Dave Zalk
About Dave Zalk
Dave Zalk is an experienced professional in Occupational Hygiene, currently serving as the ES&H Team Leader and Senior Industrial Hygienist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He also holds the position of Director of Occupational Hygiene at the University of Illinois at Chicago and has made significant contributions to international occupational health standards as the IOHA Envoy to the World Health Organization.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Dave Zalk serves as the ES&H Team Leader and Senior Industrial Hygienist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 1993, accumulating over 31 years of experience in environmental safety and health. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with occupational health standards within the laboratory environment.
Position at University of Illinois at Chicago
Since 2011, Dave Zalk has been the Director of Occupational Hygiene for the GPOHP Online Course at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He developed an online Occupational Hygiene training program that includes six OHTA modules at the Intermediate Level. This program is designed to facilitate the education of global students while they continue to work, reflecting his commitment to advancing occupational health education.
Education and Expertise in Occupational Hygiene
Dave Zalk has an extensive educational background in the field of Occupational Hygiene. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from 1992 to 1994. He also holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology, focusing on Control Banding. Additionally, he obtained two Bachelor's Degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, between 1982 and 1987.
Role with the World Health Organization
Dave Zalk has been an IOHA Envoy to the World Health Organization since 2005. In this capacity, he contributes to the development of international occupational health standards, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to improving global health practices. His involvement with the WHO spans 19 years, highlighting his influence in the field of occupational hygiene on an international scale.
Career Contributions to Occupational Hygiene
With over three decades of experience in Occupational Hygiene, Dave Zalk has made significant contributions to both academic and practical advancements in the field. His work encompasses various roles and responsibilities that have shaped occupational health practices, reflecting his dedication to enhancing workplace safety and health standards.