ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Denis E. Zeimet, Ph.D., CIH
Dr. Zeimet was the former Director of Member Services for the Iowa Association of
Municipal Utilities. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by examination in
comprehensive practice (1989). His Ph.D. was completed in Industrial Education and
Technology, Iowa State University, in 1982. Denis earned his M.A. in Science Education
(Emphasis in Chemistry & Physics) at the University of Northern Iowa, 1972. He
completed his B.A. with a major in Chemistry (Math minor) at the University of Northern
Iowa, 1971. Dr.
Dr. Zeimet has an extensive technical background in all areas of Environmental Health
and Safety. His general research interests are in the area of occupational safety with a
special focus on industrial hygiene. He has authored and edited technical safety and
health manuals for Iowa State University as well as private industry regarding
Occupational Safety Administration (OSHA) standards. He serves as a consultant for
both private and public sectors. Dr. Zeimet assisted the Iowa Division of Labor Services
in writing the "Right to Know" laws for the state. One of his manuscripts published in
Professional Safety entitled "A Model for a Hearing Conservation Program" received the
first place national award for technical writing excellence from the American Society of
Safety Engineers (1986). Dr. Zeimet has more than eighteen years work experience in
the safety and health area, including six years as the Senior Industrial Hygienist for the
Department of Environmental, Health and Safety at Iowa State University. He has
developed and taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in industrial hygiene.
Denis has presented numerous safety and health training programs to both private and
public sector employees.
David N. Ballard
David N. Ballard was a Program Coordinator for the Department of Facilities Planning
and Management at Iowa State University and also serves as the safety/training officer
for the Westory-Gilbert Volunteer Fire Department. David has nearly twenty five years of
work experience in the utility industry including ten years in the area of occupational
safety and health. Mr. Ballard has an extensive technical background in emergency
planning and response, and is a graduate of the Environmental Protection Agency's 240Hour Hazardous Materials Technicians Course. David is nationally certified as a Fire
Service Instructor II and Safety Technician (W.S.O.-C.S.T.), and is also approved to
conduct mine (MSHA) and general industry (OSHA) safety and health training. Mr.
Ballard has authored numerous technical manuals for the Department of Facilities
Planning and Management at Iowa State University as well as for the Iowa Association
of Municipal Utilities and the Iowa Fire Service Institute. David has presented many
safety and health training programs to utility employees and firefighters. Mr. Ballard is a
recipient of the Distinguished Service To Fire Service Education award and the State of
Iowa Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service award.
Denis E. Zeimet and David Ballard previously co-authored A Safety and Health
Program for Small Businesses, American Society of Safety Engineers, 1998.