Asbestos Removal Expert in Construction Safety Standards

An asbestos removal expert was sought for a case involving federal regulatory compliance in construction safety and hazardous materials handling. An apartment building renovation project resulted in an indictment by the federal government for: 1) Failure to File Demolition/Renovation Notice and; 2) Failure to Comply With NESHAP (National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) Work Practice Standards. At issue in this case was whether or not the developer’s actions were consistent with accepted industry standards of care with regard to the arrangements and precautions that were taken in preparation for the removal of asbestos .

IMS ExpertServices™ was charged with providing an asbestos removal expert, specifically a construction safety specialist who was familiar with the necessary, reasonable, and commercially acceptable business arrangements developers must take when planning to remove asbestos from small apartment buildings. Further, IMS Expert Services sought an expert familiar with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).

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Construction Safety & Asbestos Removal Expert

This asbestos removal expert is a certified industrial hygienist and a state licensed asbestos consultant. He holds an undergraduate degree in environmental health, a master’s in public health and a Ph.D. degree in industrial hygiene and safety management. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He often lectures on issues such as construction safety and asbestos removal for the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. Among other qualifications, this expert is an AHERA Asbestos Abatement Project Designer, an AHERA Asbestos Management Planner and an AHERA Asbestos Contractor / Supervisor. IMS Reference #4998149

Construction Safety & Asbestos Removal Expert

This asbestos removal expert is the Director of Technical Services for a state licensed asbestos consulting firm, qualified to perform asbestos surveys, remediation design, air and project monitoring, and clearance air sampling. He holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. As the Director of Technical Services, this expert is closely familiar with the construction safety guidelines and standards used by renovators on projects requiring asbestos removal. He possesses a thorough understanding of NESHAP. His numerous certifications include that of state licensed asbestos consultant, AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector, AHERA Asbestos Project Designer and AHERA Asbestos Management Planner. He has served as an expert witness in the fields of mold remediation and asbestos removal for multiple clients throughout the U.S. IMS Reference #4998100

Construction Safety & Asbestos Removal Expert

This asbestos removal expert’s work as a Professor of Construction Safety requires his continuous familiarity with all work-site safety regulations including NESHAP. He has certification in OSHA 500 and 501. Earlier in his career, he was involved in the development of safety standards for asbestos removal. He taught nearly 100 continuing education workshops on the subject. This expert earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and has been an active researcher in the field of construction safety for the past 40 years and has published extensively on the subject. His first industry assignment was as the safety director for a medium-sized construction firm more than 30 years ago. IMS Reference #4992912