Joseph Herrera
Renton,WA
Summary
At Vigor Shipyard, excelled as a Safety Representative by developing critical safety training programs and leading accident investigations to enhance workplace safety. Demonstrated expertise in Hazard Identification and Incident Reporting, alongside strong analytical skills, significantly reducing safety violations. Proven track record in fostering a culture of safety and compliance through effective leadership and policy implementation. Worked along side Navy Safety Specialist on maintaining and upholding the OSHA and NAVSEA Standardized items creating a safe working environment on Navy vessels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Representative/ Safety Competent Person
Vigor Shipyard
01.2018 - Current
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Identified workforce safety violations and issued violations to maintain integrity of safety program.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan and issued written warnings for nonconformance.
- Assisted management with accident investigations and analysis to determine root cause for corrective action plan.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Familiar with OSHA/NAVSEA Standardized items
Education
High School Diploma -
Tiger MT. Highschool
Issaquah, WA06.2008
Skills
- Safety Training
- Incident Investigation
- Confined Space Entry
- Gas detection
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical Safety
- Safety audits
- Hazard Identification
- Accident Prevention
- Accident investigation
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Industrial hygiene
- Incident Reporting
Certification
- Certified OSHA #521, OSHA Guide to Industrial Hygiene
- Certified OSHA #3115, Fall Protection
- Certified OSHA #5410, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime industry
- Certified OSHA #3095, Electrical Standards
- Certified Shipyard Competent Person Training, Sound Testing Inc.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Representative/ Safety Competent Person
Vigor Shipyard
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tiger MT. Highschool
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