About the Author
Taiujuan L. Burches, GSP, ASHM, is a construction safety professional, NCCER Certified Instructor, educator, and author with approximately 18 years of construction experience and more than 15 years of safety leadership.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University, an Associate of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, and an Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from Houston Community College. He is also a member of Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society, Eta Chapter, at Columbia Southern University.
His professional qualifications include the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation, the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) credential, and NCCER Certified Instructor certification. He has also completed Principles of Firefighter Safety and Survival training through the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy.
His field experience includes construction and data center safety, hazard recognition, contractor coordination, incident response, and workforce training. Through Aglobal Training Academy, he helps learners build practical safety knowledge and prepare for professional growth.
Taiujuan writes for people entering construction safety and professionals working to strengthen their knowledge. His books combine field experience with practical examples, detailed explanations, and structured guidance to help readers connect what they study with the responsibilities they face on the job.His experience includes construction and data center safety, contractor coordination, hazard recognition, incident response, and workforce training. In CHST: Beyond the Answer, he brings a practical perspective to exam preparation, helping readers understand the reasoning behind safety decisions through guided questions, detailed explanations, and construction scenarios.