1. July 2015
To whom it may concern,
I am interested in working as the Safety Manager for your Company. I am an expert in OSHA
standards with over 25 years of experience to offer you. I am a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
concerning confined spaces, respirators and heavy metals (Lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium,
etc.) /industrial hygiene, etc. I command respect with my knowledge and ability to train others.
My most recent work experience has been 18 continuous years of employment as a Safety
Supervisor/Manger for a Marine and Industrial Company that performed Surface Preservation (Blast
and Coat Operations). During my tenure; OSHA did a minimum of 7 inspections with zero SERIOUS
citations; 3 years of ZERO Lost Time Accidents (1 year we had 1 for 1 day); EMR always below 1.0;
No Fatalities; Two Insurance audits with no discrepancies; 10 SSPC QP-1 audits with zero safety
discrepancies; This Company and I worked in many Confined Spaces, shipyard and industrial (Radford
VA, Army Corps of Engineers); working at heights (NASA Gantry Crane and NNS 1050 ton Crane) with
Heavy Metals (APL-50 conversion) documented Cr6 levels 11 times over the PEL, and Lead over the
Action level); with high solid coating systems and steel-shot blast media; in many US states and
shipyards.
I was responsible for the overall Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Workers’
Compensation, Training, and Worksite Inspections. I was the Program Manager and Company
Certifier for ALL safety programs including Heavy metals/Industrial Hygiene; Confined Space Shipyard
Competent Persons; Scaffold Qualified Persons; Grade “D” Breathing Air ; Respirator; Powered
Industrial Vehicles; Fall Protection, Hazardous Communication and Personal Protective Equipment
just to name a few.
I developed the Safety Manual for a spin-off company (Main Services, LLC) that was approved on its’
first review by ISNetworld, a company that oversees Oil Pipeline work. I worked with paint suppliers,
MSDS, Doctors, employees, supervisors and management to plan, develop, implement, and monitor
the High Solid Paint Rash Prevention Program (due to outbreaks within the company (and painter
community). I developed the company Heat Stress Program including the daily checklist for all job
sites. I developed the 52 week Toolbox Training Program with ONLY company specific programs. I
developed the Super Notebook (and later CD) for Superintendents and Supervisors to have all safety
required programs and forms in 1 place.
I have my US Navy DD-214 form available if requested. I have also taken advantage to enclose my
resume to clarify my application. As the Safety Manager with your organization, I would bring added
focus to safety, quality and production to your management and your employees.
I await your call or email to arrange an interview/accept position at a convenient time for you.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Joe Doherty
(757) 372-1984
or (757) 679-8008
josephdoherty544@gmail.com

2. Although my Resume is highlighted with Safety, I am willing to grow with your company in any
position there is a need. I have been an Assistant Production Manager; Supervisor; Instructor;
Human Resources Administrator; Workman’s Compensation Manager; Training Specialist;
Industrial Hygiene Specialist; Work Site Inspector; and a few other positions that may meet your
present needs.
My 18 continuous years of employment as the Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental
Supervisor, Safety Manager, Corporate, with a Blast and Coat sub-contractor in Marine and Industrial
work in VA, SC, Washington DC, FL, AL, TX, CA. and NJ is brought to your attention.
My employment record shows that I am someone that will grow with your Company, I am in for the long
haul. I work very well with others BUT I get the job done. I am used to a work environment with little
help from management as long as I am knowledgeable of their support for the Industrial/Occupational
Safety & Health (IH&OSHE) Program.
I will work in any role provided and will follow the direction of our growing company. Beyond performing
my assigned duties, my experience usually shows me shortcomings within programs that I take action
to repair. I am an outstanding Instructor; A Subject Matter Expert in MANY IH&OSHE areas; a Hard
worker, Intelligent, Professional demeanor, Non-smoker.
I have performed lectures on Heavy Metals and Respirators in professional settings.
I have been the Heavy Metals Program Writer and Manager (personally wrote/developed: Lead,
Cadmium Chromium, Hexavalent Chromium, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Organic Vapors, Total and
Respirable Dust, etc,), Company Programs. Trainer, Certifier, Student, Site Specific Writer (for lead
Cadmium and Hexavalent Chromium jobs), tutored by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (Ms. Colleen
Becker, Marine Chemist Services, Hampton VA 757-873-0933), Sampler, Air Monitor (area and
personal), Record-keeper.
My U.S. Navy service gave me professional experience as a Manager, Supervisor, Instructor, sailor &
electrician and Safety Specialist, all of this work together for the best person you can have onboard. I
have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job, or any open position that I am qualified for
within your organization, and again I thank you for your consideration.
I am an outstanding Instructor and have taken many Managerial & Executive courses. I am a Hard
worker, Intelligent, Professional demeanor, Non-smoker.
I believe my 25 years of Safety experience should qualify me for this wonderful job opportunity. But I
also have the following experiences: I have been an Organizational Level Ashore and Afloat Work
Center Lead and Supervisor for approximately 3 years; An Intermediate Level Work Center Supervisor
for over 2 years; An Assistant Production Manager for 9 work-centers for 1 year; an Instructor Course
Manager for 2.5 years; A Quality Assurance Representative, Full Systems for almost 1 year; Human
Resources Generalist for about 1 year; a Collateral Duty Inspector for many years and a IH&OSHE
Company Manager, Corporate for 18 years
PERSONAL COMPANY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Most recently I was the Company lead (along with all other assigned duties) for a Lead ( above the
Action Level) and Hexavalent Chromium (11 times over the PEL) exposure Abrasive Blasting job in
almost 100 separate spaces with an OSHA Inspection and direct NAVSEA oversight for a period just
exceeding 3 months. All spaces were blasted, NO OSHA citations and NO NAVSEA discrepancies.
Joe Doherty
(757) 372-1984
or (757) 679-8008
josephdoherty544@gmail.com

3. After an industry mishap, My Company decided to revamp our Grade “D” Breathing Air Program. I
made the decision on which Grade “D” filtration to purchase and utilize. Upon finding that the
certification process of capturing air and having it certified by a laboratory in another state, I designed a
process that was accepted by our customers to certify Grade “D” breathing air on site, in an industrial
environment. I revamped our program, certification process, certifier program, and training.
I developed the Safety Manual for a spin-off that was approved on its’ first review by ISNetworld, a
company that oversees Oil Pipeline work. This allowed our Company to win a very large contract to
blast and paint an oil rig and other smaller contracts.
I worked with paint suppliers, MSDS, Doctors, employees, supervisors and management to plan,
develop, implement, and monitor the High Solid Paint Rash Prevention Program (due to outbreaks
within the company (and painter community). These employee rashes were almost plague like due to
the resistance of painters to notify supervision. I performed and directed others to perform industrial
hygiene personal monitoring. Testing known values against the Material Safety Data Sheets proved
nothing! Communication with other Blast and Paint Contractors and Sub-contractors provided no clue,
as secrecy was (is) the normal operating procedure. Direct and frequent communication with the
Medical Center provided some answers including holistic measures. Communication with supervisors
only blamed employees for poor work habits. Communications with Paint Representatives was
useless until I discovered one that would talk openly of the industry problem. Communication with
Upper Management of the true problems of the rashes allowed me to change Protective Clothing, this
required employee involvement for the correct gloves and coveralls to use, personal testing of
material(s), including allowing paint mixers to wear only partial coveralls; Standard Operating
Procedures, posted at the time clock, change areas and work area; Innovative “Air Cooled Body Suit”
incorporation, SOP to wear suit properly; supervisor and employee disciplinary action(s), again, Paint
Supervisors felt they were not part of the problem; Daily Rash Form, designed with employee
involvement, completed by field safety representatives, allowing for disciplinary action(s) for improper
use, wear, care, storage, etc.; Removing over-exposed qualified personnel from work areas and
processes to prevent reoccurrence of rashes. No Paint on skin became the normal operating
procedure and employees personally thanked me for not being paint laden off the job. Employee High
Solid Paint Rashes disappeared.
I developed the company Heat Stress Program including the daily checklist for all job sites. Utilizing
OSHA guidance documents and Company equipment used for another purpose, this form was
completed by safety professionals under my tutelage to ensure employee safety in all work areas
during hot days including confined spaces and contained vessel masts/areas. NO heat related
incidents were reported in 2014.
I developed the 52 week Toolbox Training Program with ONLY company specific programs. Removed
from USN processes and understanding that existing training was “whenever needed” this requirement
was essential. All training was Company specific. Constant updates required more than 52 weeks of
training. Next improvement was to be 104 week toolbox training.
I developed the Super Notebook (and later CD) for Superintendents and Supervisors to have all safety
required programs and forms in 1 place. With computers not on job sites in 1997, sometimes no
electricity was provided for work crews, a notebook filled with Supervisor forms and Safety Programs
allowed for increased OSHA compliance, accident investigation, hazard assessments, etc. With
computers on the job this information, with improvements, was downloaded to a computer CD. Most
supervisors still rely on this CD although the information is also on “Drop-box”.
I developed the Company Safety Card, 1 card for ALL qualifications/certifications for employees to
carry on their person.
Joe Doherty
(757) 372-1984
or (757) 679-8008
josephdoherty544@gmail.com

4. I developed the “Personnel Qualifications” quarterly report, a spin-off of the USN “Monthly Maintenance
Plan”. All Company Qualifications was instantly available to all company Managers and Officers. This
form was even used for contract knowledge to assure the Company had enough of the qualified
personnel required to perform bid work if awarded and initiate projected training requirements.
Power Plants Work Center 415 Supervisor, Supervised 18 people in 2 rates in the performance of
maintenance on TF-30-414A, J52-P6/P8/P408 and F110-GE-400 Engine Quick Engine Change
(QEC) Components, Can/Uncan and Preservation Operations on engines and components
including Augmenters’ and Afterburners; Directly responsible for orchestrating the 400 Division
Can/Uncan & Preservation/Depreservation Crew, an untried concept which resulted in 100% gas
free engine containers and an 85% decreased backlog of engine preservation and
depreservation, Technical Expertise proved to be the Key Element in expanding work center
capability to include J52-P408 and F110-GE-400 engine QEC kits.
Power Plants Mid-shift Production Control Supervisor, responsible for the supervision of 9 work
centers and 35 personnel in the performance of Intermediate Maintenance of the TF-30, J52 and
F110 series aircraft engines, Ranked 1 of 30 Highly Competitive First Class Petty Officers
Assigned.
I received a Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) for saving 1.2 million dollars for developing a quick
engine parts kit rather than individual checklist, work-center zero lost time accidents, and improving
productivity. And 2 more NAM’s for outstanding performance as Safety Specialist in 2 different
Commands.
As part of your organization, I would bring added focus to safety, quality and production to your
management and employees.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Seven OSHA Inspections with ZERO Serious Discrepancies
(Lyons (1), Detyens SC (3), VA (3)
No company fatalities over heavy metal exposures in eighteen year tour
Continuous Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of less than 1.0
ZERO lost time accidents during three of eighteen years
OSHA 10 and Company Orientation (2-4 hours) instructed almost all employees in a high
turnover work environment
Improved company safety culture through continuous reminders to all employees
Virginia Ship Repair Association Safety Committee Secretary for four years
Awarded three Navy Achievement medals for outstanding IH&OSHE
performance in three different commands (VF-74, AIMD Power Plants, VF-14)
Earned Navy Enlistment Classification (NEC) for Safety Specialist and Instructor
EDUCATION-CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
SSPC Safety and Health Program Manager
Certified SSPC C-5 Supervisor/Competent Person Refresher Training for De-leading of
Industrial Structures (Heavy Metals Competent Person) Apr 2015
Certified SSPC C-3 Supervisor/Competent Person Training for De-leading of
Industrial Structures (Heavy Metals Competent Person) Nov 2013
Certified OSHA 5402 Course (Refresher Maritime OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trainer) Jan 2011
Certified OSHA 5400 Course (Maritime OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trainer) Jan 2011
Certified OSHA 5400 Course (Maritime OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trainer) May 2007
Certified Shipyard Competent Person (SCP) for seventeen years 1997-2014
Industrial Hygiene tutored by a Certified Industrial Hygienist by Ms. Colleen Becker of
Marine Chemists Services, Inc. Hampton VA
Joe Doherty
(757) 372-1984
or (757) 679-8008
josephdoherty544@gmail.com

5. Numerous IH & OSHE classes & Management equaling over 40 college credits Computer
literate; Word, Excel, Drop-box Publisher, PowerPoint and others OSHA Authorized Maritime
Trainer expires May 21, 2019
CPR, AED and Basic First Aid expires Feb 27, 2016
COMMUNITY:
Oct 2014-Present
Residents of Redwing Civic League Officer At Large; Duties include daily check-ins,
assist other officers including replacement when required, monthly meeting officer in
charge of security and discipline when necessary; requiring an hour a week.
ACCOLADES:
2010 Risk Engineering Service Letter, Innovative Risk Management
2010 No recommendations for Improvements, Travelers Risk Consultant letter
2009 EH&S Task Team Silver Award, Northrop Grumman Newport News
2009 ASSE 10 year pin
2008-2009 Industry Leader Safety Company Award, Signal Mutual
2007 12th
VSRA Safety Seminar Chairperson, Malcolm Branch, President
2005 ASSE Greater Tidewater Chapter Spotlight, May
1999 Membership in American Society of Safety Engineers over 10 years
1998 Appointed Respirator Protection Program Manager
1995 Navy Enlisted Classification Addition 399A Safety Specialist
1993 AIMD PP’s WC 415 zero lost time accidents in 12 month period
1992 Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, May 26, 1992
1990 CPR Certified Instructor (Feb 09)
1984 Enlisted Classification Addition 9502 Instructor (Mar 19)
Joe Doherty
(757) 372-1984
or (757) 679-8008
josephdoherty544@gmail.com

6. Numerous IH & OSHE classes & Management equaling over 40 college credits Computer
literate; Word, Excel, Drop-box Publisher, PowerPoint and others OSHA Authorized Maritime
Trainer expires May 21, 2019
CPR, AED and Basic First Aid expires Feb 27, 2016
COMMUNITY:
Oct 2014-Present
Residents of Redwing Civic League Officer At Large; Duties include daily check-ins,
assist other officers including replacement when required, monthly meeting officer in
charge of security and discipline when necessary; requiring an hour a week.
ACCOLADES:
2010 Risk Engineering Service Letter, Innovative Risk Management
2010 No recommendations for Improvements, Travelers Risk Consultant letter
2009 EH&S Task Team Silver Award, Northrop Grumman Newport News
2009 ASSE 10 year pin
2008-2009 Industry Leader Safety Company Award, Signal Mutual
2007 12th
VSRA Safety Seminar Chairperson, Malcolm Branch, President
2005 ASSE Greater Tidewater Chapter Spotlight, May
1999 Membership in American Society of Safety Engineers over 10 years
1998 Appointed Respirator Protection Program Manager
1995 Navy Enlisted Classification Addition 399A Safety Specialist
1993 AIMD PP’s WC 415 zero lost time accidents in 12 month period
1992 Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, May 26, 1992
1990 CPR Certified Instructor (Feb 09)
1984 Enlisted Classification Addition 9502 Instructor (Mar 19)
Joe Doherty
(757) 372-1984
or (757) 679-8008
josephdoherty544@gmail.com