Cal Mather Area Safety and Occupational Health Manager 1815 N. University Street Peoria, IL  61604 309-681-6608 cal.mather@ars.usda.gov

Ralph Jesse Environmental Protection Specialist 1815 N. University Street Peoria, IL  61604 309-681-6644 ralph.jesse@ars.usda.gov

The Safety, Health and Environmental Management section provides a broad range of services and support to the Midwest Area, including analysis of OSHA, EPA, and other pertinent regulations, guidance on the implementation of safety, occupational health, and environmental management programs at the Locations, and assistance in complying with applicable regulations through on-site assistance visits and second-party environmental management system audits.