Ann Parker
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Skilled Industrial Hygienist with experience in evaluating and controlling occupational health hazards. Strong understanding of industrial hygiene principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment and control strategies. Demonstrated skills in implementing safety protocols and contributing to safe working environments. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and compliance in the workplace.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Hygienist
Shepherd Chemical Co.
Cincinnati, OH
02.2020 - 11.2025
- Participated in Process Safety Reviews, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) reviews
- Verified the effectiveness of corrective actions to maintain a strong safety culture
- Transitioned a legacy MSDS library to a GHS-compliant digital SDS management system, covering 2000+ unique chemical entities
- Conducted comprehensive workplace assessments to identify potential health hazards.
- Provided training sessions on industrial hygiene practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve workplace safety measures.
- Responded promptly to complaints received from employees about potential health risks at their worksite.
- Reviewed Material Safety Data Sheets for new chemicals being introduced into the workplace environment and advised management on proper handling procedures.
- Provided training on safe work practices, including personal protective equipment use, chemical handling, and hazard communication.
- Analyzed data collected from environmental monitoring activities to determine if corrective actions were needed.
- Conducted air sampling tests to measure levels of hazardous airborne contaminants in the workplace environment.
- Recommended engineering controls, administrative controls, and and or PPE to minimize employee exposure to hazardous substances.
- Maintained records of all investigations performed as well as any corrective actions taken.
- Evaluated and analyzed employee exposure to hazardous materials and provided recommendations for protective measures.
- Assessed workplace conditions for compliance with applicable regulations related to occupational safety and health.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
- Participated in safety audits and inspections to maintain industry standards.
- Performed noise surveys throughout the facility to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations regarding permissible noise levels in the workplace.
Fellow
Oakridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellowship at NIOSH
- Analyzed data and prepared reports to summarize research findings effectively.
- Presented research outcomes at conferences to share insights with the scientific community.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
Environmental Health Scientist
University of Cincinnati, Risk Science Center
CINCINNATI, OH
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Conducted research on risk assessment methodologies for public health initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to analyze scientific data and findings.
- Developed training materials for students and staff on risk science principles.
- Authored scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Shared research findings through publications, presentations and conferences.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and identify new areas of exploration.
- Developed project timelines and schedules, prioritizing tasks for entire team of professionals.
Environmental Health Scientist
Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA)
Cincinnati, Iowa
07.2003 - 01.2015
- Conducted research on risk assessment methodologies for public health initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to analyze scientific data and findings.
- Developed training materials for students and staff on risk science principles.
- Authored scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Shared research findings through publications, presentations and conferences.
Technical Information Specialist
International Consultants Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2003
- (EPA contractor)
Veterinary/Information Technician
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
01.1996 - 01.1997
Veterinary Technician
Mt. Airy Pet Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996
Education
MS - Industrial Hygiene
University of Cincinnati
12.2019
BS - Natural Sciences
University of Cincinnati
06.1998
AAS - Veterinary Technology
University of Cincinnati
06.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SDS management
- Collaboration tools
- Data management
- Presentation software
- Virtual meeting platforms
- Report writing
Affiliations
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 2019-2024
- American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), 2019-Present
- Workplace Environmental Exposure Level Committee (WEEL), 2018-Present, Chair, 2025
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), 2016-Present, Member of Membership Task Force Committee, 2018
- Society of Risk Analysis (SRA), 2005-2016
Additional Information
daily safety walkthroughs, regular hazard assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, process safety reviews, participated in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) reviews, identify process safety gaps, recommend engineering or administrative controls and PPE, verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to maintain a strong safety culture, implement and audit safety and health programs, generate technical reports, conduct exposure monitoring, analyze exposure monitoring data, perform safety training, working with and coordinating multiple teams, conduct sound mapping and dosimeter monitoring, Responsible for the transition of a legacy MSDS library to a GHS-compliant digital SDS management system, covering 2000+ unique chemical entities
Publications
- Gadagbui B, Moore J, Parker A, McCready D, Monnot AD, Garnick L, Vincent M, Spencer P, Maier A., 2020, Derivation of Cancer No Significant Risk Levels and Screening Safety Assessment for 2-Nitropropane in Spray Products., J Appl. Toxicol., 40, 5, 691-705
- Haber, L.T.; Dourson, M.L.; Allen, B.C.; Hertzberg, R.C.; Parker, A.; Vincent, M.J.; Maier, A.; Boobis, A.R., 2018, Benchmark dose (BMD) modeling: current practice, issues, and challenges., Crit. Rev. Toxicol., 48, 5, 387-415
- Vincent, M.J.; Parker, A.; Maier, A., 2017, Cleaning and asthma: A systematic review and approach for effective safety assessment., Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 90, 231-243
- Maier, A.; Vincent, M.J.; Parker, A.; Gadagbui, B.K.; Jayjock, M., 2015, A Tiered Asthma Hazard Characterization and Exposure Assessment Approach for Evaluation of Consumer Product Ingredients., Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 73, 3, 903-913
- Dourson, M; Reichard, J; Nance, P; Burleigh-Flayer, H; Parker, A; Vincent, M; McConnell, EE;, 2014, Mode of Action Analysis for Liver Tumors from Oral 1,4-Dioxane Exposures and Evidence-Based Dose Response Assessment., Reg. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 68, 3, 387-401
- Sweeney, LM; Parker, A; Haber, LT; Tran, CL; Kuempel, ED., 2013, Application of Markov chain Monte Carlo analysis to biomathematical modeling of respirable dust in US and UK coal miners., Regul Toxicol Pharmacol., 66, 1, 47-58
- Hasegawa, R; Hirata-Koizumi, M; Dourson, ML; Parker, A; Ono, A; Hirose, A., 2013, Safety assessment of boron by application of new uncertainty factors and their subdivision., Regul Toxicol Pharmacol., 65, 1, 108-114
- Haber, LT; Strawson, JE; Maier, A; Baskerville-Abraham, IM; Parker, A; Dourson, ML., 2013, Noncancer Risk Assessment: Principles and Practice in Environmental and Occupational Settings., In: Patty’s Toxicology. 6th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Hasegawa, R; Mutsuko, HK; Dourson, ML; Parker, A; Sweeney, LM; Nishikawa, A; Yoshida, M; Ono, A; Hirose, A., 2010, Proposal of new uncertainty factor application to derive tolerable daily intake., Regul Toxicol Pharmacol., 58, 2, 237-242
- Maier, A; Korhman-Vincent, M; Haber, LT; Parker, A., 2010, Evaluation of concentration-response options for diacetyl in support of occupational risk assessment., Regul Toxicol Pharmacol., 58, 2, 285-296
- Gadagbui, B; Maier, A; Dourson, M; Parker, A; Willis, A; Christopher, JP; Hicks, L; Ramasany, S; Roberts, SM., 2010, Derived Reference Doses (RfDs) for the Environmental Degradates of the Herbicides Alachlor and Acetochlor: Results of an Independent Expert Panel Deliberation., Regul Toxicol Pharmacol., 57, 220-234
- Dourson, ML; Hertzberg, R; Allen, B; Haber, L; Parker, A; Kroner, O; Maier, A; Kohrman, M., 2008, Evidence-Based Dose Response Assessment for Thyroid Tumorigenesis from Acrylamide., Regul Toxicol Pharmacol., 52, 264-289
- Dourson, ML; Parker, A., 2007, Past and Future Use of Default Assumptions and Uncertainty Factors: Default Assumptions, Misunderstandings, and New Concepts., Hum Ecol Risk Assess., 13, 1, 82-88
- Hasegawa, R; Hirata-Koizumi, M; Dourson, M; Parker, A; Hirose, A; Nakai, S; Kamata, E; Ema, M., 2007, Pediatric susceptibility to 18 industrial chemicals: A comparative analysis of newborn with young animals., Regul Toxicol Pharmacol., 47, 3, 296-307
- Wexler, P; Hakkinen, P; Nance, P; Parker, A; Patterson, J., 2007, The Information Infrastructure of Toxicology., In: Principles and Methods of Toxicology, 5th ed. CRC Press, Philadelphia, PA.
- Dourson, ML; Zhao, J; Hack, CE; Parker, A., 2005, Trichloroethylene Dose Response Assessment: Additional Issues Relevant for a Scientifically Credible Approach., White paper. Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA), Cincinnati, OH.
References
Available upon request.
Training
- Ethics training
- OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene Course (OSHA #521)
- TERA Dose Response Assessment Boot Camp
- US EPA Benchmark Dose Software Training
- Decision Analysis for Risk Analysts
- Epidemiology for Toxicologists
- Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund
- Cancer Guidelines Training
- Quantifying Uncertainty in Human Health Risk Assessment
Honors And Awards
- American Industrial Hygiene Foundation (AIHF) Scholarship, 2019
- Best Professional Poster of Conference, 2012, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
- Best Professional Poster of Session, 2011, AIHA
- Outstanding Paper in the Application of Risk Assessment, 2008, Society of Toxicology (SOT)
- Best Professional Poster of Session, 2008, AIHA
Other
- Horseback riding
- Reading
- Dog training
- Walking
- Crafting
Timeline
Industrial Hygienist
Shepherd Chemical Co.
02.2020 - 11.2025
Fellow
Oakridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
08.2018 - 01.2020
Environmental Health Scientist
University of Cincinnati, Risk Science Center
01.2015 - 08.2018
Environmental Health Scientist
Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA)
07.2003 - 01.2015
Technical Information Specialist
International Consultants Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2003
Veterinary/Information Technician
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
01.1996 - 01.1997
Veterinary Technician
Mt. Airy Pet Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996
MS - Industrial Hygiene
University of Cincinnati
BS - Natural Sciences
University of Cincinnati
AAS - Veterinary Technology
University of Cincinnati