Consultants
Ashland Office
Dr. J. Nicole Pennington, DNP, RNC
Jonathan Pennington, MBA, RPIH, CSP
Jeremy Jones, AAS, CIHM
Jon G. Jarrell
Rodney Justice, BA, JD
Trevor Wardle, BSc, PE
Patty Lane, MS, MHN
Jeff J. Crews , BS, EMT-B
Michael F. Schirtzinger
Louisville Office
Cincinnati Office
Safety Technicians
Greg Wyant, EMT-B
John Meadows, EMT-B
Mike Kendal
Steve Hall, EMT-B
Jim Murphy, EMT-B
Larry Brown
Dustin Brown
James C. Thompson
Caleb Sammons
Todd Selvage
Dr. J. Nicole Pennington, DNP, RNC
Nicole is a staff healthcare consultant who has been in the healthcare field since 1993. She is currently an assistant professor at a research university. She has presented at state and national conferences, and she has had her research published in national nursing journals. Request a CV by email.
Jonathan Pennington, MBA, RPIH, CSP
JP is a principal consultant who has been involved in the safety and emergency response field since 1992. He teaches adjunct for a research university in their occupational health and safety program. Jonathan's research has been published in the United Kingdom. He has provided consulting and on-site services throughout the United States and in Mexico. He is currently board certified as a safety professional and registered as a professional industrial hygienist. JP also has completed technical training and worked in heavy industry and the U.S. fire service as a certified commercial diver, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Journeyman Carpenter and as a Certified Chief Fire Officer. Jon is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He is also a Certified Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane and Rigging Equipment Inspector through the Crane Institute of America. Request a CV by email.
Jeremy Jones, AAS, CIHM
Jeremy is a principal industrial hygiene consultant who has been involved in the health and safety field since 2008. He has consulted in various areas of industry. Jeremy has worked as a member of industrial hygiene teams that provided post plant explosion sampling in the surrounding communities and industrial hygiene sampling during large turnaround projects. He has also been part of high-angle emergency response services for power house chimney projects ranging up to 600 feet. He's also a Certified Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane and Rigging Equipment Inspector through the Crane Institute of America. He is a certified commercial diver, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Journeyman Carpenter and certified as an industrial hygiene manager. Request a CV by email.
Jon G. Jarrell
Jon is a principal fire protection consultant who has been involved in the fire protection field for over 30 years. Jon retired as a professional fire fighter with 26 years of service. Jon is President of Professional Fire Extinguishers Sales and Service, Inc., a fire extinguisher, sprinkler, special hazards, fire alarm and life safety/code consulting company. He is a sitting member of KY Governor's Fire Commission representing business and industry with a strong background in hazardous response site evaluation. For your entire fixed and portable fire protection needs call Jon at 606-922-4425. Request a CV by email.
Rodney Justice, BA, JD
Rodney is a staff risk management consultant who has practiced as an attorney and as a safety professional. Rod currently provides risk management, site audits and safety training and has over 20 years of risk management experience. Request a CV by email.
Trevor Wardle, BSc, PE
Trevor is a Health and Safety Sciences, LLC strategic partner that provides PSM and RMP consulting services. He has been involved in chemical manufacturing as an engineer and plant manager for more than 30 years. Trevor travels the globe providing consulting and engineering services in the areas of process safety management and chemical plant startup. He received his BSc degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom and is registered in the US as a professional engineer. Trevor is a review panelist with the National Science Foundation and is heavily involved in chemical technology research. Request a CV by email.
Patty Lane, MS, MHN
Patty is a staff health and wellness consultant for Health and Safety Sciences, LLC. She is also a prevention specialist that supervisors staff in nine states for a Nationally Recognized Program whose mission is to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity. Prior to accepting this position, Ms. Lane assisted over 100 schools throughout Kentucky in creating a healthier school environment. Patty holds a Masters in Exercise Physiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Health Management from St. Thomas University in Miami, FL. Patty began her career in Ft. Lauderdale as Wellness Coordinator for Holy Cross Hospital. She later worked with a large Health Maintenance Organization, before becoming an employee wellness coordinator for Southern Bell in South Florida. Her work has largely focused on prevention and she has seen first hand the impact that nutrition and fitness has on individuals and organizations. Request a CV by email.
Kyle Fekete, BS
Kyle is a Fire & Safety Consultant, serving the HSS Louisville office as the Louisville Services Coordinator. He has been involved in the health and safety field since 2005 and in the fire service since 2001. He holds a bachelors degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology and is currently pursuing a M.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University. Kyle is a Sergeant with the Louisville Fire Department. He is assigned to a tactical rescue company, which provides high-angle, dive, confined space and other technical rescue services to Louisville and the surrounding area.
Aaron Jarrell
Aaron is a Fire & Safety Consultant for HSS in the Louisville office. He has been in the fire service since 1997 and is currently a Captain with the Louisville Fire Department. Aaron has worked in the fire safety field for over 20 years with the Louisville office of Professional Fire Extinguishers Sales and Service, Inc., a fire extinguisher, sprinkler, special hazards, fire alarm and life safety/code consulting company. For your entire fixed and portable fire protection needs call Aaron at 502-261-7070.
Michael F. Schirtzinger
Mike is a licensed private investigator and security analyst for HSS. He has over fifteen years’ experience in law enforcement, state and local court system, and firefighting. Mike currently serves as a Firefighter with a municipal fire department in addition to his role with Health and Safety Sciences. Mike is a 1998 graduate of the Eastland Police Academy in Groveport, Ohio. During his time in law enforcement, Mike earned certification as a law enforcement instructor by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy. He is a NRA Firearms Instructor and a Kentucky CCDW Firearms Instructor. Mike is currently pursuing an AAS in Business Administration from Excelsior College. Request a CV by email.
Jeff J. Crews, BS, EMT-B
Jeff is a professional safety consultant who has been involved in the health and safety field since 1991. Possesses experience in law enforcement, security, and tactical operations. Certified rescue technician with emphasis in: confined space rescue, high-angle rope rescue, swift water rescue, and dive rescue. Instructor certifications include: Eastern Kentucky University, OSHA, American Heart Association, ASHI, Kentucky EMT, CCDW, and IFSAC (level 2). He has spent more than a decade in the US Army as a military instructor, helicopter pilot, safety officer, and more. Crafted “Task Force Talon: America’s Moral Imperative” published in AAAA magazine (April 2000). Jeff has been a program developer for the U.S. Army, Health and Safety Sciences, and numerous other industries; specializing in health, safety, and rescue training. He is currently serving as a Fire Engineer, Special Operations Response Team member, Emergency Vehicle Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician with a municipal fire department. Request a CV by email.
Utah Bailey
Utah is a Safety Professional with over twenty three years of safety and Emergency Management experience. He currently serves as safety director for a municipality that has over 2500 hundred employees. He also serves as safety officer with his municipality's Emergency Services Unit (Bomb Squad). Mr. Bailey holds dual credentials as an instructor to teach OSHA 10 and 30 hour Construction/General Industries Courses as well as CPR/First Aid, HazMat, Meth Lab Safety, Incident Command and Homeland Security Courses. Utah specializes in confined space rescue, rope rescue and water rescue operations. Request a CV by email.
Greg Wyant, EMT-B
Greg is a safety technician for HSS and has over 25 years fire service experience with 10+ being in a paid industrial fire brigade. He currently serves as a Fire Captain with a municipal fire department. Greg specializes in industrial fire safety and site security. Greg is certified as a confined space rescuer, emergency medical technician, and firefighter.
John Meadows, EMT-B
John is a safety technician for HSS and has over 20 years fire service experience with 5+ being in a paid industrial fire brigade. He currently serves as a Firefighter with a municipal fire department. John has worked multiple projects as a site safety technician. He is certified as a confined space rescuer, emergency medical technician, firefighter, scaffold erector, crane rigger, crane signaler, commercial diver and has completed an OSHA 30 hour course in general industry.
Mike Kendal
Mike is a safety technician for HSS and has over 25 years fire service experience. He currently serves as an Assistant Chief with a municipal fire department. Mike specializes in electrical safety and has worked many projects as site safety. He is certified as a confined space rescuer, firefighter, scaffold erector, crane rigger, crane signaler, commercial diver, First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Provider and electrician. He's also a Certified Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane and Rigging Equipment Inspector through the Crane Institute of America.
Steve Hall, EMT-B
Steve is a safety technician for HSS and has over 20 years fire service experience. He currently serves as a Fire Engineer with a municipal fire department. Steve specializes in industrial fire and site safety. Steve is certified as a confined space rescuer, emergency medical technician, and firefighter.
Jim Murphy, EMT-B
Jim is a safety technician for HSS and has over 34 years fire service experience with 5+ being in a paid industrial fire brigade and 5+ as a NASCAR Fire and Safety Team Member. He currently serves as a Fire Engineer with a fire district. Jim specializes in industrial fire safety. Jim is certified as a confined space rescuer, emergency medical technician, and firefighter.
Larry Brown
Larry is a safety technician for HSS and has over 25 years industrial experience. Larry specializes in scaffold and construction safety and has worked many projects as site safety and project general foreman. He is certified as a confined space rescuer, scaffold erector, crane rigger, crane signaler, commercial diver, First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Provider, welder as well as a Certified Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane and Rigging Equipment Inspector through the Crane Institute of America.
Dustin Brown
Dustin is a safety technician for HSS and has over 5 years industrial experience. Dustin specializes in scaffold and construction safety and has worked projects as confined space supervisor. He's also a Certified Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane and Rigging Equipment Inspector through the Crane Institute of America. He is also certified as a confined space rescuer, scaffold erector, crane rigger, crane signaler, commercial diver and First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Provider.
James C. Thompson
James is a safety technician for HSS and has over 5 years industrial experience. James specializes in construction and tank cleaning safety. He is certified as a confined space rescuer, scaffold erector, crane rigger, crane signaler, commercial diver and First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Provider. James is also a Certified Mobile Crane, Overhead Crane and Rigging Equipment Inspector through the Crane Institute of America.
Caleb Sammons
Caleb is a safety technician for HSS. He specializes in construction safety. He is certified as a confined space rescuer, crane rigger, crane signaler, commercial diver and First Aid/CPR/AED/Oxygen Provider. Caleb has completed a 40 hour welding course and a 10 hour OSHA course for General Industry.
Todd Selvage
Todd is a safety technician for HSS and has over 5 years fire service experience. He currently serves as a Firefighter with a municipal fire department. He specializes in industrial fire and site safety. Todd is certified as a confined space rescuer, First Aid/CPR/AED, rescue diver and firefighter. Todd is completing his degree in Health Technologies – Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at Ohio University.
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HSS can provide basic industrial hygiene services for noise sampling, air quality sampling and ergonomics. HSS provides on-site H2S monitoring services for the oil & gas exploration industry. Should your location wish to have your air monitors maintained by a third party, HSS can provide monthly service/calibration of your facility's air monitors.
Health and Safety Sciences, LLC, (HHS) works with Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) to reduce work-related medical expenses. OLBH provides pre-employment drug screenings, employee physicals, wellness programs and medical management options using board certified safety professionals. OLBH works with HHS to provide on-site drug screenings and physicals by appointment to its industrial client base.
HSS can provide union staffed confined-space rescue teams & rescue equipment, fire watches, fresh air watches and PRCSE attendants to assist with manpower needs during outages and turnarounds. All of HSS's union service providers have received additional training that qualifies them for their assigned task.
HSS offers marine security diving services and underwater investigation services to industrial and government clients. HSS divers hold Public Safety Diving certifications through the Public Safety Diving Association and Water Rescue, Inc. and hold qualifications in underwater investigations.
HSS will inspect your vessels, ports, harbors, bridges, and other marine structures to ensure they have not been damaged or tampered with utilizing surface-supplied apparatus and SCUBA apparatus. The health and safety of your employees and visitors to marine facilities is of great importance to you and your organization.
HSS has the ability to investigate underwater failures of industrial systems and workplace fatalities involving waterborne environments. It is important to have qualified and experienced providers of underwater accident and failure investigations to ensure the facts are properly uncovered and that similar events do not occur in the future.
Health and Safety Sciences, LLC is an approved Public Safety Diving (PSDA) and Water Rescue, Inc. training agency for Public Safety Diver Level I Courses. PSDA & Water Rescue, Inc. has been training Public Safety Officers since 1972 and have developed a world renowned name for comprehensive public safety diver programs.
HSS’s lead public safety diving instructor is JP Pennington. Jon is a designated Chief Fire Officer through The Center for Public Safety Excellence and is a Member Grade of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Feel free to contact HSS about your fire, police, security and rescue squad’s diving certification needs. Programs can be delivered at our training facility or arrangements can be made to bring the training program to your location.
HSS is partnered with Ohio University Southern's Business Training Resource Center. HSS works with the BTRC to deliver workplace health and safety training, PPE assessments, safety audits and EH&S program development to companies located in the Huntington, WV-Ironton, OH Empowerment Zone. Follow this link to the University's webpage and click on the Business and Industry Training tab to learn more about the specialized services that can be provided to your company if located in the empowerment zone.
HSS has partnered with Pro Fire Extinguishment to provide our clients with the best and most comprehensive fire prevention, protection and safety training in the area. Learn more about Pro Fire Extinguishment by contacting Aaron Jarrell at (502) 261-7070 or point your browser to www.profireextinguishment.com.
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