TJ Lyons is a recognized expert in prevention through design, he is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), accredited by the BCSP, and a Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS), certified by IRMI. TJ spent most of his safety career with two of the largest construction firms in the US spending several years working on defense project overseas.  He recently retired from the construction industry and continues to push for a safer workplace.  TJ is proud to have founded the successful “Ladders Last” efforts here in the U.S. to rid the workplace of those archaic devices.   

A focused discussion on the philosophy of Prevention through Design (PtD) and examples of how firms are increasing efficiency and production while removing risk from the work. Prepare for blunt discussion on safety barriers in our industry and why just complying with OSHA is a recipe for failure.  

TJ will discuss how to reduce the need to work at heights while increasing the quality and speed of installations.  He will speak directly about the efficiency of MEWPs and the safety consequences those platforms can provide – lessons he has learned from the field.  TJ will share a copy of his list of best practices you can take back to your firm; while providing “Well that’s a cool idea!” moments during the presentation you will appreciate. What you learn in this presentation will save lives.  

Peter Dagsvik is the Director of Administration and Project Manager at Atlantic Building Restoration Ltd, specializing in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure concrete rehabilitation and protection. Peter has been in the construction industry for 15 years and is a seasoned estimator and project manager with a keen focus on business administration, quality control and worksite safety. Recently, Peter has achieved certification as an IPAF Approved MEWP Training Instructor.