Sean Sheahan

Date: 27th October 2020

Sean Sheahan is a Safety Advisor in the YVR Contractor Safety Team. Being native to Ireland, he achieved his bachelor’s degree in 2015 from the University of Limerick and continued his studies in the National University of Ireland Galway where he completed a postgraduate Higher Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety in 2017. This course provided him with a high-quality qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). Sean is also working towards his MSc (Master’s degree) in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety with the National University of Ireland following the completion of his Higher Diploma in 2017. Commencing his working career in the construction industry in Ireland, Sean moved to British Columbia in 2018 where he continues to work in various areas of the construction industry as a safety professional.

Sean is a competent and committed Health & Safety Professional. He has gained knowledge and experience implementing the necessary Regulations through following the appropriate Acts in Incident Reporting, Site Auditing, Return to Work Programs and the creation of Safe Work Procedures. Sean is extremely passionate about safety and enjoys the diversity this industry provides. His commitment to detail and passion to communicate safety ideas and strategies is evident as he conducts/develops toolbox talks, evacuation procedures, site inspections and believes working with your fellow workers and a willingness to learn is pivotal to a strong safety culture.

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