SAFETY IN THE LABORATORY
James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Laboratory Safety Institute
This one-day seminar will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 and will include fundamentals of lab safety and effective lab safety programs. Among the topics are: accidents, legal aspects, labeling, chemical handling and storage, eye and face protection, disposal of chemicals, electrical safety, planning your safety program and safety information resources. There will be time for a question and answer session as well as an informal roundtable discussion. For more information call 508-647-1900 or email scapen@labsafety.org.
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HOW TO BE A MORE EFFECTIVE CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER
James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Laboratory Safety Institute
On Sunday, July 29, 2007 important issues will be covered for Chemical Hygiene Officers-lab hazards, chemical hygiene plan development and implementation, the lab standard, other lab regulations, beyond the lab standard, resources, and sample exam. This is the RJG Associates prep course for taking the NRCC CCHO Certification exam.
Dr. Kaufman is the director of the Laboratory Safety Institute. He has been sharing ideas about improving lab safety programs for more than 25 years. More than 50,000 scientists and science educators have attended his seminars and short courses. He is the author/narrator of the American Chemical Society audio course on lab safety and the LSI Two-day Lab Safety Video Short Course. For more information call 508-647-1900 or email scapen@labsafety.org.
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MOVING FROM SUCCESS TO SIGNIFICANCE
Doug Hanson
Doug Hanson Performance Group
Sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich
 For the past 12 years Doug Hanson has been committed to the development
of people and has learned many key distinctions that lead to personal
happiness and team excellence. In this seminar, Doug will share some of
the most powerful principles he’s learned from researching some of the
world’s most successful people. You will leave with a new awareness of
how to connect with virtually anyone, and how to influence your
attitude, your energy level, and your results. Doug’s message and
personal stories are not only hilarious, they will touch your heart,
make you think, and have an immediate impact on your relationships at
home and at work. You won’t want to miss this session!
Doug Hanson is nationally and internationally recognized as a speaker,
consultant, and peak performance coach with customers in the United
States, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, Mexico, and Singapore. His
research customers include Sigma-Aldrich, Roche Molecular Diagnostics,
and Abbott, just to name a few.
Prior to being a speaker and consultant, Doug started his business
career as a show director for ESPN sporting events. Then, in the 90’s,
Doug worked for 9 years in the computer industry as an enterprise sales
and marketing professional for Toshiba, Texas Instruments, and Hewlett
Packard, earning top sales honors seven times. During the Internet boom,
Doug was on the original team that started bamboo.com, a leading edge
marketing company that grew to be the largest provider of on-line video
content in just two years.
For 7 years, Doug was a featured facilitator at Tony Robbins’ Life
Mastery University in Hawaii. In 2004, Doug was sought out by the
NFL to address and energize the 6,000 volunteers involved in Superbowl
38 at the pre-game rally held in Houston’s Reliant Stadium 2 weeks prior
to the big game.
In 1994, Doug created his company and committed his life to *helping
people* find happiness and *helping organizations* develop a winning
culture by improving their mindset, energy, skills, and connection.
Today, Doug lives in Katy, Texas with his bride of more than 20 years
and their 4 children. Doug holds a bachelor's degree in computer science
from Sam Houston State University and an MBA from the University of
Houston, where he graduated with honors.
LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAB SAFETY: LIABILITY AND NEGLIGENCE
James A. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Laboratory Safety Institute
How do we avoid acting negligently and being considered liable? This informative and entertaining presentation will describe the four conditions that must be met for acts to be considered negligent. The three major types of negligence will be described with example of lawsuits from schools and colleges. You'll learn about your responsibilities as both a supervisor and as an employee. Finally, you will understand how to avoid being sued and why it's important to watch reruns of "I Love Lucy."
Dr. Kaufman has served as an expert witness for over 20 years for both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving schools, college, and industry.
PROTECTING WORKERS WITH THE RIGHT GLOVES
Nelson Schlatter
Ansell
For proper protection, gloves should be matched to the job being done.
The proper coating or film polymers should be chosen to match any
chemicals being used. The glove construction may need to be sturdy
enough to protect from cuts and punctures, insulating enough to
protect from heat or cold, or thin enough to allow maximum dexterity,
requirements which can conflict with each other. I shall discuss the
materials and construction types of gloves currently available, and the
ways that these gloves are tested to indicate what types of hazards
they should protect against.
Nelson Schlatter graduated from University of Delaware with
bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Has 39 years of experience of
industrial experience, including 29 years with Ansell Inc. and its
ancestor companies, testing and recommending gloves for industrial
applications. Member of ASTM Committee F23 on Protective Clothing, ISEA
Hand Protection Committee, AIHA Protective Clothing and Equipment
Committee.
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU? THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS
Russell Phifer
Laboratory Safety Institute
Regulations and public opinion pressure academic and industrial facilities
to comply with stringent environmental regulations or face severe legal
penalties. Failure to pay attention to these environmental concerns can
be costly - in dollars as well as public image. Civil and criminal
liabilities face those who don't properly manage hazardous materials and
wastes.
Environmental surveys address a variety of regulatory compliance issues;
topics typically include worker safety, air quality, water quality and
waste management. Environmental impairment may be the most important
issue addressed in a survey. Leaking underground storage tanks, for
instance, can result in substantial short and long term costs for
remediation. With few companies being covered by pollution liability
insurance, the capital expenditure for cleanup costs may have to be
funded through operating expenses. With this in mind, an environmental
survey can be an excellent investment for anyone handling hazardous
materials. Potential problems can be identified and addressed before
regulatory and environmental liability can escalate the cost of compliance.
Russell W. Phifer has been active in the environmental health & safety
field since 1979. He is active in the American Chemical Society's
Division of Chemical Health and Safety, having served as Chair,
Councilor, Secretary, and as Workshops Committee Chair. Mr. Phifer has
also served as a member of the ACS Task Force on Laboratory Environment,
Health & Safety since 1981, and as Chair from 1987-1993 and 2003. Other
ACS activities include service on the Committees on Chemical Safety and
Environmental Improvement. He has been an active member of the Chester
County Occupational Education Advisory Board since 1989 and as
Vice-Chair of the Chester County Local Emergency Planning Committee
since 1987. He wrote the approved PA state curriculum for Environmental
Technology.
Through his employment, Mr. Phifer has served as Project Manager and
Health & Safety officer on two Superfund cleanup sites. He routinely
develops and presents safety-oriented workshops, including on-site
emergency management training programs for the federal HAZWOPER
standard. He has consulted for such clients as Proctor & Gamble,
Bethlehem Steel, and Dartmouth College. Mr. Phifer has received
professional certifications from the National Environmental Training
Association, Academy of Hazardous Materials Managers and the
Environmental Assessment Association.
Mr. Phifer is the author of several publications on hazardous materials
management, and has delivered over 75 technical papers at regional and
national meetings.
A RAPID & INEXPENSIVE METHOD FOR GENERATING ROOM DOOR SIGNAGE
Jack Novodoff
University of Michigan
Warning signs on laboratory doors are an important part of hazard communication, in particular, they are a great help to maintenance personnel and emergency responders. Two versions of a program to generate laboratory door signs as needed have been developed. One is written as a self-contained, web-based program. It can be accessed by many users in various locations as long as they have access to the server and a color printer. The other is a Microsoft Word version of the program that can operate on any individual Windows computer with a color printer. Both versions are easy to use and generate high quality door signs that can be inserted in holders attached to the doors. New signs can be quickly generated should there be a change in function or ownership of the room. There will be demonstrations as well as individual hands-on generation of the signage.
SECRETS OF ECONOMIC LABORATORY WASTE MANAGEMENT
Russell W. Phifer
Laboratory Safety Institute
Compliance with hazardous waste management regulations often seems like
trying to put a round peg in a square hole. These regulations, which
were designed for industry, place a significant burden on laboratories.
Laboratories pay the highest per unit cost for disposal of any industry
segment. However, there are opportunities to manage lab wastes in
compliance with the regulations and still be cost effective. These
include inventory control methods, managing by-products before they
become wastes, and careful control of disposal contracting.
LIQUID HELIUM: SUPPLY, LOGISTICS, AND SHORTAGES
Bob Phillips
Northeast Division General Manager,
Praxair Inc.
The presentation will focus on the manner in which helium is produced
and distributed to market including some of the technologies involved in
manufacturing and distributing this natural resource. The reasons for
the very real 2006 helium shortage will be addressed.
Bob Phillips is a mechanical engineer that received his degree from Lehigh University. Mr. Phillips has
twenty-one years of experience in the industrial and specialty gas business. Additionally, he has ten years in Helium Operations, Sales, and Marketing. Mr. Phillips has designed and built over 30 liquid helium distribution centers
throughout the world.
ETHANOL, TAX FREE REVIEW FOR ACADEMICA
Jerome Cajka, District Director, Investigations, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax &
Trade Bureau,
TTB(Tax & Trade Bureau-formerly with ATF)
This session will assist in both the application process and changes
after qualification:
Also:
Determine the eligible & prohibited uses of tax-free alcohol;
How to amend your existing permit application;
Understand what changes to your permit must be reported to the TTB National Revenue Center;
What to do if you Discontinue Operation under your permit;
What else concerns you with TTB Regulations - General Question Session
Jerry Cajka currently heads the Midwest Field Office of the Alcohol and
Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). As District Director, Mr. Cajka is
responsible for 10 investigators who conduct application investigations
for the operations of distilleries, wineries, breweries, tobacco
manufactures, importers, wholesalers, tax free alcohol and specially
denatured alcohol users in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,
Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. He also
coordinates the Bureau’s efforts in conducting product integrity
investigation at these same industries to insure alcohol beverages are
produced and labeled in accordance with the provisions of the Federal
Alcohol Administration Act and the Internal Revenue Code.
NEW METHODS OF SECURITY FOR DRUG PRECURSORS AND OTHER DEA LISTED SUBSTANCESJennifer Kemp, Sergeant
Lake County Narcotics Agency
Over the past several years, law enforcement has been struggling with the advent of illegal drugs made in clandestine laboratories. Methamphetamine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA/Ecstacy), Phenyl-2-Propanone (P2P), and Phencyclidine (PCP), among others, have all been found in various stages of production throughout the country with the most commonly manufactured drug being methamphetamine. Access to the chemicals (precursors, reagents, catalysts, etc.) needed to produce these drugs, and to produce other chemicals, is the first step in the “cook’s” ability to accomplish a final product.
This presentation will increase awareness of the chemicals currently being used in clandestine operations, and will cover the currently listed chemicals of Type I and Type II designations. Additionally, signs of deception to obtain the chemicals and what can be done to better secure those chemicals to help reduce illegal diversion will be discussed.
As one of two people at Lake County Narcotics Agency certified by the federal government to investigate, dismantle, and process evidence from clandestine laboratories, as well as to supervise the scene of lab sites, Jennifer has first hand knowledge of the variety of chemicals currently being sought for use in the illegal production of drugs and other chemicals.
Ms. Kemp has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio. She is in her tenth year with Lake County Narcotics Agency where she started her career as a Pharmaceutical Diversion Investigator before moving on to the position of Special Agent. As a Special Agent for eight years, Ms. Kemp performed undercover drug operations, conducted search and arrest warrants, testified in court proceedings, operated surveillance equipment, and performed many other duties. She is a member of the International Association of Undercover Officers, Ohio NARCO, Clandestine Laboratory Investigator’s Association, and the Metropolitan Crime Clinic.
THINK GREEN, PART II
Because a greener planet is everyone's responsibility
Bob Forte,
Senior Vice President Business Development
Fisher Scientific
Fisher Scientific is committed to protecting the environment by progressively adopting sustainable green business practices that focus on the three principles of Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce. This is a follow up presentation to the 2006 Savannah meeting. This presentation will provide a suggested framework on how laboratories can work to develop a simple plan to start measuring the impact on the environment of a product's creation, transportation, use, and disposal. We will discuss some of the techniques outlined in a Life Cycle Analysis to help begin understanding how environment impacts factor into the decision-making process of using certain products or chemical processes. Some of these techniques help to illustrate how simple decision changes can lead to a healthier and more sustainable laboratory environment.
Bob Forte has over 35 years experience in the laboratory equipment, chemicals and supply industry. Served in senior management positions in procurement, supply chain, general sales management, marketing and ecommerce. He recently developed a strategy for Fisher's entry into the Chemical Management Services space and participates as a member of the Chemical Management Services Forum.
Mr. Forte holds a BA in Microbiology from Rutgers University and a MBA from Rutgers University Graduate School of Business.
SAFETY IN NUMBERS: FIVE COLLEGES COLLABORATE ON EH&S
Kris Pohlman, et al.
Oberlin College, Part of Ohio Five Consortium
The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) managers at five liberal arts institutions (The College of Wooster, Denison University, Kenyon College, Oberlin College, and Ohio Wesleyan University) are collaborating to tackle campus EH&S issues. Working together since the year 2000 as the Five Colleges of Ohio Roundtable, the EH&S managers have shared best practices and completed an Ohio EPA Office of Environmental Education grant-funded project targeting hazardous materials management and pollution prevention. The group presentation will include the history of the Roundtable and a description of the year-long EH&S education campaign aimed at faculty, staff, and student assistants in the sciences, art, and theater departments. The challenges and benefits of this collaborative approach to increasing campus awareness of EH&S and lessoning the risk for all emergencies will be discussed.
Kris Pohlman is the Environmental Health & Safety/Administrative Manager at
Oberlin College. She was previously employed by the Knox County Park District
and the Five Colleges of Ohio as Environmental Education Specialist. She has a
Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in Environmental Science.
She served as program manager for the Recycle Ohio Grant in Union County. Other
work experience includes U.S. Department of Interior-Sequoia & Kings Canyon
National Parks, State of Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ATC
Environmental Engineers, and the Resource Conservation and Development Council
in Central Ohio.
STAINS AND DYES
Dan Flowers
Research Organics
Dyes obtained from natural sources such as plants and insects represent
one of the earliest forms of practical chemistry developed by mankind.
Natural dyes first used in fabrics, body paints, ink and paint pigments
are still used today in many practical applications.
In the late 17th century, with the development of the microscope, the
use dyes as stains for biological specimen samples created a new era for
experimental biology and diagnostic chemistry.
Dyes are now commonly used in all aspects of molecular biology for
examining tissue specimens, cellular components and purified
biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Specialized dyes used
as indicators can measure sensitive changes in pH, ion concentration and
trace metal content at the intracellular level. In clinical chemistry,
dyes continue to play an important role as chromogenic enzyme substrates
to detect and measure metabolic activity used in diagnosing disease.
Stains are commonly used in histology to visually examine tissue
specimens for cancer detection. The area of histology using purified
stains has technically evolved to utilize sensitive digital detection
equipment for more precise identification of disease. Dyes which are
fluorescent have been chemically modified for use as stains and labeling
compounds which allow visualization and detection down to molecular level.
The presentation will cover the properties of dyes and stains commonly
used in the laboratory including general chemical structures of
different classes of compounds, chemical handling, analytical data and
reaction schemes for the various applications. Numerous vivid and
colorful examples of the use of dyes in microscopy and histology will be
displayed to illustrate the wide spectrum of compounds used to color
your world.
Dan Flowers, a life-long native of northeast Ohio, graduated with a B.S
degree in Chemistry with Honors from Kent State University. He began his
career in 1981 with Norton Company (nka Saint Gobain/Norpro) as an
analytical and process chemist in the Catalyst and Process Chemistry
Division. While employed with Norton, Dan continued his graduate
education at Kent State in the area of biochemistry focusing on the
research of anti-viral/interferon inducing compounds resulting in
numerous publications.
In 1991, Dan joined with Research Organics in Cleveland, Ohio as an
Organic Chemist. Research Organics is a primary producer and supplier of
biological buffers and reagents compounds to the research, diagnostic,
biotechnology and biopharmaceutical markets. After one year, Dan was
promoted to the position of Production Manager/Director, R&D to oversee
the production and development of chemical products. In this role, Dan
has introduced numerous high purity chemicals and novel compounds to the
life science industry including a class on unique chromogenic enzyme
substrates covered under a US Patent 5,364,767. Over his career, Dan has
been directly involved with new business development and products,
technical support and process development to support the continuing
success of Research Organics as a world-wide leading supplier of
biological buffers and biochemical reagents. More recently, Dan has been
promoted to the position of Business Development Manager to identify new
opportunities for chemical product development to address the needs of
the research community and academia.
POTENTIAL IN THE BIRD FLU EPIDEMIC
Robert Latsch,
Case Western Reserve University
The history of bird flu will be traced along with what can be
done to prepare for a potential emergency if the bird flu does become a
human pandemic organism. Information will include history, what is known,
migratory patterns, mutation of viruses. The back drop for preparation will
be what CWRU experienced during the blackout of August 2003. How we have
integrated what we learned to prepare for this possibility.
Robert Latsch has worked in the Medical field for 12 years as a medical
laboratory Specialist and nurses aide in a local emergency room while
working to obtain a Bachelors degree in Biology in 1985 from Cleveland
State University.
He joined CASE Western Reserve University in 1989 in the Safety office
where he manages chemical, e-waste and biowaste disposal issues for the
University. He has been a contributor to the CASE Laboratory Safety
Manual and is responsible for training personnel in Bloodborne
Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Laboratory Safety and Respirator use.
He is currently a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers,
the American Industrial Hygiene Association and is a Certified Hazardous
Materials Manager(CHMM).
NANO 101 - (NANOTECHNOLOGY)
Alexis Abramson
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Case Western Reserve University
The march toward miniaturization has led to burgeoning interest in
nanoscale science and technology, that is, technology involving a
dimension in the scale of 1 to about 500 nanometers (10-9 meters). The
invention of new fabrication, manipulation and measurement tools over
the last few decades has enabled this revolution. Significantly, the
commercial potential of nanotechnology is beginning to be realized and
new nanotechnology inspired innovations are finding their way to various
industries and markets. Moreover, nanotechnology holds the key to
unlocking numerous technological developments of the future.
Nano 101 presentations provide an introduction to nanotechnology from a
perspective that anyone can understand. We will discuss the definition
of nanotechnology, its historical evolution and why it is "the next big
thing." Additionally, several significant nanotechnology applications
and case studies will be highlighted such as how nano is influencing
industries such as cosmetics, sporting goods, medical diagnosis and
therapy, electronics, energy, transportation, and the military. There
will also be a presentation of the potential societal, ethical,
environmental and economic impact of this enabling technology. Audience
participation is encouraged throughout the seminar.
Alexis Abramson is an assistant professor in Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering at Case Western Reserve University and director of the
nanoEngineering Laboratory. She also holds a secondary appointment in
Case's department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Alexis
received her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley and her
B.S. and M.S. degrees at Tufts University in Medford, MA. Abramson also
had industry experience and was a mechanical engineer for Sverdrup
Corporation from 1995-1997. The focus of Dr. Abramson's research
activities has been in the general area of nanotechnology, spanning from
understanding micro/nanoscale radiation effects in electronics
components to investigating and manipulating nanoscale energy transport
in a diverse range of materials. She has also been involved in
biomimetic research to explore how the natural world has taken advantage
of specific nanoscale phenomena. An author of a number of publications
in her research field, Abramson also has been involved in various
engineering outreach programs and has a dedicated interest in improving
science and engineering education for all ages. Moreover, she was
recently designated a Nortech Fellow for a one year period to work with
Nortech, an economic development organization, to help guide Northeast
Ohio towards innovation by stimulating activity in nanotechnology in the
region.
BATMAN, THE LONE RANGER, STOCKROOM MANAGERS AND THE SCIENTIST
Bob Ponton, Glassblower,
University of Akron
This talk will explore the long time relationship between the
researching and teaching scientist and the support staff that makes
their success possible. Early glassware and other scientific apparatus
will be explored with an eye toward preservation and display.
Mr. Ponton is a self proclaimed science geek with a long time
connection to the chemical stockroom. My Grandmother worked in one
before becoming a glassblower, My Father ran one for years and my
Daughter ran one for year. I am currently the Scientific Glassblower at
the Institute of Polymer Science at the University of Akron. Prior to
that I spent 25 years as the glassblower at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee and before that 4 years at the University Of Notre
Dame.
Mr. Ponton is a past President of the American Scientific Glassblowers
Society and member of the American Chemical Society.
PRESERVATIVES & PREPARATIONS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WET & DRY SPECIMENS
Allan Morrison
Carolina Biological
Come experience the diverse range of preserved specimens available for dissection, demonstration, and display. This session will introduce different preservation options (both wet and dry) and cover topics such as safety, disposal, and storage. Information regarding alternatives to formaldehyde preservation, holding solutions, and wetting solutions will be presented and there will be embalmed specimens available for participants to view during the session. Biological displays such as biosmounts, entomounts, bioramas, plastinated preparations and dried specimens will also be introduced and available during this session. Don't miss this great opportunity to see and experience these excellent dissection resources, reference aids and durable preparations.
Mr. Morrison is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia Canada with a BS in Biology. He taught adult education and middle school science before joining Carolina in 2001. He currently works for the Structural Biology Group of Carolina Biological to coordinate marketing and product development activities for preserved materials, biological mounts, physiology, and microscope slides.
CSMM: HOW TO BECOME CERTIFIED
Lori Keen and Ed Graham
Certification Chairs
The step-by-step process of Scientific Materials Management certification is explained. Lori and members of the Certification Committee will be available for informal Q&A about how to get ‘CSMM’ behind your name and get more dollars in front of your paycheck.
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SECURING THE CHEMICAL SECTOR:
AN IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW OF THE CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS
Wade R. Townsend,
Deputy Branch Chief, Inspections and Enforcement
Chemical Security Compliance Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection
On April 9, 2007, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). Congress authorized this Interim Final Rule (IFR) under Section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, directing the Department to identify, assess, and ensure effective security at high risk chemical facilities.
To that end, the Department will require these facilities to conduct a Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA), and then develop and implement a Site Security Plan (SSP), plan implementing security measures that meet the Risk Based Performance Standards (RBPS) that DHS identified in the IFR.
Facilities that DHS designates as high risk must develop a SSP for DHS to review and approve. A SSP will describe security measures (both physical and procedural) already in place, as well as those that the facility plans to implement, in order to comply with this rule. DHS will consult or visit with facilities to ensure that the security measures described in a SSP will address the security vulnerabilities identified in the SVA as well as meet the applicable RBPS. DHS will later conduct an inspection to verify that the facility is successfully implementing the approved SSP.
DHS will inspect high risk chemical facilities at regular intervals with higher tier facilities being inspected first and more frequently. DHS may also inspect a facility at any time based on new information or security concerns. DHS will provide facilities with a minimum of 24-hours advance notice for compliance inspections unless specific security concerns or exigent circumstances demand immediate attention.
DHS inspectors trained in CFATS have completed a rigorous training program, incorporating both classroom and on-site facility instruction by experts in the business and science of chemistry, emergency response, terrorism, and industrial security. DHS is committed to meeting the letter and spirit of CFATS to enhance and ensure the security of the Nation's chemical industry, a vital component of the Nation's critical infrastructure. Inspections of high risk chemical facilities will help the Department measure compliance and promote overall security.
Wade R. Townsend is the Deputy Branch Chief for Inspections and Enforcement for the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection, Chemical Security Compliance Division. Mr. Townsend serves as a technical authority on physical security relating to policies and proposed legislation affecting the security pertaining to the chemical infrastructure. Mr. Townsend, a plank owner in the start up of the Department, began his DHS career by coordinating with private, local, state and federal agencies in identifying critical infrastructures and systems, identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating and correcting vulnerabilities, preparing for and responding to national emergencies.
Prior to his present position, Mr. Townsend started his career as an intern with the Department of Energy (DOE) in the Office of International Affairs and Energy Emergencies. He led DOE Emergency Response efforts in disaster assignments which include the Los Alamos Fires, Hurricanes Marilyn, Opal, Bertha, Floyd, and Georges, Typhoons Paka, Chata’an and Halong as well as the Red River Floods.
Wade was with DOE for over 14 years, working on a broad range of energy related issues, including: energy emergency planning; critical infrastructure protection; nuclear safeguards and security; domestic and international energy supply assurance; and national security policy and planning. He continues to emphasize the critical importance of energy assurance and emergency management and has worked to implement a ground up approach involving local efforts and industry.
Wade is a native of the Commonwealth of Virginia and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University in Public Administration. He resides in Burke Centre, VA, with his wife, the former Shawna Monahan of Elmira, NY. The Townsend’s have four children: Zachary, Kacie, Devin, and Ryan.
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