Vince McLeod, CIH
Vince McLeod is an American Board of Industrial Hygiene-certified industrial hygienist and the senior industrial hygienist with Ascend Environmental + Health Hygiene LLC in Winter Garden, Florida. He has more than 35 years of experience in industrial hygiene and environmental engineering services, including 28 years with the University of Florida’s Environmental Health & Safety Division. His consulting experience includes comprehensive industrial hygiene assessments of major power-generation, manufacturing, production, and distribution facilities. Vince can be reached at vmcleodcih@gmail.com.
Articles by Vince McLeod, CIH
One missing logbook entry can shut down your research. Here is the framework for bulletproof controlled substance management.
Updated | 2 min read
Panic spreads faster than any chemical. Learn the expert framework for managing laboratory spills safely and effectively.Available on Demand
Each biological safety level builds on the previous level, adding constraints and barriers based on the agents or organisms in which the research or work is being conducted.
Updated | 5+ min read
Learn about the critical methods for assessing and controlling noise hazards in research facilities to safeguard employee hearing.
Updated | 3 min read
An overview of the most common types of hazards encountered in typical research labs
Updated | 5 min read
A step-by-step guide for the safety audit process and how to be prepared
| 5 min read
Adhere to OSHA standards and train your “safety eyes” to ensure a safe working environment
| 5 min read
To prevent uncontrolled mixing, we need to segregate incompatible materials
| 4 min read
The properties, hazards, and symptoms of exposure for the various forms of mercury and how to avoid and mitigate accidents
| 4 min read
Ethylene oxide is used for sterilization in many medical, dental, veterinary, and animal surgical facilities; here's how to use it safely in your facility
| 4 min read
How to prevent noise-induced hearing loss in your laboratory
| 3 min read
Recommended procedures for donning and doffing PPE to prevent cross-contamination
| 3 min read
Though not a common issue in most labs, in some areas of the lab and in the field, heat stroke is a real risk
| 4 min read
