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EHS Subject Matter Experts List
AreaPrimaryPhone Number SecondaryPhone #2
3D PrintersJennifer Whittaker607-793-7003Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Access to Verizon BuildingCUPD607-255-1111CUPD will call 2418-they cannot access w/o CUPD 
Activated CO/smoke detectors (Local) CUPD607-255-1111CUPD607-255-1111
AED (Public Defibrillator) Jelliff, John607-254-4589Jordan, Steve607-254-5407
Aerial Work PlatformJoe Emanuel607-731-4226Amy Fox607-391-5003
Airborne Infectious Agents (HERO Act)Turse, Joshua607-255-9401  
Air Permitting - CampusMiller, Ilene607-255-1397Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Animals (in yards/need removal)Call Animal Control607-257-1822Sheriff607-257-1345
Animal Biosafety (Research)Turse, Joshua 607-255-9401Conyer, Julie607-255-2772
Animal FeedlotsBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Animal User Health and Safety Program (AUHSP)Felt, Robert (IACUC Administrator in ORIA)607-255-3749Turse, Joshua607-255-9401
Arthropod ResearchGaisser, Richie607-255-2217Turse, Joshua607-255-9401
Asbestos IssuesLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
AutoclavesConyer, Julie607-255-2772Chandler, Brendan607-255-1558
Batteries (dispose of/pickup)R-5607-254-1666FCS R5 operationsrecycle@cornell.edu
Biohazardous WasteWakeman, Josh607-255-0245Kasnitz, Jonah406-212-6710
Biological ToxinsTurse, Joshua607-255-9401Chandler, Brendan607-255-1558
Biosafety Levels 1&2Turse, Joshua607-255-9401Conyer, Julie607-255-2772
Biosafety Level 3Turse, Joshua607-255-9401Conyer, Julie607-255-2772
Biosafety CabinetConyer, Julie607-255-2772Gaisser, Richie607-255-2217
Biosafety OfficerTurse, Joshua607-255-9401  
Biological Select Agents and ToxinsTurse, Joshua607-255-9401Conyer, Julie607-255-2772
Biosafety TrainingGaisser, Richie607-255-2217Turse, Joshua607-255-9401
Bloodborne Pathogens-Research/Diagnostics Clinical/TeachingTurse, Joshua607-255-9401Conyer, Julie607-255-2772
Bloodborne Pathogens-Non-ResearchLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
Building CodesRyan, Tim607-255-7440Bellinger. Kyle607-254-8440
Bulk Material Storage-Petroleum & Spill PreventionShaw, Dennis607-257-9141Miller, Ilene607-255-1397
Bulk Material Storage/Petroleum/UtilitiesBrown, Cheryl607-254-8687Shaw, Dennis607-327-1355
CentrifugeCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Chandler, Brendan607-255-1558
CERCLA/EPCRAMiller, Ilene607-255-1397Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Chemical Bulk Storage & Spill Prevention Shaw, Dennis607-257-9141Miller, Ilene607-255-1397
Chemical Hygiene OfficerCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Meck, Chrissy607-254-5961
Chemical Hygiene PlanCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Meck, Chrissy607-254-5961
Chemical Inventory/VertereMeck, Chrissy607-254-5961Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Chemical Use and StorageCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069  
Chemical WasteRoman, Jon607-254-7453Khoury, Jaron607-254-8519
ChemWatchMeck, Chrissy607-254-5961Gordon, Ellen315-730-8896
Clinical and Diagnostic LabsTurse, Joshua607-255-9401Gaisser, Richie607-255-2772
CO Alarming (carbon monoxide detectors alarming)CUPD607-255-1111CUPD will call 2481-they cannot access w/o CUPD 
Cold/Heat StressLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
Witnessing Commissioning LabsGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
CompostBugis, Kara607-255-0805  
Compressed Gas SafetyGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Confined Space RescueJelliff, John607-254-4589Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Confined SpacesJoe Emanuel607-731-4226John Bootland607-882-1357
Confined Space MetersLuke Thomas607-227-9234Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Construction and Demolition WasteKhoury, Jaron607-254-8519Franklin, Derek607-793-1351
Construction Safety  Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Contractor Safety  Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Controlled SubstancesMeck, Chrissy 607-254-5961Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
CorityMark Fowler607-255-6157Tracy Doran607-254-8646
     
Cranes and HoistsJoe Emanuel607-731-4226John Bootland607-882-1357
Cryogens/Cryogenic safetyGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Rogers, Chris607-255-7544
CUEMSMaas, Dan607-254-1634  
CU LearnThier, Tracy607-255-7397Rogers, Chris607-255-7544
Department Safety Reps(DSRs)    
Design Reviews (Environmental)Miller, Ilene607-255-1397Bugis, Kara607-255-0805
Design Reviews (Fire Safety)McLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Design Reviews (Occ Health/Safety)  Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Design Reviews (Lab Safety)Gordon, Ellen315-730-8896Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Digestor/RotoclaveShaw, Dennis607-327-1355Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
DOT Commercial Motor VehicleBill Leonard607-255-5616John Bootland607-882-1357
DOT Shipping or SuppliesBill Leonard607-255-5616Wakeman, Josh607-255-0245
Drones    
Dry IceVMC/VRT Loading Dock; Weil Hall Basement Elevator; ST Olin Stockroom   
EHS Emergency ManagementMaas, Dan607-254-1634Hunter, Nathan607-254-5439
EHS Emergency PlansMaas, Dan607-254-1634Hunter, Nathan607-254-5439
EHS IT SupportFowler, Mark607-255-6157  
EHS SharePoint SiteFowler, Mark607-255-6157  
EHS WebpageFowler, Mark607-255-6157John Bootland607-882-1357
Electrical safety  Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
e-LMS (Learning Management System)Thier, Tracy607-255-7397Rogers, Chris607-255-7544
Emergency Action PlanMaas, Dan607-254-1634Hunter, Nathan607-254-5439
Emergency Planning and PreparednessHunter, Nathan607-254-5439Maas, Dan607-254-1634
Emergency Response-HazmatCUPD607-255-1111CUPD will call 2481-they cannot access w/o CUPD 
Emergency ServicesJelliff, John607-255-4589Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Environmental Compliance AssessmentShaw, Dennis607-257-9141Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Environmental Compliance Incident ResponseKhoury, Jaron607-254-8519Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Environmental Compliance-UtilitiesBrown, Cheryl607-254-8687Miller, Ilene607-255-1397
ErgonomicsJennifer Whittaker607-253-2300Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Event ManagementRyan, Tim607-255-7440Bellinger, Kyle607-254-8440
Excavation Safety  Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Exposure MonitoringJennifer Whittaker607-253-2300Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Eyewashes and Safety ShowersHodgdon, Rachael607-254-4733Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Facility Safety Issues-OverallJohn Bootland607-882-1357Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Fall Prevention Amy Fox607-391-5003Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Fire Alarm Trouble (Beeping)CUPD607-255-1111CUPD will call 2418-they cannot access w/o CUPD 
Fire Alarm SystemsMcLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Fire Code ComplianceRyan, Tim607-255-7440Bellinger, Kyle607-254-8440
Fire Code InspectionsRyan, Tim607-255-7440McLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893
Fire DrillsJelliff, John607-255-4589Jordan, Steve607-254-5407
Fire ExtinguisherWestmiller, Wayne607-592-8535Evans, Willie607-327-1979
Fire Protection SystemsMcLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Fire Safety and Evacuation PlansBellinger, Kyle607-254-8440Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Fire Safety TrainingBellinger. Kyle607-254-8440Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Fire Systems Shutdowns/Turn on to Schedule-smoke detectors/sprinklerCustomer Service607-255-5322Jelliff, John607-254-4589
Fire Systems Testing & InspectionMcLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Flammable & Combustible LiquidsCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Gordon, Ellen315-730-8896
Food TrucksBellinger, Kyle607-254-8440Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Forklift SafetyJoe Emanuel607-731-4226Amy Fox607-391-5003
FormaldehydeCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Gordon, Ellen315-730-8896
Fume HoodsGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Hodgdon, Rachael607-254-4733
Green LabsGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Hand and Power Tool Safety  Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Hazard Assessment Signage Program (HASP)Hodgdon, Rachael607-254-4733Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Hazard Communications (Facilities)Whittaker, Jennifer607-253-2300Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Hazard Communications (Research)Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Meck, Chrissy607-254-5961
Hearing Conservation Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Heat/Smoke Detectors (technical)McLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Heat/Cold StressLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
Hoist/Crane Safety    
Hot Work WeldingBellinger, Kyle607-254-8440Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Incident Response-Emergencyget info (who, what, when, where) have them call CUPD or transfer607-255-1111  
Incident Response-Environmentalget info (who, what, when, where) have them call CUPD or transfer607-255-1111  
Indoor Air QualityLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
Industrial HygieneWhittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Injury/Illness Prevention ReportingJoe Emanuel607-731-4226John Bootland607-882-1357
IrradiatorYin, Jiefu607-220-7315Dale, Darren607-255-3314
Isolated WorkJohn Bootland607-882-1357Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
IT Support - Web, SPFowler, Mark607-255-6157  
Job Hazard Analysis  John Bootland607-882-1357
Key Management    
Lab DesignGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Lab Hazard Assessments (POSERs, POSHERs)Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Gordon, Ellen315-730-8896
Lab Incident InvestigationsCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Turse, Joshua607-255-9401
Lab InspectionsCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Turse, Joshua607-255-9401
Lab Safety ManualCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069  
Lab Safety TrainingCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069 Rogers, Chris607-255-7544
Laboratory SafetyCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069  
Lab VentilationGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Lake Source Cooling-UtilitiesBrown, Cheryl607-254-8687Bugis, Kara607-255-0805
Laser SafetyDale, Darren607-255-3314Yin, Jiefu607-220-7315
LeadLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
LegionellaWhittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Lock/Tag/VerifyAmy Fox607-391-5003Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Machine GuardingJoe Emanuel607-731-4226  
Machine Shop SafetyJoe Emanuel607-731-4226  
Magnetic SafetyDale, Darren607-255-3314Yin, Jiefu607-220-7315
Maintenance Athlete ProgramJoe Emanuel607-731-4226  
Manure Management (See Animal Feedlots)    
Maximum Occupancy PostingsRyan, Tim607-255-7440Bellinger, Kyle607-254-8440
Mercury Spills (Broken Thermometers)CUPD607-255-1111CUPD will call 2418-they cannot access w/o CUPD 
Mobile Equipment Joe Emanuel607-731-4226  
MoldLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
Municipal Sanitary SewerFranklin, Derek607-793-1351Bugis, Kara607-255-0805
NanoparticlesGordon, Ellen315-730-8896Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069
Needles and SyringesCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Turse, Joshua607-255-9401
Non-Ionizing Radiation (Microwave/RF/UV)Dale, Darren607-255-3314Yin, Jiefu607-220-7315
Odor complaints Emergency (people getting sick, tearing up, etc)Emergency Services (2418)607-255-1111  
Odor complaints non-emergency (ongoing smells)Luke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
OFPC InspectionsRyan, Tim607-255-7440Havlik, Tracy607-254-8559
Onsite Wastewater DischargeBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
OSHA RecordkeepingJoe Emanuel607-731-4226  
Outdoor Air Quality    
PCB'sKhoury, Jaron607-254-8519Franklin, Derek607-793-1351
Personal Protective Equipment (Facilities)  Jennifer Whittaker607-793-7003
Personal Protective Equipment (Research)Coolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Gordon, Ellen315-730-8896
Pest Control (Bees, bats, ants, etc.)Customer Service607-255-5322  
Pesticides-UtilitiesBrown, Cheryl607-254-8687Harrington, Eric607-255-0485
Pet PolicyFitzpatrick, Timothy607-254-4482Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Petroleum Bulk Storage and Spill PreventionShaw, Dennis607-257-9141Miller, Ilene607-255-1397
Plant Research (Recombinant)Gaisser, Richie607-255-2217Turse, Joshua607-255-9401
Powered Industrial TrucksJoe Emanuel607-731-4226Amy Fox607-391-5003
Pressure vessels (non-research) boilers/steam    
Pressure vessels (research)    
Protection of WatersBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Radiation Dosimetry BadgesYin, Jiefu607-220-7315Dale, Darren607-255-3314
Radiation Detection EquipmentFitch, Kevin607-882-1729Yin, Jiefu607-220-7315
Radiation InventoryDarren Dale607-255-3314Fitch, Kevin607-882-1729
Radiation Producing EquipmentFitch, Kevin607-882-1729Dale, Darren607-255-3314
Radiation Safety-GeneralDale, Darren607-255-3314Fitch, Kevin607-882-1729
Radiation Safety-SourcesDale, Darren607-255-3314Fitch, Kevin607-882-1729
Radioactive Air EmissionsMiller, Ilene607-255-1397Fitch, Kevin607-882-1729
Radioactive Materials (RAM)Fitch, Kevin607-882-1729Yin, Jiefu607-220-7315
Radioactive WasteWakeman, Josh607-727-6634Franklin, Derek607-793-1351
RadonLuke Thomas607-227-9234Jennifer Whittaker607-793-7003
Recombinant Technology, DNA, RNA, Nucleic AcidsTurse, Joshua607-255-9401Conyer, Julie607-255-2772
RecycleWood, George607-254-1666Buck, Spring607-255-1082
Refrigerants/Ozone ProtectionMiller, Ilene607-255-1397Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Regulated Medical WasteWakeman, Josh607-727-6634Franklin, Derek607-793-1351
Reproductive HealthCoolbaugh, Brenda607-254-5085Jennifer Whittaker607-793-7003
Research Area Inspections Coolbaugh, Brenda607-254-5085Meck, Chrissy607-254-5961
Research Grant CertificationBrown, Cheryl607-254-8687Miller, Ilene607-255-1397
Respiratory ProtectionLuke Thomas607-227-9234Whittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003
Roadway/Sidewalk closuresTransportation607-255-4600Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Room Occupancy PostingsRyan, Tim607-255-7440Bellinger, Kyle607-254-8440
Safety CommitteesCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Meck, Chrissy607-254-5961
Safety Data Sheets (SDS, MSDS) - FacilitiesWhittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Safety Data Sheets (SDS, MSDS) - ResearchCoolbaugh, Brenda607-592-7069Meck, Chrissy607-254-5961
Scaffolding Safety  Joe Emanuel607-731-4226
Sewage BackupCustomer Service (put in ticket)607-255-5322  
SilicaWhittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003Luke Thomas607-227-9234
Smoke/Heat Detectors (technical)McLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Smoking PolicyFitzpatrick, Timothy607-254-4482  
Solid WasteKhoury, Jaron607-254-8519Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Space Registration/HASPHodgdon, Rachael607-254-4733Meck, Chrissy607-254-5961
Spill ResponseGet info (who, what, where, when), have them call 255-1111or 911, or transfer calls   
Sprinkler or Water-based fire Protection Systems (technical)McLaughlin, Chris607-255-0893Ryan, Tim607-255-7440
Stormwater and Erosion ControlBugis, Kara607-255-0805Franklin, Derek607-793-1351
Temporary Traffic (Pedestrians or Motorists) Control    
Training-CU LearnThier, Tracy607-255-7397Rogers, Chris607-255-7544
TSCAFranklin, Derek607-793-1351Khoury, Jaron607-254-8519
Unique Natural AreasBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl 607-254-8687
Universal WasteKhoury, Jaron607-254-8519Franklin, Derek607-793-1351
University Emergency ManagementMaas, Dan607-254-1634Hunter, Nathan607-254-5439
WaterBugis, Kara607-255-0805Franklin, Derek607-793-1351
Watershed ProtectionBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Water-Safe Drinking Water Act ComplianceBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Water WithdrawalsBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Weather SafetyOffice of Emergency Management has a weather page   
Welding Safety  John Bootland607-882-1357
WetlandsBugis, Kara607-255-0805Brown, Cheryl607-254-8687
Window Cleaning plus Exterior Building CleaningJoe Emanuel607-731-4226  
Winter SafetyJoe Emanuel607-731-4226John Bootland607-882-1357
Work from Home/Remote Work StationsWhittaker, Jennifer607-793-7003Luke Thomas607-227-9234
X-ray producing equipmentFitch, Kevin607-882-7129Dale, Darren607-255-3314