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Expert in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Planning, Training
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"43% of businesses experiencing a disaster never reopen. Of those that do, 29% close within 2 years." (USDOL). The ever-present threat of natural and man-made hazards presents challenges for businesses today. No one expects an emergency or disaster - especially one that affects them, their employees and their business. A disaster can disrupt or shut down business operations; cause physical or environmental damage; even threaten the health and welfare of employees. Unforeseen events can affect an organization directly or indirectly if suppliers or partners experience a significant interruption to their business. Emergency management is the process of preparing for, mitigating, responding to and recovering from an emergency or disaster. Expert works to bring the dynamic process of emergency management to you.
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As a Certified Industrial Hygienist with over twenty years of experience, Expert is well versed in the field of Industrial Hygiene. Expert has performed hundreds of Industrial Hygiene evaluations. Expert has performed IH surveys for disastr areas, plating shops, metal fabication facilities, foundries, chemical plants, warehouses and distribution centers, laboratories, office buildings, and construction sites. These assessments have included worker breathing zone and area sampling, control evaluations and recommendation submittal. Samples requiring analysis are processed through an AIHA accredited laboratory. Customers are then provided with a written report and management review. Employee training and reevaluation are conducted as needed.
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As a Certified Safety Professional, expert has performed hundreds of on site safety evaluations and compliance audits. Emphasis evaluations have been conducted for ergonomics; construction worksite safety; lock out/tag out; driver safety; flammable liquids/combustible materials; slip, trip and fall reduction; confined space entry; machine safeguarding; and emergency evacuation planning.
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Ellen, a Certified Industrial Hygienist, has conducted hundreds chemical exposure assessments at industrial facilities, office buildings, and disaster areas. These assessments have included worker breathing zone and area sampling, control evaluations and recommendation submittal. Samples requiring analysis are processed through an AIHA accredited laboratory. Customers are then provided with a written report and management review. Employee training and reevaluation are conducted as needed.
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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: Boston, Massachusetts;
Worcester, Massachusetts;
Springfield, Massachusetts;
Lowell, Massachusetts;
Cambridge, Massachusetts;
New Haven, Connecticut;
Hartford, Connecticut;
Waterbury, Connecticut;
Manchester, New Hampshire;
and Providence, Rhode Island.
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Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Indoor Air Quality, Mold,... |
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Industrial Hygiene, Asbestos, Ventilation, Regulations,... |
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General Industrial Hygiene; Toxicology; Laboratory Safety;... |
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Batteries, Chemistry, Gas Detection, Industrial Hygiene &... |
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1990
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MS
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Industrial Hygiene
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University of Southern California
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1987
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BS
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Environmental Health & Technology
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Springfield College
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Cum Laude
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2000 to
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(Undisclosed Consulting Company)
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Director
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Consult with numerous clients, companies and organizations as Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional. Develop business plan, secure funding and market services, including development of Web site. Responsible for staffing, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable. Offer expert advice in emergency management, including impact analysis to identify business vulnerability, business response and recovery plan development. Advise on staff training to support business continuity plans and direct “real-life” tabletop exercises that test staff on fundamentals and implementation of emergency response plan. Deliver customer training courses in respiratory protection; introduction to industrial hygiene; emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, accident investigation, safe lifting and back injury prevention, First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator.
Key Roles:
Ø As Certified Industrial Hygienist steer indoor air quality assessments; noise evaluations, hearing conservation programs, chemical exposure and ventilation system evaluations, spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan development, and industrial hygiene program cost analysis.
Ø As Certified Safety Professional evaluate safety program, assess manual and mechanical materials handling, audit compliance of OSHA and NFPA standards, and analyze cost of safety program.
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2005 to 2005
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Occupational Safety & Health
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Safety Coordinator Mississippi Operations - Hurricane Katrina
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Responsible for safety of all federal workers throughout the state of Mississippi for initial 3 months following landfall of Hurricane Katrina. Reported directly to Federal Coordinating Officer. Chaired Interagency Safety Committee.
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2001 to 2005
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Occupational Safety & Health
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Disaster Safety Officer
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Provided direct response and support for New England Winter Storms: March & April 2005; Indiana Winter Storms and Flooding: January 2005; Louisiana Hurricane Ivan: October 2004; New Jersey Severe Storms and Flooding: July 2004; Virginia Flooding: July 2001; and Arkansas Ice Storms: January 2001. Acted as Disaster Safety Officer for FEMA response and recovery operations reporting directly to Federal Coordinating Officer and representing Safety at staff meetings. Developed evacuation plans and emergency procedures, ensuring proper implementation and staff training. Obtained and distributed critical emergency data. Responsible for safety and health of employees at Disaster Field Office, remote Disaster Recovery Centers and other field operations. Investigated accidents and occupational illnesses. Developed and maintained hazard abatement log.
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2001 to 2001
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Occupational Safety and Health
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Lead Disaster Safety Officer – Response and Recovery Operations for World Trade Center
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Reported directly to Federal Coordinating Officer and Chief of Staff, managing staff of seven Safety Officers with operations at World Trade Center site, Disaster Field Office, two Disaster Assistance Service Centers, Customer Service Centers and other support locations. Responsible for Federal Occupational Health, providing medical practitioners and critical incident stress counselors to “Wellness Center” established for Federal Family Members managing operations, including facilities construction, staffing, training, and record keeping. Facilitated FEMA's Infectious Disease Protection Program deployment, including employee training and the scheduling of hundreds of vaccinations. Represented FEMA's safety section at staff meetings, interagency safety and health committee meetings, worksite safety coordinating meetings.
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1987 to 1999
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Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
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Loss Prevention
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Industrial Hygienist
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Responsible for industrial hygiene services for insured customers. Consulted with client senior management on industrial hygiene service needs and numerous action plans. Conducted industrial hygiene field evaluations and submitted written report, including improvement and program recommendations. Supervised industrial hygiene fieldwork and training of loss prevention service representatives.
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1991 to 1991
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University California Irvine
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Associate Health & Safety Technologist, Chemical Hygiene Officer
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Developed and implemented numerous campus-wide programs, including Chemical Hygiene Plan for science laboratories and confined space entry program. Coordinated industrial hygiene evaluation of various operations. Key participant in emergency response team.
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Associations/Societies
American Society of Safety Engineers;
American Industrial Hygiene Association;
National Fire Protection Association;
National Safety Council;
International Association of Emergency Managers;
Risk and Insurance Management Association
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Licenses/Certifications
American Board of Industrial Hygiene – Certified Industrial Hygienist; Board of Certified Safety Professionals – Certified Safety Professional; American Red Cross – Instructor in First Aid, CPR, and Automatic External Defibrillator
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Professional Appointments
American Industrial Hygiene Association - Board of Directors; American Society of Safety Engineers Greater Boston Chapter - Board of Directors; Academy of Industrial Hygienists - Member
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Awards/Recognition
The Department of Elementary Schools of the National Catholic Educational Association - Distinguished Graduate Award.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has been published in the IAEM Bulletin and the Synergist, a publication of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.
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2005 to 2005
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Safety Coordinator - Hurricane Katrina Mississippi Operations
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As Safety Officer on the initial hazard assessment and joint field office build out team, was deployed to Mississippi on August 29th. Position evolved into the Disaster Safety Coordinator as defined in the National Response Plan; responsibilities included the safety and health of response and recovery workers within the entire theatre of operations, chairing the Interagency Safety and Health Committee, and tasking of OSHA for technical support through the Worker Safety and Health Annex.
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2005 to 2005
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Safety Coordinator – National Response Plan – TopOff III (New London, Ct): April 2005
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Served as Disaster Safety Officer at TopOff III exercise in New London, Connecticut. Responsible for the coordination of safety and health related services at this national level full-scale exercise. This included the facilitation of the Interagency Occupational Safety & Health Committee with representation from the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Coast Guard, Connecticut Emergency Management Agency, etc.
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2002 to 2003
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Stafford Act Reservist – Special Duty Deployments: May 2002 - May 2003
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Served in numerous capacities and task forces, committees and work groups to develop emergency response plans and contingencies, such as the following: Key Roles: - Personnel Emergency Response and Preparedness Task Force, developing programs to protect FEMA employees during response and recovery operations, including programs involving respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, critical incident stress management, pre- and post-incident medical surveillance, and associated training. - Interagency Safety and Health Coordinating Committee Secretary, a revitalized safety and health committee called for in the Federal Response Plan Occupational Safety and Health Annex, consisting of occupational safety and health representatives from lead Emergency Support Functions, such as FEMA and OSHA. Collaborate as an interactive team providing unified Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) leadership, guidance and policy development for all Federal Signatory Agencies under the National Response Plan (NRP) for emergency planning and response. - Federal Occupational Health (FOH)/FEMA Occupational Safety and Health Working Group, charged with bringing all FOH services under one umbrella contract and establishing prescripted mission assignment or standing orders that ensure efficient and effective deployment of medical and mental health facilities at disaster operations for victims and response and recovery workers. - National Emergency Response Operations Plan (NEROP), primary contributor responsible for working guidelines for FEMA Occupational Safety and Health Operations during large-scale response and recovery operations. - Emergency Support Team (EST) Field Operations Guide, principal author charged with developing Occupational Safety and Health guidelines for inclusion in EST operations guide. - Emergency Response Team - National Capital Region, Disaster Safety Officer for training exercise and evaluation held January 23 & 24, 2003
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Expert has performed hundreds of industrial hygiene assessments for chemical contaminants at industrial facilities. These assessments have included worker breathing zone and area sampling, control evaluations and recommendation submittal. Samples requiring analysis are processed through an AIHA accredited laboratory. Customers are then provided with a written report and management review. Employee training and reevaluation are conducted as needed.
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Expert is an authorized provided of American Red Cross Safety and Health Training. She has conducted on site first aid, CPR, and AED training to groups of employees in office, manufacturing, and retail establishments.
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Expert has been authorized by OSHA to provide both 10 and 30 hour general industry safety training. She has conducted on site training to office, manufacturing and retail establishments. She has also provided open enrollment courses for inudstry representatives in various geographic areas.
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Expert has performed hundreds of on site safety evaluations and compliance audits. Emphasis evaluations have been conducted for ergonomics; construction worksite safety; lock out/tag out; driver safety; flammable liquids/combustible materials; slip, trip and fall reduction; confined space entry; machine safeguarding; and emergency evacuation planning.
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Expert has utilized her first hand emergency response and recovery experience, to aid customers in establishing their own emergency response and business continuity plans. This has not only been done through facilitation of emergency planning committees, but also through on-site training, program evaluation, exercise development, and program audits.
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Industrial hygienist expert for consulting on Bristol methane gas vent installation.
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Expert in industrial hygiene in Connecticut for consulting on evaluation of industrial exposures and asthma.
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Expert in asbestos exposure and fabrics for consulting on asbestos litigation.
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Training/Seminars
2006 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Sixteen-hour professional development course, “Emergency Response Planning for Business.” Crossover Program, “How to Access Valuable Safety and Health Information and Training — Free of Charge!” American Society of Safety Engineers – New England Area Professional Development Conference, Boxboro, Massachusetts, December, November, 2005, “Recent Hurricane Relief Operations – Coordination of Agencies and Efforts – Personal Experiences” and “National Standards to Local Response.” American Society of Safety Engineers – Greater Boston Chapter: The New England Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Material Managers – June 2005, “What You Need to Know About Safety & Security for Today, Tomorrow and Beyond.” American Society of Safety Engineers – New England Area Professional Development Conference, Mystic, Connecticut, December, 2003, “Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Planning” 2003 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition, Dallas, Texas, sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Eight-hour professional development course, “Emergency Response Planning for Business.” Crossover Program, “Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Planning” American Industrial Hygiene Association, Rocky Mountain Section and the American Society of Safety Engineers, Colorado Chapter – Fall Technical Conference: Panel Presentation 9/17/2002, “Protecting Workers and the Public at Ground Zero in New York City”
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Experience with vendor selection for personal protective equipment (PPE); local ventilation equipment; ergonomic workstation design; materials handling equipment; industrial hygiene sampling equipment; confined space entry rescue equipment, etc.
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Other Skills and Services
Expert is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). She has over twenty years of experience performing industrial hygiene, safety, emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, and employee safety & health training.
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