Health Safety
Resume:
HERBERT SANTOS
BRENTWOOD, NY **717
***********@*****.***
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E DUCAT IO N
CUNY Hunter College, New York, NY J uly 2008 – May 2011
MS: Industrial Hygiene-Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
Cumulative GPA 3.5/4.0
Studies focused on the Industrial Hygiene theory and methods & equipment used in the anticipation,
recognition, evaluation, and control presented by stressors with an emphasis on the application of the
skills to improve public, environmental, and occupational health.
• Capstone Research Paper: “An Investigation of Formaldehyde Exposure Potential During Hair
S traightening Processes and Potential Health Implications to the Upper Respiratory Tract.”
SUNY Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY J une 2002 – May 2007
BS: Health Sciences-Environmental Health & Safety
Studies provided general knowledge and skills which related to environmental, health, and safety.
EXPER I ENCE
Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist A ugust 2007 – Present
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc ., Melville, NY
G lobal industr ial hygiene lead on the capitol projects team in which responsibili ties included performing
r isk and hazard analysis for upcoming projects in conjunction with personnel from various levels within
t he corporation as well as third party consultants, technical experts, and contractors. The r isk and/or
hazard analysis focused on potential hazards posed by ergonomics, chemical, physical, particulate
s tressors.
D eveloped and provided technical t raining to individuals at various levels within the organization.
T raining included but was not limited to Titanium Dioxide safety and handling, noise level awareness and
reduction techniques, sound mapping and noise level equipment, safe work practices to reduce dust
exposure, personal protective equipment selection and use, new hire orientation, safe handling and
s torage of caustic material, safe Hydrofluoric Acid operations, safe Potassium Hydroxide operations,
hazard communication and awareness, general lab safety, chemical hygiene, emergency response plan,
ventilation system assessment, MSDS evaluation, and behavior based safety.
C onducted and assisted in industrial hygiene related studies/projects designed to recognize, anticipate,
evaluate, and control potential health and environmental hazards posed by chemical, non-ionizing
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r adiation, physical, biological, and ergonomic stressors. Each study generally required interaction between
various groups including third party industrial hygiene consultants, technical experts, management,
supervisors, affected employees, and contractors. The various industr ial hygiene studies/projects required
t he use of equipment such as Photoionization Detectors, Sound Level Meters & Noise Dosimeters,
Heat/Cold Stress Monitors (wet bulb globe temperature), particulate, gas, and vapor air sampling
equipment (active and passive), indoor air quality and ventilation assessment equipment, and biological
a ir sampling equipment (Anderson N6 Air Sampler). The compiled information was organized, analyzed,
and the results were shared with affected employees at various levels of the corporate structure.
Certifications:
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Confined Space Entry
• First Aid and AED
• Hazardous Materials Transportation IATA/49 CFR
• Incipient Stage Fire Extinguisher Use
Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft FrontPage
• Microsoft Vizio
• SPSS: Statistics
• SAP Systems
Linguistic Skills:
• Proficient in English and Spanish
Professional Affiliations:
• American Conference of Governmental
H ygienists
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• American Industrial Hygiene Association
• American Society of Safety Engineers
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P erformed routine internal audits and conducted accident/incident investigations as required.
Recommendations and corrective actions were provided for both audits and investigations through
i mmediate feedback and/or formalized reports.
R eviewed and approved new chemicals by reviewing the Material Safety Data Sheets and analyzing the
appropriateness of workplace controls. An internal hazardous material identification system rating was
established after reviewing the chemical MSDS.
C reated and maintained work practices, guidelines, and standard operating procedures designed to
ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
P articipated in safety commit tees, safety related forums, ergonomics task forces, and departmental safety
s teering teams. Acted as the technical lead for the committee providing technical information and
resources relating to industrial hygiene related stressors.
L aboratory Safety Coordinator (unpaid internship)
January 2007 – May 2007
SUNY Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY and Southampton, NY
R esponsibilit ies included the inspection of 60+ research & development and analytical laboratories to
assure compliance with State University of New York, local, state, and federal compliance. The laboratory
i nspections required technical support to ensure proper chemical storage & compatibility, safe chemical
handling procedures, proper maintenance of satellite accumulation areas, adequate disposal of hazardous
and non-hazardous waste, quantitative analysis of fume and dust hoods, and evaluation of personal
p rotective equipment. A simplified checklist was created used to fur ther enhance laboratory inspections
and was used during a facility wide EPA inspection of all laboratory activities and operations.
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V OLUN T EER ACT I V I T I ES & AWARDS
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Fellowship recepient: Fall 2010-Spring 2011
AVEDA Earth Month Volunteer: Walk For Water, April 2010
Costal Stewardship Beach Clean Up: June 2010
Walk for SIDS and Child Loss: 2008, 2009
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