Lee Cherry, M AI Oh Coh
About Lee Cherry, M AI Oh Coh
Lee Cherry is an Occupational Hygienist currently working at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with extensive experience in the mining and utilities industries.
Current Role at Chevron
Lee Cherry works as an Occupational Hygienist (Horizons) at Chevron in Perth, Australia, a role held since February 2019. In this position, Lee focuses on maintaining and improving workplace health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Responsibilities include assessing workplace environments, identifying potential hazards, and implementing effective safety strategies to protect employees’ health and well-being.
Professional Experience
Lee Cherry has accumulated extensive experience in occupational health and safety roles. Previous positions include working as an Occupational Hygienist at Apollo Inspectorate from 2017 to 2018 and at Occuhealth from 2017 to 2019, both in Perth, Australia. Additionally, Lee served as a Senior OSH Consultant Occupational Hygiene at Water Corporation for five years (2012-2017) in Leederville, Western Australia. Other roles include being an OSH & Hygiene Consultant at GCG Health Safety & Hygiene in 2012, an Occupational Hygienist at Nyrstar from 2011 to 2012, and a Health and Safety Advisor at Nyrstar from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Lee Cherry's academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety from Curtin University (2007-2010) and a Master of Science in Occupational Hygiene Practice from the University of Wollongong (2011-2013). Further education includes a Master of Occupational Health & Safety from Curtin University (2015-2017) and certifications in Project Management (South Metropolitan TAFE, 2015), Noise Officers Course (NVMS, 2017), and IP402 Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings (OHMS Training, 2016).
Skills and Expertise
Lee Cherry is skilled in various aspects of workplace safety and occupational health. Areas of expertise include Workplace Safety, Occupational Health, Safety Management Systems, Hazard Recognition, and Hazardous Materials. With extensive experience in the mining and utilities industries, Lee has developed a comprehensive understanding of the safety challenges and regulatory requirements unique to these sectors.
Previous Roles in Health and Safety
Earlier in the career, Lee Cherry served as a Health and Safety Officer at Rio Tinto Iron Ore from 2008 to 2009 and then transitioned to becoming a Health and Safety Advisor at Nyrstar from 2010 to 2011 in Hobart. These roles involved implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and leading health and safety training programs to cultivate a culture of safety within the organizations.