Rick Baumann, Asc
About Rick Baumann, Asc
Rick Baumann is a Site Safety and Health Adviser at Thomson Reuters, specializing in OSHA investigations and injury prevention. He has over a decade of experience in safety management and holds degrees in Business Management from Inver Hills Community College and Rasmussen College.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Rick Baumann has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2014, where he currently serves as a Site Safety and Health Adviser. In this role, he specializes in OSHA Recordable/Reportable Investigations and OHM System Navigation. He has also held the position of Safety and Health Specialist during his tenure, focusing on ergonomics and material handling as part of injury prevention programs. Baumann manages a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star site, which recognizes exemplary occupational safety and health management systems. He engages over 400 employees in safety programs aimed at reducing occupational injuries and increasing safety awareness.
Previous Experience at Kohls
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Rick Baumann worked at Kohls as a Receiving Supervisor from 2000 to 2006. During his six years in this role, he was based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His experience at Kohls provided him with foundational skills in operations and team management, which he later applied in his safety and health roles.
Education and Expertise
Rick Baumann studied Business Management at Inver Hills Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at Rasmussen College, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management/Marketing from 2018 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in safety management and operational efficiency.
Background in Safety Management
Baumann has a strong background in safety management, having worked as a Manufacturing Production Coordinator at Thomson Reuters from 2006 to 2014. In this capacity, he gained experience in overseeing production processes while ensuring compliance with safety standards. His current role as Site Safety and Health Adviser builds on this experience, focusing on incident investigations and serving as a CPS Safety Resource.
Focus on Injury Prevention
Rick Baumann emphasizes injury prevention through his focus on ergonomics and material handling. He develops and implements programs aimed at reducing workplace injuries. His initiatives are designed to promote safety awareness among employees and foster a culture of safety within the organization.