Dana Heimdahl Chernault

Dana Heimdahl Chernault, MS, CSP, is a highly accomplished safety professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in providing leadership across various industries, including military, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, healthcare, forestry, utility line clearance, disaster recovery, and consulting. Her credentials are bolstered by a Master of Science in Risk Control from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the State University of New York.

Ms. Chernault's expertise is further solidified by her Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, as well as her OSHA Outreach Trainer-Construction and AS9100:2016 Rev D Lead Auditor-Aerospace Quality certifications. These credentials underscore her proficiency in occupational safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance across diverse industries.

Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Chernault has held pivotal roles, including Director of Safety and Risk at Ceres Environmental, where she spearheaded strategic safety plans and led a team of safety professionals. She has also served as the Director of Safety at Sunbelt Rentals and BAE Systems, where she successfully implemented comprehensive safety management systems and achieved significant reductions in incident rates.

As a subject matter expert, Ms. Chernault has advised employees, regulators, and clients on safety and risk management practices, demonstrating her ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and forge valuable relationships. Her experience extends to conducting safety assessments, developing employee training programs, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, further solidifying her credibility and reliability in the field.