Safety Tool Belt Training: Indoor Heat Illness - On Demand

Andrew Corral is a Senior Risk Control Advisor with ACWA JPIA. He focuses on proactive risk control measures and responds to requests for risk management consultations and training by JPIA member districts. He joined the JPIA in November of 2022 after working as an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager in the Water Industry (South Coast WD).

Andrew started his career in operations and construction over 20 years ago and has worked for California Government Agencies since 2006.  He developed a passion for risk management while at the City of Burbank where he worked in the Traffic Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, and Management Services Departments. His responsibilities have included developing and updating EHS and Emergency Management programs, delivering training to employees at all levels of the organization, ensuring the readiness of life safety equipment, and partnering with regional stakeholders to carry out emergency plans and activities. Andrew is an active member of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), where he currently serves as the Safety Committee Chair.

Andrew has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a concentration in Finance from Woodbury University, where he was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Business Honor Society. He also holds the CSP designation issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Mr. Peter Kuchinsky II, CSP offers nearly 40 years of experience working in the safety and construction industries.  During his career he has held increasing levels of responsibility involving building construction, company safety, and corporate and public agency risk management.  His experience and background include holding the position of Safety Director for a contractor performing $125 million of projects annually for the U.S. military and serving for 19 years as the Lead Risk Advisor with the Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Authority.  In retirement, Peter continuing to provide safety consulting and training for public agencies, insurance carriers and private companies.

 Throughout his career, Peter has approached issues with practical problem-solving skills and providing workable solutions.  Mr. Kuchinsky keeps current within the industry through continuing education, attending seminars, instructing classes in safety related topics, authoring articles, presenting at State and National conferences, and maintaining membership in industry associations.  Over the years, Peter has been a presenter on safety topics at the local, regional and national levels, including at National Safety Council (NSC) conferences and American Society of Safety Professional (ASSP) and California Water Environment Association (CWEA) professional development events.

 Mr. Kuchinsky earned his degree from San Diego State University.  Professional designations earned include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Master Safety Professional, Safety Trainer Supervisor – Construction (STS-C) and OSHA – Cal/OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer.  He holds Grade 1 level certificates in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, and Wastewater Collection.