About Our Personnel
William F. Martin, CIH, President
Profile Summary
William F. Martin holds the esteemed title of Certified Industrial Hygienist granted by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, and he serves as the President of ACT. In this role, Mr. Martin plays a pivotal part in directing and executing asbestos-related projects, industrial hygiene initiatives, and environmental consulting services. His professional expertise covers a wide range of areas, with notable strengths in asbestos investigations, the development of project plans and specifications, monitoring of abatement processes, Indoor Air Quality assessments, and conducting OSHA/MSHA industrial hygiene surveys.
Education:
- Postgraduate Studies in Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona
- Bachelor of Science (Health Science, with a focus on Occupational Safety and Health/Industrial
- Hygiene), University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1985
- Associate of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering Technology), Broome Community
- College, Binghamton, New York, 1980
- Continuous learning in business management, hazardous materials, and laboratory safety
Certifications:
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (Comprehensive Practice #5173)
- EPA Accredited (AHERA) for Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor
- Supervisor/Project Designer
- Certified in Hazardous Materials by the Arizona Division of Emergency Services
- Certificate of Completion in Advanced Fire Code, Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal
- OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Training
- Eight Hour Manager/Supervisor for Hazardous Waste Workers
- EPA Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor
- MSHA Certified Surface Metal Miner
Memberships:
- Former President of the Southern Arizona Safety Council
- Member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association
- Diplomat, American Academy of Industrial Hygiene
Key Project Experience:
With 35 years of dedicated experience in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Consulting, Mr. Martin has contributed his expertise to various public and private sector clients. His extensive project portfolio encompasses a wide spectrum of services, including industrial hygiene monitoring, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, comprehensive training, investigations into Indoor Air Quality, asbestos assessments, lead-based paint examinations, the development of detailed specifications, and the oversight of abatement projects. Notably, Mr. Martin has specialized in the unique challenges posed by mining environments, including open pit and smelting operations.
In a prior role, Mr. Martin successfully managed Occupational Safety & Health, Fire Safety, Asbestos, and Construction Design Review Programs at a major state university. His responsibilities extended to personnel supervision and acting as a liaison between the department and various university divisions, OSHA, and environmental regulatory bodies. Mr. Martin conducted thorough safety assessments across the university campus and medical facilities, addressing lab safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety, and UBC/OSHA code compliance. His diverse expertise also encompasses ventilation design and testing, accident investigations, management of worker compensation claims, safe handling of hazardous waste, and the delivery of comprehensive safety training programs.
Kevin S. Martin. P.E., Project Engineer
Summary
Kevin S. Martin is a licensed Professional Engineer in the practice of Environmental Engineering. Mr. Martin is a project environmental engineer with ACT. Mr. Martin oversees and manages hazardous waste remediation projects. Mr. Martin also conducts Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos assessments, and asbestos abatement project oversight.
Education:
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Arizona, 1985
- Certificate in Environmental Technology, ASETT Center, Tucson, Arizona, 1988
- Continuing Education courses in water and waste water treatment, asbestos inspection, hydrology, hazardous material remediation and soil physics
Certifications:
- Professional Engineer, Practice in Environmental Engineering, State of Arizona, #31174
- EPA Accredited under AHERA for Building Inspector
- EPA Certified Lead Inspector
- OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Materials Training
- MSHA certified Surface Metal Miner
- Completed NIOSH 582 for the identification of airborne asbestos fibers
Memberships:
- Member Arizona Indoor Air Quality Council
- Member American Society of Civil Engineers
Specific Representative Project Experience:
Mr. Martin has over 30 years of experience working as an environmental engineer and has acted as a project manager on over 80 environmental remediation projects throughout the Southwest United States. Responsible for all aspects of remedial activities, including site investigations, system design and specification, construction supervision, system operation and maintenance, data collection, and regulatory compliance. Mr. Martin has acted as the Health and Safety Officer for a Federal Superfund site.
Supervised engineering staff.
Nate Pfister, Industrial Hygienist
Profile Summary
Nate Pfister serves as an Industrial Hygienist at ACT. Operating under the guidance of a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Mr. Pfister carries out a diverse range of investigative, inspection, and consulting assignments within industrial settings. His responsibilities extend to conducting asbestos inspections, supervising asbestos abatement projects, and performing industrial hygiene monitoring.
Education:
- B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health Management, Grand Valley, 2021
- Completion of college courses in applied science, with a specialization in safety management.
- Completion of coursework in industrial hygiene, radiological safety, hazardous materials, and safety management.
- University of California, San Diego, and Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Certifications:
- EPA-Accredited Building Inspector under AHERA
- EPA-Accredited Contractor Supervisor under AHERA
- MSHA Certified Surface Metal Miner
- OSHA 521 Certificate, OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene, University of California, San Diego
- Thermo-scientific Certificate, Radiation Safety
- FEMA Certificates in Radiological Emergency Management, Emergency Management, Hazardous Material Prevention, and Managerial Safety and Health
Professional Experience:
Industrial Hygiene Technician: Collaborated on CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) and professional environmental engineering field activities. Conducted asbestos inspections in compliance with EPA and OSHA standards for both public and private sector clients. Performed asbestos inspections, conducted quality assurance inspections for asbestos and lead abatement projects, and carried out air sampling. Provided oversight for multiple asbestos abatement projects and conducted illumination surveys.
Telecommunication Technician: Installed telecommunication cables and equipment, completing commercial projects for clients in the public and private sectors.
Michael Martin, CSP, Industrial Hygiene Program Manager
Profile Summary
Michael Martin holds the position of Industrial Hygiene Program Manager at ACT. In this role, Mr. Martin leads consultation projects with both private and public employers who are committed to enhancing their compliance with OSHA regulations across all aspects of their operations. Additionally, he spearheads employee training initiatives, conducts industrial hygiene activities, and evaluates Safety and Health Management systems.
With certification as a Federal OSHA auditor, Mr. Martin collaborates with employers to attain recognition in esteemed programs like the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), and the Public Entity Partnership Program (PEPP). These programs share a common mission: to foster a culture of workplace safety, boost productivity and efficiency, and reduce worker compensation insurance premiums.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Public Health, with a specialization in Occupational Safety and Health and Industrial Hygiene, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, 2017
- OSHA Training Institute, Arlington Heights, IL, Certification in Evaluation of Safety and Health
- Management Systems, OSHA On-site Consultation, and Principles of Industrial Ventilation, 2017, 2018
- University of California, San Diego, CA, OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene, 2016
- Completion of various courses in industrial hygiene, radiological safety, hazardous materials, and safety management, 2015-2019
Certifications:
- BCSP Certified Safety Professional
- OSHA 521 Certificate, OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
- OSHA 1500 Certificate, OSHA On-site Consultation
- OSHA 2210 Certificate, Principles of Industrial Ventilation
- OSHA 2450 Certificate, Evaluation of Safety and Health Management Systems
- MSHA Certified Surface Metal Miner
- Thermo-scientific Certificate, Radiation Safety
- FEMA Certificates in Radiological Emergency Management, Emergency Manager, Hazardous
- Material Prevention, and Managerial Safety and Health
- Scaffold & Access Industry Association Certificate - Competent Person Training Frame Scaffold
- EPA-Accredited Building Inspector under AHERA
- EPA Certified Lead Inspector
- OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Materials Training
- Completed NIOSH 582 for the identification of airborne asbestos fibers
Professional Experience:
Mr. Martin has previously served as an Industrial Hygiene Consultant for the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH). During his tenure as a consultant under the OSHA State Plan, he assumed roles as a VPP/SHARP Audit Team Lead and Auditor. Mr. Martin conducted numerous OSHA training classes, specializing in Respirable Crystalline Silica, Asbestos, Permit-Required Confined Space, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Hazard Communication. Throughout Arizona, Mr. Martin conducted hundreds of site visits in both general industry and construction settings, encompassing comprehensive audits, industrial hygiene sampling, training, VPP/SHARP assessments, evaluation of safety and health management programs, and active involvement in corrective actions for identified hazards. Mr. Martin has led VPP audit teams for prominent organizations including Honeywell, Raytheon, MI Windows and Doors, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Nucor Steel.