Floyd Douglas Cannon

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Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Day Phone: 801-***-****

Email: ac7wfi@r.postjobfree.com

Job Type: Permanent or Contract

Work Schedule: Full Time or Part Time

Target Locations: Salt Lake City and surrounding area, Utah, USA

Work Experience: From 10/21/2012-9/29/18 at U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA, Salt

Lake Technical Center, 8660 S. Sandy Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070-6406

From 10/2012-9/18

Physical Scientist and Chemist

Before retirement I performed chemical analyses on samples submitted by OSHA Compliance Officers according to OSHA Methods in the Inorganic Section at the Department of Labor Technical Center using legal defensible techniques.

For samples submitted only intermittently, I made Quality Control samples along with standards.

Performed ICP and AA analysis on metal samples using standards prepared to match the samples submitted.

Performed Chlorine analysis on samples using the Specific Ion Electrode (SIE).

Analyzed samples for Hydrogen Peroxide in conjunction with a Perkin Elmer UV/Visible Spectrophotometer.

Analyzed samples for pH using pH test strips and pH electrodes for analysis of sample pH.

Analyzed metal samples by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and ICP Mass Spectroscopy. Analytical results were submitted, reported and archived and were ultimately defended by me during review for laboratory certification by the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

From 8/2007-9/2010

Industrial Hygienist

I performed tests on Class D Breathing Air and workplace hazardous chemicals. I performed quantitative respirator fit test using the Portacout.

Performed technical sampling and monitoring of employee's workplace for health hazards. This work was scheduled in the Industrial Hygiene Sampling Plan.

Tabulated data for preparation of routine and complex reports of workplace conditions which can include a variety of hazards, biological, chemical, dusts, mists, fumes, ergonomic, noise, heat, cold, and non-ionizing radiation. Assigned work was performed in a variety of industrial shops, industrial operations, laboratories, confined spaces, chemical surety operations and outdoor work sites at Deseret Chemical Depot and Tooele Army Depot.

Conducted surveys in conjunction with others, to identify and evaluate potential health hazard and determined compliance with established Army Regulations, OSHA, and other regulating criteria such as Threshold Limit Values (TLV's) exposures.

Maintained health hazard information records and computerized health hazard information (DOEHRS) including the Laboratory instrument data management and control system.

Maintained instrumentation and performed equipment maintenance and accountability of equipment and calibrated and maintained in a ready state analytical industrial hygiene instrumentation such as air velocity measuring equipment, heat stress monitors, direct reading instruments, air sampling pumps and maintained specialized media. Assisted with employee workplace hazards training.

Maintained in an orderly manner the equipment calibration records.

I reviewed medical records, and research documentation including experimental and epidemiological studies. I worked independently and in groups to analyze and interpret facts and come to logical conclusions by sharing ideas, knowledge, skills, information, support resources, and responsibility.

I have studied air movement utilizing smoke tubes and a Smoke Generator. I have performed Safety evaluations as well as compliance of OSHA regulation evaluation on a daily basis in the work place on a daily basis. I have coordinated the activities of personnel conducting evaluations and tests involving hazard evaluation. I have worked in a Chemical Laboratory setting and evaluated test results of tests to accuracy and precision as well as completeness.

I have performed illumination studies in the workplace involving suggested adequate illumination for workers performing delicate work. I have also performed shaker and vibration of workers holding various types of hand tools which cause vibration. I have evaluated the utilization of various sizes of forklifts from small CAT forklifts to huge Doosan forklifts in the test area at Deseret Chemical Depot. I am aware of Safety requirements for the Bobcat and Forklift Operation. Tooele Army Depot operated under ISO 9000 and I interfaced with the ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2005 accredited laboratory.

From 7/1998-10/2006 at Dav-Lear Systems, Inc., Hill AFB,

Environmental Chemist

I performed process changes on Air Force Technical Orders to comply with Air Force requirements to reduce or eliminate the use of Environmental Protection Agency 17, Air Force Material Command 24 and Ozone Depleting Compound usage in processes. The work involved using Material Safety Data Sheets and chemical expertise to find suitable less hazardous substitutes. I maintained spreadsheets to record and quantify changes. I made quarterly reports, facilitating meetings, discussion groups and teams to Air Force management using a Power Point formal and informal technical information presentations of my results to both persons familiar and unfamiliar with the data.

From 6/1997-6/1998 at Redcon, Inc., Bountiful, Utah

Senior Technical Writer

I applied knowledge of probability and statistical methods in preparation of technical documentation. I edited and wrote documents concerning chemical safety aspects in the de- commissioning of Army chemical agents. I prepared test/work/closure plans for test and technical reports, standards specifications, proposals, position papers and memoranda. I assisted in the collection of test results and data and organized results in graphs, tables and charts. I used research websites on a daily basis and conducted fact-finding interviews to gather background material. The written research involved reviews in textbooks, trade journals, government regulation legal documents, newspapers, magazines and periodicals and review of textbooks.

From 5/1985-5/1997 at Thiokol, Inc., Brigham City, Utah

Chemist and Senior Industrial Hygienist

I managed Space Division Industrial Hygiene aspects of compliance materials, emergency response coordination, employee hazardous chemical monitoring. I was designated the subject matter expert for confined space and the hearing conservation programs. I controlled environmental stress and other hazards. I was a “Hazmat” representative and coordinated Industrial Hygiene chemical monitoring with laboratory analysis report. At Thiokol I worked in both the Safety and Health Division and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. I guaranteed that all worked performed by me or by technicians supervised by me was accomplished in accordance with contract management and regulatory requirements. I gave advice to management concerning the results of chemical and safety/health audits and the consequences of decisions to resolve problems. My reports to management helped to improve performance related to safety issues. I represented the Safety Department on Organizational Readiness Reviews and investigated mishaps and made verbal and written reports. I interpreted OSHA regulations under CFR-1910 for Systems Safety. I provided support to Thiokol customers. My work was at all times professional and responsive in problem resolution. My former OSHA compliance officer status and educational experience gave me credibility and authority in decisions. I have made health/safety and chemical surveillance plans to determine the most cost effective and scientific method to characterize workplace hazards. I reviewed technical government documents including Technical Orders and determined compliance. I made reports to upper management on methods for improving the effectiveness of proposed changes to procedures. I made audits and conducted interviews in all areas of the production process throughout the Thiokol facility. I performed on deficiency reports to make procedures and products acceptable. I was the Chemistry Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager. I wrote the Chemical Industrial Hygiene Plan and Quality Assurance Manual. I performed analyses on samples including infrared analysis, mass spectroscopy, atomic absorption, titration, ion chromatography, and microscopy (for asbestos analysis and minerals identification) and ICP and ICP Mass Spectroscopy, Flash-Point tester and bomb calorimeter. I performed live propellant size analysis. I performed physical and chemical analysis for unknown chemical determination of air samples and for hazardous chemicals in water (potable and waste water). I gave written and verbal presentations concerning my progress to Technical Review Committees on a semiannual basis throughout my employment. I used Word Processing on a daily basis including Excel spreadsheets and Power Point presentation Software. I used reporting tools for data mining to prepare reports. I routinely analyzed for Silica, Lead, VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), welding fume, carcinogens and total dust.

From 1/1972-3/1977 at OSHA Analytical Laboratory, Salt Lake, Utah

Industrial Hygiene Chemist

I processed, prepared, analyzed and reported samples submitted under the laboratory accreditation quality system and legal chain of custody. I utilized conventional methods as well as complex and unusual assignments. I included quality assurance samples which I prepared and analyzed as part of the analysis. I prepared Quality Control Spiked Media samples. The analytical results were archived in the database. I reviewed analytical data of other chemists for correctness. I inventoried stock reagents and supplies. I maintained reports according to accreditation requirements and procedures. I am listed as a contributing author to the OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. I made recommendations to OSHA Industrial Hygienists. My work was subject to testimony in court as an expert witness. I gained knowledge of regulations for Toxic Limit Values (TLV) and sophisticated laboratory equipment including Infra-Red, Ultra Violet Spectroscopy, Spectrometry, Specific Ion Electrode, Ion Chromatograph, X-Ray Spectroscopy, Ph and other techniques.

Military

In the military, I worked at Dugway Proving Grounds in the Chemical Technology Department for my Military obligation. I performed several tests involving Chemical and Biological tests involving Defensive items, including identifying the specific of Chemical Agents. I worked with both chamber and field size tests and used the concepts, principles, and practices of physical sciences. I have had classes in Biology, Zoology, Geology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics to the Calculus level.

Education

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah United States

Master's Degree - 9/1975

286.7 Semester Hours

Major: Chemistry

Minor: Geology

3.35 out of 4.0

Description:

BS, Chemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84032, June 68, GPA 3.3, attended 1967-1975, Major=Chemistry, 286 Total Semester Hrs. earned, 89.5 Total Semester Hrs. in Chemistry.

BS, Geology, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84032, June 74, GPA 3.25, attended 1967-1975, Major=Chemistry, 286 Total Semester Hrs. earned, 89.5 Total Semester Hrs. in Chemistry.

MS, Chemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84032, September 75, GPA 3.35, attended 1967-1975, Major=Chemistry, 286 Total Semester Hrs. earned, 89.5 Total Semester Hrs. in Chemistry.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

OSHA Confined Space Standard, American Society of Safety Engineers, 1993. Hazwoper Specialist Refresher Level Training, 1994. I learned Fortran Computer programming language. I used many sources to complete my graduate thesis, including: technical reports, manuals, professional journals, college level research papers, and other graduate level and professional reports and theses.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES OTHER INFORMATION

I was employed as a certified Industrial Hygienist from 1984 until 1998. I received a certificate of appreciation from John E. Lyten, Colonel, USAF for my work in rebuilding the Missile Alert Facility 01- at Vandenberg AFB, CA, 23 Mar05.

The title of my Master Thesis is “Calorimetric Determination of the Interaction of Cu, Fe, and V oxides with Sulfur Dioxide and Measurement of Sulfur (I) and Sulfur (VI) in Particulate Samples from Utah Valley”

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah United States

Bachelor's Degree - 6/1974

286.7 Semester Hours

Major: Geology

3.25 out of 4.0

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah United States

Bachelor's Degree - 6/1968

286.7 Semester Hours

Major: Chemistry

Minor: Geology

3.3 out of 4.0

East high School

Salt Lake City, Utah United States

High School or equivalent - 6/1962

Job Related Training

Basic Industrial Hygiene Techniques Course, 6H-F11/322-F11, Academy of Health Sciences, United States Army, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 22 February 2010 to 05 March 2010.

Department of Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS), December 3-6, 2007.

Asbestos Counting Equipment and Procedures, OSHA, November 3, 1986.

Practical Gas Chromatography, Hewlett Packard Company, October 2-4, 1978. Included Liquid Chromatography training.

Bulk Sample Analysis for Asbestos, December 4 8, 1989.

Applied Polarized Light Microscopy, June 4 8, 1990.

NIOSH 585, Sampling and Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust, September 25 29, 1989.

Industrial Hygiene Laboratory Quality Control (587), August 10 14, 1987.

English

Spoken:

Advanced

Written:

Advanced

Read:

Advanced

German

Spoken:

Novice

Written:

Intermediate

Read:

Intermediate

American Industrial Hygiene Association - Emeritus Member

I authored several Army publications while working for Redcon, Inc. at the CAMDS site located at the military ordnance depot south of Tooele, Utah. The publications concerned demilitarization of military chemical munitions ordnance.

While working for Thiokol, Inc., I published procedures for cleaning a flooded MAF site at Vandenberg AFB. Chemical analysis was made on the potable water which flooded the MAF and my procedures described steps to minimize any corrosion.

I received a letter of accomplishment and appreciation concerning my work on the flooded MAF at Vandenberg AFB.

Reference:

Mr. Bruce Thorne Independent Geologist

Phone Number: 801-***-****

Reference Type: Professional

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