ARU Environmental Health and Safety Manager Discussion
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Hello Savanna,
It’s great to meet you, Savanna! Your background as an army and civilian medic, coupled with your new role as an Environmental Health and Safety Manager, demonstrates your commitment to public health and safety. It’s inspiring to see your dedication to contributing to the well-being of your community. Your transition from healthcare to environmental management is a unique journey, and it’s exciting to hear about your passion for it.
The practical experience you’ve gained in your current role is invaluable, especially in the construction industry. It’s interesting how you’ve been involved in projects like stormwater channels, retention ponds, and sound barriers. The impact of these environmental technologies on both the environment and the community is often underestimated, but your perspective sheds light on their significance.
The challenges you faced when expanding the pond, and the concern for the displaced wildlife, showcase your thoughtful approach to your work. It’s evident that you’re not just fulfilling your responsibilities but also considering the broader ecological implications of your projects.
It’s fantastic that you’re already connecting the course material to your real-world experiences. This class is sure to provide you with even more knowledge and insights that will further enhance your ability to make a positive impact in your field. Keep up the great work, Savanna!
Best wishes, [Your Name]
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please respond to savanna with. 175 words
Hello classmates! My name is Savanna and I am an Environmental Health and Safety Manager for a large construction company in Williamsburg, VA. I am just starting out in my role and I hope to grow as a professional and take a more influential position with my company in the coming years. I was an army and civilian medic before taking this position so public health and safety is truly a passion of mine. I want to continue to contribute to the welfare of those around me!
As per the assigned texts, there are many different kinds of environmental technologies. Some that I have recently been a part of the construction for are stormwater channels along roadways and retention ponds. Also, along the road where my neighborhood is, there is a vertical sound barrier to help block out roadway traffic since our housing complex is so close to the main road and a hospital. I never realized exactly what that wall was for until now. There are many elderly people in my neighborhood and, across the street, a lot of sick people in the hospital who need to focus on recovery, so I think the sound barriers do more than most give credit for. I am surely grateful. As far as the pond we put in at another job location of mine, I think that it does keep the connected body of water from flooding; we are working on a college campus and the larger pond that it drains into is not too far away so flooding would surely be a problem for nearby wildlife and our everyday operations as humans. We did have to dig the pond out recently to expand it, which included draining the entire thing. There were many turtles and other creatures that had to find a new place to go which was unfortunate; hopefully some of them found their way back after the pond was completed. It is so neat to be able to recognize these different technologies after reading about them in our units; I think I am going to gain a lot of knowledge from this class!