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Jim Hermann is a Technical, Safety, and Environmental Manager with strong background in chemistry, process safety, environmental regulations, and personal computers. Jim has over 20 years of experience in environmental, process, and analytical chemistry with last ten years in safety and regulatory management.
Experience in the area
Safety and Regulatory Manager: Responsible for regulatory affairs for five resin plants. (2 years)
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager:Responsible for regulatory affairs for six paint plants. (2 years)
Corporate Review Manager: Evaluated and implemented environmental regulations and permit requirements for Hazardous Waste recycler. Developed specifications for computer systems to produce final reports and shipping documents. (9 years)
Process Technology Manager
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
B.S. Chemistry with Honors, University of Louisville, KY, 1976
Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, Physics major, 1971-1973
Hazardous Materials & Waste Train-the-Trainer Seminar, Transportation Skills Program, Inc. (TSP)
Environmental Regulation Course (three days), Executive Enterprises, Inc.
Hazardous Waste Management Under RCRA Seminar (two days), Environmental Resource Center
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Current expertise in Safety, Environmental, and Product Regulatory Affairs, including Process Safety Management, Air Permitting, Incident Investigation, Material Safety Data Sheets, and chemical registration in US and Canada.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Rus | 11/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very informative! |
| Skylar | 09/16/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks!!! |
| gina | 03/12/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very informative, thanks |
| jennifer | 02/04/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help |
| Judy | 11/19/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your timely ..... |
Recent Answers from James Hermann
2009-10-13 Osha requiremewnts at tank top:
Alex, If they use the tank top as a working area, then they will need a lot more than a handrail. The OSHA requirements for working/walking surfaces apply. They will need a standard railing with two
2009-09-27 inhalation hazards of scrap metal yard:
Aaron, The potential exists for hazardous exposure to fumes from the cutting process. The actual exposure can be measured by an industrial hygienist. Ask your employer to determine the degree
2009-08-21 Horrible odor from spoiled latex primer?:
Marya, This question is outside the area of OSHA Health and Safety. However, I recommend that you follow the advice of the paint store employee. The amount of ammonia in latex paint is very small
2009-07-30 work place excess heat:
Gwenn, OSHA does not have absolute limits on the temperature of the workplace. However, they have established regulations for breaks and water availability when the temperature exceeds 90 F. OSHA
2009-01-21 Hard Hat liners:
Tanya, The issue is that the hardhat manufacturer did not test the hard hat with any liner other than the ones they provide. The government requires that the manufacturer certify that the hard hat
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