Cheri Marcham

Title
Associate Professor, College of Arts & Sciences; Program Chair, M.S. in Occupational Safety Management
Email
Department
Dept of Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences
College
College of Arts & Sciences

Office Hours

Most nights and weekends

Areas of Expertise

Electronic Cigarettes in the Indoor Environment, Professional Credentials and Certifications, Online Safety Training
Cheri Marcham
  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Hygiene, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Biology, Arizona State University
  • Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
  • Certified Safety Professional - Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist - American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABiH)
  • SFTY 540: Disaster, Prepare & Emerg Resp
  • SFTY 570: Fire Safety Management
  • SFTY 611: Indst'l Hygiene & Toxicology
  • SFTY 530: Safety,Health & Envr, Leg, Lit
SFTY 311, SFTY 321, ​SFTY 355, SFTY 470, SFTY 510, SFTY 530, SFTY 540, SFTY 570, SFTY 580, SFTY 590, SFTY 600, SFTY 619, SFTY 630, SFTY 691


Marcham, C. L. & Springston, J.P. (2017). E-cigarettes: A hazy hazard. Professional Safety 62(6), 46-51

Marcham, C.L., Turnbeaugh, T. & Wright, N. (2017). OSH certifications: Behind the exams. Professional Safety 62(7), 44-48.

Marcham, C. L., Turnbeaugh, T. & Gould, S. (2018). Development of certification exam test questions: It’s more deliberate than you may think. Submitted for publication. Publication date, May 2018.  

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2013). White paper on PCBs in the built environment.  Retrieved from https://www.aiha.org/government-affairs/PositionStatements/PCBs%20in%20Construction%20White%20Paper%20FINAL%209-26-13.pdf   (Project Team Member)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2014). White paper: electronic cigarettes in the indoor environment. Retrieved from https://www.aiha.org/government-affairs/PositionStatements/Electronc%20Cig%20Document_Final.pdf (Project Team Leader)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2015). AIHA field use of direct-reading instruments for detection of gases and vapors body of knowledge. Retrieved from https://www.aiha.org/publications-and-resources/BoKs/DRI-Gas/Pages/BoK-DRI-Gas-Monitoring.aspx (Project Team Member)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2015). Formaldehyde: Is it a problem in my home? Retrieved from https://www.aiha.org/publications-and-resources/Documents/AIHA_FormaldahydeFactSheet.08.14.15V2.pdf  (Project Team Leader)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2015). Laminate flooring outgassing: Technical guidance.  Retrieved from https://www.aiha.org/publications-and-resources/Pages/AIHA-Formaldehyde-Resource-Center.aspx (Project Team Member)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2017). Health and safety issues in natural disasters.  Retrieved from https://www.aiha.org/government-affairs/PositionStatements/AIHA_HealthSafetyIssuesNaturalDisaster_Final.pdf (Project Team Leader)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2019). FAQs about spore trap air sampling for mold for direct examination. https://aiha-assets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/AIHA/resources/FAQs-About-Spore-Trap-Air-Sampling-for-Mold-for-Direct-Examination-Guidance-Document_200601_133330.pdf (Project Team Leader, winner of the 2019 AIHA Outstanding Project Team Award)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2020). Facts about mold: A consumer focus.  https://aiha-assets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/AIHA/resources/Facts-About-Mold-A-Consumer-Focus-Fact-Sheet.pdf (Project Team Leader)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2020). Facts about mold: An AIHA perspective for IEQ investigators, physicians, and engineers.  https://aiha-assets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/AIHA/resources/Facts-About-Mold-An-AIHA-Perspective-for-IEQ-Investigators-Physicians-and-Engineers-Fact-Sheet.pdf (Project Team Leader)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2020). Employers’ guide to COVID-19 cleaning and disinfection in non-healthcare workplaces.  https://aiha-assets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/AIHA/resources/Guidance-Documents/Employers-Guide-to-COVID-Cleaning-and-Disinfection-in-Non-Healthcare-Workplaces-Guidance-Document.pdf (Project Team Member)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2020). Reducing the risk of COVID cleaning and disinfection in non-healthcare workplaces.  https://aiha-assets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/AIHA/resources/Guidance-Documents/Employers-Guide-to-COVID-Cleaning-and-Disinfection-in-Non-Healthcare-Workplaces-Guidance-Document.pdf (Project Team Member)

American Industrial Hygiene Association. (2020). Effective and safe practices, guidance for custodians, cleaning and maintenance staff. https://aiha-assets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/AIHA/resources/Guidance-Documents/Effective-and-Safe-Practices-Guidance-for-Custodians-Cleaning-and-Maintenance-Staff-Guidance-Document.pdf (Project Team Member)

2021 to present, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University World-Wide Online campus, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, College of Aeronautics, Master of Science Occupational Safety Management program

Responsibilities:

  • Program coordinator
  • Course developer and instructor for multiple occupational safety, occupational health, and environmental courses 

2016 to 2021, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University World-Wide Online campus, Assistant Professor and Program Chair/Coordinator, College of Aeronautics, Master of Science Occupational Safety Management program

Responsibilities:

  • Program chair/coordinator
  • Course developer and instructor for multiple occupational safety, occupational health, and environmental courses 

2006 to 2016, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Assistant Professor (Adjunct), Oklahoma City and World-Wide Online campuses

Responsibilities: 

  • Course Developer and Course Monitor for SFTY 321, SFTY 355, SFTY 410, SFTY 470, SFTY 510
  • Instructor for multiple courses including in-person, online and blended courses
  • Graduate Capstone Project Committee Chair for several students

1989 to present, The University of Oklahoma, University Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Responsibilities:

  • Administrative and supervisory responsibility for the operation of Environmental Health and Safety Offices for all OU campuses, including hiring and evaluation of personnel, budgets, and short and long term planning. 
  • Perform risk analysis and risk management of compliance issues and concerns to determine and prioritize both short term needs and long term goals
  • Development and implementation of University-wide policies, programs, and training curriculum in compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and policies relating to environmental, occupational health and safety, and biological safety compliance, including Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Hygiene/Laboratory Safety, Indoor Air Quality including Mold, Hazardous/Biomedical Waste, Biological Safety, Wastewater Discharge, Air Quality, Underground Storage Tanks, Asbestos Awareness, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics/Lifting, Emergency Response, Transportation of Hazardous and Infectious Materials, and Tuberculosis/Infectious Diseases.
  • Serve as the coordinator of the HSC campus asbestos program, Biological Safety Officer and HSC campus Safety Coordinator.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (FAIHA)
  • 2018 Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus Latitude Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Research
  • 2018 Embry-Riddle College of Aeronautics Researcher of the Year Award
  • AIHA Henry F. Smyth Jr. Award 2018 Recipient (presented to the individual who has made substantial, evidence-based solutions and contributions in recognizing the diverse needs of the industrial hygiene profession, thereby making a major impact on, and the improvement of, the public welfare)
  • 2019 AIHA Computer Applications Committee Volunteer Service Award
  • 2019 AIHA Indoor Environmental Quality Committee Volunteer Service Award
  • 2019 AIHA Outstanding Project Team Award for Mold Analysis Project Team
  • 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Occupational and Environmental Health
  • 2020 AIHA Outstanding Project Team Award for COVID-19 Guidance Document Team
  • American Industrial Hygiene Association Board of Directors, 2010 – 2013
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals Board of Directors, 2014 - 2017
  • American Board of Industrial Hygiene (now the Board for Global EHS Credentials) Director, 2019-2022
  • ACGIH Bioaerosols Committee Chair, 2019 - 2022