Travis Parsons
Director of Occupational Safety & Health @Laborers\' Health & Safety Fund Of North America
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Occupational Safety & Health @Laborers\' Health & Safety Fund Of North America
Washington, DC, US
Provides an array of safety and health services to LIUNA representatives, signatory contractors, and other affiliates. Oversees operations of the Occupational Safety & Health Division of the Laborers\' Health & Safety Fund of North America. The majority of the scope of work is in Construction Safety and Health. We also work with public employees and several Government Agencies throughout the United States and Canada.Staff development and oversightIndustrial hygiene servicesRecognized OSHA Master Instructor for the Building & Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIODevelopment of standards, i.e, ANSI, OSHA, EPASite safety auditsRisk management consultationDevelopment and auditing of safety and health programs and plans
EDUCATION
West Virginia University
Master of Science - MS, Industrial Hygiene
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - BS, Physiology
SKILLS
ABOUT TRAVIS PARSONS
With over 25 years of commitment to safety and health, Travis has emerged as a pivotal figure dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of workers and championing safety across diverse industries. Since 2002, Travis has been an integral part of the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America, where he delivers comprehensive safety and health services to signatory contractors and affiliates of the Laborers’ International Union of North America. Travis\'s expertise spans a broad spectrum, encompassing worker safety and health, infection control, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and overall site safety. His dedication extends beyond the workplace, as evidenced by his role as Vice President for the Labor Division of the National Safety Council (NSC), actively shaping critical discussions and serving on the Labor Advisory and Delegates Committees. Travis\'s exceptional leadership is underscored by his previous tenure on the NSC\'s Board of Directors and his receipt of the NSC\'s Distinguished Service to Safety Award in 2019, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of safety.Travis\'s professional journey shows versatility within the safety and health domain. While his primary focus lies in the construction industry and worker safety, his experience extends to general industry, public employee safety, and worker training. As a recognized OSHA Master Instructor for North America’s Building Trades Unions, Travis empowers others with essential safety knowledge and skills.Before his tenure at the Fund, Travis contributed to the Safety and Health Extension at West Virginia University (WVU), providing safety and health training, industrial hygiene services, technical assistance, and for small businesses in West Virginia. Travis holds a Bachelor\'s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Master\'s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, both from WVU.His passion for safety traces back to his early career as a lifeguard at the age of 15, evolving through roles in the medical field as a physiologist and personal trainer. Transitioning from physical rehabilitation and cardiac rehab to prevention ignited his fervor for safety, inspiring his pursuit of occupational safety and health.Travis\'s unwavering commitment to safety, extensive expertise, and genuine passion for helping others make him an inspiring leader and advocate for the well-being of workers and communities.
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