Peter F. Downing, CHMM
President
Pete's education and extensive experience working both in the chemical manufacturing industry (since 1987) and in consulting with various industrial clients have provided him with a broad technical and practical background in EHS matters. Pete specializes in providing safe, cost effective solutions to our industrial clients. As a “qualified person” under NFPA 652, Pete has conducted numerous Dust Hazards Analyses for our clients.
As the principal of ESS, Pete is ultimately responsible for the direct oversight of all work product produced by the company. This includes, but is not limited to: the preparation and implementation of site-specific comprehensive environment, health, and safety programs; training; periodic facility inspections/audits; preparation of SOPs and job hazard analyses; facility permitting; TSCA pre-manufacturing notification; development of TCPA/Risk Management/Process Safety Management Programs; regulatory inspection support services; and Responsible Distribution® Programs.
His training in the implementation of the IATA, IMDG, and DOT requirements for the shipping of hazardous materials, coupled with his background in chemistry, provides him with the tools to provide site-specific training on this subject.
With such a broad-based background in regulatory matters, Pete has served as an expert witness on a number of litigation matters. He is comfortable in the courtroom and at the deposition table, and has assisted in obtaining multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of his clients.
