10th annual 2015 environmental and occupational health...
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10th Annual
2015 Environmental and Occupational Health
Technical Symposium
Drinking Water Policy in California:
Environmental & Occupational Health Aspects
Sponsored By
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Drinking Water Policy in California:
Environmental & Occupational Health Aspects
March 4, 2015
On behalf of the Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) alumni, faculty, and students of California State University Northridge, and our sponsors, we welcome you to our 10th Annual EOH Technical Symposium. We hope that you will find today’s program to be of great value.
As California residents face increasingly dry conditions, numerous adjustments have been made, and will continue to be made, to water and wastewater policy. This Environmental and Occupational Health Symposium will address the latest issues in statewide and local water supplies, groundwater management and water contami-nation. Our proposed program includes speakers in water and wastewater policy, water delivery, drinking-water contaminants and regulations, and alternative water sources, among others.
Our Symposium brings together scientists, industry professionals, government consultants, and policy experts to consider the impact of the drought on the environment. A stellar line-up for today’s event promises an interesting and informative day. Proceeds from the EOH Technical Symposium are used to promote student educa-tional events, scholarships, and the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. We hope you enjoy today’s symposium and will join us for future events.
EOH Symposium Team
EOH Alumni Chapter
Ty Avendano
BS CSUN EOH
Arlene Feingold
BS, MS CSUN EOH
Bob Finkelstein
BS CPU Pomona, BS CSULA
MS CSUN EOH
Brett Koontz
BS, MS CSUN REHS
Tony Luca, CIH
BS, MS CSUN EOH
Salvina Restivo
CSUN EOH
Yvonne Sucich, REHS
BS, MS CSUN EOH
Marty Zisner, CIH, CSP, REHS
BS CSUN EOH, MS USC
Systems Mgmt
EOH Faculty
Dr. Antonio F. Machado
BS CSUN EOH, PhD. UCLA
EOH Student Association
Patrick Herold
BS CSUN EOH in Progress
CSUN Alumni Relations
Bridget Sullivan
Antonio F. Machado, PhD
Symposium Co-Chair
EOH Department
Bob Finkelstein, MS
President & Co-Chair
EOH Alumni Chapter
Patrick Herold
Vice President & Co-Chair
EOH Student Association
10th Annual
2014 Environmental and Occupational Health Technical Symposium
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Our program of scheduled topics and distinguished speakers is:
8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Refreshments
8:30 - 8:45 Environmental Health Considerations in Water Policy. Antonio F. Machado, Ph.D., REHS; Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, California State University, Northridge
8:45 - 9:35 The Impact of Climate Change and Drought on Water Quality. David Kimbrough, Ph.D.; Water Quality Manager, City of Pasadena
9:35 - 10:25 Where Do We Get Our Drinking Water? The Role of Governance in Shaping Water Policy. Michael Alvord, M.S.; Director of Water Operations, Newhall County Water District
10:25 - 10:45 Break and Vendor Exhibits
10:45 - 11:35 The State of the Art in Wastewater Recycling. Eric M. V. Hoek, Ph.D.; CEO, Water Planet Engineering, LLC
11:35 Presentation of the Finkelstein/DuBois Merit Award. Nola J. Kennedy, Ph.D., CIH; Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, California State University, Northridge
11:35 - 12:25 Toxic Substances in Drinking Water: an Evaluation of Current Regulations. Graduate Student Presentations.
12:15 - 12:55 Lunch and Vendor Exhibits
12:55 - 1:40 Desalination, Present and Future. Diane Gatza; Desalination Project Engineer, West Basin Municipal Water District
1:40 - 2:20 The Challenge of Converting Contaminated Groundwater in the San Fernando Basin into Drinking Water. Issam Najm, Ph.D., P.E.; President, Water Quality Treatment & Solutions, Inc., Northridge
2:20 - 2:40 Break, Vendor Exhibits and Raffle
2:40 - 3:20 Rain Water Harvesting in Dry Climates. Torin Dunnavant, Director of Engagements and Partnerships, TreePeople, Los Angeles
3:20 - 4:30 Panel Discussion: Developing Alternative Water Resources - Opportunities and Barriers.
Angelo Bellomo, Director of Environmental Health, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health;
Madelyn Glickfeld, Assistant Director, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles;
Scott Houston, Director, West Basin Municipal Water District;
Traci Minamide, COO, LA Sanitation, City of Los Angeles
David Nahai, former Director, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power;
This event qualifies for 8 contact hours (.8 CEU’s) for professional continuing education.
Please see Technical Symposium staff if you have questions about receiving credit.
Your opinion is important to us. Please complete the
Attendee Survey Form before you leave the event.
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GRADUATE STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Toxic Substances in Drinking Water:
an Evaluation of Current Regulations
1,4-Dioxane: Contamination in Water and an Assessment of Regulations. Andrew Evans, Ryan Silvers and Antonio F. Machado
Acrylamide: Contamination in Water and an Assessment of Regulations. Jasmeet Kaur, Laura Smolyar and Antonio F. Machado
Arsenic-Induces Dysfunction in Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase-1: Arsenic Contamination in Potable Water and an Assessment of Regulations. Macario Perez, Ammar Witwit and Antonio F. Machado
Atrazine: Contamination in Water and Assessment of Regulations. Epalle Nseke, Jacob A. LeMay, and Antonio F. Machado
Emerging Water Contaminant: Butylated Hydroxyanisol. Lucia Luu, Nazanin Safavi and Antonio F. Machado
Cadmium in the Environment: Emphasis on Water. Gloria Benzakarya, Delia Ponce and Antonio F. Machado
DBP: Contamination in Water and Proposed Regulations. Helen Davoodi, Camilla Westberg and Antonio F. Machado
Hexavalent Chromium: Contamination in Water and an Assessment of Regulations. Diana Barr, Tony Lipikorn and Antonio F. Machado
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and its Effects on Humans and Animals.
Tameka B. Dew, Tony Chung and Antonio F. Machado
Perchlorate: Contamination in Water and an Assessment of Regulations. Chesten Chong, Maryam Mortezai and Antonio F. Machado
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA): A Global Water Contaminant. Brandon M. Montes, Ernesto M. Garcia and Antonio F. Machado
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We also wish to acknowledge and thank the hard working team
members with the following organizations
CSUN
ALUMNI CHAPTER
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We Wish To Thank the Following for Their Support
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
CSU Dominguez Hills is the only California State University to be awarded a Department of Labor Occupation-
al Safety & Health Training Institute Education Center (OSHA OTIEC). We are proud to support OSHA’s mis-
sion of educating employers and workers on how to avoid workplace injuries and maintain a safe work envi-
ronment.
The College has a history of meeting community and industry needs through specialized training. and part-
nership arrangements. Industry representatives and employers are invited to contact the center for further
information about occupational safety and health training, courses and certificates of completion offered
through the CSUDH OSHA Education Center.
Become an OSHA Authorized Trainer
Construction Trainer
Prerequisites: OSHA 510 Required: OSHA 500
General Industry Trainer
Prerequisites: OSHA 511 Required: OSHA 501
Cal OSHA Outreach Training
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We Wish To Thank the Following for Their Support
The Southern California NIOSH Education and Research Center (ERC) is one of 17 multidisciplinary centers in the United States supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for education and research in the field of occupational health.
The Southern California Center is administratively housed in the Depart-ment of Environmental Health Sciences, UCLA School of Public Health. The Center supports graduate degree programs in Occupational Medicine at UC Irvine, and Occupational Health Nursing and Industrial Hygiene at UCLA. For these programs the Center provides student support (fees and stipends for US citizens or permanent residents) and infrastructure support.
The Center supports approximately 40 graduate students in the field of oc-cupational health. It provides a focus for multidisciplinary research in the broad field of occupational health. It also supports Continuing Education and Outreach Programs, and a Pilot Project Research Training Program for Occupational Safety and Health trainees. The Center is closely linked with the Centers for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) at UCLA and UC Irvine.
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Total Safety EHS Services
https://www.totalsafety.com/inside/
Total Safety U.S., Inc. d/b/a EHS Services (EHS Services) provides a full range of environmental, health and safe-ty services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients. EHS Services has operations throughout the
United States with professionals who can quickly respond to local or out of area client needs. In Southern California EHS Services is working with oil and gas, construction and manufacturing clients offering consulting services in:
Industrial Hygiene Services,
Workplace Exposure Assessments (WEA),
Safety Compliance Audits and Inspections,
Industrial and Office Ergonomic Evaluations,
Process Safety Management,
Safety Policy and Program Review and Development,
Placement of EH&S personnel at client locations to provide EH&S support services,
Environmental Assessments,
Asbestos and Lead Project Management,
Indoor Air Quality and Mold Remediation Consulting,
Emergency Response
Construction Safety Oversight
EMS LABORATORIES,
INC. (626) 568-4065 (800) 675-5777 FAX: (626) 796-5282
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117 West Bellevue Drive
Pasadena, CA 91105
www.emslabs.com
Supplying industrial hygiene consultants and safety professionals with quality industrial hygiene analysis for over 25 years
American Industrial Hygiene Association 1986 NVLAP for Asbestos in Air and Bulk 1989/90 (AIHA)
AIHA Environmental Lead Laboratory 1994 California Department of Public Health 1990 (ELLAP) (ELAP)
S/WBE
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We Wish To Thank the Following for Their Support
Forensic Analytical Consulting Services is an environmental consulting firm that provides a wide range of industrial hygiene services to its clients nationally.
Established in 1986, our services include professional management of asbestos, lead, mold and water intru-sion, indoor environmental quality, environmental health and safety management and litigation support.
These services are available to owners in key industry sectors to include the Construction Trades, Healthcare, Utilities, Industrial, Commercial, Retail, Education, Insurance, Hospitality, Financial, Legal and other key areas in which the protection of public health is valued.
The best definition of Forensic Analytical is found in our mission statement:
“The mission of Forensic Analytical is to leave our scientific fingerprint on each client we serve. We ac-complish this by delivering data and expertise that is accurate, cost effective, and contextually useful in solving issues of public health.”
Our company is defined by our commitment to knowledge, our employees, client relationships, providing contextually appropriate data and a dedication to niche growth superiority. We pride ourselves on learning your business and customizing effective programs to ensure compliance and promote public safety while also helping to reduce liability.
Forensic Analytical Consulting Services is supported by three fully accredited laboratories that specialize in asbestos, metals, molds, and materials quantification services. These laboratories employ the latest in TEM and PCR capabilities and are operated by our sister company; Forensic Laboratory Services.
With six offices in the west (San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Las Vegas and Portland) and effective response programs nationally, we are effectively positioned to help assist you with your firms industrial hygiene needs.
Please visit our website at www.forensicanalytical.com for further location, service and contact information.
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We Wish To Thank the Following Sponsors for Their Support
Phylmar Group® is an organization that partners with best in class compa-nies on their most challenging environmental, health and safety, and social responsibility issues by working in a vertically integrated way from anticipating client's needs from strategy to implementation. We do this through our trusted expert client advisors and an affiliate network made of up of 500 consultants in 50 countries who deliver innovative, responsible, efficient solutions addressing client needs and creating added value.
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We Wish To Thank the Following for Their Support
Established in 1986, Forensic Analytical Laboratories is
one of the leading industrial hygiene and environmental
laboratory in the U.S. With laboratories in San Francisco,
Los Angeles and Las Vegas it has served more than 5,000
clients and built a reputation for delivering understanda-
ble, accurate and legally defensible data in a timely and cost
Hygiene Technologies International, Inc. (HygieneTech), a comprehensive occupational hygiene and safety consulting firm, offers professional services with specialties in industrial hygiene, safety engineering, microbial growth assessment, indoor air quality, noise assessment and control, industrial ventilation, asbestos and lead identification and abatement project management, health and safety training, hazardous waste remediation
SKC is the premier manufacturer and distributor for the Industrial Hygiene, Safety
and Environmental professional. Our innovative and collaborative approach with
customers including regulatory agencies distinguishes us in the global market. SKC
equipment, sampling guide and technical expertise have been an essential resource
for professionals protecting the community and workplace since 1962.
All American Audio Visual is committed to providing professional high quality audio visual equipment rentals and
services, offering the best in pro audio sound systems with warmth and clarity, lcd and dlp projectors bright and
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creation. Additionally, every employee from engineer, to technician, to utility is highly skilled and amiable. Client
satisfaction is number one! [email protected]
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Alumni Association membership is the best way to strengthen your proud alma mater!
Connect…Learn...Network...Mentor... Join the EOH Alumni Chapter for
only $40.00 a year! (Only $20 if you graduated within the last 12 months.)
Membership shows your Matador pride, and it also enables you to stay connected to Cal State Northridge! Many of the Alumni
Association benefits have been specifically designed just for you. Here are just a few ways that the association is committed to
you:
Career Services – Career counseling opportunities, job search and support services!
Student Recreation Center – Come work out for a discounted rate at our brand new facility!
Discounted Insurance Offers – Health, Home, Life and Auto Insurance at a discounted rate!
CSU libraries – All 23 campuses Matador Bookstore – 10% off at the Matador Bookstore!
*Your membership also gives alumni a stronger voice on campus and provides support to the university.
Your annual membership dues support special projects and provide funding for programming including Chapter Events! Also,
ten percent of your membership dues go to support student scholarships!
Join your Alumni Association online today!
ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS…
CAP AND GOWN SPECIAL!!!
(Packages below include regalia plus a
Two Year Alumni Membership)
$40.00 for a Bachelor’s Degree Package
$80.00 for a Master’s Degree Package
VISIT OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOOTH AT THE BOOKSTORE
AT GRADFEST ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th AND THURSDAY MARCH 12th