Jared Michael Shepherd
Industrial Hygienist
Biography
Jared earned his B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Fairmont State University in 2023, followed by his M.S. in Industrial Hygiene from West Virginia University in 2024. In his roles with Benchmark, Jared has contributed to personal and area exposure monitoring, environmental sampling and inspections, fungal assessments, asbestos inspections and management planning, and respirator fit testing.
Education
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B.S. Fairmont State University, 2023
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M.S. West Virginia University, 2024
Certifications / Licensures
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Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP)
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OSHA-10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health
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OSHA-10 Hour Construction Safety and Health
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HAZWOPER 40-Hour
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Asbestos Inspector
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Asbestos Management Planner
Work Experience
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2026 to Present - EHS Specialist – Benchmark Safety, Health & Environmental Services
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2025 – EHS Technician – Benchmark Safety, Health & Environmental Services
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2024 – NIOSH – Regular Fellow
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2022 – First Energy Corporation – Safety Intern