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Les Powell

NRP, CSSS, HM-M, SAPA, RSO, FF-III, HCCP, HM-P
Health, Safety, Security and Environment Manager
Smurfit Westrock

A passionate seasoned Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Manager / Paramedic-Fire Chief, with an extensive EMS/Fire educational background in both the Industrial and Public sectors with over 50 years in Fire Service and over 44 Years in EMS.
2023 recipient of the EMS Professionals of Louisiana Presidential Leadership award and 2008 Recipient of Industrial Fire Worlds “Connie Gross Award” for dedication to emergency responder Education. Currently Health, Safety, and Security, Environment Manager at Smurfit Westrock Container Plant in Mesquite Texas.
Member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians since 1993, and serving his fifth appointment to the Membership Committee and serves as the Chair for the committee. Served as Texas Governor, and Industrial EMS Society chair.

2026 Sessions

Haz-Mat Medical: Beyond the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Yes, I understand

When a patient is exposed to a chemical and you're not sure what to do, and the Safety Data Sheet Section 4: First Aid Measures states, "Seek professional medical help" ... Wait, what? You are professional medical help. What do you do to take care of your patient? The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDAR) guidance is there to help. The ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures is another tool for your toolbox. These guidelines include prehospital ALS care, emergency department and critical care guidance

Presenter (1 Presenter)

Thursday, October 01 9:15–10:15 AM
Room W230 A
Faculty

Les Powell

NRP, CSSS, HM-M, SAPA, RSO, FF-III, HCCP, HM-P
Health, Safety, Security and Environment Manager
Smurfit Westrock

A passionate seasoned Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Manager / Paramedic-Fire Chief, with an extensive EMS/Fire educational background in both the Industrial and Public sectors with over 50 years in Fire Service and over 44 Years in EMS.
2023 recipient of the EMS Professionals of Louisiana Presidential Leadership award and 2008 Recipient of Industrial Fire Worlds “Connie Gross Award” for dedication to emergency responder Education. Currently Health, Safety, and Security, Environment Manager at Smurfit Westrock Container Plant in Mesquite Texas.
Member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians since 1993, and serving his fifth appointment to the Membership Committee and serves as the Chair for the committee. Served as Texas Governor, and Industrial EMS Society chair.
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