Kenneth C. Joerger
Cordova,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented EHS Compliance Manager offering 40 years of expertise in environmental, health and safety risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify risk vulnerabilities and create creative corrective action solutions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health and Safety Professional
EnSafe
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures, effectively minimizing future occurrences.
- Provided expert advice on matters related to industrial hygiene, including chemical exposure controls and respiratory protection programs implementation.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on industry developments and maintaining accurate records.
Contractor
National Safety Council - ORCHSE
02.2021 - Current
- Deliver safety and health research services for OSH and COVID NSC bi-weekly newsletters; provide review and editing.
Senior Health and Safety Program Manager
International Paper
07.2000 - 12.2020
- Identified opportunities to remove risks and hazards from paper manufacturing operations and developed programs and processes to mitigate these risks; physical, chemical process and product risks.
- Developed an industry-recognized fatality and serious injury prevention program - LIFE - Life Impacting and Fatality Elimination.
- Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for employee and contractor safety.
Corporate Industrial Hygienist
Champion International
04.1991 - 06.2000
- Conducted safety and chemical process safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and risks.
- Implemented safety and industrial hygiene programs to minimize injuries and health concerns to employees and contractors.
- Evaluated processes to assess and minimize personnel exposures to physical, ergonomic, chemical and biological and occupational hazards.
- Assisted, guided and provided training regarding safety and health program development for employees and contractors.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Health Sciences
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston MA 06.1981
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Univerity At Albany
Albany, NY 06.1977
Skills
- Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention
- Environmental Health and Safety Management
- Chemical Process Safety Auditing
- OSHA, EPA and DHS Regulatory Compliance
- Safety and Health Risk Assessments
- Training Development Expertise
Affiliations
American Industrial Hygiene Association
American Society of Safety Professionals
National Safety Council - ORCHSE
Certification
Certified Industrial Hygienist - Retired
Certified Safety Professional - Retired
Timeline
Senior Health and Safety Professional
EnSafe
07.2023 - Current
Contractor
National Safety Council - ORCHSE
02.2021 - Current
Senior Health and Safety Program Manager
International Paper
07.2000 - 12.2020
Corporate Industrial Hygienist
Champion International
04.1991 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Environmental Health Sciences
Harvard School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Univerity At Albany
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