Marge McFarlane brings over 49 years of comprehensive experience in the environment of care, life safety, emergency management and infection prevention for construction. McFarlane has authored handbooks on the GHS update to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, OSHA training for Medical Facilities, and was a contributing author on the special Dark Report for “COVID Risk Assessment/Testing for Laboratories.” She is currently working with healthcare systems and clinics nationally to identify and mitigate risks in the physical environment and help ensure regulatory compliance. She completed the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Certification in renewal in 2024. 

McFarlane holds a PhD in safety engineering and master’s degrees in environmental and public health (ENPH) from the UW – Eau Claire and safety and risk control from the UW–Stout and a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from UW-Milwaukee.