About Signature Safety

Founded in 2009, Signature Safety was established with the idea that impeccable customer service needed to be at the core of all we do.  The owners, bringing a combined 40+ years of EHS experience to the table, have instilled in their team the idea of relationship-building to truly understand the Client’s needs, as well as the importance of consistent, top-quality follow-through. Working as site safety managers, corporate EHS Directors, and consultants, the founders have seen the field from many different perspectives. Now, in order to complement their skill and knowledge, they have surrounded themselves with a core network of people with a variety of areas of expertise. If you need something done, Signature Safety has the expert for you.

Signature Safety understands that your EHS program is unique to you, much like your signature, that’s why our goal is to work with each client to determine what services they actually need. We don’t want you to fall short of safe work practices and regulatory compliance, but at the same time, we don’t want you to spend time and resources on services you just don’t need. Our services are flexible enough to customize what you need, when you need it, and how much it is going to cost.

Unlike consultants whose backgrounds consist solely of working for regulatory agencies, we’ve worked for companies like you; we’ve developed, implemented, and managed programs for companies like you; we’ve had to find a way to make safety work while staying within budgets; we’ve had to ‘sell’ the concept of why safety works to reluctant managers or, at times, stem the overzealousness of passionate ones. Whatever situation you find yourself facing, we’ve been there, too.

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Consulting makes sense

For those that are facing harder economic times, it is a viable solution to hiring full-time employees. No payroll taxes to pay, no benefits to provide, no bonuses to offer, no worker’s compensation to carry. For those whose businesses are booming, your safety professionals often find themselves pulled in so many directions they can’t, at times, pay the necessary attention to a certain project or process. That’s where we come in.

From construction general contractors and construction managers to subcontractors, from municipal governments to warehousing and distribution companies, Signature Safety has been the solution for many companies. Even other consultants have hired us to service a client when they did not have any personnel with the necessary experience. Whatever your need—and wherever your need—we’ll fill it.

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Meet the Team

Owners

John Braun CEO
John Braun, CSP, CHST CEO

John Braun, CEO of Signature Safety, has more than 20 years of experience in EHS.  While a majority of that experience is in construction, as Safety Director his duties involved oversight of safety in warehouses, power plants, recycling facilities, and various types of manufacturing from food to steel.  John is a two-time Past President of the Penn-Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals and a member of the NJ State Industrial Safety Committee.  John holds his CSP (Certified Safety Professional) and CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Michael Oprishko COO
Michael Oprishko, CSHM COO

Michael Oprishko, COO of Signature Safety, has more than 25 years of construction safety experience. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Safety and Environmental Management from Slippery Rock University, Michael began working as a safety manager for such companies as LendLease and Kiewit before becoming Regional Safety Director for Structure Tone in NJ. Michael has experience working in all aspects of construction in various sectors, including pharmaceutical, transportation, telecommunication, education, healthcare and data centers. He holds his CSHM (Certified Safety & Health Manager), CECM (Certified Environmental Compliance Manager) and CIHM (Certified Industrial Hygiene Manager) certifications.

Executive EHS Consultants

Dave Collins Executive EHS Consultant
Dave Collins Executive EHS Consultant

Dave Collins has over fifty years of experience in the construction industry. The first twenty-five were operational based having had experience in constructing health care facilities, hospitals, education, pharmaceuticals, sports venues, airports, and bridges. The second twenty-five were dedicated to safety and loss prevention as safety director for two of the largest construction managers in the United States – Tishman and Turner Construction.

Mike Fice Executive EHS Consultant
Mike Fice Executive EHS Consultant

Michael Fice has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry serving in various roles such as Safety Director, Safety Superintendent, Superintendent and Training Director. Michael has experience working in all aspects of construction in various sectors, including but not limited to hospitality and gaming, energy, heavy & civil, pharmaceutical, transportation, telecommunication, education, and healthcare. Michael holds his ASP (Associate Safety Professional) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and is a member of the ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals).

Dwayne Fitzpatrick Executive EHS Consultant
Dwayne Fitzpatrick, CRIS Executive EHS Consultant

Dwayne Fitzpatrick comes to us from Travelers Insurance after 20 years at Lendlease construction. His combined construction safety and risk control experience, as well as his degree in Construction Management, gives him a unique perspective which he brings to his classes.

Ken Kyle New York / New England Area Director & Executive EHS Consultan
Ken Kyle New York / New England Area Director & Executive EHS Consultan

Ken Kyle, New York / New England Area Director and Executive EHS Consultant, has over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry. Starting off on the construction trades and working up to General Superintendent, he made the switch to safety over 25 years ago working for the major Construction Management firms in NYC. He has worked safety in numerous areas including NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Upstate NY, and Florida. Ken graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University. He holds his CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, CIHM (Certified Industrial Hygiene Manager) certification, and CECM (Certified Environmental Compliance Manager) certification. Ken is an OSHA Authorized Construction Industry Outreach Trainer and holds a NY State DOL ICR 59 / ICR 60 Workplace Safety Certification. He is also a NYC Department of Buildings Licensed Site Safety Manager, Registered Superintendent, and a FDNY Construction Site Fire Safety Manager.

Shannon Laul Executive EHS Consultant
Shannon Laul, CHST Executive EHS Consultant
Doug Schultz Executive EHS Consultant
Doug Schultz Executive EHS Consultant

Doug Schultz is a hands-on EHS leader with over 25 years of diverse experience across manufacturing plant, project site, and equipment service roles. Industry sectors supported are comprised of energy including renewables, short and long cycle equipment manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing. He holds a master’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Rhode Island, a Professional Engineering (PE) license in New York, and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). He is passionate and skilled in driving overall EHS program development, including ISO (45001, 14001, 9001), and then building competency within operating teams to achieve both compliance and continuous performance improvement. Doug served in the US Navy for over 6 years in shipboard operational roles and as a trainer.

Rich Sfraga Executive EHS Consultant
Rich Sfraga Executive EHS Consultant

Rich Sfraga has dedicated the past two decades of his career to the field of construction safety, gaining extensive experience across a wide range of roles and settings. Throughout his professional journey, he has held notable positions such as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a safety company based in New York City. His time as the COO allowed him to oversee and streamline crucial safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of countless individuals engaged in construction projects throughout the city. In addition to his significant contributions in the urban landscape, Rich has also successfully managed intricate and demanding construction projects within the pharmaceutical industry. His meticulous attention to detail, communications skills, and sincere understanding of safety regulations have enabled him to navigate complex pharmaceutical settings with unwavering competence, safeguarding both personnel and sensitive environments. Rich continues to make invaluable contributions to the realm of construction safety, leaving an indelible impact on the industry for years to come. During his leisure hours, Rich attempts to find his golf ball on various courses and relishes quality moments shared with family and friends.

Diego Tolosa Executive EHS Consultant
Diego Tolosa Executive EHS Consultant

Diego Tolosa is a bilingual Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional with over 20 years of experience in various roles, ranging from manager to trainer and director. Diego’s wide-ranging skillset includes power plant, heavy industrial, pharmaceutical, and heavy civil construction, and manufacturing. He has a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health and ASP (Associate Safety Professional) and CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technologist) certifications from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Dick Voorhees Retired/Special Advisor
Dick Voorhees Retired/Special Advisor

Dick Voorhees has over 30 years of Safety and Health engagement within various industries, including construction, manufacturing, maritime, and aviation. He has held a number of safety positions, including, notably, EHS Director for a Fortune 500 Construction firm.

Office Staff

Elen Ferrante Business Manager
Elen Ferrante Business Manager
Lori Cushing Human Resources Manager
Lori Cushing Human Resources Manager
Paige DeSimone Operations & Logisitics Manager
Paige DeSimone Operations & Logisitics Manager