Charles M. Barnhart, CIH Certified Industrial Hygienist Consultant

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Education

• B.S., Environmental Resource Management, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• Industrial Hygiene/Safety Training Course, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Response, 40 hour OSHA Course; 8 hour Refresher on 4/11/2003
• Assessing and Managing Occupational Exposures, Self-Study Course, 3/2002, American Industrial Hygiene Association
• U.S. Laws and Environmental Regulations, Self-Study Course, 4/2003, ABS Group Inc./Government Institutes

Certifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist - 1981
• EPA Certified Asbestos Designer and Building Inspector

Technical Specialties

Mr. Barnhart is a seasoned professional with diversified experience and progressive responsibilities in Industrial Hygiene and Safety. His experience and areas of expertise include:

• Extensive experience in employee exposure monitoring; indoor air quality; and office ergonomic assessments, and respirator fit testing
• Contractor safety and health compliance audits and oversight inspections of practices. Specific contractor safety inspection issues include fall protection, electrical safety, proper use of personal protective equipment, ladder safety and scaffold safety. Weekly project meetings to review/discuss existing and future health and safety concerns
• Asbestos abatement project management
• Indoor air quality (IAQ) project management, including IAQ assessment for school districts during construction projects
• Development of asbestos and lead abatement specifications
• Employee training, data analysis, and technical writing