Mentoring and teaching the safety professionals of the future.

Recently retired from the Ames National Laboratory preparing to start a new career as Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technologies, Safety, andConstruction at Central Washington University in September 2024. In this role, will be developing the new generation of occupational safety and health professionals! In the interim, I am available for small consulting contracts.

The Ames Laboratory creates innovative materials to support energy solutions for the nation. Here researchers work in partnership with Environment, Safety and Health to conduct cutting edge research within a comprehensive, integrated safety management structure. Together, we control risk so science can proceed unimpeded. * Drive risk assessment and job hazard analysis for laboratory research (physics, chemistry, engineering, nanoscience)* Designed novel baseline exposure assessment… Show more The Ames Laboratory creates innovative materials to support energy solutions for the nation. Here researchers work in partnership with Environment, Safety and Health to conduct cutting edge research within a comprehensive, integrated safety management structure. Together, we control risk so science can proceed unimpeded. * Drive risk assessment and job hazard analysis for laboratory research (physics, chemistry, engineering, nanoscience)* Designed novel baseline exposure assessment approach, integrated with site work planning and control * Monitor and protect facility crafts workers; establish medical surveillance requirements based upon exposure assessment * Update and implemented programs in respiratory protection; asbestos abatement; respirable crystalline silica; chronic beryllium disease prevention; nanomaterial hazard assessment; arsenic, cadmium and lead in laboratories; lead in construction; hearing conservation; hazard communication; OSHA's "Lab Standard"; oxygen monitoring for employee safety. Conduct accident and incident investigations. Respond to employee concerns and occupational medicine inquiries. Show less

As the Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO), I designed and implemented a comprehensive industrial hygiene and chemical safety program for this large land-grant university. * Led the hazardous waste, medical waste and mixed waste programs for over 2 years, with no fines assessed during compliance inspections. * Conducted chemical and environmental exposure evaluations in diverse areas, from art studios to semiconductor research facilities; engineering labs to construction sites;… Show more As the Campus Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO), I designed and implemented a comprehensive industrial hygiene and chemical safety program for this large land-grant university. * Led the hazardous waste, medical waste and mixed waste programs for over 2 years, with no fines assessed during compliance inspections. * Conducted chemical and environmental exposure evaluations in diverse areas, from art studios to semiconductor research facilities; engineering labs to construction sites; the DH Lawrence Ranch to the New Mexico state morgue. * Mentored staff members and provided expert advice to the Director of Safety and Risk Services* Created new training curricula for chemical safety officers, student laboratory safety, and ICID (chemical inventory database).* Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and trainer for courses related to chemical safety and waste management Show less

ATC Associates provides environmental, safety and health services to a wide range of government and industry clients. In this role, I provided project management, planning, and technical review for diverse projects west of the Mississippi, primarily in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Nevada. * Worked across groups from proposals to invoicing * Projects included indoor air quality, industrial safety (machine guarding), advised clients on CalOSHA regulatory risks, asbestos surveys and… Show more ATC Associates provides environmental, safety and health services to a wide range of government and industry clients. In this role, I provided project management, planning, and technical review for diverse projects west of the Mississippi, primarily in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Nevada. * Worked across groups from proposals to invoicing * Projects included indoor air quality, industrial safety (machine guarding), advised clients on CalOSHA regulatory risks, asbestos surveys and asbestos project management, confined space entry program with fall protection, audit of small aerospace facility, and other diverse investigations.* Conceptualized and documented sampling and analytical plans, provided quality assurance for contracted services* Conducted environment, health and safety audits, including Phase I and II environmental site assessments Show less

As a CIH and senior project manager, I supervised hundreds of microbial investigations in homes, modular buildings, and commercial properties, including hospitals, in Arizona, Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, California, and Oregon. In addition, prepared proposals and conducted or supervised diverse industrial hygiene investigations for government and commercial clients. * Senior technical reviewer (CIH) for over 2000 microbial investigation reports* Conducted hundreds of site visits to… Show more As a CIH and senior project manager, I supervised hundreds of microbial investigations in homes, modular buildings, and commercial properties, including hospitals, in Arizona, Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, California, and Oregon. In addition, prepared proposals and conducted or supervised diverse industrial hygiene investigations for government and commercial clients. * Senior technical reviewer (CIH) for over 2000 microbial investigation reports* Conducted hundreds of site visits to determine microbial damages in large building defect cases (for instance, EIFS failures, groundwater intrusion into basements, flooding, window installation defects)* Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for construction projects, including confined space entry planning and monitoring, fall hazard analysis and welding fume assessments• Testified as an expert witness in IAQ cases in California, Arizona, Texas, Oregon, and New Mexico, primarily associated with microbial damages Show less

As the owner and principal investigator of Sager Environmental, I conducted hundreds of industrial hygiene and safety investigations for insurance companies in Central and South Texas. * Engaged by independent insurance adjusting firms representing major insurers, primarily to evaluate microbial damages. * Conducted EHS audits for small firms* Designed system for quality assurance in reporting and invoicing.

During this brief interim employment, I: * Wrote a complete safety manual including a hazard communication program and emergency response procedures * Established a safety audit process in cooperation with the company Quality Manager, and completed noise and chemical exposure assessments (solvents, vinyl chloride, cadmium). * Negotiated the mitigation of fines previously assessed against this firm due to air permit compliance issues. * Contracted for a Phase II environmental… Show more During this brief interim employment, I: * Wrote a complete safety manual including a hazard communication program and emergency response procedures * Established a safety audit process in cooperation with the company Quality Manager, and completed noise and chemical exposure assessments (solvents, vinyl chloride, cadmium). * Negotiated the mitigation of fines previously assessed against this firm due to air permit compliance issues. * Contracted for a Phase II environmental site assessment in preparation for the sale of the firm to an out-of-state company.* Contracted for and oversaw the remediation of a significant subsurface impact due to silk screening operations. Show less

As a manager for this 8(a) contractor, provided an integrated occupational health and industrial hygiene program for the largest helicopter repair facility in the world. Wrote and implemented sampling and med-ical compliance programs for respiratory protection, hearing conservation, asbestos, lead, cadmium, beryl-lium and other contaminants of concern. Staff included one physician and one nurse, and 6 other staff members. Reduced FECA long-term disability rolls to 35% of previous levels… Show more As a manager for this 8(a) contractor, provided an integrated occupational health and industrial hygiene program for the largest helicopter repair facility in the world. Wrote and implemented sampling and med-ical compliance programs for respiratory protection, hearing conservation, asbestos, lead, cadmium, beryl-lium and other contaminants of concern. Staff included one physician and one nurse, and 6 other staff members. Reduced FECA long-term disability rolls to 35% of previous levels, through aggressive management of the occupational health and industrial hygiene program. Maintained JCAHO compliance in clinic as required by the Army Center for Health Promotion (CHPPM) standards.Operational Technologies Manager of the Year, 1993 Show less

As the first EHS Manager for this fledgling research consortium, I wrote all safety and health programs and procedures. With a small staff, I conducted sampling and safety audits in semiconductor packaging and interconnect facility; worked with A&E firms to design appropriate engineering controls and safety equipment within a Class 100 clean room. With me in this role, the Corporation enjoyed a four-year perfect record of OSHA, RCRA, and TNRCC compliance at complex semiconductor research… Show more As the first EHS Manager for this fledgling research consortium, I wrote all safety and health programs and procedures. With a small staff, I conducted sampling and safety audits in semiconductor packaging and interconnect facility; worked with A&E firms to design appropriate engineering controls and safety equipment within a Class 100 clean room. With me in this role, the Corporation enjoyed a four-year perfect record of OSHA, RCRA, and TNRCC compliance at complex semiconductor research facility. The facility had a single lost-time injury. Served as the designated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO). Also managed the hazardous waste program, completing manifests and sourcing and conducting site audits of proposed disposal sites. Show less

Conducted a variety of research projects in organic, surfactant, and physical chemistry, followed by industrial hygiene program management. Wrote two patent applications on my research. Led a team that inventoried entire 66-acre research and pilot plant facility, with over 10,000 separate and distinct chemical entities in an 8-month span of time. Created a DBMS in FoxBASE to store the data concurrently with collecting the field data. Acted as facilitator and team trainer in Quality program;… Show more Conducted a variety of research projects in organic, surfactant, and physical chemistry, followed by industrial hygiene program management. Wrote two patent applications on my research. Led a team that inventoried entire 66-acre research and pilot plant facility, with over 10,000 separate and distinct chemical entities in an 8-month span of time. Created a DBMS in FoxBASE to store the data concurrently with collecting the field data. Acted as facilitator and team trainer in Quality program; wrote OSHA hazard communication program and conducted hazard communication training for 300 staff members. Also wrote and conducted sub-stance-specific training in benzene, asbestos, lead, and ethylene oxide compliance. Show less