Eugene Ruenger, Ph.D.
Professor
Office: 303 B Jarvis Hall, Science Wing
Phone: 715-232-2148
Email: ruengere@uwstout.edu
Education
- PhD, Enironmental Health, University of Minnesota, 1994
- M.P.H. Environmental Health, University of Minnesota, 1979
- M.S. Food Science, University of Minnesota, 1974
- BA Chemistry, Macalester College, 1972
Experience
- 1983-Present, Professor, Inudstrial Hygiene
- University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin
- 1984-Present, Consultant, Industrial Hygiene
- Industrial Hygiene System, Inc., Knapp, Wisconsin
- 1994, Director of Industrial Hygiene
- Northland Environmental Services, Inc., Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- 1981-1983, Staff Scientist, Director of Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
- Hazleton Laboratories of America, Madison, Wisconsin
- 1978-1981, Research Associate, Analytical Laboratory Supervisor
- University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
- 1976-1978, Assistant Scientist, Hazardous Waste Manager
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Achievements
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Advanced the industrial hygiene curriculum at UW-Stout to include General Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene Instrumentation, Environmental Regulations Management, Hazardous Waste Management, and Industrial Hygiene Ventilation and Noise Control.
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Provided industrial hygiene consulting services including worker exposure assessments, ventilation system evaluations, noise and ultrasonic exposure measurements, safety audits, Material Safety Data Sheet development, worker training, hazardous waste management, asbestos project management, hazardous materials DOT assessment, expert witness, and seminars.
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Conducted research on ventilation effectiveness, formaldehyde emissions from consumer products, environmental emissions from a coal gasifier, and water quality.
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Operated an environmental health contract laboratory, supervising a staff of fifteen scientists and technicians.
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Directed the health and safety program for the National Toxicology Program studies at Hazleton Laboratories.
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Established an ABIH Accredited Industrial Hygiene laboratory.
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Directed and advanced the hazardous waste management program at the University of Minnesota.
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Certified Industrial Hygienist in both Comprehensive Practice and Chemical Aspects.