Comprehensive safety training that you and your crews can trust.
About us
Having the right instructor makes a difference
Jim Brauner offers more than 40 years of experience in the roofing industry, with a passion for education and high quality standards.
Benefits of Safety Training
Increase Productivity
Decrease Liability
Strengthen Reputation
Build Teamwork
Improve Communication
Gain Confidence on the Job
Meet Jim Brauner
Jim Brauner has more than 40 years of experience in the roofing industry. From equipment and sales to training and education, Jim's breadth of knowledge in roofing, crews and safety uniquely positions him to understand best practices and requirements for developing successful and safe roofing teams.
CLICK HERE to read an article published in Roofing Florida Magazine, highlighting some of Jim's involvement with FRSA and the industry.
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FounderWORK HISTORY
2014-Present Brauner Safety Services, Pompano Beach, FL
Owner - Safety instruction classes for CERTA, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Fall protection, Forklift, Lull/ Scissor lift. Jobsite safety inspections.
2013-2014 Garlock Equipment Co., Orlando, FL
General Manager of Orlando and Pompano Beach branches
2003-2013 Roofing Equipment of Florida, Inc., FL
President Distributor for roofing equipment in state of Florida. Served on Board of Directors: CFRSA, FRSA and RCASF.
2001-2003 Panther Products South
Vice President of Sales - Served on Board of Directors: BRCA, RCASF, and FRSA (2002).
2000-2001 Dunn and Abee, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Branch Manager
1997-2000 Phoenix Sales, Orlando, FL
Served on Board of Directors: Broward Roofing Contractors Association
1995-1997 Brauner Equipment Co., Philadelphia, PA., Vice President Conducted seminars for contractors in the Roofing Contractors Association of Philadelphia.
1979-1995 Brauner Equipment Co., Norfolk, VA
Vice President Served on Board of Directors: Virginia Association of Roofing Contractors
MILITARY SERVICE
1976-1979 Active Duty U.S. Navy, 2nd Class Petty Officer, (USS Inchon LPH-12) Quality control supervisor in charge of flight deck refueling and testing JP-5 jet fuel for water contaminants and sediment.
1979-1981 U.S. Navy Active Reserve. Aircraft maintenance/fuels instructor.
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RELATED EDUCATION2020 40 Hour USACE Safety & Health EM385-1-1
2019 OSHA Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers
2019 OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry
2015 Aerial Lift and Scissor Lift Training
2015 Forklift and Lull Training
2015 OSHA 500 Certification for Teaching OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Classes
2014 Forklift Certification
2014 Fall Protection Training and Ladder Safety
AWARDS AND AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS
2014 Bob Campanella Award
2010, 2009,2004 Charlie Raymond Membership Award
2006 Garlock Equipment Distributor of the Year
2006 President CFRSA (Central Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association)
2006 Earl Blank Memorial Heart Award
2005 Garlock Equipment Distributor of the Year
2005 CFRSA Board of Directors, Enthusiasm Gets It Done Award
2004 NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association)Certa Torch Training Instructor
2003 FRSA (Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association) Board of Directors
2002 RCASF (Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida)Board of Directors
1999 Broward Roofing Contractors Association Board of Directors
Brauner Safety Services offers CERTA training. This training demonstrates how proper roof system configuration design and application techniques can result in fire-safe installations. The current CERTA program provides the best practices and newest industry requirements for torching activities. CERTA delivers these requirements through a certification program where authorized trainers deliver effective behavior-based training to roofing workers. There is no comparable training program available in the roofing industry. Visit our website dedicated to CERTA Training to learn more.
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