CALLAHAN BURNS

Supported the home fire prevention campaign by performing data entry and outreach for fire alarm installations.

Carried out interviews to evaluate the effectiveness of fire alarm installations and education in saving lives during home fires.

Conducted routine surveillance in Macomb County by collecting and identifying vector species, including ticks and mosquitoes, to monitor Lyme disease, West Nile virus, and Zika virus.

Collected water and sand samples from local beaches to ensure compliance with safety standards with E. coli levels and protect swimmers' health.

Developed social media educational materials to raise public awareness about best practices for preventing tick and mosquito-borne illnesses .

Shadowed various environmental operations, including investigating elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) to identify contamination sources and ensure child safety.

Conducted daily water sample collection from beaches and lakes to assess water safety levels for residents and swimmers.

Conducted comprehensive swimming pool inspections in accordance with local and state guidelines to maintain patron safety.

Observed environmental health operations including food safety, well, and septic inspections to ensure public safety and current state and local regulations.

Oversaw the compliance of OSHA, EPA, and AHERA regulations during asbestos abatement in K-12 schools to maintain a safe and healthy environment for workers and students.

Collected and analyzed air samples via Phase Contrast Microscopy to monitor asbestos levels during abatement and safely complete abatement.

Input daily reports including calculated levels of asbestos air fiber and clearance of containments to provide records to local and state governments.