EXPERIENCE
2004 - CRAFT Forensic Services

Provide consultation and support services in the areas of material handling management, equipment operation safety, equipment-associated personnel training and litigation activities.

Provide material handling accident investigation and reconstruction services.

Vice-President of the Board on Safety Codes and Standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2003 - 2006. This body oversees the development of the safety codes and standards published by ASME including the A17- Elevator, B30- Crane and B56- Forklift Standards.

Vice-Chairman of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, B30 Standard Main Committee for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings since 1995, and six Subcommittees. This committee develops the design, construction and operation safety criteria that are the basis for federal and state OSHA regulations. Subcommittee Memberships include:

B30.3 Construction Tower Cranes
B30.7 Base Mounted Drum Hoists
B30.4 Portal, Tower and Pillar Cranes
B30.8 Floating Cranes and Derricks
B30.23 Personnel Lifting Systems (Chair)
B30.28 Load Positioners

Authorized as a 29 CFR 1919 Signatory Authority for the inspection of Floating Cranes and Derricks, Shore Based Material Handing Equipment and Non-destructive Evaluation since 1992.

Licensed as a State of California Crane Surveyor for all categories of cranes. Member of the State of California Advisory Board on crane related regulations since 1992.

Approved as a State of Nevada Crane Inspector and Trainer for Mobile and Tower crane operators since 1997.

Certified as a Washington State Crane Inspector since 1992.

Member California OSHA Advisory Board on Crane, Rigging and Material Handling regulations since 1990.


1992- 2004 N. A. C. B. Technical Services

Performed inspections as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Industry regulations on all categories of mobile cranes, overhead cranes, tower cranes, fixed cranes, aerial devices, industrial trucks and rigging equipment.

Provided consultation and support services in the areas of material handling management, equipment operation safety, equipment associated personnel training and litigation activities.

Provided material handling accident investigation and reconstruction services.

Instructed at the University of California OSHA Institute. Courses included the Federal Trainer Course, "Introductory Course" and the California Mobile Crane Inspector".

President of the Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals 1995 to1997.

1986- 1992 National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

Managed the daily operation, inspection and maintenance of:
Land Based Equipment
6 Portal Cranes
2 Truck Cranes
4 Hydraulic Boom Lift Trucks
6 Mobile Tower Cranes
3 Fixed Tower Cranes
40 Industrial Fork Trucks
4 Hydraulic Cranes
75 Overhead Cranes
7 Busses and Trucks
56 Carts and Trailers
1 Full function Rigging Fabrication and Hoist Repair Facility
6 Floating Barges
2 Dry Docks
3 Tugboats
11 Mooring Berths

Developed, implemented and maintained inspection programs that monitored equipment condition and scheduled necessary, and mandated, inspections and tests.

Personally monitored and performed the daily and weekly inspections of material handling equipment and rigging components that supported the facilities 350-ton single lift capacity.

Personally performed regular inspections of all land and water borne equipment for material condition, future maintenance needs and correct operational configurations.

Reviewed, approved and monitored repair activities associated with all material handling equipment. Equipment included those listed above and 250-ton lifting beams, alloy steel chain slings, fittings, nylon/kevlar slings and all configurations of attachment hardware.

Performed design review of 15 new crane installations and numerous mobile-equipment purchases to insure compliance with all applicable ANSI and OSHA requirements.

Performed calculation and application reviews on temporary floating crane applications to ensure all potential safety issues were considered. Review included vessel structure and stability, operational configuration limitations and crane limitations.

Performed pre-acceptance inspections on nine new crane installations with capacities ranging from 1 ton to 35 tons. Crane configurations ranged from wall cranes to double hoist, full gantries.

Performed pre-purchase inspections on two 130-ton mobile portal tower cranes to determine structural and mechanical condition and design compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Developed, implemented and maintained Equipment Operator Training and Certification Programs to satisfy all requirements of Federal OSHA, California OSHA and American National Standards B30 and B56 documents. Training programs covered crane operation, rigging skills and practices and industrial truck operation. After implementation, I monitored all programs to assure content and quality.

Monitored and directed the lift planning process for crane loads ranging from small size, high value, loads to large size, high weight and volume loads to assure that all aspects of safe lift planning and lifting practices were addressed and complied with.

Performed as the Owners, On-Site Representative during the construction of a 620 foot, 25,400 ton, floating dry dock outfitted with 4 constant tension mooring winches, a 35 metric ton electric, level luffing, portal crane and multiple deck mounted capstans. I personally monitored all aspects of the dry dock construction, equipment installation, pre-operation inspection and operational testing. Responsible for ensuring that all equipment met the requirements of the applicable Federal Regulations and the United States Navy performance standards.

Performed as Ship Repair Manager for a U.S. Navy Destroyer. Personally inspected repair actions on the ships davits, winches, windlasses, hoists, propulsion systems and hull structure.

1967- 1979 United States Navy, Atlantic and Pacific, Surface Warfare Officer, US Naval Reserves from 4/79 to 6/81.

EDUCATION

May 2000 Bendix / Allied Signal,Air Brake System Design, Inspection and Operation.

Mar 1994 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, San Luis Obispo, CA, Nuclear Power Plant Safety Procedures and Practices.

Apr 1993 The Von Corporation, Birmingham, AL, Nondestructive Dielectric Testing Course.

May 1990 National Steel and Shipbuilding, San Diego, CA
High Reach Equipment Inspection and Operation Course.

May 1988 Crane Inspection and Certification Bureau, Orlando, FL, Personnel Lifting Course.

Apr 1988 University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI,Overhead Crane Safety Course.

Sep 1976 Surface Warfare School, Newport, RI,Graduate level study in Mechanics and Electronics.

Aug 1977 Electronic Communication, Electronic Intelligence, Nuclear Weapons,Oceanography, Shipboard Damage Control and Helicopter Operation Courses.

Jun 1967 - 1971 U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD,BS in Naval Science - Mechanical Engineering Equivalence.

MEMBERSHIPS

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Member American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)
Member American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Member Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals (ACRP)
Member Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA)
Member Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Member Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
Member Washington Crane Safety Association (WCSA)
Associate American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

PRESENTATIONS and PUBLICATIONS
2005 - CON/AG EXPO Personnel Lifting and Safety".
2004 - CCAA Annual Convention Crane Safety Consensus Standards and Regulations.
2004 - Tree Care Industry Association Spring Convention Best Crane Practices.
2003 - NIST CHINA Workshop U.S. Crane Safety Standards and Regulations.
2002 - CON/AG EXPO Personnel Lifting Comparison of Requirements.
2001 - UAW / GM Joint Safety Meeting Crane Rigging Inspection and Use.
2000 - UAW / GM Joint Safety Meeting Crane Laws and National Consensus Standards.
2000 - Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals Crane Capacity Calculations.
2000 - IUE/DELPHI Joint Safety Meeting Overhead Crane Regulations and Standards.
1999 - UAW / GM Joint Safety Meeting Overhead Crane Inspection and Safety Issues.
1999 - California OSHA Licensed Inspector Meeting B30 Standard in California.
1999 - California OSHA Licensed Inspector Meeting Crane Operator Qualifications.
1999 - International Telecommunications Conference Aerial Device and Crane Safety.
1998 - Association of Crane and Rigging ProfessionalsPersonnel Lifting Safety.
1997 - Washington Crane Safety Association Working near High Voltage Lines.
1997 - Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals Working near High Voltage Lines.
1997 - Associated Wire Rope Fabricators Synthetic Roundsling Safety Standards.
1997 - Association of General Contractors Crane Safety Management.
1996 - Association of General Contractors Safety and liability when using rented cranes.
1995 - Systems Safety Association Lifting Equipment Inspections to Ensure Safety.
1995 - Specialized Carriers and Riggers Association Mobile Crane Electrical Safety.
1994 - Associated Wire Rope Fabricators Status of Lifting Safety Standards.
1994 - Southern California Industrial Safety Society Crane Safety.
1993 - National Safety Council Mobile Crane Safety.
1993 - Specialized Carriers and Riggers Association Crane Consensus Standards.