1. RICHARD BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN, CSP
360.731.7612 • rbmclaughlin1@gmail.com • Pt. Orchard, WA 98367
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY: RISK ANALYSIS & LOSS CONTROL
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) & Risk Consultant offering background of 20+ years in occupational health and
safety with commercial insurance carriers such as AIG and Zenith Insurance, with an emphasis in workers’ compensation
and general/auto liability. Proven record coordinating with accounts across various industries to identify and address loss
causes and risks as well as create valuable safety programs and service plans. Excel at building consensus for change
among customers and working cross-functionally with internal teams.
Key Areas of Strengths
• WISHA/OSHA, DOT, NFPA Regulations | NCCI | Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Windows
• Knowledge of Claims Reserving & Closing Processes | Return-to-Work Benefits | Medical Management
• Risk Analysis | Root Cause Analysis | Service Plans | Safety Engineering & Audits | Safety Program Development
• Ergonomic Assessments | Hazard Recognition | Industrial Hygiene | Safety Training | Investigations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Division of Occ. Safety & Health Compliance Officer (Currently) WA Dept. of Labor & Industries | Seattle, WA
• Perform regulatory compliance inspections and investigations of employers under the WISHA Act. Responsibilities
include evaluating imminent safety hazards to employees, accident investigations following serious or fatal injuries
and responding to safety violation complaints & referrals.
Independent Safety & Risk Consultant (2015) Self Employed | Port Orchard, WA
• Provide technical expertise to employers, supervisors & employees in various industries inclusive of developing a
safety culture, conducting accident/incident investigations, providing general and specific safety training, creating
employee safety recognition programs, promoting safe work practices and facilitating safety committee activities.
Conduct workers’ compensation, general and commercial auto insurance underwriting risk assessment surveys.
Risk Consultant (1997-2015) AIG-CASUALTY RISK CONSULTING | Seattle, WA
• Implemented safety & claims management services and service plans for accounts such as Boeing, Vigor Marine,
transportation, warehousing/logistical, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial operations maintaining
business partnerships with employers, stakeholders, employers, and other safety professionals.
• Created safety programs, conducted loss analysis, delivered employee safety training, identified hazards, and
performed accident investigations. Assisted clients with compliance of regulatory requirements specific to their
operations and exposures.
• Performed ergonomic assessment to determine cause of costly strains sustained by housekeepers of major
regional hotel, proposing improvements that reduced claims frequency 38% in two years and saved $62K in costs.
Special Accounts Coordinator (Prior to 1997) ZENITH INSURANCE | Sacramento, CA
• Delivered safety & health and claims services to policyholders across various industries for workers’ compensation
specialty carrier.
• Proposed improvements to decrease injury risk and gained buy-in from employers and employees for
implementation by demonstrating safety and cost benefits; drove phased approach to reverse pushback.
CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Certified Safety Professional (CSP # 13047) | Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Arkansas Field Service Representative Qualified (AWCC #15-007) | AR Workers’ Compensation Commission
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training | US Department of Labor
Ergonomic Job Analysis | Dr. Tom Armstrong, University of Michigan
Ergonomic Evaluation & Control Training | American Industrial Hygiene Association
Safety Management I & II | American Society of Safety Engineers
AAA Driver Improvement Program | Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS)
Associate’s Degree, Communications | Cosumnes River College, Sacramento
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2. Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)