MOS 6301 Advanced Industrial Hygiene Unit 5 DB

Discussion Board.

On Presidents Day in February 2015, I (Professor) responded to a train derailment in Mt. Carbon, WV to provide on-site Health & Safety support for the responders, firefighters, and community citizens.  This is a very interesting aspect of Industrial Hygiene.  Not only was I (Professor) using my training in regards to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of health hazards for my Haz-Mat team, I was responsible for providing fact-based information to assist the Fire Chief and his Site Safety Officer.  In addition, I was on the phone several times with the State Health Department explaining what might be in the smoke from the fire that might impact the surrounding community. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PdXwxYBE6E

QUESTION:  Respond to this weeks discussion board with your thoughts about industrial hygiene's role during industrial accidents, community incidents, or natural disasters.