Occupational Health Environmental
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Matthew F. Duff, M.S., CSP
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Environmental health and safety professional with over 17 years of experience in regulatory agencies; industrial hygiene principles; implementation and management of occupational health programs; management of risk, safety, and emergency management programs; and environmental and occupational health and safety inspections of private and public entities. Education:
Columbia Southern University
M.S. Occupational Safety and Health, Concentration: Environmental Management North Dakota State University
B.S. Major: Microbiology, Minor: Chemistry
Professional Experience:
MN Department of Corrections – Lino Lakes, Lino Lakes, MN 10/23-present: Safety Administrator
• Develop, manage, and monitor the effectiveness of regional/institutional accident and injury prevention and DOC safety programs to ensure a safe environment, comply with applicable regulations, and help improve the culture of the organization. Provide leadership in prioritizing, scheduling, directing and coordinating the safety program in the Lino Lakes facility.
• Function as an active member of the DOC Safety Team, participating in all DOC- wide initiatives aimed at improving the safety and health environment for all employees. This includes aiding other safety team members and other facilities as needed. The Safety Administrator at MCF-Lino Lakes will function as the DOC-wide contact for physical plant and construction projects.
• Plan, develop and implement department-wide safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risk. Assess safety-related department training needs and write safety training courses.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and wellness programs and documentation for the required American Correctional Association (ACA) standards to increase employees' awareness and process effectiveness.
• Direct the environmental compliance program for the facility and ensure that all state, federal, and county regulations are followed.
• Participate in accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers’ compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers’ compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims.
• Serve as the institution's liaison to other safety, health, and environmental regulatory agencies (e.g. Department of Labor & Industry; Minnesota State Fire Marshal, Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency). NAMSA, Coon Rapids, MN
3/23-10/23: Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
● Develops and manages Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, procedures and related training for the site.
● Ensures compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc. regulations, licensing or permitting.
● Serves as the primary emergency response coordinator under the site Emergency Action Plan.
● Coordinates hazardous waste management (storage, labeling, inspection, disposal, etc.)
● Reviews written safety programs/procedures annually and provides updates as needed.
● Maintains site OSHA 300/300A logs.
● Manages site respirator program (Assessment, training & fi t testing).
● Manages site hearing conservation program (testing/training).
● Manages annual chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance.
● Conducts internal EHS/regulatory inspections (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
● Conducts JSA’s/hazard assessments.
● Leads/assists with injury/incident investigations, root cause and corrective action.
● Maintains prescription safety glass program.
● Conducts industrial hygiene monitoring.
● Conducts ongoing EHS continuous improvement initiatives.
● Leads safety incentive and hazard awareness programs.
● Liaises with HR regarding Workers’ Compensation.
● Fulfills any other duties as identified by Regional Leader, Environmental, Health and Safety Management.
Bay West, St. Paul, MN
5/22-3/23: Health and Safety Specialist
• Plan, develop and implement company-wide safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risk. Assess safety-related department training needs and write safety training courses.
● Perform workplace inspections to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety requirements.
● Review, revise and approve site safety and health plans to ensure adherence to company and regulatory safety requirements.
● Industrial hygiene monitoring of environments to ensure hazards remain below regulatory limits.
● Direct the environmental compliance program for the facility and ensure that all state, federal, and county regulations are followed.
● Participate in accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers’ compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers’ compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims. Allina Health, Regina Hospital / River Falls Area Hospital - Hastings, MN / River Falls, WI
11/21-4/22: Employee Safety Specialist
● Implementation of workplace violence prevention programs.
● Plan, develop and implement institution-wide safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risk.
● Assess safety-related department training needs and write safety training courses.
● Maintains site OSHA 300/300A logs.
● Maintenance of employee respiratory protection program and respirator fit testing of employees.
● Co-chairing safety and violence prevention committees.
● Reviewing, revising and updating hazardous waste, safety. management and violence prevention policies.
● Participate in accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers’ compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers’ compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims. Hennepin County - Minneapolis, MN
5/20-11/21: Workplace Safety Specialist
● Plan, develop and implement department-wide safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risk. Assess safety-related department training needs and write safety training courses.
● Perform workplace inspections to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety requirements.
● Industrial hygiene monitoring of environments to ensure hazards remain below regulatory limits.
● Update and maintenance of county safety policies and procedures.
● Participate in accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers’ compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers’ compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims. University of Wisconsin - River Falls, River Falls, WI 8/17-5/20: Risk Manager
● Plan, develop and implement university-wide safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risk. Assess safety-related department training needs and write safety training courses.
● Perform accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers’ compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers’ compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims.
● Direct the environmental compliance program for the university and ensure that all state, federal, and county regulations are followed.
● Acting as chair of the emergency management team and primary incident commander for campus emergencies.
● Acting as chair of institutional Safety Committee.
● Processing of injury and property insurance claims. Pace Analytical Services, Minneapolis, MN
4/17-7/17: Cleanroom Qualification Services Supervisor
● Providing on-site testing of production cleanrooms including HEPA integrity testing and ISO 14644 particle count certifications.
● Providing on-site equipment certification including laminar flow workstation, fume hood and biological safety cabinet certification.
● Providing on-site validation of temperature and humidity-controlled chambers and autoclaves using Kaye Validator test equipment.
● Coordinating and scheduling projects and provide on-site leadership to ensure efficient and compliant testing.
Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN
7/14-3/17: Industrial Hygienist I
● Inspection of radioactive material licensees within the state of Minnesota including response to allegations, complaints and incidents.
● Processing of amendments, renewals and revisions of radioactive material licenses.
● Member of state Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program, including participation in exercises and drills at the State Emergency Operations Center
(SEOC) and experience with training and conducting emergency management activities utilizing the incident management system.
● Coordination of calibrations of the unit’s survey meters.
● Environmental sampling of areas around nuclear power plants. Volt Information Services, Stillwater, MN
8/13-7/14: Health and Safety Specialist
• Plan, develop and implement company-wide safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risk. Assess safety-related department training needs and write safety training courses.
● Perform workplace inspections to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety requirements.
● Review, revise and approve site safety and health plans to ensure adherence to company and regulatory safety requirements.
● Industrial hygiene monitoring of environments to ensure hazards remain below regulatory limits.
● Direct the environmental compliance program for the facility and ensure that all state, federal, and county regulations are followed.
● Participate in accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers’ compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers’ compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims. Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN
3/11-2/14: Health Program Representative Senior
• Perform health and safety inspections of body art establishments.
• Ensure proper disposal of hazardous and infectious wastes at body art establishments.
• Ensure documentation at body art establishments meets the standards established by state statute.
• Credentialing and application review of body art establishment and technician applicants.
• Presentation of training and outreach materials to client base and the public at large. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2/06-3/11: Environmental Health Specialist
• Conduct air monitoring for VOC’s and anesthetic gases.
• Respond to various laboratory emergencies and chemical spills.
• Perform qualitative testing for the presence of mercury and perchloric acid.
• Review research protocols for environmental health and safety hazards
• Plan, develop and implement university-wide safety training programs to ensure the health and safety of employees and minimize workers' compensation risk. Assess safety-related department training needs and write safety training courses.
● Perform workplace inspections to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal safety requirements.
● Review, revise and approve site safety and health plans and policies to ensure adherence to company and regulatory safety requirements.
● Industrial hygiene monitoring of environments to ensure hazards remain below regulatory limits.
● Direct the environmental compliance program for the facility and ensure that all state, federal, and county regulations are followed.
● Participate in accident and injury investigations to determine their causes and propose remedial actions and preventive measures. Partner with the facility workers’ compensation administrator to recommend activities to prevent workers’ compensation claims and decrease the severity of existing claims. Certifications:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP-44038)
40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, ICS 700, ICS 800, ICS 03, WMD Awareness, RERO, HeartSaver First Aid/CPR/AED Additional Training:
Transportation of Hazardous Goods
Transportation of Radioactive Materials
Security Systems for Radioactive Materials
Introductory Health Physics
Intermediate Health Physics
Industrial Radiography
Chemical Terrorism Awareness
Basic Biological Safety Cabinet Certification
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