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Expert in Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos, Ventilation, Regulations, Silica, Noise, Ultrasound, Ultraviolet
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT; IAQ. Expert has performed air quality sampling and evaluation in both environmental and industrial settings. His ability to collect valid samples has been enhanced by having performed the laboratory analyses during the early part of his career. Quality control is a major emphasis in the industrial hygiene laboratory courses he teaches. Results are related to health risks through standards and toxicological data. VENTILATION; INDUSTRIAL HYGEINE VENTILATION. Expert has incorporated his research on the effectiveness of ventilation systems to control chemical contaminants in a room into both his consulting recommendations and the course he teaches on industrial hygeine (IH) ventilation and noise control. While he does not design ventilation systems, per se, he has assisted both Teltech and IHS clients evaluate their systems, both pre and post-installation. He also has been an expert witness for cases involving the evaluation of ventilation systems. NOISE. While he teaches both sound level evaluation and noise control, Expert's consulting has been primarily in noise evaluation. He has reduced clients' risk of employee hearing loss through exposure measurement, hearing conservation program review, and worker compensation claim evaluation. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS. Expert has written MSDSs for products of several companies. In addition, he has advised companies on the changes in the DOT regulations for hazardous materials, and determined the proper classification, labeling, and placcarding for their product lines. He has also worked as an expert witness regarding the adequacy of warnings. ASBESTOS ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT; ASBESTOS HUMAN HEALTH EFFECT; ANTI-ASBESTOS PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT. Expert has assisted building owners in managing their asbestos-containing material. His positions have included project designer, project supervisor (as a building owner's representative), and air quality specialist. He has taught the certification courses for project designer, project supervisor, asbestos worker, and asbestos sampling (NIOSH 582). He also has been an expert witness for asbestos-related cases. Expert can answer in-depth questions regarding asbestos monitoring equipment and asbestos personal protection equipment. REGULATIONS. Expert teaches and provides consulting services for numerous regulations, including 29 CFR (OSHA) Industrial Hygiene-related sections, 49 CFR (DOT) Hazardous Materials Transport (106-180), and 40 CFR (EPA) Hazardous Waste sections (260-299). In addition, he uses ACGIH, ASHRAE, ASTM, and AIHA standards and guidelines to develop his recommendations.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Saint Paul, Minnesota;
Rochester, Minnesota;
Burnsville, Minnesota;
Eden Prairie, Minnesota;
Minnetonka, Minnesota;
Eau Claire, Wisconsin;
and La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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1994
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PhD
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Environmental Health
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University of Minnesota
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1979
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MPH
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Environmental Health
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University of Minnesota
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1974
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MS
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Food Science
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University of Minnesota
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1972
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BS
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Chemistry
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Macalester College
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1986 to
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(Undisclosed University)
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Principal Industrial Hygienist
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1983 to
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(Undisclosed University)
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Professor
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1981 to 1983
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Hazleton Labs of America
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Staff Scientist, Director of Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
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1978 to 1981
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University of Minnesota
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Research Associate, Industrial Hygiene
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Associations/Societies
He has been a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, the Semiconductor Safety Association, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.
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Licenses/Certifications
Expert is a Certified Industrial Hygienist in both Chemical Aspects and Comprehensive Practice for the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
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Expert has provided industrial hygiene consulting services to clients including manufacturing (e.g. semiconductor, pulp & paper, plastics, & food products), governmental services, and construction. His Food Science training has provided insights for assisting food manufacturers evaluate and reduce worker exposures to hazards.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of industrial hygiene sampling and analysis and ventilation and air cleaning systems. He has access to the following resources: printed materials and
personal contacts.
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