Mr. Burns’ background includes U.S. Naval service as an Engineman and Diver from 1964 – 1968.  His Teaching Certificate for Post Secondary Education was awarded from Northern Montana College.  Mr. Burns has been dedicated to instructing in Heavy Equipment Operator Safety and Welding Safety for Workplace Safety Specialists since 1998.   

Mr. Fadda is a bi-lingual safety professional with 25 years of management and operational experience in Construction, General Industry, Manufacturing, Military and Marine EHS Compliance.  He has developed and updated various written safety programs and procedures including LOTO, HAZWOPER, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space; Chlorine and; Fall Protection. Mr. Fadda also consults on various EHS issues to support employers in developing and maintaining a safe work environment for their employees and the public.

Mr. Rohde’s career in safety includes a MS Safety Engineering, BS Environmental Management, Emergency Responder and Six-Sigma Green Belt. Drawing upon experience with global leaders in safety
including Bechtel, Honeywell, Freeport McMoRan, and Shell Oil, he works as a team leader to help ensure safe work environments. He specializes in risk management consulting, jobsite safety audits and safety training.

Mr. Fadda is a bi-lingual safety professional with 25 years of management and operational experience in Construction, General Industry, Manufacturing, Military and Marine EHS Compliance.  He has developed and updated various written safety programs and procedures including LOTO, HAZWOPER, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space; Chlorine and; Fall Protection. Mr. Fadda also consults on various EHS issues to support employers in developing and maintaining a safe work environment for their employees and the public.

Mr. Leonard’s career in safety began over 20 years ago after receiving a B.S. and an M.A. from the University of Phoenix.  He continued on as a Health and Safety consultant for the City of Phoenix where he created an on-the-job training program for all employees to promote safety awareness.  He has been certified as an OSHA Outreach Trainer in General Industry and Construction since 1999.  Mr. Leonard has remained dedicated to the administration of health and safety regulations, EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and FAA.  He currently teaches various safety classes and consults on technical projects for Workplace Safety Specialists.

Ms. Perry has handled Accounts Receivable and Sales Orders for our clients for over 15 years.

She ensures invoices are timely and accurate.

Mr. Kemppainen received a BA from Northern Arizona University and a Professional Certification in
Occupational Safety & Health from the University of California – San Diego CA.

With over 30 years of experience in the health and safety field, Mr. Kemppainen has provided risk
management services and assessments, disaster preparedness and business continuity plans, including
COVID-19 response and procedure.
Mr. Kemppainen currently teaches safety courses and provides consultation in a wide variety of fields
for Workplace Safety Specialists.

Traci Sawyer-Sinkbeil is a very passionate CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor. She likes to bring in real life experiences while teaching students the basic skills of CPR. She applies a personable approach that is fun as well as resourceful. Traci successfully completed her Emergency Medical Technician certification and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for the City of Surprise. Traci holds a dual Bachelor's degree in Business & Public Administration and an MBA from Ottawa University. Traci has been a part of the Workplace Safety Specialists team since May 2019.

He has been in general industry as a safety professional for 13 years and is proficient at eliminating hazards associated with processes within various facilities.  He has developed, implemented and taught many safety programs, including but not limited to plant specific policies, procedures and training to achieve and maintain compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental laws and regulations. Mr. Anderson teaches many courses for Workplace Safety Specialists and consults on various issues to help employers develop and maintain a safe work environment for their employees and the public.

For the past eight years, Ms. Smith has worked with clients and instructors to ensure materials are tailored to include client-specific policies, materials are updated regularly, schedules are confirmed and
certifications are sent promptly. She is the final oversight for coordination of training.

Mr. Fadda is a bi-lingual safety professional with 25 years of management and operational experience in Construction, General Industry, Manufacturing, Military and Marine EHS Compliance.  He has developed and updated various written safety programs and procedures including LOTO, HAZWOPER, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space; Chlorine and; Fall Protection. Mr. Fadda also consults on various EHS issues to support employers in developing and maintaining a safe work environment for their employees and the public.

Mr. Sciarro’s background includes Emergency Management training from Phoenix Fire
Department, Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, American Heart Association – Arizona Central Region, American Red Cross Central Phoenix Chapter and studies from both the University of Phoenix and Phoenix College.

Since the inception of the company in 1991, Ms. Monroe’s oversight of all aspects of the business has been instrumental in delivering exceptional quality service to each client. She ensures the company’s core values are incorporated into every aspect of every project. She works with our instructors and
consultants to ensure they are the very best in their areas of expertise. Management of contracts ensures client needs are met. Her years of business experience have ensured continued growth that has WSS well-known as the premier safety training and consulting business in the southwest year after year.

For over 16 years, Ms. Garry has been the main point of contact for all training and consulting needs. She works closely with the client and instructor or consultant to ensure all details are handled efficiently throughout the entire process. Her experience in the EHS industry along with her attention to detail and timely customer service ensures client priorities, budgets, and project timelines are met. You will find her, along with our instructors, exhibiting at our booth during conferences we attend.