July 9, 2012 - Register Today
Case Studies of Identifying Unknown Materials-Based on a broad variety of prior cases this presentation will discuss the scientific methods that LA Testing/EMSL Analytical uses to provide identification of unknown materials that cannot be identified by commonly used environmental analysis.
Derrick Tanner, Regional Manager at LA Testing /EMSL Analytical
Dr. Jerry Drapala, Senior Materials Analyst at LA testing/ EMSL Analytical
Derrick Tanner has been the West Coast Regional Manager at LA Testing /EMSL Analytical, Inc. for the past 14 years. As the nation's leading environmental testing firm, EMSL's network of nationwide laboratories has enabled Mr. Tanner to be at the forefront of many indoor air quality and numerous environmental issues. Derrick Tanner attained his degree in Geology from the University of Colorado's Boulder campus in 1996.
Jerry Drapala has been working as a Senior Materials Analyst at LA testing/ EMSL Analytical, Inc. since 2007. Currently, Dr. Jerry Drapala holds the position of Laboratory Manager at the South Pasadena location. Dr. Drapala received his Ph.D. degree in Geology and Chemistry from the Polish Academy of Science in 2005.
Commercial and Residential Odor Investigations- How to plan and implement a successful odor investigation
Joel I. Berman, Vice President of Health Science Associates
Joel I. Berman, is Vice President of Health Science Associates, a full service Industrial Hygiene and Environmental consulting firm. Mr. Berman is a CIH, a CSP, a CIAQM, a CDPH LST, and a CAC. His duties include project oversight of HSA's professional and technician staff, project set-up, field investigations, report writing and review, etc. He has a BS in Business Administration with an option in Marketing from Long Beach State.
Mr. Berman has been employed with HSA for 25 years. He has performed various duties with HSA: technician; project manager; Industrial Hygienist; Director of Health and Safety Services; and Vice President. He has provided consulting to HSA's clientele on various health and safety issues including, but not limited to: asbestos; radon; mercury; indoor air quality; safety evaluation; program management; and in the Southern California area is a well known and respected expert witness in various areas of practice, including asbestos and fungal contamination issues.
