DEEOIC Webinar Series:
The Role of the Industrial Hygienist and Nurse Consultant
Part Two of our Medical Health Sciences Unit Webinar Series
October 27, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Overview
This webinar is an opportunity to hear from DEEOIC Certified Industrial Hygienists and Registered Nurse Consultants. During the webinar, they will discuss their role in the Energy Program. The webinar will conclude with answers to your questions. You can submit questions during the webinar or in advance at DEEOIC-Outreach@dol.gov.
Discussions will include:
- Overview of the Medical Health Sciences Unit (MHSU)
- The role of Certified Industrial Hygienists and Registered Nurse Consultants in the Energy Program
Moderators/Presenters
- John Vance, Policy Branch Chief
- Jeff Kotsch, Health Physicist and MHSU Supervisor
- David Levitt, Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Jeorge Hood, Certified Industrial Hygienist
- Fran Downs, Registered Nurse Consultant
- Reem Elbasha, Registered Nurse Consultant
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act provides lump-sum compensation and medical benefits to current and former nuclear weapons workers whose illness is a result of working in the nuclear weapons industry. Survivors of qualified workers may also be entitled to benefits. Covered illnesses include radiation-induced cancer, chronic beryllium disease, beryllium sensitivity, chronic silicosis, or any illness due to exposure to toxic substances.
Questions
We will be conducting the webinar using WebEx. You will receive details on accessing this webinar as we get closer to the program.
If you have any questions on logistics or using WebEx, please contact our logistics manager, Annette Summers at Email: deeoic@thegateam.com Phone: 202-547-6340.