Geoff has been working in the Occupational Health field for over 20 years. His current position is Regulatory Affairs in the 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Health Division. Additionally, he is the Technical Chair for American National Standards Institute (ANSI) US Technical Assistance Group (USTAG) to ISO TC94 SC15 Respiratory Protective Devices.
Geoff is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Science Degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota. He is also a member of ASTM International and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).
Prior to coming to 3M, Geoff served as a commissioned officer in the US Navy Medical Service Corps specializing in Industrial Hygiene. He served in a variety of positions including: US Naval Repair Ship Safety Officer, several Occupational Health Department Head positions, and was awarded the US Navy Fellowship with US Environmental Response Team. During these assignments, Geoff managed numerous respiratory protection programs, asbestos abatement programs, and Occupational Health Programs.
His last assignment in the Navy was with the US Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF). While serving at CBIRF, he administered the Respiratory Protection Program, designed and implemented a ‘risk specific’ occupational surveillance program addressing the inherent risk to first responders from CBRNE incidents, oversaw ‘Live Chemical Agent’ training, and developed tactical decision games and seminars used by the response force leadership.
Since coming to 3M in 2004, he has been involved in a variety of respiratory protection development programs, testing and certification.
I have been a member of ISRP for almost three years. I am impressed by the professionalism of this organization. I would be honored to serve as Vice President. If elected, my top priority is to broaden membership by trying to reach out to Research Universities and Occupational Safety and Health professionals.
John Hierbaum is employed by Mine Safety Appliances Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has been with MSA for over 38 years. Currently, John is the Product Line Manager for Respiratory Protection which includes air-purifying respirators and closed-circuit breathing apparatus. He has held this position for the past 6 years.
Previously, John was the Product line Manager for Hearing, Eye and Face protection at MSA. John is actively involved in several safety organizations and committees including the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), CSA, ASSE, ANSI and the National Mining Association (NMA).
Additionally, John is an active member of the ISO Respiratory Protection Committee. As an active member of these various organizations and committees, John is instrumental in providing important feedback from both the manufacturer and end-user’s perspective. This feedback ultimately helps to develop appropriate respiratory protection standards and regulations for industry.