Rick Chidester

Rick Chidester is an experienced Safety Director at Haren Construction Co Inc since July 2015, with prior roles as a Safety Consultant for CORE Safety Group, where Rick acted as a site safety advisor for a major plant expansion for Shaw Industries. Earlier experience includes positions at RMP Inc. as a Safety Consultant focused on multiple safety management projects, and at BRAHMA Group, Inc. as a Safety Advisor during a significant smelter shutdown. Rick's career in safety began with Broward County Fire Rescue, with extensive roles in fire safety, paramedicine, and environmental health and safety over a span of 26 years. Education includes various safety-centric certifications from The University of Alabama and other institutions, emphasizing expertise in OSHA regulations and construction safety.