Topic: Update of California's Heat Illness Prevention (including indoor) Program
Dick recently retired from the California Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA) where he worked from 1980 to 2013 in both the Enforcement & Consultation Units where he conducted complaint or accident precipitated construction, electrical and industrial safety inspections, surveys or investigations; consulted with employer and labor groups, government agencies and the general public regarding occupational safety and health problems; conducted OJT and outreach training; applied safety and other applicable laws; implemented Department policies and recommended penalties or citations where appropriate, prepared for prosecution of citations and made presentations at hearings of Appeals Boards; prepared reports and correspondence; analyzed existing and proposed State regulations and policies on occupational safety and health associated with construction, electrical and industrial disciplines; acted in a lead capacity and assisted in training other staff; participated in special projects related to occupational safety and health in the construction, electrical and industrial disciplines. Acted as interim District Manager Dec. 2009- Feb. 2012
Education and Training
1975-1990 USAF – Bio-Environmental Health Technician
1995 Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences in Health Care Administration, California State University Dominguez Hills
2006 Masters Degree in Public Administration, California State University Dominguez Hills