Barrier islands are deposits of sand and sediment that follow the coastline and are only separated from the mainland by shallow waters. The East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico have chains of these barrier islands, protecting the coast from wind and waves and absorbing storm energy. Barrier islands… View Full Term
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Sarah Ischer, MS, CIH, CSP is a Senior Program Manager III at the National Safety Council, where she leads the MSD Solutions Lab. In addition to this, she is also the EHS Engagement Lead for the Council. Sarah has been with NSC since 2018, focusing on leading employers to promising safety solutions to reduce top workplace injuries and fatalities. Prior to this, Sarah managed industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs within complex manufacturing facilities, and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional.