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Salas O’Brien announced today that Jim Bucha, CIH, CSP has been named the organization’s Director of Health & Safety. Bucha will lead and advance safety initiatives across Salas O’Brien with the goal of promoting a best-in-class safety culture, ensuring high performance of key safety metrics; providing timely training, education, and support for team members; and establishing critical policies and procedures.

“Safety is an important aspect of our business that, when carefully and strategically led, can greatly improve the work experience for team members, amplify our value to clients, and directly impact our bottom line,” stated Tim Burnham, Senior Managing Principal and safety team executive sponsor. “Jim is a passionate safety advocate with a clear vision for what we can achieve. I am eager to see him continue his impact on Salas O’Brien in this elevated capacity.”

Bucha joined Salas O’Brien with the merger of SIA Solutions in 2021. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional with over three decades of safety management and EHS consulting experience, and a proven track record of results.

“Jim’s elevation into this important role is a big step forward for Salas O’Brien and signals to our team members, clients, and partners that safety continues to be a top priority,” shared Srini Neralla, Senior Managing Principal. “I am impressed with Jim’s strategic approach and vision for how we can further infuse best practices, education, and awareness into our culture and make our workplace safer, healthier and happier for everyone.”

“My philosophy is one of synchronicity, where safety exists as an important aspect of the business in conjunction with other operations,” said Bucha. “Given our size and reach as a growing company, now is the perfect time for Salas O’Brien to place an increased focus on this aspect of our business. I’m excited to step into this role and look forward to working closely with teams across the broader organization.”

Bucha resides in Punta Gorda, FL where he enjoys spending time with his dog and cruising on his boat on the Gulf of Mexico. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological and physical sciences from California State University, Fullerton. Prior to joining Salas O’Brien, Bucha served as a health & safety consultant for clients across the U.S. and previously spent 10 years as VP, Director of Health & Safety for Brown and Caldwell where he provided corporate health and safety leadership for over 1,500 employees across 44 office locations.