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Occupational (OSHA) and Environmental Hazards/Expert Profile

Sandy Brown, CHSP

U.S.

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Expertise

My expertise is in all the various aspects of industrial health and safety. I have worked 5 years as a Safety Officer in a hospital and 1 year in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Experience in the area

American Society for Quality Board of Certified Healthcare Safety Professionals WSCPA Bachelor of Science in Safety & Health Management HAZWOPER Certified Decon Certified Trainer American Red Cross Instructor CPR (Adult, Child, Infant)/First Aid/AED MOAB Certified Instructor OSHA 501 General Industry Certification

What do you like about this subject?

Occupational Safety & Health Management is very challenging and exciting work. A successful safety program can save lives.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I plan to sit for my CHMM Exam in November 2008 and the CSP credential in December 2008.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The evolution of safety management has been instrumental in the decrease of occupational illnesses, injuries and fatalities.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Organizational support and resource allocation for health and safety is a challenge.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Erick	11/08/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks. It'll be hard to overcome my .....
jack	11/04/09	10	10	10	10	thanks
a.d.tellis	10/27/09	10	10	10	10
Donna	08/11/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for your quick .....
brian	08/07/09	10	10	10	10	thanks for the fast response.

Recent Answers from Sandy Brown, CHSP

2009-11-05 Electric lights:

Hi Erick, Thanks for the follow up question. I really want to try to put your mind at ease. Even in the scenario you describe, I suppose there is a very, very slight risk, BUT, we expose ourselves to

2009-11-03 fiberglass dust:

Hi Jack, You want to stop this immediately! Fiberglass is GLASS and that's what you are putting directly into your lungs. You may not suffer ill effects immediately, but in a short while you could develop

2009-10-28 paint fume hazards:

Greetings: Yes, oil paint fumes can be toxic to people. They should only be used in a well-ventilated area. If you can smell it you should check into renting industrial fans. The oil paints contain

2009-10-27 Electric lights:

Hi Erick, Maybe a bit paranoid. We all have lights, ornaments, etc in our homes that still contain lead. If someone touches them, or as we touch all of them when we decorate our homes, we will not sustain

2009-10-25 Condensation /Mold /Mildew:

Hello a.d. tellis, Thank you very much for writing about a very important topic. Yes, mold, mildew and wet walls can cause ill health effects. There are many different kinds of mold. Some are more

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