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Associate and Senior EHS Consultant GHD, Inc

GHD is an international network of engineers, architects and environmental scientists serving clients in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with over twelve years of experience in the environmental, health, safety (EH&S) and emergency response fields. Conducted workplace exposure evaluations and health hazard assessments in a wide range of industrial facilities including but not limited to chemical plants, oil refineries, laboratories, poultry processors, railroad facilities, administrative buildings, rock quarries, steel mills, TSDFs, and manufacturing plants. Completed investigations of indoor air quality problems related to mold growth and other contaminants at industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and residential properties. Responded to numerous plant fires, chemical releases, train derailments, and other emergencies to serve as the on-site Health and Safety Coordinator and provide industrial hygiene support to responding personnel and the surrounding communities. Developed and implemented site-specific EH&S programs (respiratory protection, hazard communication, confined space, LO/TO, waste management, etc.), to ensure compliance with the applicable governmental regulations. Proficient in soil, liquid and groundwater sampling techniques and has a working knowledge of environmental standards and permitting requirements. Specialties: Industrial hygiene, health & safety, environmental compliance, emergency response, toxicology, indoor air quality / mold inspection, OSHA compliance, accident investigation, litigation support, EH&S auditing, workplace hazard analysis, ergonomics