David Galaviz
About David Galaviz
David Galaviz is an EH&S Manager with extensive experience in environmental health and safety, having worked at various organizations including Fireclay Tile and Community Tree Service, Inc. He holds multiple certifications in safety and health-related fields and has contributed to significant safety improvements and sustainability programs in his roles.
Current Role at Fireclay Tile
David Galaviz serves as the EH&S Manager at Fireclay Tile, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees environmental health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a safe workplace. His responsibilities include developing and implementing safety protocols and training programs aimed at reducing workplace incidents. David's leadership in these areas contributes to the overall safety culture within the organization.
Previous Experience at Fireclay Tile
Before becoming the EH&S Manager, David worked at Fireclay Tile as an Environmental Health Safety Specialist from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he contributed to the design and execution of employee training programs focused on health and safety. He also developed a comprehensive environmental sustainability program and implemented innovative safety protocols that significantly reduced workplace incidents.
Education and Certifications
David Galaviz has pursued extensive education in safety and health. He studied at Nevada Technical Institute, achieving a certification in Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician in 2019. He also obtained certifications in Occupational Safety and Health Technology from Chabot College and in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene from UC San Diego, both completed between 2015 and 2021. Additionally, he studied Fire Prevention and Safety Technology at Cabrillo College from 2002 to 2005.
Professional Background in Safety
David has over five years of experience in safety management. He worked as a Safety Coordinator at Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. from 2015 to 2017 and as an Environmental Health Safety Specialist at Oxford Instruments from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes serving as an Emergency Medical Technician at American Medical Response for nine years, where he gained valuable emergency response skills.
Personal Background
David Galaviz was born and raised in Santa Cruz County. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He is currently studying Business Administration and Management at Foothill College, which he began in 2016. His commitment to personal and professional growth is evident in his continuous pursuit of education and training in various safety-related fields.