Joe Doherty has over 18 years of experience as an Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Manager and Supervisor. He served for 18.5 years in the US Navy as a Safety and Health Specialist. He is skilled in managing safety programs, conducting inspections, investigations, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance. He has extensive experience developing and implementing safety programs, procedures, and training for facilities, shipyards, and vessels.

1. Joseph (Joe) F. Doherty
1413 Dove Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Cell: (757) 372-1984; Home: (757) 679-8008
Email: josephdoherty544@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
To serve as a Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager, Generalist,
Technician, Project, Company, Supervisor, Specialist or Manager, to include Regional or Corporate. I
am a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in many subjects.
Note: US Citizen, Registered Selective Service, eligible for federal employment, obtained Secret
Security Clearance in US Navy, willing to participate in probation period and direct pay program.
To obtainemploymentwithandpromote the forwardprogressof ourCountryand Company.
Hours workedperweek: usually 50 plus
EXPERIENCE:
Main Industries Inc. Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental
Manager/Supervisor for 18 continuous years July 1997 – Jun 2015
Served as Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Manager, Corporate,
Overall Programs Manager for Company
United States Navy Safety and Health Specialist/Instructor/Work Center Supervisor/Production Control
Manager (Mid-shift)/Sailor/Electrician Sept 1977-Jul 1996 Honorable Discharge
Served as ashore and afloat (International waters) Safety and Health Supervisor, Specialist.
Normally work 50 hours (plus)
PREVIOUS DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Manage 9 work centers with 35 personnel in repair of 3 types of USN aircraft engines
Manage 13 employees in military environment in Quick Engine Change (QEC) kits and “Can/Uncan”
Operations
Managed and performed maintenance of entire inventory, can to rail, and preservation of NASO AIMD Power-
Plants multi-million dollar aircraft engines and afterburners
Managed and performed maintenance on 5 types of QEC kit inventory and turn-around operations
Company Manager, Corporate of over 200 employees for Industrial Hygiene (IH) & Occupational Safety,
Health and Environmental (OSHE) applicable regulations, consensus standards, and customer requirements
Liaise and coordinate with other Ship Repair Safety Organizations (Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) &
American Maritime Modernization Association (AMMA).
To ensure common understanding of and compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) IH&OSHE program requirements and Department of Defense (DOD) Naval
Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation
(DOT), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Local Standard Item requirements. Continually updated
information to management and employees.
Responsible for IH&OSHE Programs for over 200 employees assigned for all IH&OSHE program elements.
Procedures (SOP’s), written work processes and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) for work under contract.
Ensure adequate Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis (RAHA) of work processes throughout the facilities
and aboard vessels under contract.
Provide instruction, training and advice to many other professionals.

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Consult with management officials and employees on numerous occasions concerning Production, IH& OSHE
Programs, processes and procedures.
COMPETANCIES, ABILITIES, SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE (Specialized Experience & Education) (CASK):
18 years IH & OSHE Supervisor and IH&OSHE Manager (Corporate) AND 18.5 years of US Navy experience
that included Safety Specialist and CPR Instructor.
Comprehensive knowledge of CASK in IH&OSHE & OSHA 5P applicable to the performance of the full range
of complex OSH management duties and responsibilities at many military installations involving planning,
organizing, directing, operating, and evaluating the OSHE program for all work areas under contract
(regulations, consensus standards, and customer specifications), with specific additional focus on maritime
standards.
CASK to know when something should be done and CASK to perform all measures to ensure IH&OSHE
company culture continues to grow.
Experienced working with NAVSEA standard items involving IH&OSHE and Navy 5P.
Proficient in basic First Aid to include CPR/AED.
Knowledgeable of shipboard design and layout.
Capable of recognizing RAHA associated with the shipyard industry and all work under contract.
I possess the CASK in construction, industrial and maritime standards of 5P, methods, techniques, materials,
equipment and utility systems to evaluate compliance with IH&OSHE standards and devise innovative hazard
control measures applicable to new building construction, industrial modifications and all work under contract.
Skilled in the interpretation of engineering drawing sufficient to identify possible hazardous conditions.
Conceptual and innovative thinker (i.e., identifying solutions).
Developed the Safety Observer Training & Certifier Program before it became mandatory.
I possess the CASK of work 5P, methods and techniques to detect and correct unsafe conditions in diversified
environments; and underlying psychological and physiology factor sufficient to plan and implement IH & OSHE
activities and promote safe working practices and sound equipment operating procedures essential to the
achievement of an efficient and safe working environment.
Senior Project/Program team member responsible for work flow which is varied in nature with situations
frequently requiring new solutions.
Developed communication skills to exchange complex information.
Limited negotiation required to achieve all IH&OSHE perceived and required.
Developed and implemented the IH&OSHE High Solid Rash Prevention Program requiring information from
employees, doctors, paint manufacturers, supervisors and upper management.
Experience in managing the IH&OSHE system that had to meet or exceed multiple Shipyard, NAVSEA and
Army Corps of Engineering standards.
I possess the CASK of 5P in industrial work processes , material handling techniques, motor vehicle
maintenance procedures, compressed gases, shop machinery design and industrial fire hazards sufficient to
perform RAHA and determine casual factors contributing to mishaps, accidents, incidents and near-misses that
may or have result in hazardous working conditions.
Considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of IH&OSHE industrial hygiene, air monitoring for heavy metals and
other exposure concerns including noise abatement.
Computer capable to include MS: Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
Utilize various media such as computer based training, video, “youtube”, lecture, trainee involvement, audio
graphic conference and web based conferencing , hands-on demonstrations, etc.
Develop and assemble Training that is novel and inventive (interesting) with promotions and activities, at
audience training level.
Previously exposed to hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain and snow.
Frequently required to stand, sit, reach, bend, climb, walk, and climb into and out of confined spaces and climb
ladders and stairs. Physically climb to high levels including Newport News Shipbuilding 1050 ton crane top.
US Citizen; Obtained RapidGate and TWIC security badges; Non-smoker; previously worked in many
Shipyards and Industrial work under contract.
PRIOR DUTIES/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

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Planned, directed, coordinated and evaluated activities necessary to the overall management of the shipyard,
vessel, plant, office and yard IH&OSHE programs.
Planned, investigated and analyzed mishaps, accidents, incidents and hazardous conditions; determined
origins, causes, contributing elements, leading and lagging indicators, and previous such issues; and prepared
written evaluation reports concerning the findings, resolutions, quick fix and permanent changes to prevent
reoccurrences.
Prepared supplements to regulations and manuals and developed specialized local requirements defining
mishap prevention, handling, and storage procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher
command instructions and policies formulated by other Federal government agencies including the DOL.
OSHA, DOD, NAVSEA, DOT, DMV and EPA.
Reviewed plans and specifications for new construction (NNS Double Eagle Program); major building
alterations (Main Industries new office building converted from DOT vehicle repair building); and/or changes in
installation equipment (new blast booth, new storage (including hazardous waste and storage); and monitored
projects through completion to ensure compliance with IH & OSHE codes and standards including OSHA and
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA DEQ).
Developed and provided technical IH&OSHE training/instruction to upper and mid management, supervisors,
employees and/or unit IH&OSHE representatives. Examples Virginia Ship Repair Assn. 12th
Annual (8 hour,
including IH) Safety Seminar Chairperson; Respirator Protection IH & OSHE Compliance; American Maritime
Modernization Association (AMMA) Respirator IH&OSHE Protection; Medical Center Staff and Seminar; OSHA
and Heavy Metals – West Virginia Outreach Center. IH&OSHE Training was on a wide range of work
operations areas to also include traffic safety techniques (company vehicles and powered industrial vehicles in
congested work areas), proper storage of hazardous materials (daily concern of preservation company),
common laboratory hazards (heavy metals, asbestos sampling media handling procedures), confined spaces,
lock-out tag-out, building, work areas, ships evacuation procedures in accordance with the fire safety plan.
Due to an industry mishap, I made the decision to revamp the company Grade “D” Breathing Air Source 5P,
Certifying Grade “D” air was impossible but I devised a methodology 5P to perform in-house Grade “D”
Breathing Air certification.
As IH&OSHE Manager, I was the Certifier for Lead, Cadmium and Chromium (including Cr6) for Supervisors
and Workers. I wrote the Pre-Job Site Specific Industrial Hygiene Program to be followed on numerous jobs.
I have conducted worksite surveys to observe work practices and environmental conditions to detect violations
of occupational health standards. In December 2014 to May of 2015, I personally set up the Industrial Hygiene
(IH) & OSHE Program, practices, Site Specific Program, as I had written the Company Programs in the past.
No employees had medical exposure(s) and a three month OSHA (IH) inspection that resulted in NO written
citations on “my” Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program
I have personally been the company representative with the latest OSHA (IH) closing conference by an OSHA
Industrial Hygiene Representative.
I had to notify company and shipyard Certified Industrial Hygienist (management) advising them on preliminary
findings. I have advised Shipyard Management and Company Officers, Managers, Supervisors and
employees of numerous Industrial Hygiene Programs and pre and post abatement procedures.
I have had to prepare numerous reports of findings concerning industrial hygiene.
I am able to perform special studies and assist in policy development and application of new policies. I have
performed this very same function when I had to personally developed and implement the Company
Hexavalent Chromium Program when 29CFR 1915.1026 became effective in 2006/2007.
To include OSHA standards 29CFR1910.95 & .134 Hearing Conservation and Respirator Protection (100%
participation/compliance, with Annual updates). To include 29CFR1910.1200 Hazard Communication.
To include short term duration projects (less than 1 year), all 29CFR regulations for Lead, Cadmium,
Chromium, Hexavalent Chromium.
To include continuous projects involving Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Hexavalent Chromium, Total Dust,
Respirable Dust, Barium, Beryllium, Arsenic, Organic Vapors, etc.
To include Initial monitoring for Heavy Metals (Lead, Cadmium, Total Chromium & Hexavalent Chromium of
over 100 different and separate work areas annually.
CASK in area and personnel air monitoring and IH&OSHE regulations of data received.
To include ALL program requirements including, evaluation and assessments;
Executive (Officers) knowledge, planning, execution plan, and approval;
Drafted, Created, Implemented Company Heavy Metal Company Programs,

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Drafted, Created, Implemented Site Specific Heavy Metal Plan;
Employee training class creator, preparation and employee instructor / training / Certification;
Project Safety Specialist involving onsite IH&OSHE Training, project setup to include clean & dirty
rooms/areas; shower & locker room areas; work and home clothing;
To include RCRAEight, TCLP sampling for proper disposal.
Drafted, developed, implemented, revised and annually reviewed including planning and evaluation into a fully
developed IH, OSHE & EPA program (including drafts, revisions, training, certifier forms, Standard Operating
Procedures).
To include IH&OSHE discrepancies and employee disciplinary actions; mishap/incident investigation;
reporting and recordkeeping; inspections and audits; deficiency and hazard abatement; unsafe/unhealthful
reporting (I was the company 24 hour emergency contact person); training; hazardous materials; occupational
health; blood borne pathogens; respiratory protection; occupational; medical surveillance; etc.
Advised management/executive (Company Officers) on IH&OSHE compliance, programs, injuries/illnesses
and training requirements.
Advise and consult with a wide variety of personnel on IH&OSHE measures to control or eliminate hazardous
operating procedures, conditions, or environmental conditions.
Reviewing/investigating industrial, construction and maritime site mishaps, accidents and near-misses to
identify contributing factors and root causes and to make, initiate and monitor recommendations to initiate for
effective corrective measures.
Reviewing engineering drawings, plans, specifications, etc., to identify potentially hazardous conditions in
facilities and/or operations, normally for Work Authorization Form (WAF) compliance.
Address and identify nature and severity of injuries, accidents and hazards.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the planning and delivering IH&OSHE & EPA training. Consult/Communicate
with other SME’s including Federal and Private to improve IH&OSHE 5P’s.
Utilize Certified Marine Chemists, Certified Industrial Hygienist; VSRA & AMMA Safety Committee Chair and
members, Paint Representatives, Doctors and NAVSEA & MARMC Specialists.
Developed company 52 week toolbox IH & OSHE training program,
Provide formal/informational instruction to work leaders and employees covering a variety of standard, general
IH&OSHE including mishap prevention and safety working practices.
Continuously improve on IH&OSHE culture, standards, knowledge, training, etc.
Provide company leadership for the non-affected radiation safety program, maintain and ensure compliance
with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission license requirements.
Responsible for awareness radiation IH&OSHE program duties to include administration of the following non-
affected employee IH&OSHE program elements: radiation control awareness area surveys personnel
management program, awareness training and protocols.
Develop, schedule, conduct, record-keeping and oversee IH&OSHE training.
Train employees in RAHA, and elimination/mitigation measures.
Lead, arrange, attend and member participant of robust IH&OSHE, surveys, accidents, hazards, incident,
inspections, preventions and investigations on vessels, piers, shipyards, facilities, all work areas under
contract;
Perform IH&OSHE training in group setting of up to just under 200 attendees at VSRA Safety & Health
Seminar as Chairperson for 8 hour training.
Perform IH&OSHE training to medical staff and 1 hour lecture to I&O Medical Center Seminar
Train and provide instruction to IH&OSHE Staff, supervisors and employees covering a variety of standard,
general safety, IH&OSHE subjects, inspection methods and provide personal oversight of these inspections,
including mishap prevention, respiratory protection, laboratory safety, ergonomics, radiology safety, biological
safety and safe working practices.
Perform, and analyze mishap investigations including accident and injury reports (including Supervisor First
Report of Injury and IH&OSHA 300 & 300A record keeping reports & Insurance Investigation Report), study
data to discover lagging indicator trends and mishap causes, to develop recommendations for eliminating or
controlling the hazards.
Train Safety Staff in IH&OSHE, RAHA, and incident investigation and personally engage management with
investigation results.
Personally trained 4 IH&OSHE inspectors that currently are employed by major contractors.
Continuously make recommendations for 5P improvement and hazard elimination/mitigation.

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Ensure Abatement procedures are implemented and desired results are achieved.
Chair the Executive Safety Committee, providing the General Manager and Executives with subject matter
expertise and consultation necessary to advance the IH&OSHE culture of the organization.
Coordinate, schedule, and participate in IH&OSHE site inspections with Insurance companies, government
agencies and regulatory bodies and report findings and corrective recommendations to corporate
management.
Routinely make impacts to quality, timeliness of results, planning, revenues and/or budget; frequently sets 5P.
Manage the IH&OSHE operating budget to include equipment purchases, training, material purchases and
salaries.
Review and update IH&OSHE policies and procedures, ensuring they are accurate, current, and reflect the
latest Regulatory, Industry, and Company standards and requirements.
Prepare written Guides to eliminate unnecessary risk and to control hazardous conditions.
I am able to draft and review IH&OSHE program elements and monitor their effectiveness.
I have performed this duty on many occasions for Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Hexavalent Chromium, total
dust, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, organics and PCB’s.
I have the knowledge, skills and ability to draft IH&OSHE program directives, instructions and provide input for
personnel and resource planning for IH&OSHE services Company or Navy–wide.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
I have over 1 year of specialized experience to the next lower grade of GS-11, GS-12 or equivalent band level
of experience (not in the Federal service, but on US NAVY vessels and bases) which has equipped me with
the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is
typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position has included planning,
implementing, and maintaining a IH&OSHE, safety, health, environmental and occupational program to include
radiation safety awareness program, conducting surveys, inspections and assessments of office spaces,
construction projects and all work areas under contract, I have purchased, maintained, trained others,
repaired, kept inventory of, calibration of 4 gas meters, grade “D” breathing air filter boxes, industrial hygiene
air pumps, photo-ionizing detectors, multi-meters and electrical testers. I am experienced in making
recommendations to prevent potential work hazards or safety risks for a program; and providing advice and
Guidance to employees and managers on safety program issues.
I have over 36 months experience in performing periodic/unscheduled inspections of base facilities,
warehouses and equipment maintenance operations and evaluated compliance with applicable regulations and
hazard system(s). I have recommended measures and methods to correct IH&OSHE deficiencies; I have
recommended measures and methods to correct same. I have participated in planning and testing and
assured integration of safety criteria in testing procedures. I have reviewed/revised test implementation
directives for inclusion of appropriate safety criteria. I have prepared supplements to regulations and manuals
for safety and developed local regulations defining applicable prevention procedures. I incorporated the use of
personal fall limiters (PFL’s) due to a severe accident/injury on a 6 ton blast pot.
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 PowerPlants,VF-14)
Earned Navy Enlistment Classification (NEC) for Safety Specialist and Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS:
SSPC Safety and Health Program Manager

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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
EDUCATION-CERTIFICATIONS:
Industrial Hygiene tutored by a Certified Industrial Hygienist by Ms. Colleen Becker
of Marine Chemists Services, Inc. Hampton VA
Numerous IH & OSHE classes thru thirty-five years 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 Navy Enlisted Classification Addition 9502 Instructor (Mar 19)