Speakers

Theodore J. Hogan

Associate Professor

Dr. Theodore Hogan (Ted) dropped out of college for a few years. Ted was a machine operator, and worked at foundry where he had daily silica exposure. His chemical exposures and his work injuries motivated his pursuit of EHS as a career. Ted started consulting in 1990, and has worked with numerous foundries, construction companies, and other silica-using industries. Prior to consulting, Ted was the Superintendent (corporate head) of Safety and Industrial Hygiene for Com Ed. Ted is an Associate Professor, teaching EHS courses at Northern Illinois University. He was a member of the ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV)® – Chemical Substances Committee (2012-2022).

theodorejhogan@gmail.com

Event Schedule

15
Sep
2026
1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Session T17
Room:

SAFETY CONFERENCE

HEALTH CONFERENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE

Why This Conference Matters

Each year, the conference brings together 450-500 professionals from 29 states, 142 Illinois communities, and 3 countries, representing 465 companies across 26 industries all with a shared goal: advancing environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and public health

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