Meet Our Certified Industrial Hygienists

What is a Certified Industrial Hygienist?

A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is a qualified professional specializing in identifying and managing workplace hazards that can impact the health and safety of employees, communities, and the environment. Industrial Hygienists play a vital role in evaluating risks, implementing control measures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), these individuals must undergo specialized training, meet educational requirements, and demonstrate a high level of expertise and competency by passing a comprehensive exam.

Intertek's Certified Industrial Hygienist

Our Industrial Hygienists play a vital role in identifying, managing, mitigating, and remediating potential hazards that could impact employees, communities, and the environment including, but not limited to:

• asbestos
• lead-based paint
• mold
• Indoor Environmental Quality - specialized evaluation and management of airborne contaminants, particularly aerosols, within indoor environments to ensure the health, comfort, and productivity of occupants.
• Exposure Assessment - a systematic process of evaluating workplace exposure conditions that may cause illness or injury. This assessment includes gathering information about the workplace, workforce, and environmental agents, assessing exposures in the workplace relative to available information, and determining the acceptability of exposure risks. It may involve qualitative risk assessments, modeling techniques, exposure monitoring, biological monitoring, or the development of toxicological or epidemiological data. If there is uncertainty regarding the risk, occupational exposure assessments should be conducted by experienced Industrial Hygienists.
• Aerosol and Airborne Particulate Monitoring –
  • Identify potential health hazards from inhalable substances.
  • Evaluate exposure levels to ensure compliance with occupational safety standards.
  • Support remediation efforts in contaminated environments.
  • Prevent respiratory illnesses and other health issues caused by airborne contaminants.

  These particulates can include:

  • Bioaerosols (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungal spores, pollen)
  • Dusts (e.g., silica, metal particles)
  • Fumes and mists from industrial processes
  • Chemical vapors and gases
• Hearing Conservation and Noise Reduction –
  • Conduct precise and consistent noise assessments.
  • Design and implement effective noise control programs.
  • Assist in compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Help prevent long-term hearing damage and associated costs
• Regulatory Compliance – assist workplaces in adhering to health and safety regulations and guidance set by agencies like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), and others.
• Environmental Protection and Monitoring – assess healthy and safety risks during environmental remediation activities to determine adequate controls for worker protection.
• Risk Assessment and Management – perform qualitative and quantitative evaluation of potential exposures to chemical, physical, biological, or ergonomic hazards in the workplace. Risk management follows by implementing strategies to eliminate or reduce those risks to acceptable levels
• Ventilation – participate in assessing, designing, and monitoring ventilation systems to reduce worker exposure to airborne contaminants and address compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ergonomics - apply of ergonomic principles to design and evaluate work environments, tools, and tasks in a way that fits the physical capabilities and limitations of workers. The goal is to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), reduce fatigue, and improve overall workplace safety and productivity.
• Hazard Communication
• Safety

Our certified industrial hygienists diligently assess workplace hazards, implement advanced industrial hygiene practices, and formulate strategies for health and safety compliance. Their expertise spans from thorough hazard assessments and risk evaluations to indoor environmental quality and even training and education on safe work practices and hazard identification.

Meet our Industrial Hygienists below and view their in-depth backgrounds and experience.

Jerald Cook is a Senior Industrial Hygienist for Intertek-PSI’s Building & Construction group. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Environment, Health and Safety industry, with technical expertise in safety and industrial hygiene with an emphasis on evaluating and remediating contamination issues.
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Clifford Florczak is an Industrial Hygienist with more than 35 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety management. He has provided training on subject matter pertinent to safety and health to both internal and external clients. He is also an established author and accomplished speaker.
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Jeremy Jernigan is a Chief Scientist for Intertek-PSI’s Building & Construction group. He is a seasoned leader in the Environmental, Health, and Safety sector, providing comprehensive health and safety consultation to a wide-ranging client base for the past 25 years.
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Michael Rothenburg is the Environmental Department Manager at Intertek-PSI’s Building & Construction group. He has more than 40 years of experience in the environmental and civil engineering industries. His background in construction has proven invaluable in solving indoor air quality issues and designing remedial projects.
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