
Robert Kirkby, CIH






Professional Experience
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Comprehensive state-wide administration of occupational and environmental management programs for a state-wide forensic science laboratory system.
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Respiratory protection program development and management.
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Laboratory design and development.
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Occupational health and safety education and training program development.
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Leadership for technical review teams during the evaluation of waste water discharge permits.
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Management and oversight of wastewater treatment and drinking water supply systems.
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Technical leadership for manufacturers seeking product safety testing and certification of drinking water treatment equipment.
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Chemical safety and hazardous waste management assessments.
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Comprehensive hazardous materials characterization, transportation, and disposal management.
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OSHA HAZWOPER Instructor
Educational Experience
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Michigan State University
M.S. Resource Development
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Ferris State University
B.S. Industrial and Environmental Health Management
Professional Affiliations
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Consultant to the Health and Safety Committee of the Synthetic Opioid Ad Hoc Committee (2017 - 2020)
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American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Certified Industrial Hygienist (#10972 CP)
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American Industrial Hygiene Association
Full Member (2007 - Present)
Board Nominating Committee (2021)
Cannabis Industry Health and Safety Task Force Member (2017 - Present)
Continuing Education Committee Member (2017-2021)
Opioids Working Group (2017 - Present)
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American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Industrial Hygiene Member Portal Content Coordinator (2018-2019)
Mid-Michigan Chapter President (2015-2019)
Mid-Michigan Chapter Advisory Group Member (2022-Present)
Mid-Michigan Chapter Program Chair (2019-Present)
Professional Member (2011-Present)
Technical Reviewer - EHS Leadership and Professional Development Textbook (2017)
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Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society
Member (2015 - Present)
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Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)
Lead Advisory Committee Member (2016-2018)
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Michigan Safety Conference
Environmental Management Committee Member (2013-Present)
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Midwest Association of Forensic Scientists
Conference Instructor (2015-2016)
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National Governor's Association
State Strategies for Addressing Infectious Diseases Related to Substance Use (2018)
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Toastmasters International
Secondary to None Club President (2012-2014)
Secondary to None Club V.P. of Education (2009-2012)