Expert Details
Industrial Hygiene (Certified)
ID: 736462
Pennsylvania, USA
Skilled in field evaluations, and expert and technical report writing and testimony.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1980 | Degree: MS | Subject: Environmental Science / Environmental Health | Institution: Drexel University |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: BA | Subject: Biology | Institution: Temple University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1993 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provide environmental consulting services regarding industrial hygiene, asbestos materials, indoor air quality, microbial growth, occupational noise, lead-based paint and regulatory compliance. Conduct asbestos, lead and hazard communication training courses. Also provide expert services in legal matters pertaining to asbestos, mold and hazardous chemicals. Possess survey equipment for real time evaluations and air sample collection. Services are performed either directly for owners or operators of facilities or through subcontract / contract employee relationships with affiliated consulting firms. Offer an extensive resource of professional affiliates. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1993 | Employer: Galson Corporation | Title: Branch Manager | Department: Philadelphia Regional Office |
Responsibilities:Managed the Philadelphia Regional Office of this national environmental consulting firm. This included all technical, administrative, and fiscal matters. Workload of office included asbestos management, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, environmental investigation, occupational noise, and ambient air projects. Staff size ranged from 10 to 15 employees. Also directed an AIHA-accredited asbestos laboratory. Provided technical project consultation for all indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, and asbestos projects. Performed field work on projects requiring the expertise of a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Prepared proposals and marketed services. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1989 | Employer: Galson Corporation | Title: Senior Industrial Hygienist | Department: Philadelphia Regional Office |
Responsibilities:Managed all the field activities of the office. Scheduled all work and was the project manager for the larger, more technical projects. Performed industrial hygiene surveys and audits. Also conducted asbestos inspections, design document preparation, and environmental quality assurance monitoring. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1985 | Employer: Kaselaan and D'Angelo Associates, Inc. | Title: Director of Industrial Hygiene | Department: Industrial Hygiene |
Responsibilities:Directed and managed the industrial hygiene program for this environmental consulting firm. Was responsible for the quality assurance of the technical activities of a 20 person industrial hygiene staff. Also directed the quality control program of the AIHA-accredited asbestos analytical laboratory. Conducted comprehensive asbestos and industrial hygiene surveys. Accomplishments include the improvement of field and laboratory quality procedures and elevating the professional level of asbestos and industrial hygiene services. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1980 | Employer: Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies | Title: Regional Industrial Hygienist | Department: Loss Control |
Responsibilities:Primary responsibility was to conduct industrial hygiene and occupational noise consultations for commercial accounts within Middle Atlantic states with the dual purpose of providing service to insureds while evaluating and improving the risk for underwriters. Periodically trained "Loss Control" technicians in five branch offices on the recognition of occupational health hazards. Also trained selected technicians to perform and report routine noise surveys and taught in-house courses on environmental pollution and liability. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1979 to 1980 | Employer: Nicolet, Incorporated | Title: Corporate Industrial Hygienist | Department: Asbestos & Industrial Hygiene |
Responsibilities:Coordinated all phases of industrial hygiene, occupational noise, and safety within two asbestos products manufacturing plants. Conducted industrial hygiene surveys. Managed an OSHA-mandated asbestos exposure monitoring program, including in-house analysis, and the medical monitoring program. Established and maintained effective, workable respiratory protection program. Was liaison with corporate physician and environmental regulatory agencies. Developed product safety documents. Conducted safety inspections. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Board of Industrial Hygiene / Diplomate 1983 to present. American Industrial Hygiene Association / Full Member 1978 to present. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certification by American Board of Industrial Hygiene in Comprehensive Practice (awarded in 1983, maintained). US EPA-Accredited and Pennsylvania-licensed Asbestos Building Inspector and Management Planner. City of Philadelphia-licensed Asbestos Investigator. Past President - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section (2019-20). President - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section (2018-19). President Elect - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section (2017-18). Director - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section (2014-2017). |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Past President - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section President - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section President Elect - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section Director - American Industrial Hygiene Association Philadelphia Section |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| American Industrial Hygiene Association / Philadelphia Section - Dedicated Service to, and Outstanding Leadership of, the Philadelphia Section AIHA as Local Section President |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 3 |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert witness for 13 cases to date. (As of 2020) |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Lengthy list. Available upon request. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Proficient |