ABOUT US

​​​TECHNICAL RESOURCE SERVICES owns and operates an excellent training facility located in Broussard, Louisiana (Lafayette Parish), with easy access and pleasant surroundings.  Our training facilities reflect “true operating conditions” (hands on) to the greatest extent possible. 
TRAINING FACILITY

3,800 Square Foot Complex
Comfortable Classrooms
T-2 Training Equipment Simulator
Document Preparation Room
15 ton Hydraulic Crane
Production Facility
Fall Protection Tower / Scaffold

FIRE FIGHTING SCHOOL
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Wheeled Dry Chemical Units
Lite Water Units
Flammable Liquid / Natural Gas Evolutions


HAZWOPER TRAINING GROUND
Chemical Spills Simulations
Confined Space Entry Simulation
Confined Space Rescue Simulation

WATER SURVIVAL POOL
Enclosed, Heated Training Pool
Personal Flotation Devices / Life Float
Shell Approved Helicopter Simulator

MEDICAL TESTING
Drug and Alcohol Testing in House or On-Site
Portable Audiogram Booth for On-Site Evaluations
Pulmonary Function Tests in House or On-Site


NEIL COLLINS, C.S.P.
President

Having started in a field  position in 1972 and directly involved in a safety management position since 1988, Mr. Collins has the experience to professionally assist you. ​

As a Certified Safety Professional (#14429) and with a B.A. from University of Southwestern Louisiana, Neil has continued his education, by completing numerous industry focused workshops and training courses.  He is a Past President of the Acadiana Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and is a member of the Gulf Coast Safety & Training Group, the National Environmental Training Association, Petroleum Education Council, American Petroleum Institute, and National Fire Protection Association.

With his expertise in safety and environmental management, compliance, program development and instructing he is ready to help you and your personnel maximize workplace safety and effectiveness.

QUALIFIED / CERTIFIED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

HAZWOPER                                                        Hazardous Communication
Confined Space                                                   Respiratory Protection
Hydrogen Sulfide                                                 Hazardous Materials Handling
Fire Fighting                                                         Water Survival
Hearing Conservation                                          NORM Protection
Crane - Operator/Rigger                                      Forklift 
Production Safety Systems T-2                           First Aid/CPR 
Supervisory Training                                           Electrical Safety
Welding Safety.                                                   Defensive Driving
Lockout/Tagout                                                    Bloodborne Pathogens

Specialty Consulting Capabilities include:
Safety/environmental program & policy development    
Safety meeting presentations accident investigations   
Safety/environmental audits
Expert witness services
Sampling services

Neil is familiar with Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance requirements and can professionally assist in this area.  He is knowledgeable about OSHA, EPA, DOT, BSEE, USCG, and state regulations, specializing in the oil/gas industry, petro-chemicals, construction, manufacturing, maritime, governmental safety and environmental needs.

Professional Affiliations:
Board of Certified Safety Professionals American Society of Safety Engineers
National Fire Protection Association Gulf Coast Safety & Training Group
Petroleum Education Council American Petroleum Institute
Int’l Assn. of Drilling Contractors Louisiana Workers Compensation Safety Consultants
 

​Technical Resource Services is a full-service Environmental, Safety, and Health firm specializing in Regulatory Compliance, Program Development and Implementation, Training and Auditing.

TRS is a corporation of professionals whose primary goal is to provide our customers with professional services at very reasonable pricing.  Our resources, expertise and experience allow us to provide quality services to our customers.  We are broad-based in our expertise and experience to complete any project given us.  We believe in strong teamwork, and the highest ethics to provide the support to strengthen your company.  Our pricing is very reasonable and thereby helps you meet your objectives.

TRS also provides the following services:
 
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Protection Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Department of Transportation
Minerals Management Service
United States Coast Guard
State and Local Regulatory Agencies

TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS
Required Regulatory Training
Specialized Training
Training Program Development
Training Tracking System

AUDITING
Compliance Records / Programs
Operating Procedures
Required Regulatory Programs
Environmental / Safety Audits
Accident Investigations
Sampling Services (Noise, Air, Radiation)
Drug Program Collection & Administration
Audiograms
Pulmonary Function Evaluations


 

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