THOMAS PETER
Certified Industrial Hygienist
Mold Remediation Project Manager, Environmental Division

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Environmental and Occupational Health Science, New York Medical College (1997)
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science, Purchase College (1995)
Associate of Science, Chemical Technology, Westchester College (1992)

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Tom Peter is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Health and Safety Manager at Insurance Restoration Specialists, Inc. (IRS), Environmental Services Division, and has an extensive background in occupational, health and safety, public health issues, indoor air quality and environmental compliance. Working as a consultant for over ten years, he has exemplary knowledge in recognition/investigation, evaluation/testing and control/mitigation of occupational and environmental hazards.

Mr. Peter has managed remediation projects for indoor contaminants, managed oil spill and tank closures, assisted in emergency response and provided expert review and insurance claim oversight. He is also responsible for managing the Health and Safety Program for IRS and has published several articles on occupational health and indoor air quality.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2000 to PresentInsurance Restoration Specialists, Inc.
1997 to 2000The Whitman Companies, Inc.
1995 to 1997Gateway Environmental Services, inc.
1992 to 1995Environmental Services of America (ENSA)
1988 to 1992Testwell Craig Labs
1987 to 1987New York City Department of Environmental Protection

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

American Board of Industrial Hygiene, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
American Industrial Hygiene Association (National and Local Member)
American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH Member)
IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician
American Indoor Air Quality Council – Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS)
National Air Duct Cleaners Association – Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS)

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION

OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Safety
OSHA Confined Space Entry Training
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health Certification
OSHA Right-to-Know Hazard Awareness Certification
NFPA Emergency Hazard First Responder Operations Certification
Lead Inspection and Abatement Management
Risk Communication Seminar for Health Professionals
National Institute of Occupational Health 582 Equivalence
Asbestos Inspector, Project Designer, Project Supervisor, NJAST
American Indoor Air Quality Council Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Author of OSHA: Regulating Indoor Air Quality & Environmental Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace, New Jersey Environmental Law Letter , (12/1994)
Author of Proactive Approach to Safety May Save Money in Long Term, Printing News East, (5/1995)
Author of Indoor Air Pollutants May Pose a Damage to Workers, The Reporter Dispatch, (10/1995)
Author of Manage Indoor Air Quality for Better Business Value, Carson Report , (1/1998)
Author of Indoor Air Pollution, Taking a Proactive Approach to Keep Costs, Complaints in Check, Office & Industrial Properties, (4/1998)
Author of Mold Remediation Guidelines: How to Eliminate a Growing Hazard, Environmental Compliance & Litigation Strategy, (6/2000)
Author of Cleaning & Restoration, Contractors, IHs Band Together to Remediate Mold, Indoor Environment Connections, (12/2000)
Instructor of classes on asbestos and mold remediation methods and associated health and safety topics
Presentation: Disaster Kleenup International (DKI)
Mold Remediation – For Restoration Contractors, September 28, 2000
Presentation: NJ Section of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)
Mold Health Issues, Assessment, Testing & Proper Remediation Methods October 24, 2001
Presentation: Mold Workshop for Insurance Representatives October 30, 2001 and November 15, 2001
Actively performing public presentations on water damage restoration, mold remediation, and indoor air quality issues (2005)