Drew Hinton

Drew Hinton is an Adjunct Professor at Capitol Technology University and President/CEO of Arrow Safety, LLC. He specializes in occupational safety and health, with expertise in emergency medicine, hazardous materials, confined space rescue, and hearing conservation. His professional achievements include reducing OSHA recordables by 25-50% and lost workdays by 98% for employers. He holds certifications like CSP, CHMM, and SHRM-CP, and serves on industry committees such as NIOSH’s Construction Sector Council.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety, Capitol Technology University
• M.S. in Occupational Safety and Health, Columbia Southern University
• B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health with Fire Science concentration, Columbia Southern University

Research Interests: Focuses on workplace safety innovations, chemical exposure risks in construction, emergency response protocols, and the intersection of occupational health with emerging trends like CBD use in workplaces. His work addresses practical solutions for reducing workplace injuries and fatalities through advanced safety training and policy development.

Publications: Recent works examine CBD’s impact on workplace safety and chemical contributions to hearing loss in construction. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches to safeguarding worker health across industries.

Awards:

• Marquis Who’s Who in America (2021)
• Firefighter of the Year (2021)
• Five Life Saving Awards (2014-2015)

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, he has mentored teams in establishing in-house rescue programs and safety protocols. His professional contributions include $0M+ in indirect impact through reduced workplace compensation claims.

Labs/Teams: Active in NIOSH’s Hearing Loss Prevention Council, CDC’s Construction Workgroup, and IHMM’s Training Committee. Coordinates multi-agency disaster response teams through volunteer roles.