Jim Waterman, Consultant/Trainer

Jim Waterman History, Background & Expertise
Prior to joining Occupational Safety Consultants in 2010, Mr. Waterman earned his journeyman electrician certificate in 1979 and worked for 30 years in the electrical construction industry. He brings four years of direct experience in health and safety where he has worked as a field services team member conducting job site audits and working with on-site management in the identification of jobsite hazards and implementation of recommendations and hazard control measures. During his career, he has worked as a construction supervisor, project manager, general foreman and trainer where he was responsible for identifying or addressing health and safety issues, developing written safety and health programs and site-specific procedures, and developing and delivering industry-specific training.

Industries & Markets Served

Government Agencies Industry & Manufacturing
Public Works Depts. & Utilities Construction Companies
General Contractors Food Processing Plants
Distribution & Warehousing Retail Municipalities & Public Authorities
Public & Private Schools Healthcare & Hospitals
Colleges & Universities Retail

Knowledge Base

Scaffolds & Ladders
Accident Investigation
Construction Safety
Electrical Safe Work Practices
Lockout/Tagout
Cranes & Rigging
Electrical Safety
Safety Compliance
Program Assessment
Confined Space Entry
Aerial/Scissor/Fork Lifts
Trenching & Excavation
Employee Safety
Ladders
NFPA 70E

Training Accreditations

  • OSHA 500: OSHA Construction Train-the-Trainer Course (4 days)
  • OSHA 510: Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (26 hours)
  • OSHA 2264: Permit Required Confined Space Entry (20 hours)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction: (10 hours)
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction: (30 hours)
  • NFPA 70E: Certificate of Educational Achievement (3 days)
  • Qualified Crane Signal Person Training: Professional Affiliations
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), member

Professional Affiliations

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), member

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