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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 18, 2025
North Branch Construction welcomes new safety director
Concord, NH North Branch Construction has appointed Zach Reed, CSP, CHST, as the company’s new safety director. Reed is a Board of Certified Safety Profession (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) safety professional with experience in occupational health & safety within the construction, civil and geotechnical engineering, and environmental services industries. Additionally, Reed serves on the Associated Builders & Contractors NH/VT safety committee. In his new role, Reed will oversee all aspects of the company’s safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a proactive safety culture across all projects. North Branch Construction is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment.
“We are thrilled to welcome Zach to our team,” said Joseph Campbell, president of North Branch Construction. “His proven track record of enhancing safety performance and his passion for creating safe working environments will be invaluable as we continue our dedication to safety excellence.”
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