TSC Southeast

With over 25 years of construction site safety experience, James C. Bifulco manages the activities of 250 safety professionals assigned to major construction projects in NYC and along the East Coast of the United States.

His experience as a Construction Safety Solutions Provider to construction managers, owners, developers and governmental officials, has positioned him as an industry leader. Through his work at TSC North America, LLC (TSC), he advises clients on how to protect their employees and reduce accidents, while creating a safe and productive work environment.

In addition to his work with TSC, he is:

President of the not for profit Construction Safety Advisory Committee of New York (CSACNY),

Was the Co-Chair of the NYC Building Code/IBC Construction Safety and Demolition Committee

Past President of the American Society of Safety Engineers Metro Chapter

Past President Safety Executives of New York

Member of the Building Trades Employers Association Safety Committee

A Certified Safety Professional

A NYC Site Safety Manager, a NYC Licensed Master Rigger

A NYS certified Workplace Safety and Loss Prevention Consultant

Katherine Depablos is the Business Development Manager at TSC Southeast. She has B.A in Business Administration from Lehman College and has in excess of 10+ years experience in the construction industry working as the Administrative Coordinator at Total Safety Consulting Training Academy (TSCTA) in Long Island City, NY. She provided managerial support to the administrative staff, oversight, direct coordination of specific administrative support projects and operations, development and implementation of improved office procedures as well as coordinating and scheduling all training events.

During her time with TSCTA and Safety Supplies Unlimited (where she served as Vice President), Katherine obtained safety related certifications for OSHA, Scaffolding, Fire Safety, Power Tools, First aid, Hazmat, an OSHA Authorization as a Construction Trainer. She is also a member of professional organizations such as National Association of Professional Women, Women in Construction, Savor the Success, Association of Building Contractors, and the National Safety Council.

Katherine has been working on the SSU expansion effort throughout the tri-state area as well as in South Florida through partner company TSC Southeast. She has initiated new marketing strategies that have focused on the sale of safety supplies such as P.P.E. (personal protective equipment) as well as fire extinguisher equipment and service via internet, in-store, and on-site client access. Katherine has reached the construction safety supply buyer by developing innovative marketing materials, opening several storefronts in the NY/NJ area, identifying and recruiting staff for in-project sales opportunities as well as garnering the power of social media to drive potential sales to SSU.

Dwight (“Diesel”) has 10 years of experience in the construction industry with field experience from Carpenter and Field Foreman in Miami, FL. He successfully ran jobs and facilitated all of our top profile clients in South Florida.

He specializes in high-risk operations. One of his major accomplishments was completing the “impossible build” of scaffolding at the famous 1000 Museum “scorpion tower” to deliver equipment and workers to each floor safely, while working around all of the building’s incredibly difficult structure.

Diesel’s work requires keeping a close relationship with clients for all their immediate needs and to assure that all work is 100% completed and correct for the TSC inspection process.

Dwight joined TSC in 2015 as a lead Superintendent for TSC Southeast and holds an OSHA 30 Certification given by USF Health–OTI Education Center.

Dwight has also been featured on a TV Show called “Impossible Builds” for his role and leadership work at the famous scorpion tower or 1000 museum as one of many of his major accomplishments.

At TSC Southeast, Dwight has also successfully contributed to:

Assembling required teams for adequate major work

Successfully installing towers at the 1000 Museum (62 stories high)

Minimizing manpower while still completing jobs on schedule

Supervising and assisting workers to further understand construction

Leader of the Special Operations Team (SOT) at TSC Southeast

Installation and making of custom outrigger system

Supervising and Completing work ahead of schedule

Supervising Customization of steel in large structures

Enforcing No casualties on any job

John oversees Administrative Services for TSC Southeast. His responsibilities include management of employees, ensuring the functions of day-to-day operations as well as supervising and supporting in-house and field staff.

John comes from the Healthcare Industry with over 5 years of experience specifically overseeing the expansion of Florida Operations which involved Setting up Remote Lab Locations & Logistics Hubs throughout Florida.

This includes:

Managing Budgets

Contract Negotiations

Inventory

Logistics

Supplies

Purchasing

Day-to-Day operations for BioReference Laboratories

a Clinical Laboratory

Rodolfo (Rudy) Nestor is the Field Operations Manager & Bilingual Safety Instructor of our Southeast Division in Miami, FLA.

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Rudy manages and supervises all the projects in Miami and a staff of about 100 employees.

His experience and ability to speak Spanish quickly allowed him to become a Foremen’s supervisor for a local construction company in New York City. Rudy joined TSC in 2008 as an in-house instructor with TSC Training Academy (TSCTA) and holds an OSHA 500 Certification given by USF Health–OTI Education Center.

At TSCTA, Rudy was a solid contributor providing training and instruction in the courses offered including:

All Supported and Suspended Scaffolding

OSHA 10/30

EPA RRP Training

Fall Protection

Lead and Forklift Awareness

First Aid & CPR Training both in English and in Spanish

Rudy also volunteers for OSHA & conducted multi-lingual training events throughout New York such as OSHA training, scaffold and fall protection.

During Rudy’s 6-year tenure with TSCTA, he was a member of the Curriculum Development Committee and Chair of the Scaffolding Sub-Committee. He participated in the training events for Scaffold & OSHA’s “Making the Road for New York” sponsored by Diana Cortez; OSHA Safety Director.

Professional Profile:

Location: Miami, Florida

Birthplace: Mexico

Education: GED Certificate

First job outside of construction safety: Restaurant industry

First job in construction safety or allied field: TSCTA – Safety instructor

What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently I direct and supervise all the operations in Miami but in the future I would like to pursue my CHST and CSP certification and a higher position within TSC Southeast.

How do you unwind from a busy day? Going to the gym, listening music and spending time with my family

Favorite book or author: Rhonda Byrne

Favorite movie: Life is beautiful

Last song you purchased/downloaded? La Sonora Dinamita – Que bello ft. Kika Edgar

One word to describe your work environment: Breathtaking

Rules to live by in business:

Take care and invest in training for all of our employees

Take care of our clients

Fix every problem ASAP