Keven L. Yarbrough

As the former Assistant Area Director at the Tampa Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) I supervise the compliance and inspection activities of a team of Safety Engineers, Safety Specialist and Industrial Hygiene Compliance Officers; my office/team enforces Construction (29CFR1926), General Industry (29CFR1910) and Maritime Federal Regulations. I lead Complex OSHA investigations and provide technical guidance to the general public when requested. I frequently address the general public at events such as but not limited to VPP Ceremonies and organizations such as The American Society of Safety Engineers and The Tampa Bay Safety Council at banquets throughout central Florida

Knowledgeable, experienced, highly trained and educated Safety and Occupational Health professional with more than 28 years experience in military and civilian environments. Extensive knowledge of all OSHA compliance and military regulations for work safety, health and welfare of personnel, property and the general public. Effectively increase worker productivity by successfully reducing injury and illness rates and equipment downtime, and provide cost reduction initiatives that effectively lower insurance premiums and Workers' Compensation payments, and preventing any regulatory fines by establishing a safe and healthy work environment.

Professional Experience

Assistant Area Director/Lead Safety Officer, OSHA - U.S. Dept. of Labor, Tampa, FL                                                     1998 - Present

• Ensure all establishments covered under the OSHA Act are compliant with regulations and legislation involving occupational safety and health activities.
• Supervise up to 15 Safety and Occupational Health Specialists, and oversee safety investigations that are difficult, technically complex and sensitive in nature.
• Expert in occupational and safety matters associated with workplace hazards, work processes, and equipment found in manufacturing, construction, and maritime industries.
• Perform technical consultative assistance to employers, public officials, and representatives of labor and business on safety in the workplace.
• Recommend course of action on safety and health complaints filed by employees, representatives, and other individuals to area office, and ensured investigations were in keeping with agency policies.
• Served as witness before judicial hearings and trials, including criminal investigations, provided technical expertise in occupational safety.
• Considered technical authority related to Maritime Law, Hazardous Waste, and Emergency Response Operations, Trenching and Evacuation Safety, OSHA record keeping requirements, and the OSH Act.
• Provide detailed safety and occupational health concerning legislation, regulations and authority under which inspections and investigations are performed.
• Provided information and training at Employer or Labor Organizational meetings, Trade Associations, and other groups interested in Safety and Health.
• Effectively inform employers of rights, training needs, safety procedures, and accident prevention techniques.
• Ensure each subordinate is trained and updated on new equipment, and supervise inspections general industry, maritime, construction, and military installations on safety and health issues related to the OSH Act, ANSI, and Presidential Executive Order 12196.