Kenneth Gollon CHMM CHST
North Wales
Summary
Ken has more than 35 years of direct experience in environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, and safety management across construction, excavation, oil and gas exploration, manufacturing, pharmaceutical applications, HAZWOPER / superfund, legacy refinery remedial services, as well as hazardous/ solid waste siting, monitoring, closure activities. He has extensive experience in risk management, site and environmental auditing, soil /groundwater evaluation, environmental drilling, and collaboration with OSHA, EPA, State and local environmental and safety regulators.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Manager
Haztek (GES/Merck)
West Point
01.2021 - Current
- As owner's representative review / collaborate with CM developing safety programs to promote a culture of safety awareness.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards to enhance workplace safety and support Project Advance progress.
- Collaborated with management to enhance workplace safety policies and practices, fostering a proactive safety culture.
- Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety topics for OSHA 30 and OSHA protocols (maintained OSHA 500 / 510 certified trainer).
- Evaluated workplace environment and equipment to identify potential hazards.
- Reviewed and updated safety documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and Merck Pharma requirements.
- Assisted with investigations to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Ordered suspension of activities that endangered worker safety that posed threats to worker health or safety.
Senior Safety Manager / B60A IPS monitor soil gas
Haztek LLC
West Point
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted safety audits to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
- Reviewed incident reports to identify root causes and initiate corrective actions.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Developed and implemented safety programs enhancing workplace health and compliance.
- Coordinated safety meetings to align policies and promote best practices across teams.
- Collaborated with management to strengthen safety culture across operations.
- Oversaw implementation of regulatory requirements for life science operations.
- Conducted audits at industrial sites and participated in solid and hazardous waste site investigations.
- Evaluated workplace environment and equipment to identify potential hazards.
- Developed and maintained noise hygiene programs, continuous air monitoring (IAQ) and ventilation surveys.
- Responded to unsafe situations to prevent injuries or property damage.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Haztek inc
Dover
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ 09.1978 - 12.1982
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering Geology
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Construction safety oversight
- Health and safety plans
- Job hazard analysis
- Safety and environmental audits
- Fall protection
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Industrial hygiene
- Cranes and rigging
- Excavation and trenching
- Confined spaces
- Construction Permitting
- Solid and liquid waste management
- Laboratory Safety
Certification
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- 40 hour HAZWOPER
- 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher
- 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor
- OSHA 10-hour Construction
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- OSHA 30-hour General Industry
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 500
- Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- NEPA 70E Awareness Training
- First Aid , CPR, and AED exp 2027
- Scaffolding inspector
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Cranes and rigging Awareness
- Noise in construction
Timeline
Senior Safety Manager
Haztek (GES/Merck)
01.2021 - Current
Senior Safety Manager / B60A IPS monitor soil gas
Haztek LLC
11.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Stockton University
09.1978 - 12.1982
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Haztek inc
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering Geology
Drexel University