Benjamin Lee, Mph, Csp
About Benjamin Lee, Mph, Csp
Benjamin Lee, MPH, CSP, is an Industrial Hygienist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he provides industrial hygiene support and assesses COVID-19 risks. He has a diverse background in occupational health and safety, having worked at various institutions including UC Davis and Boeing.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Benjamin Lee has served as an Industrial Hygienist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he provides comprehensive industrial hygiene support for mission-critical operations and programs. He works closely with customers to identify hazards and implement solutions that ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safety culture. His responsibilities include performing risk assessments, planning sampling events, and supporting chemical hygiene, hazard communication, and nanomaterials programs at the laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Lee holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of California, Davis. His educational background equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his role in industrial hygiene. He is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), which demonstrates his expertise in safety practices and regulations.
Professional Experience
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Benjamin Lee accumulated diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist at Boeing from 2015 to 2019. He also served as a Research Associate at Tethys Bioscience, Inc. in 2011, and as an Ergonomics Evaluator Graduate Researcher at SAG-AFTRA in 2014. His earlier roles include a Junior Specialist at the Institute for Regenerative Cures at UC Davis and an Undergraduate Researcher at the UC Davis Genome Center.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment and Safety Measures
In his current position, Benjamin Lee assesses COVID-19 risks at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He identifies improvement opportunities to reduce exposure while maintaining essential operations. His work is critical in ensuring that safety measures are in place to protect personnel during the pandemic.
Internship at U.S. Department of Labor OSHA
Benjamin Lee gained valuable experience as an Industrial Hygiene Intern at the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA in 2014. During this three-month internship, he developed insights into occupational health and safety regulations, which have informed his subsequent roles in the field.