List of Certified Safety Experts on Diisocyanates

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Jörg Palmersheim
Belgium
Belgium - Germany - Online
German, English
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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
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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 and 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 Diisocvanates
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 Italv
  • 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
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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.