GEORGE C.

TAYLOR, CIH, CHMM, REHS

6495 Eagle Shadow Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
gtf87a34@westpost.net
Home: (303) 659-6120

OBJECTIVE
Leadership position utilizing my proven abilities to develop, implement, and exe
cutive effective safety, occupational health, environmental, and emergency prepa
redness and response programs that contributes positively to stakeholder value a
nd organizational prestige. A results-oriented environment where professional c
ollaboration, teamwork, initiative, a "can-do" attitude, and a desire to succeed
are paramount, respected, and valued in achieving corporate success.
CAREER SUMMARY
Extensive, comprehensive, and diverse experience developing, implementing, and e
xecuting safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, fire/life safety, radi
ation safety, environmental health, ergonomic, hazardous material/waste, emergen
cy preparedness and response programs, contract project management, and field se
rvices. Utilized proven leadership abilities to motivate and cultivate personal
relationships among all management levels in the achievement of positive safety
attitudes, behaviors, and culture culminating in excellence.
Program Management: Managed a full-range of safety, occupational health, environ
mental health, fire/life safety, radiation safety, hazardous materials, hazardou
s and medical waste programs in accordance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NRC, JCAHO, CDP
HE, and local regulations.
Significant Accomplishments:
* Developed, implemented, and executed a comprehensive occupational health and s
afety training program for the Information Technology Division to meet IG findin
gs and recommendations.
* Developed, implemented, and executed a comprehensive CBRNE, PPE, and DECON tra
ining program for our 160 resident law enforcement officers, saving the Board on
external contracting for this training at a cost of $200 per officer.
* Wrote program documents for medical surveillance, hazard communication, hazard
ous energy, respiratory protection, confined space entry, ergonomics, hazardous
material and waste management and accident investigation and reporting programs
where such programs did not exist.
* Developed, implemented and executed a comprehensive Lyme disease educational p
rogram educating over 2000 military, civilian, and private sector employees. Bec
ame a subject matter expect and sought after speaker. Published, authored, and
co-authored 5 articles about Lyme disease.
* Developed 12 on-line occupational health and safety training programs to facil
itate the training and education of managers, supervisors, and employees. Recei
ved overwhelming positive reviews and feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and
employees.
* Developed an Ergonomic Educational Program to educate and train employees on a
ppropriate office ergonomic work station set-up. Evaluated and educated approxi
mately 130 employees annually.
* Developed an Ergonomics Work Station Set-up Guide to educate employees and adm
inistrative staff on appropriate and correct work station set-up. Received posi
tive reviews and feedback from employees.
Contract Project Management: Manage the coordination, scheduling, and executio
n of contractual services to augment our occupational safety and health program
elements, goals, and objectives. Responsibilities included: developing and manag
ing external contracts for occupational safety, health, and environmental servic
es, contractor supervision, task order development, budgeting, and fiscal tracki
ng.
Significant Accomplishment:
* Assumed responsibility, manage, and oversaw all aspects of the Applied Environ
mental contract valued at over $500,000.
* Took over and revived the General Services Administration (GSA) asbestos build
ing contract valued at $750,000. Interacted with the customer to correct numero
us building asbestos profile deficiencies and meet customer expectations.
* Intervened and stopped a window washing contractor operation after observing a
n unsafe imminent danger that potentially could have resulted in a fatality.
* Initiated and inserted prudent contractor safety language in all contracts. To
ok the lead to review and evaluate contractor safety requirements to eliminate p
otential risk to the Board.
Field Services: Manage the coordination, scheduling, implementation, execution,
and evaluation of field environmental health, industrial hygiene, and environme
ntal services in a variety of occupational environments. Responsibilities includ
ed: occupational safety, environmental, emergency preparedness, fire safety, haz
ardous materials and waste management; water quality management; asbestos abatem
ent oversight; workplace health hazard, evaluation, and control assessments; wor
kplace exposure profiles; accident prevention and investigation, health and safe
ty program development and audits; exposure assessments; indoor air quality inve
stigations; personal, area, and environmental monitoring/sampling; interpreting
and applying occupational, environmental, and safety regulations (e.g. OSHA, EPA
, and NFPA); compliance training; developing and conducting occupational health
seminars; and detailed report writing.
Significant Accomplishment:
* Saved the taxpayer $149,000 in hazardous waste disposal costs utilizing my edu
cation and experience, over a contractor, to segregate and bulk hazardous waste
over the more expensive lab packing method.
* Assumed Board responsibilities in the management of the hazardous, medical, an
d universal waste eliminating the need for an external hazardous waste contracto
r saving the Board $12,000 annually.
* Initiated an IAQ study to evaluate a HVAC UV disinfection system against biolo
gical warfare agent threats.
* Researched and procured a fluorescent light bulb crusher reducing the volume o
f spent bulbs and storage required for this waste stream.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Industrial Hygiene Program Manager, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Sy
stem, Washington, D.C. (December 2005-present).
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Technical
Service Center, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO (October 1996-November 2005).
Regional Industrial Hygiene Consultant, U.S. Army Centers for Health Promotion a
nd Preventive Medicine, Aurora, CO (July 1992-April 1993, May 1996-Sept 1996).
Regional Industrial Hygiene Consultant, U.S. Public Health Service, Division of
Federal Occupational Health, Denver, CO (May 1993-April 1996).
Environmental Science Officer (CPT), U.S. Army, Fort Monmouth, NJ (April 1987-Ju
ne 1992).
Environmental Health Specialist, Lewis County Health District, Chehalis, WA (Feb
ruary 1984- September 1985).
ACTIVE RESERVES
Public Health Officer (Lt Col), WY ANG, Cheyenne, WY (October 2005 to Present)
Public Health Officer (MAJ), Minot AFB, Minot, ND (October 2002 to September 200
3)
Environmental Officer, (MAJ), Colorado ARNG, Centennial, CO (October 2001 to Jun
e 2002)
Environmental Science Officer (CPT) USAR, Denver, CO (February 1997 to September
2001)
Environmental Science Officer (CPT) USAR, Denver, CO (June 1992 to May 1993)
EDUCATION
Oil and Gas Safety and Health Certificate, Red Rocks CC, Lakewood, CO (2009)
Environmental Specialist Certificate, Red Rocks CC, Lakewood, CO (2008)
Construction Safety and Health Certificate, Red Rocks CC, Lakewood CO (2008)
Safety and Health Certificate, OSHA Institute, Red Rocks CC, Lakewood, CO (2002)
Preventive Medicine Course (18 credits, Tulane University), Fort Sam Houston, TX
(1987)
M.P.H., University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN (1986)
B.S., Environmental Health, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (1982)
MILITARY EDUCATION
Public Health Officer Course, Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TX (2003)
Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, KS (1999)
AMEDD Officer Advanced Course, Fort Sam Houston, TX (1998)
AMEDD Officer Basic Course, Fort Sam Houston, TX (1987)
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
Registered Hazardous Substance Professional (RHSP)
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Certified Food Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Sanitary Inspector, First Grade (New Jersey)
Diplomat American Academy of Sanitarians (DAAS)
Certified Environmental Health Technician (CEHT)
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
PUBLICATIONS
* Salmonella enteritiditis Outbreak at the U.S. Army Military Academy Preparator
y School (USMAPS), (Morbidity Mortality Weekly Report [MMWR].),1988.
* Lyme Disease: Ecological Index to Assess Potential and Actual Risk of Transmis
sion (American Journal of Public Health),1991
* Lyme Disease: It's Public Health Significance (Journal of Environmental Health
),1991.
* Effectiveness of an Aerial Application of Carbaryl in Controlling Ixodes dammi
ni (Acari: Ixodidae) Adults in a High-Use Recreational Area in New Jersey (Journ
al of Medical Entomology),1992.
* Effectiveness of Three Granular Acaricide Formulations in Suppressing Populati
ons of Ixodes dammini (Acari: Ixodidae). 1. Short-term Control of Nymphs and Lar
vae (Journal of Medical Entomology),1991.
MILITARY AWARDS
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Army Commendation Medal (ACM)
Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
Colorado Achievement Medal (COAM)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (ARCAM)
National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWTSM)
AF Longevity Service Ribbon (AFLSR)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM)
Army Service Ribbon (ASR)
Wyoming National Guard Service Ribbon (WYNGSR)
Nominated for the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award
CIVILIAN AWARDS
On-the-Spot Cash Award (3 Total)
Special Act Award (3 Total)
Regional Directors Citation (Region VIII)
Performance Merit Increase Award (4 Total)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Industrial Hygiene (AAIH)
American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
REFERENCES
Available upon request
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1985-Present)
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
Oil and Gas Safety and Health (RRCC)
Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review (UNC/UU)
Advanced Industrial Hygiene Topics (USAEHA)
Basic Industrial Hygiene Techniques (USAEHA)
Industrial Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality and Blueprint Reading (USAEHA)
Indoor Air Quality Investigation (USAEHA)
Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (NEHA)
Measuring Environmental Noise (NEHA)
Health Effects of Noise (NEHA)
Noise Dosimetry USAEHA)
Toxicology (NEHA)
Ergonomics (RRCC)
Lock-Out/Tag-Out (Other)
Electrical Safety (Other)
Electrical Standards (RRCC)
Porta-Count Respirator Fit Test (Other)
Chemical Process Safety Audits (EPA)
Chemical Accident Prevention Auditing (EPA)
Trainer Course: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
for General Industries Standards (RRCC)
Hazardous Materials (RRCC)
Fall Protection (RRCC)
Machinery and Machine Guarding Standard (RRCC)
Electrical Safety: 70E (Other)
Introduction to SCBA (Other)
Hydrogen Sulfide (RRCC)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE
Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations (EPA)
Health and Safety Decision Making for Managers (EPA)
Army Hazardous Waste Management Workshop (USAEHA)
Hazardous Waste Management (USAEHA)
Waste Management Workshop for Healthcare Facility Personnel (USAEHA)
Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handling (DLA)
Emergency Response to Hazardous Material Incidents (EPA)
Hazardous Materials Management (NEHA)
Environmental Protection (CDC)
Air Monitoring for Hazardous Materials (EPA)
Hazardous Waste Workshop (UC)
HAZWOPER 8-hour, Refresher (RRCC)
Hazardous Waste Awareness for Supervisors (Other)
RADIATION SAFETY
Medical X-Ray Survey Techniques (USAEHA)
Radiological Health (NEHA)
Radiation in the Human Environment (NEHA)
Radiation Safety at Superfund Sites (EPA)
Radiation Safety Advanced for Environmental Professionals (EPA)
Radiation Safety Practical Application (EPA)
Radiation Safety Overview for Environmental Professionals (EPA)
Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers (Other)
Fundamentals of Radiation Safety (Other)
Radiation Protection Standards (Other)
Radiation Safety and Common Sense (Other)
Radiation Risks Revisited (Other)
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments: A Basic Course (AIHA)
Risk Assessment, Inspection, Interim Control and Abatement of Lead-Based Paint H
azards (AIHA)
Successful Environmental Management (RRCC)
Introduction to Environmental Laws (RRCC)
Storm water Management and Erosion Control (RRCC)
TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transportation (DOT) Compliance (Other)
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation (EPA)
DOT Hazardous Materials Table (Other)
DOT Packaging and Labeling (Other)
DOT Shipping Papers (Other)
DOT Loading and Storage (Other)
DOT Drug and Alcohol Awareness (Other)
DOT Security for Shipment of Hazardous Materials (Other)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Emergency Program Manager: Orientation (FEMA)
Radiological Emergency Management (FEMA)
Introduction to Hazardous Materials (FEMA)
Principles of Emergency Management (FEMA)
Principles of Emergency Preparedness (FEMA)
Incident Command 100 (FEMA)
Incident Command 200 (FEMA)
Hazardous Materials Prevention (FEMA)
Radiological Emergency Response (FEMA)
Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex (FEMA)
Emergency Radiological Response Transportation (FEMA)
CBRNE Awareness (USAF)
CBRNE Defense Awarenessv2 (USAF)
CBRNE Defense Awarenessv3 (USAF)
Emergency Response to Terrorism (FEMA)
Hazardous Materials Awareness (Other)
Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel (FEMA)
Emergency Response Operations (USAF)
HazMat Awarenessv2.1 (USAF)
Air Force Emergency Response Operations/Command & Control (USAF)
FIRE SAFETY
NFPA Life Safety 101 (Other)
BIOHAZARD/BIOSAFETY
Biohazard Awareness Course (EPA)
LABORATORY SAFETY
Laboratory Safety/Chemical Hygiene Compliance (Other)
ASBESTOS
Sampling and Evaluation Airborne Asbestos Dust (NIOSH 582) (Other)
Asbestos Handler/Supervisor (Other)
In-Place Management of Asbestos Containing Material in Buildings (EPA)
AHERA Inspector/Management Planner (Other)
AHERA Inspector/Management Planner, Refresher (Other)
MANAGEMENT
Preventive Medicine Management (USAEHA)
Hospital Safety Management (Other)
Safety Programs (RRCC)
Supervisor Safety Course (RRCC)
ENTOMOLOGY
Vectorborne Disease Control (CDC)
DoD Pest Management Certification (USAEHA)
Second Annual Lyme Disease Clinical Prevention Conference (Other)
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease (Other)
FOODSERVICE SANITATION
Foodborne Illness Investigation (CDC)
Applied Foodservice Sanitation (Other)
Food-borne Disease Control (CDC)
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training (Other)
WATER QUALITY
Water Quality Parameters (NEHA)
Waterborne Disease Control (CDC)
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Graduate Summer Session Epidemiology (UM)
Communicable Disease Control (CDC)
AIR POLLUTION
Hospital Incinerator Operator Training (USAEHA)
Industrial Emissions Control (NEHA)
Orientation to Air Pollution Management (EPA)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
U.S. Army Preventive Medicine Specialist Course, 91S (AHS)
Training Acronyms:
AIHA: American Industrial Hygiene Association
AHS: Academy of Health Sciences
CDC: Centers for Disease Control
DLA: Defense Logistics Agency
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
NEHA: National Environmental Health Association
OSHA Institute, Red Rocks Community College (RRCC)
UM: University of Minnesota
UNC: University of North Carolina
USAEHA: U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency
CU: University of Colorado
UU: University of Utah
USAEHA: U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency
USAF: U.S. Air Force
Other: Private Organization