List of Certified Safety Experts on Diisocyanates
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Jörg Palmersheim
- Belgium
- Belgium - Germany - Online
- German - English
- -
- joerg.palmersheim@isopa.org
- Certified trainer
Professional background
- Secretary General of ISOPA and ALIPA.
- 30 years international experience in the Chemical Industry with the last 10 years in Brussels, heading the ISOPA and ALIPA industry associations.
Manfred Giersig
- Germany
- Germany
- German - English
- +49 2175 884 718
- +49 152 0441 1527
- -
- Certified trainer
Professional background
- PhD graduate chemist.
- About 30 years of professional experience in the fields of development and processing of polyurethane systems: product and occupational safety. chemical law.
- Owner and managing director of Giersig Consulting, focus: REACH.
- Work as lecturer at the University of Duisburg/Essen; risk assessment of chemicals under REACH. environmental law, and immunology for beginners.
- Supporting ISOPA and ALIPA: Cohort study in the PU industry in German, and work safety training.
Paul Verbiest
- Belgium
- Belgium - Netherlands - Germany
- English - German - Flemish
- +32 475 69 00 57
- paul1.verbiest@gmail.com
- paul1.verbiest@skynet.be
- Certified trainer
Professional background
- Chemical engineer experienced in various PU applications varying from elastomers, coatings, flexible to seml-rigid and rigid.
- Previous Employers : ICI Polyurethanes, Honeywell Fluorines and Bayer/Covestro.
Giorgjija Tasevski
- Macedonia
- EU & Non-EU countries
- Macedonian - English - Serbian - Croatian - Bulgarian
- +389 77 600 006
- tasevski@polymers.mk
- polymer_mak@yahoo.com
- Certified trainer
Professional background
- Graduated chemical engineer (Organic chemistry – Polymer Science), recently on Master’s.
- Specializations on Polyurethanes and Polyureas.
- Working as a applicator of Polyurea and Spray Polyurethane Foam since 2009.
- General Manager and Owner of DITAS dooel.
- President of PDA Europe (Polyurea Development Association Europe) 2020-2022.
- Work with ISOPA/ALIPA on preparation of Training materials for Safe Use of Diisocyanates.
Marko Gubanc
- Slovenia
- Slovenia - other EU countries - Online
- Slovenian - English - German - Serbo-Croatian
- 0038631396093
- markogubanc@icloud.com
- Certified trainer
Professional background
- Chemical engineer, Bc degree in Polymer chemistry.
- 20 years experience in different polyurethane products and their applications (paints, foams, adhesives, polyureas).
- Member of PDA Europe.
- Working as a technical consultant for VIP Coatings GmbH.
Udo Kaupp
- Germany
- Germany - German-speaking countries - Online (optional)
- German
- +49 171 656 777 2
- u.kaupp@kaupp-beratungen.de
Professional background
- Specialist for foam processes in the polyurethane industry.
Peter van Gelder
- Netherlands
- Netherlands
- Dutch
- 0341-499744
- Academy@kader.nl
- Certified trainer
Professional background
- Transport of dangerous goods (ADR).
- Warehousing dangerous goods (PGS 15).
- Work with dangerous goods.
- Safety trainingen (VCA).
- Safety expert.
Heinrich Hinrichs
- Germany North
- North of Germany, other parts to be agreed
- German - English
- +49-171-4723302
- heinhinrichs@web.de
Professional background
- Specialist in Polyurethane since 1985 for Cannon Italy.
- Working as technician in Service and since many years in Project management and personal traininas for PU plants World wide.
Alberto Foglieni
- Bergamo (Italy)
- Italy - Available for EU
- English - Italian
- +393286696834
- alberto.foalieni@smartchem.it
Professional background
I’m a consultant and a shareholder at Smartchem s.r.l.. After studying for a MSc in organic chemistry at the University of Milan, I joined COIM S.p.A. in 2008 as R&D technician. In 2015 I moved to IMCD Italia S.p.A. as Sales Manager with international responsibilities within the scope of polyurethanes. In 2022 I have been appointed as technical consultant at AIPEF (the Italian association of flexible polyurethane foams manufacturers) and I’m an active member in different EuroPUR’s working groups. I also teach General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at ITS (Higher Technical Education Institute) in Bergamo, Italy.
Agnieszka Kuzmicka
- Poland
- Poland
- Polish - English
- +48 887 043 666
- biuro@ehsconsulting.pl
- Certified trainer
Professional background
I am a chemical engineer by education, holding a master’s degree in materials engineering. I am a health and safety specialist and a fire protection inspector with over 7 years of experience, including in the manufacturing industry. As part of my EHS Consulting activities, provide advice and training in the areas of occupational health and safety, fire protection, environmental protection, and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
Valentin Marchal
- France
- France - Online
- French
- 0678118120
- v.marchal@afs-bicomposant.fr
Professional background
Applicateur de mousse PU pendant 7 ans, j’ai ensuite évolué dans un poste de formateur technique et sécurité pour le french speaking market pendant 4 ans chez ICYNENE LAPOLLA puis chez Huntsman Building solutions.
Sam Verschelde
- France
- Belgium - Netherlands - Luxemburg - UK - available for Europe and worldwide - Online
- Dutch - English - French - Italian
- 0479679394
- sam@alert-opleidingen.be
Professional background
- Prevention Analyst level 2.
- Specialised in fire prevention.
- Safety culture.
Rafailia Laskari
- Greece
- Greece - Online
- Greek
- -
- rlaskari@sustchem.gr
Professional background
Graduate in Chemical Engineering , specializing in Management Systems Development (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 22716, ISO 13485, ISO 27001 etc.), in product certification and in Environment, Health and Safety at Work (EHS).
Małgorzata Krenke
- Poland
- Poland - Online
- Polish
- +48604455651
- biuro@frc.com.pl
- Certified trainer
Professional background
I am a licensed ADR advisor, CLP specialist, and internal REACH auditor. My expertise encompasses a comprehensive approach to the safety and compliance of chemical transport, leveraging in-depth knowledge of regulations to ensure industry best practices. I am committed to enhancing safety through meticulous auditing, precise product classification, and impactful training, aiming to share this expertise on platforms like ISOPA to foster a culture of compliance and safety within the sector.
