EPISODE255 - David Kahane, MPH, CIH- Forensic Analytical, Past AIHA Chair

David Kahane is founder of Forensic Analytical, a family of laboratory and consulting companies specializing in industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety and the forensic sciences. Mr. Kahane received a B.A. in Physiology and an M.P.H. in Biological and Environmental Health Sciences from U.C. Berkeley. He has been a practicing Certified Industrial Hygienist for the past 18 years. Mr. Kahane provides technical expertise and litigation support for asbestos, heavy metals, fungal and other IH-related exposure cases. He performs and supports industrial hygiene and indoor air quality investigations for a variety of commercial, industrial, insurance, military school and residential clients. He has performed and is well versed in various analytical methods including optical microscopy, XRF and AAS/ICP. Mr. Kahane is often involved with the statistical evaluation of survey data, and the experimental design for a variety of indoor exposure assessments. Mr. Kahane is a frequent guest instructor at UC Berkeley teaching on issues related to asbestos, lead and mold classes. He has served on both technical committees and on boards of the AIHA, ASTM, EIA, California Industrial Hygiene Council, as well as for CAL-OSHA.