John LaFrance
MURRAY, UTAH 84107
CELL 801-***-****
********.******@*****.***
Education
Masters of Science in Occupational Health, Dec. 2013
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Courses included: HAZWOPER training, Industrial Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Management,
Noise and Physical Agents, Industrial Ventilation, Toxicology, Advanced industrial Hygiene, Occupational
Health Solutions, Research, Occupational Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Ergonomics, Hazardous Substances
Bachelor of Science in Communication, August 2009
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah `
Work Experience
Industrial Hygiene Intern, Williams (Gas Pipes, Midstream) May 2013- Present
• Responsible for IH related sampling at Williams gas processing plants Salt Lake City, Utah
and compressor stations throughout the western United States.
• Collected personal and area samples monitoring for, BTEX, Radiation, Noise, Chemicals
• Trained and tested employees using Veripro fit testing software and equipment for
Williams hearing conservation program.
• Performed various types of sampling during such tasks as: blow downs, pigging,
as well as glycol and amine filter changes
Research Analyst (GS-9) OSHA, (United States Dept. of Labor) June 2012- August 2012
• Updated OSHA Technical Manual (Combustible Dust) Washington D.C.
• Compiled research from NEP, Hazard Alert, CSB investigations etc.
• Attended weekly training on Emerging Issues
• Compiled research on silica exposure during Hydraulic Fracturing
• Received training in Business Process Analysis and Business Writing
Research, Kennecott Copper Mine January 2013
• Statistical analysis of metal particulates released during Copper purification Magna, Utah
• Help in the research process of creating a real time metal particulate indicator system to
make a more time effective system for monitoring metal particulates. This will ensure that
workers will not be exposed to high levels of Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, or Copper particulates
while air samples are being analyzed in a lab.
• Analyzing sulfur dioxide levels in the air to determine if there
is a statistical correlation between sulfur dioxide and metal particulates
Consultant, United States Conference of Mayors August to December 2009
• Helped organize congressional appointments Washington DC
• Collected data coordinating meetings for mayors around the country
• Worked with the Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Service Association to help receive funding
Awards
Dr. Paul S. Richards Safe Workplace Scholarship June 2013
Workers Compensation Fund, Salt Lake City, Utah
Volunteer Experience
Disaster Relief Volunteer, American Red Cross October 2005
Provided disaster relief in largest shelter in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina Monroe, Louisiana
Volunteer Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Aug. 2003 to Aug. 2005
Two year full time voluntary missionary work Macon, Georgia