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He has implemented many global machine safety improvement initiatives for applications including (but not limited to) high-speed processes (both new and legacy), packaging, material handling, robotics, bottling lines and injection molding equipment. > *“Machine safety requires a holistic view and engagement from many stakeholders, including plant management, procurement, engineering, EHS, quality, machine operators, maintenance, and others. **I welcome the opportunity to help everyone arrive at the same goal: To bring machinery to a compliant level so every worker returns home safe and unharmed at the end of each shift.”* ![dave-kerr](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/dave-kerr.png) #### David Kerr EHS Program Specialist Dave has over 40 years of global EHS experience and retired as Director of Global Safety & Loss Prevention for Merck & Co., Inc. As MPSA’s EHS Program Specialist, Dave assists the MPSA Team and their clients with machine safety programs, compliance, and training needs. > *“Helping others to comply with EHS regulations & preventing serious, if not fatal, injuries has been my life’s work”.*   ![ryan h. copy-Sep-26-2022-07-02-45-39-PM](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/ryan%20h.%20copy-Sep-26-2022-07-02-45-39-PM.png) #### Ryan Hayworth Electrical Safety Controls Engineer; Certified FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland #16027/16, Machinery); Voting Member on ANSI B11 Standards Committee Ryan has over 20 years of experience in automation and controls and is a certified Functional Safety Engineer through TÜV Rheinland.  He is driven to assist customers with practical solutions for mitigating machine safety hazards.  His background includes designing and integrating safety solutions across a wide range of complex systems and processes. [Learn more about Ryan](https://www.mpsasafety.com/blog/what-is-a-fs-engineer-t%C3%BCv-rheinland#interview) > *“I love helping educate customers and making automation improvements to hazardous machinery to ensure the safety of employees.**”* ![Bill Starnes](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/Bill-Starnes.png) #### Bill Starnes Mechanical Engineer; B11 LMSS TM (Licensed Machinery Safety Specialist); Alternate Voting Member on ANSI B11 Standards Committee Bill has over 25 years’ experience in custom machine design for a wide variety of industries. Bill’s experience in design and managing projects has allowed him to see and implement safe designs across a spectrum of equipment. > *“My goal is to help keep people safe so they can go home to their families and loved ones.*“ ![Thai Tran](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/thia-tran.png) #### Thai Tran Mechanical Design Group Leader Thai has almost 30 years of experience in automation mechanical design. He applies his expertise to machine safety by designing custom machine guarding solutions that restrict access to hazards. ![Tom Farmer](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/MpsaSafety_October2021/images/Tom-Farmer.png) #### Tom Farmer MPSA Site Manager; Sr. Safety MacGyver Tom has eight years of experience managing the installation of MPSA’s safety solutions. He also has nineteen years of experience as a site installer/technician and has worked with technologies including hydraulics, pneumatics, controls, and framing systems. > *“Making it safe today means seeing your family tomorrow.”* ![mike-calderone](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/mike-calderone.png) #### Michael Calderone Mechanical Designer Mike Calderone has 20 years of experience as a mechanical designer as one of the original MPSA designers for Airline. Michael has been instrumental in progressing MPSA design solutions to where it is today.  > *“It’s a great feeling to know he helps in protecting people while they’re at work.”* ![kevin-warren](https://www.mpsasafety.com/hubfs/kevin-warren.png) #### Kevin Warren Mechanical Designer Kevin has vast experience in the design of mechanical machine guarding solutions and the development of turnkey machine safeguarding systems.  #### Chuck Watson Lead Field Electrical Engineer Chuck has 35 years’ experience in industrial automation and controls. He also performs or oversees all safety validation procedures and oversees the application of safety standards on all upgraded systems. ## Learn more about us [ ](https://www.mpsasafety.com/projects-showcase-mpsa?hsLang=en) #### [Project Spotlights](https://www.mpsasafety.com/projects-showcase-mpsa?hsLang=en) See completed MPSA safety projects and applications. 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