Catlett & Satterley, PLLC, 325 West Main Street, 1900 Waterfront Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202, 502-589-5600 Office, 502-814-5500 Fax, bcatlett@jstwlaw.com

• Dorsey, King, Gray, Norment & Hopgood

• Mr. Chris Hopgood, Henderson, KY. "Randy is the most knowledgeable person on OSHA issues in Western Kentucky. His work for my client was extremely thorough and helpful." Mr. J. Christopher Hopgood. Dorsey, King, Gray, Norment & Hopgood, 318 Second Street, Henderson, Kentucky 42420, 270-826-3970 Office, 270-826-6672 Fax, chopgood@dkgnlaw.com, www.dkgnlaw.com.

• Whitlow, Roberts & Straub, PLLC

• Mr. Tom Miller, Paducah, KY. "As a litigation consultant, Randy Gray provided outstanding credentials, accurate advice, timely and thorough work, and a strong written product. We look forward to working with him again." Mr. Tom Miller, Whitlow, Roberts & Straub, PLLC, Old National Bank Building, 300 Broadway, P.O. Box 995, Paducah, KY 42002-0995, 270-443-4516 Office, 270-443-4571 Fax, TMILLER@whitlow-law.com, www.whitlow-law.com.
  

• Nordloh Law Office

• Mr. Chris Nordloh, Covington, KY. My firm was retained to represent a roofer who fell 20' to the frozen ground from a residential roof pitch. Randy was involved from the outset of the case to assist in making threshold factual determinations affecting employer – employee relationships and the applicability of state and federal safety regulations. Randy met with the client and conducted on-site inspections and safety equipment inspections, which proved to probative and conclusive of the liability assessment. I would not have been able to represent my client as effectively as I did without Randy's expertise grounded in a lifetime of experience. I was able to argue negligence per se as a direct result of Randy's expert report. I will hire Randy in the future and recommend him to anyone who needs a safety expert. Mr. Chris Nordloh, Nordloh Law Office, PLLC, 28 West Fifth Street, Covington, KY, 42011, 859-491-9991 Office, 859-491-0187 Fax, 859-866-2529 Cell,chrisnordloh@nordlohlaw.com.

• Roush & Stilz, P.S.C.

• Mr. Kash Stilz, Covington, KY. "Randy was highly recommended to me by a colleague in western Kentucky. He did not disappoint. He possessed all the qualities I look for in an expert; accessibility, expertise, integrity, and honesty. When the next case that comes through my door with a safety issue I will be consulting with Grayhawk Safety and Randy Gray." Mr. W. Kash Stilz, Jr., Attorney, Roush & Stilz, P.S.C., 19 West Eleventh Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011-3003, (859) 291-8400 Office, (859) 291-6555 Fax, Email: kash@roushandstilzlaw.com, www.roushandstilzlaw.com.
  

Construction References

• Swift & Staley Electrical Contractors, Inc.

• Mr. Steve Nichols, Paducah, KY. "Swift and Staley Electrical Contractors, Inc, hired Randy Gray, President of Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company in regards to a recent OSHA citation. Through his diligence he was able to get the citation completely deleted from our records. At the time we were working with another safety and health consulting firm and had spent a large amount of money for their services and lawyer fees. The end result was they had gone as far as they could go and our only option was to accept OSHA's judgment and pay the fines. After we met and hired Randy and he had a chance to look at the case, he was able to present a response to OSHA and outline all the reasons why the citation was not valid. A short time later OSHA withdrew their citation. Without Randy this would not have been the case." Mr. Steve Nichols, President/CEO, Swift and Staley Electrical Contractors, Inc, 532 Milliken Road, Paducah, KY 42003, (270) 443-3725 Office, (270) 443-0868 Fax, snichols@swiftandstaley.com, www.swiftandstaley.com

Manufacturing References

• Automated Direct Mail

• Ms. LaDonna Sparks, Murray, KY. "I first contacted Randy Gray of Grayhawk Safety concerning an issue we were having with our previous safety consultant. Upon further conversation, I decided to hire Grayhawk Safety and use them as our present safety team. Randy came on site and completed a thorough evaluation of our company and found many things that were not accurate from the last company. I have been very pleased with the way things have progressed and feel confident that we now are in full compliance with OSHA rules and regulations. It is no longer a guessing game." Ms. LaDonna Sparks, President, Automated Direct Mail, 1410 N 12th St., Suite G • Murray, KY 42071. Toll-Free: (800) 455-8887 • Phone: (270) 753-8887, (270) 753-8887 • Fax: (270) 759-4999, ladonna@automateddirectmail.com.

• Daramic, Inc.

• Ms. Amanda Masterson, Charlotte, NC. Mr. Gray provided a compliance inspection to ensure OSHA compliance at my previous employer, Daramic, LLC, located in Corydon, IN. The experience was very positive. Mr. Gray worked closely with us and provided a very detailed report, complete with photographs, showing areas of improvement and offering advice, as well as pointing out the positive aspects of the safety program. Mr. Gray presented a very positive and easy to work with attitude during the entire process. I would certainly recommend his work and will use him again in the future. Ms. Amanda L. Masterson, CSP, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, Genpak, LLC , 11401 Wilmar Blvd, PO Box 7847, Charlotte, NC 28241, 980-258-9382, amasterson@genpak.com.
  

• Gerdau Ameristeel

• Mr. Mickey Hughes, Calvert City, KY. Randy was retained to consult with our company; Gerdau Ameristeel, Calvert City, KY, on Lockout, Tagout and try out. We were in need of clarification of the lockout tagout exceptions rule for production. Randy's vast experience and knowledge guided us easily through this transformation. The results have been a safer environment for all our employees. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. Mr. Mickey Hughes, Safety/Environmental manager, Gerdau Ameristeel, 1035 Shar-Cal Road, Calvert City, KY. 270-395-3157, mhughes@gerdauameristeel.com.

• Eddyville State Penitentiary

• Mr. Vance Lockhart, Eddyville, KY. I found Randy and his team knowledgeable, dedicated and above all willing to lend any assistance possible before, during, and after our facility, the Eddyville State Penitentiary, retained Grayhawk Safety and Health Consulting Company to perform an on-site third party safety review. During my last seven years dealing with various other safety professionals, Randy has been the only one I have personally dealt with that provided follow-up assistance and advice anytime I needed him on a prompt reliable basis. I continue to highly recommend Grayhawk Safety for anyone needing safety related assistance on their work site. Mr. Vance Lockhart, 266 Water Street, Eddyville, KY 42038, 270-388-2211 X 277 – Office, 270-388-7753 – Fax, Vance.Lockhart@ky.gov.