Environmental Health & Safety

The Five Colleges of Ohio consortium, in order to mount an organized, multi-campus approach to managing environmental impacts, brought together the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) managers of the five institutions into one central resource team, called the EHS Roundtable. In addition to the advantages of working as a coordinated group, we also provide a regional influence, as the colleges are located in five counties spread broadly across the north-central region of the state. The members of the Roundtable meet regularly to address environmental issues that face the colleges. The EHS Roundtable will work with regulatory consultants to develop up-to-date environmental documents and teaching materials that are tailored for the complex, small-college situation. The EHS Roundtable functions as a regional network of peers to facilitate collaborative EHS policies, procedures, and education projects. Meeting Dates Online Laboratory Safety Training P2-Progress Newsletter, Volume 1, #1, Fall 2004.... P2-Progress Newsletter, Volume 1, #2, Winter 2005. P2-Progress Newsletter, Volume 1, #3, Summer 2005.. P2-Progress Newsletter, Volume 1, #4, Special Edition.. .Environmental Health & Safety Linksvir

EHS Roundtable Members

Timothy M. Anderson has been the Environmental Safety Coordinator at The College of Wooster for over seven years and is a member of Wooster's Environmental Task Force. Tim has first hand experience as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. He holds a Fire Science Degree and has attended numerous safety, emergency response, hazardous chemical certification, and environmental seminars, including the Greening of the Campus III conference held at Ball State University. His certifications include: Firefighter, EMT-B, Fire Safety Inspector, Arson Investigator, Haz-Mat Response Technician, Basic Trauma Life Support, High Angle Rescue. Training: Terrorist and Mass Casualty Incidents. Tim also serves as secretary to the Wooster Chamber of Commerce Safety Council.

Jann M. Ichida is an Adjunct Professor in the Botany and Microbiology Department at Ohio Wesleyan University. Serving as the environmental health scientist for 11 years, she is involved with course work and instruction focusing on water quality, microbial ecology, and applied bacteriology. She also serves as the Biosafety and Chemical Hygiene Officer for the science departments. Jann's degrees include a BS from the University of Wisconsin and a MS from The Ohio State University. She has certification in Chemical Hygiene from ACS, Biosafety from ASM, Plant Pathogens from USDA, and Pest Control from ODA.

Emily C. Bain, Director of Environmental Health and Safety at Kenyon College, holds a BA biology, chemistry minor) from the College of St. Catherine (St. Paul, Minnesota) and a MS in Environmental Studies (Industrial Hygiene) from Ohio University (Athens, Ohio). As a graduate exchange fellow, Emily gained an international and global outlook and developed an interest in international safety regulations and their global impact. Emily has varied experiences in environmental affairs ranging from monitoring air pollution, developing a Geographical Information System, raising awareness of and working to improve conditions for those with special needs, and assisting in community disasters. Emily continues to develop her disaster related skills through volunteering on Ohio Citizen Corps and serving as representative on the Knox County Local Emergency Planning Committee. She continues to develop hazardous materials management programs, to support sustainability efforts, and to provide guidance.

Darcy L Blankenhorn has been employed by Kenyon College for 15 years. Her current title is Biology Materials and Laboratory Technical Director as well as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Coordinator and Administrative Greenhouse manager. Her responsibilities encompass working with faculty and support staff as well as supervising student research and projects. Formerly with Battelle Memorial Institute ( Aquatic toxicology) , Dow Chemical (Environmental testing group ), Roch Biomedical (immunology) and Kaylo Agricultural Chemicals ( lead microbiologist and chemical formulations), her broad background and expertise lend insight to the roundtable .

Garret Moore has served in the capacity of Chief of Campus Security and Safety at Denison University since 1999. He leads campus investigations of safety violations and supervises the Defensive Driving program. Garret's formal education includes a BS in Criminal Justice and a MS in Public Administration from the University of Delaware. He holds OSHA Certification and has been a long-time first responder to hazardous material incidents, fires, and other campus safety situations.

John A. Principe, III, Director of Environmental Health and Safety for Denison University, is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of the safety program at Denison and serves as the Chair of the Campus Safety Committee. Prior to Denison, John worked for 11 years in the steel industry as a Laborer, Fire/Safety Inspector, Trainer and Safety Supervisor. John has a BS Degree in Management from Wheeling Jesuit College. Some of his certifications include: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM), Certified Mold Inspector & Remediator, IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician, Certified Aquatic Facility Operator, Firefighter II, EMT-Paramedic, Haz-Mat Response Technician, Certified Fire Safety Inspector, and BLS Instructor. John works part-time for the Granville Township Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), National Safety Council (NSC), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, International Association of Campus Fire Safety Officials and Ohio Parks & Recreation Association. He is serving as the President of the Central Ohio Chapter of ASSE and the President for Licking County Safety Council.

Claudia Ferrini was appointed Environmental Health & Safety/Administrative Manager at Oberlin College in January, 2008. She holds a BS in biology (Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio) and an Associates Degree in Business Management (Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, Ohio). Prior to Oberlin, Claudia worked for 18 years in industry as an EHS professional in both Research and Development and Manufacturing environments for a global manufacturer of graphite products. She brings a wide variety of EHS experience to the Roundtable including employee training, EHS program development and implementation and Emergency Response planning. Claudia is a certified Asbestos Inspector, Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor, Confined Space Rescue and Rope Rescue Technician and is an active member of the Lorain County Safety Council. On campus she is a participant in the Facilities Accessible Needs (FAN) Committee, the Drug-Free Campus Compliance Review Committee and is Facilitator of the Campus Safety Committee.

Environmental Health and Safety Links

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