Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM

Warrenton, Virginia, United States

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About me
Safety and Occupational Health Inspector, Office of the Naval Inspector General
Education
- Liberty university
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  Master of business administration (m.b.a.) mba
- Oklahoma state university
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  Master of science (m.s.) industrial engineering
- Oklahoma state university
  1992 - 1997
  Master of science (ms) chemistry
- University of arizona
  1989 - 1992
  Bachelor of science (bs) chemistry
Experience
- Naval hospital camp pendleton
  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
  Industrial hygiene officer
  Responsible for conducting military facility assessments and continuous improvement of all occupational health programs for Marine Corps base. (75,000 personnel). Assessed, monitored and recommended controls for workplace hazards for infantry, division, aircraft squadrons, and intermediate maintenance depot. Conducted mold assessment and supervised mold remediation projects in office buildings and military housing complexes. Conducted first study of occupation exposure to lead on a SEAL Team conducting combat training in an urban warfare combat range. Show less
- Uss enterprise (cvn 65)
  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
  Assistant safety officer/industrial hygiene officer/afloat environmental protection coordinator
  Directed the development of the Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Protection Programs Provided Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health and Environmental Protection compliance and training to the entire Battle Group. Lead 10 active duty personnel.• Lead accident investigations, hazardous spill response and ship-wide safety, health, environmental and risk management education to the over 5,000 shipboard personnel.• Completed the aircraft carrier’s Industrial Hygiene Survey identifying, evaluating and controlling all chemical, physical and biological occupational hazards encompassing over 5,000 personnel. This included the development and execution of the workplace monitoring plan and ensuring all occupational medical surveillance requirements for all personnel working were completed. • Lead more than 100 Work Center Safety Representatives in all facets of shipboard safety, directly leading to the successful completion of the 2000 deployment without any fatalities or loss of aircraft (Class Alpha Mishap).• Ship’s Respirator Protection Program Manager encompassing the support of over 5,000 personnel.• Afloat Environmental Protection Coordinator ensuring compliance all environmental protection program and equipment compliance to include compliance with overboard discharge, solid waste processing equipment and oily water separator readiness, and environmental protection training. Show less
- President, board of inspection and survey
  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
  Inspector, occupational safety, health, environmental and medical
- Us navy surface warfare officers school command (swoscolcom),
  Jul 2003 - Aug 2005
  Department head, instructor
  Instructed prospective Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, Department Heads, Division Officers and international students in occupational, safety and health (OSH), hazardous materials, and environmental protection. In addition, lead and instructed the exported Afloat Safety Officer Course quarterly to over 100 students annually.
- U.s. army - 20th support (cbrne) command,
  Aug 2005 - Jul 2006
  Navy cbrne fellowship
  24-hour worldwide chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) support to two operational commands: U.S. Army’s 20th Support Command and U.S. Marine Corp’s Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) Command. Attended numerous courses and participated in two state-wide disaster and emergency management exercises.
- 2d marine logistics group (mlg)
  Jul 2006 - Jul 2009
  Director, safety and occupational health
  Oversight and management of entire 2d MLG’s safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, radiation safety, and laser safety programs for over 9,000 Marines and Sailors.Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 06-08, 09.1) at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq. Served as the Camp’s Safety and Environmental Officer for over 10,000 personnel. Oversight of all 2d MLG safety and environmental activities in Al Ambar Province to include the closing of three bases.
- Us navy - naval medical center portsmouth (nmcp)
  Jul 2009 - Dec 2010
  Program director (associate director), public health services
  Managed the Public Health Directorate with a budget of $7M and seven departments. Managed three of the most highly visible, influential, and sought after preventive medicine departments in Navy Medicine -- industrial hygiene, audiology, and immunizations.
- Us navy - expeditionary medical facility kuwait (emfk)
  Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
  Healthcare managing director (director for administration)
  Deployed in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) and NEW DAWN (OND). Senior Administrator for an Expeditionary Medical Facility. Managed non-clinical staff of 125 personnel providing supply, logistics, operations, communications, transportation, security, facilities, computers and communications, patient administration, theater medical regulating, patient administration and administrative support for a forward deployed 25-bed hospital and five branch clinics with 220 personnel. Executed $18 million dollar annual budget providing contract services, supplies and equipment needs. Oversaw Patient Administration Department which processed over 20,000 patients seen at the facility. After 8 years of supporting Operations IRAQI FEEDOM (OIF), OEF, and OND, coordinated and led the successful turnover of EMFK to the US Army’s 325th Combat Support Hospital (CSH). Show less
- Us navy - commander, naval airforces atlantic (comnavairlant)
  May 2012 - May 2015
  Force industrial hygienist and environmental officer
  Managed the occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance for six aircraft carriers and over 60 squadrons. Subject matter expert responsible for providing leadership and guidance to over 75 subordinate safety officers and industrial hygienists. Responsible for the execution of safety resourcing, policy development, assessment and procurement efforts for over 40,000 personnel.
- President, board of inspection and survey (presinsurv)
  Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
  Director of safety, occupational health & environmental
  Recruited, trained, developed and lead a team of ten public health professionals to inspect and improve Safety, Environmental Protection, Ventilation and Medical equipment readiness and program effectiveness for all U.S. Navy Warships and Military Sealift Command ships worldwide.• Lead the Navy’s Premier Inspectors to assess safety equipment and program effectiveness for Gas Free Engineering, Electrical Safety, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Hearing & Sight Conservation, Heat Stress, HAZMAT Control & Management, Asbestos & Lead Medical Surveillance, Respiratory Protection Programs and Personal Protective Equipment.• Lead the comprehensive assessment of all afloat environmental protection equipment and programs to including solid waste processing equipment, sewage system, oily water separator, pollution prevention equipment and overall effectiveness of Navy’s environmental protection program. • Lead the evaluation of ship’s ventilation system including exhaust ventilation flow rates in mission critical spaces and evaluation of airflow alarms and fan rooms material condition.• Lead the assessment of material condition of all mission critical medical equipment and programs. • Managed the team’s inspector schedule and annual travel budget of over $1 million, ensuring the most qualified were assigned to the right inspection and executed their travel in the most economical and compliant manner within the confines of the defense travel system to complete the mission. Show less
- U.s. navy - naval safety center (comnavsafcen)
  Oct 2017 - now
  Deputy director shore programs
  • Primary safety and occupational health advocate for the entire U.S. Navy shore commands worldwide of 308,000 military and civilian employees.• Responsible for the strategic execution of safety resourcing, policy development, assessment, and procurement efforts for the U.S. Navy.• Coordinated safety and occupational health-related policy matters with Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Safety Division), Chief of Naval Operations Principal Officials, Navy Systems Commands, and Bureau of Medicine and Surgery to ensure consistency of policies, procedures, and objectives. Prepared supporting and implementing directives for presentation and approval by the Chief of Naval Operations. Other safety matters include congressional requests, field requests for policy interpretation, and comment and review of proposed Federal regulations and Department of Defense (DoD)/Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) safety policy directives. • Conducted liaison with Office of the Secretary of Defense, other DoD components, other government agencies, and civilian organizations on matters related to safety and occupational health. Show less
- Office of the naval inspector general
  Dec 2023 - now
  Occupational health and safety inspector
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified industrial hygienist (cih)
  American board of industrial hygiene
- Certified hazardous materials manager (chmm)
  Institute of hazardous materials management
- Certified safety professional (csp)
  Board of certified safety professionals
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal - Aug 2009 Meritorious achievement while serving as Safety Officer and Environmental Compliance Officer, 2d Marine Logistics Group (Forward), II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) from January 2009 to August 2009 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Immediately upon arrival, Lieutenant Commander Durand established a robust safety and environmental inspection program that greatly increased the level of ground safety awareness and helped reduce mishaps of the Marines and Sailors operating in a combat… Show more Meritorious achievement while serving as Safety Officer and Environmental Compliance Officer, 2d Marine Logistics Group (Forward), II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) from January 2009 to August 2009 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Immediately upon arrival, Lieutenant Commander Durand established a robust safety and environmental inspection program that greatly increased the level of ground safety awareness and helped reduce mishaps of the Marines and Sailors operating in a combat environment. He established numerous ground safety initiatives that included; safety standdowns, a base wide safety fair, safety and environmental council meetings, and the development of numerous standing operating procedures. His active inspection program for work areas resulted in the identification and elimination of over 1,257 fire and electrical hazards. Lieutenant Commander Durand’s noteworthy accomplishments, perseverance, and total dedication to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Certificate of Special Recognition Member of Congress, 10th District, Georgia Mar 2008
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Meritorious Service Medal Commanding General, 2d Marine Logistics Group Jan 2008 For outstanding meritorious service while serving as Group Safety Officer, Headquarters Company, 2d Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, from January 2007 to January 2008 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 06-08. Displaying consistently exceptional qualities of leadership and managerial skill, Lieutenant Commander Durand demonstrated superior performance by planning and managing a comprehensive and aggressive ground safety program during combat operations. He organized… Show more For outstanding meritorious service while serving as Group Safety Officer, Headquarters Company, 2d Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, from January 2007 to January 2008 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 06-08. Displaying consistently exceptional qualities of leadership and managerial skill, Lieutenant Commander Durand demonstrated superior performance by planning and managing a comprehensive and aggressive ground safety program during combat operations. He organized and implemented a completely effective safety program covering all operations aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq in support of more than 9,000 coalition forces and contracted civilians. Identifying a potential trend in multi-terrian vehicle mishaps, he implemented a Multi-Terrain Vehicle Licensing and Training Program which resulted in significantly reduce4d numbers of citations and zero vehicle mishaps since program's inception. He was instrumental in the coordination of the safe collection and destruction of over 90 percent of hazardous materials located aboard Camp Al Taqaddum upon his arrival. Lieutenant Commander Durand utilized his extensive engineering knowledge and assisted in the development of the first chlorine disposal unit to safely dispose of 32 captured chlorine cylinders, thus helping to protect coalition foroces and Iraqi citizens. His efforts ensured high levels of readiness and greatly contributed to the security and welfare of personnel on Camps Al Taqaddum and Habbaniyah, Iraq. Te exceptional professional ability, steadfast initiative, and selfless dedication to duty exhibited by Lieutenant Commander Durand reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  2007 RADM Charles S. Stephenson Award Navy and Marine Crops Public Health Center 2007 This prestigious award is given to honor and recognize your tremendous efforts and significant contributions to the Navy’s Occupational Health, Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion programs. Your actions and accomplishments reflected great credit upon yourself, Navy Medicine, and the United States Navy.
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Army Commendation Medal Commander, U.S. Army 20th Support Command (CBRNE) Jul 2006 For exceptional meritorious achievement as a chemical biological warfare medical defence and deployment medical surveillance subject matter expert (SME). LCDR Durand demonstrated outstanding initiative as the forward deployed SME during USNORTHCOM's SUDDEN RESPONSE 2005 training exercise. LCDR Durand's outstanding accomplishments reflect great credit upon him, the 20th Support Command (CBRNE), and the United States Army.
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Commanding Officer, Surface Warfare Officers School Command Aug 2005 Meritorious service as command safety officer and afloat safety and industrial hygiene instructor for Surface Warfare Officers School Command, Newport, Rhode Island from May 2003 to August 2005. Lieutenant Commander Durand's tireless efforts conducting comprehensive afloat safety training for over two thousand six hundred officers in Newport and in fleet concentration areas were vital to achieving the Secretary of the Navy's mishap reduction goals. In addition, he implemented a culture of… Show more Meritorious service as command safety officer and afloat safety and industrial hygiene instructor for Surface Warfare Officers School Command, Newport, Rhode Island from May 2003 to August 2005. Lieutenant Commander Durand's tireless efforts conducting comprehensive afloat safety training for over two thousand six hundred officers in Newport and in fleet concentration areas were vital to achieving the Secretary of the Navy's mishap reduction goals. In addition, he implemented a culture of fitness in SWOS by including motivational speakers and new material in curriculum content. By his noteworthy accomplishments, perseverance, and devotion to duty LCDR Durand reflected credit upn himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United Sates Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  2004 CNO Safety Officer of the Year (Individual) Naval Safety Center Apr 2005 FY04 Chief of Naval Operations Shore Safety Awards for Individual Achievement2004 CNO Safety Officer of the Year (Individual)
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Letter of Commendation Commander, Naval Safety Center Aug 2004 For outstanding support to the Naval Safety Center, Occupational, Safety and Health Directorate from July through August 2004. Lieutenant Durand volunteered his expertise with ACCESS programming to develop an Employee Safety Culture Survey for shore activities. This project, which was an action item in the Navy and Marine Corps Safety Council POA&M for the Secretary of Defense 50% mishap reduction initiative, was in jeopardy when contractor estimates averaged $100K to develop and maintain a… Show more For outstanding support to the Naval Safety Center, Occupational, Safety and Health Directorate from July through August 2004. Lieutenant Durand volunteered his expertise with ACCESS programming to develop an Employee Safety Culture Survey for shore activities. This project, which was an action item in the Navy and Marine Corps Safety Council POA&M for the Secretary of Defense 50% mishap reduction initiative, was in jeopardy when contractor estimates averaged $100K to develop and maintain a shore survey and funds were unavailable to invest in this product. Lieutenant Durand enthusiastically undertook development of a unique ACCESS program at no cost to the government. He used his exceptional computer talents and broad background in safety and occupational health to develop survey formats, demographic collection tables, report formats, and a users’ guide, now available Navy-wide on the Safety Center’s website. His unique program has been well received and successfully used by numerous shore activities to evaluate and improve their safety culture. This project and the resulting capabilities will significantly enhance the field’s ability to reduce mishaps and saved the Naval Safety Center at least $100K. Lieutenant Durand’s professionalism, enthusiasm, and attention to detail reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Certificate of Merit The National Environmental Health Association May 2004 Selected as Environmental Public Health Emerging Leader.
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal President, Board of Inspection and Survey Mar 2003 Meritorious service as Occupational Health Inspector, Board of Inspection and Survey form July 2002 to April 2003. Lieutenant Durand consistently performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He conducted 14 material inspections on submarines and 8 classes of ships. His superior knowledge of occupational safety and health in coordination of military and civilian inspectors produced thorough assessments of safety programs, environmental compliance and material condition… Show more Meritorious service as Occupational Health Inspector, Board of Inspection and Survey form July 2002 to April 2003. Lieutenant Durand consistently performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He conducted 14 material inspections on submarines and 8 classes of ships. His superior knowledge of occupational safety and health in coordination of military and civilian inspectors produced thorough assessments of safety programs, environmental compliance and material condition of related equipment. He developed a detailed submarine scoring sheet which improved creditable data of fleet trends. His managerial ability, personal initiative, and unswerving devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal President, Board of Inspection and Survey Jul 2002 Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as Occupational Health Inspector for the NAVOSH and Environmental Protection Board, President, Board of Inspection and Survey from January to June 2002. Lieutenant Durand consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He personally designed a Microsoft access database, which handles all occupational health, safety, environmental, and medical data accumulation, detailed statistical… Show more Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as Occupational Health Inspector for the NAVOSH and Environmental Protection Board, President, Board of Inspection and Survey from January to June 2002. Lieutenant Durand consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He personally designed a Microsoft access database, which handles all occupational health, safety, environmental, and medical data accumulation, detailed statistical analysis and report generation. He redesigned a scoring matrix which processes information quickly and efficiently, enhancing data creditability and expediting the inspection method. Lieutenant Durand’s exceptional professionalism and selfless devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group 12 Mar 2001 Meritorious service while serving as Industrial Hygiene Officer in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from May 1999 to April 2001. Lieutenant Durand demonstrated exceptional leadership and management abilities by ensuring a safe and healthy working environment in hundreds of industrial shops for over 5,000 crewmembers. His efforts resulted in a two-year, 15 percent reduction in minor mishaps with no serious injuries or damage during an arduous shipyard period. His exhaustive efforts contributed to… Show more Meritorious service while serving as Industrial Hygiene Officer in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from May 1999 to April 2001. Lieutenant Durand demonstrated exceptional leadership and management abilities by ensuring a safe and healthy working environment in hundreds of industrial shops for over 5,000 crewmembers. His efforts resulted in a two-year, 15 percent reduction in minor mishaps with no serious injuries or damage during an arduous shipyard period. His exhaustive efforts contributed to outstanding combat readiness. Lieutenant Durand’s distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Commanding Officer, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) Nov 2000 Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as THE Industrial Hygiene Officer in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from February to July 2000. Lieutenant Durand demonstrated exceptional professionalism and managerial expertise by conducting extensive and continuous reviews of the ship’s safety and environmental programs. In addition, he reassessed the industrial hygiene baseline survey in preparation for ENTERPRISE’s 2000 Board of Inspection and Survey review. His efforts were… Show more Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties as THE Industrial Hygiene Officer in USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) from February to July 2000. Lieutenant Durand demonstrated exceptional professionalism and managerial expertise by conducting extensive and continuous reviews of the ship’s safety and environmental programs. In addition, he reassessed the industrial hygiene baseline survey in preparation for ENTERPRISE’s 2000 Board of Inspection and Survey review. His efforts were key to scores of outstanding in several safety programs. Lieutenant Durand’s exceptional professionalism and selfless devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton May 1999 Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while assigned as the Industrial Hygiene Officer, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California from 20 September 1997 to 16 April 1999. During this period Lieutenant Junior Grade Durand developed and implemented a new tracking system for periodic industrial hygiene survey report completion, resulting in improved survey process efficiency. Additionally, his contributions to the Command Assessment Team set the standard for future… Show more Professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while assigned as the Industrial Hygiene Officer, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California from 20 September 1997 to 16 April 1999. During this period Lieutenant Junior Grade Durand developed and implemented a new tracking system for periodic industrial hygiene survey report completion, resulting in improved survey process efficiency. Additionally, his contributions to the Command Assessment Team set the standard for future command Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment survey data entry and analysis. Lieutenant Junior Grade Durand’s initiative, professionalism, and exceptional ability reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less
- Awarded to Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
  Certificate of Commendation Commanding General, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton Oct 1998 Superior performance in the execution of his duties while servicing as Assistant Chairperson, Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California from 25 February 1998 to 3 April 1998. During this period, Lieutenant Junior Grade Durand was instrumental in the successful completion of the fund drive. He assisted the command in exceeding their fund raising efforts of previous years with a total of 24,503 dollars in donations to Navy and Marine Corps… Show more Superior performance in the execution of his duties while servicing as Assistant Chairperson, Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California from 25 February 1998 to 3 April 1998. During this period, Lieutenant Junior Grade Durand was instrumental in the successful completion of the fund drive. He assisted the command in exceeding their fund raising efforts of previous years with a total of 24,503 dollars in donations to Navy and Marine Corps Relief through a confirmed military personnel contact rate of 97 percent. He assisted in the initial key person meeting, and the collection of money and tickets. Additionally, he served as acting chairperson from 13 March 1998 to 17 March 1998. Without his enthusiasm and persistence this goal could not have accomplished. Lieutenant Junior Grade Durand’s initiative and professionalism reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Firefighter/EMT
  Issued by Richlands Fire Department, North Carolina on Jul 2007
  Associated with Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM
- Director
  Issued by Khedive Shriners on Jan 2014
  Associated with Paul B. Durand, CIH CSP CHMM