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Gayle Nicoll

Principal Process Safety Consultant

Areas of Expertise

Safety Evaluation + Consulting
Lithium-Ion Battery + Energy Storage Systems
Combustible Dust Safety
Industrial Process Safety
Hazardous Material Evaluation
Due Diligence + Background Investigation
Emergency Response
HAZOP, LOPA and SIL
Environmental Health + Safety (EHS)

Dr. Nicoll has extensive experience in a variety of process safety, environmental, and health and safety (EHS) programs, including chemical facilities, industrial manufacturers, nuclear facilities, research laboratories, oil and gas locations, and pharmaceutical facilities.

Dr. Nicoll has conducted EHS audits, assisted with H&S program design and implementation, taught radiation safety training, completed EMF studies, developed PSM and RMP programs, conducted a variety of safety training modules, and assisted in many other EHS and process safety-related endeavors.

She is well-versed in regulatory compliance from an environmental and H&S standpoint, including OSHA, EPA, NEPA, CERCLA, EPCRA/SARA, NEC, NRC, CFATS, and NFPA. She has worked on projects throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, China, the European Union, and Mexico and is familiar with international regulations, including ICNIRP, WHO, and ISO standards.

Education / Certifications
  • PhD, Chemistry, Purdue University
  • MS, Chemistry, Purdue University
  • BS, Chemistry, Indiana University
  • BS, Physics, Indiana University
  • Certified Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
  • Associate Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
  • Registered Environmental Professional, National Registry of Environmental Professionals
  • FEMA Emergency Management Incident Command
  • OSHA Certified Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
  • HAZWOPER Site Supervisor
  • Certified Chemical Security Compliance User, CFATS