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Sherwin Fernandes, Occupational Health And Safety Officer

Sherwin Fernandes

Occupational Health And Safety Officer·Port and Customs Free zone Corporation

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health and Safety

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 0 months

Occupational Health And Safety Officer

February 2018 - Present

Port and Customs Free zone Corporation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2018 - Present

• Regularly conducting mandatory Evacuation drils for all personnel.
• Conduct trainings related to HSE for entire workforce.
• To train staff in all aspects towards Health and Safety.
• To conduct Job Safety Analysis and make Risk Assessments for all activities.
• To spread the golden Rule of Target Zero to all employees.
• To Ensure that the entire Facility is in compliance with Trakees & Dubai Muncipality regulations.
• To Assist in internal audits with senior management.
• To educate the management towards maintaing high Health and Safety Standards in the organisation.
• To ensure that all checklists are maintianed for a safe working environment.
• To make reports and submit it to the management for corrective action and to follow up for its implementation.
• Conducting weekly Tool Box talk and monthly safety meeting with entire workforce.
• To Implement Health and Safety Plan, Emergency Safety Plan in the Organisation.
• Conducting Inspections all around the facility.

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering
Job role:
Safety

HSE Advisor

February 2016 - December 2018

Dynatech Training and Consultancy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2016 - December 2018

• Conduct trainings in Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency First Aid and all other HSE related Trainings
• Develop environmental awareness among the people
• Conduct Site inspections and audits for warehouses, constructional sites including JAFZA and other Districts
• Educate all personnel to understand their HSE responsibilities.
• Follow up of safety regulations & requirement at a workplace.
• Taking extra safety measures during any process such as Hot Works
• Monitoring & ensuring safe work activities at site
• Capable of establishing, implementing and monitoring Fire Hazards, health & safety policies & site procedures
• Advising concerned departments about the unsafe condition and unsafe acts.
• Participate to Develop safety training courses and impart training courses to workforce.
• Carry out regular checks and validate permits to work where applicable.
• Assist in controlling the areas where critical tasks are being undertaken, e.g. Work at Height, Heavy lifts etc.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Safety

HSE Officer

February 2015 - February 2016

Arena Middle East L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2015 - February 2016

 Advise on all HSE activities to operate HSE Management system with in the area of my jurisdiction
 To control the provision of a safe and hygienic work environment for all company, contractors & employees
 Assist the PMTs and consultants in investigating accidents & near misses in order to make it confirmed to prescribed procedures and useful recurrence.
 To Conduct emergency mock drills as an observer and advise and guide the Crewmembers on its proper exercise.
 Arrange HSE training for employees as per requirements
 Develop environmental awareness among the peoples
 Educate all personnel to understand their HSE responsibilities.
 Follow up of safety regulations & requirement at a workplace.
 Taking extra safety measures during any process such as Hot Work and checking their Permits and maintaining records.
 Monitoring & ensuring safe work activities at site
 Capable of establishing, implementing and monitoring Fire Hazards, health & safety policies & site procedures
 Advising concerned departments about the unsafe condition and unsafe acts.
 Responsible for conducting daily inspections to identify hazards, unsafe conditions and coordinating with supervisors for the compliance with safety objectives and procedures of the company.
 Participate to Develop safety training courses and impart training courses to workforce.
 Periodic Auditing/ Inspection of safety equipment’s/Tools /Electric machines etc. against validity /capacity / Proper Functionality
 Act as emergency coordinator in case of emergency.
 Assist to Conduct / Verify Risk assessment, Job safety analysis prior to the issue of Permit to work
 Monitoring toolbox/safety talks on a regular basis and ensure that they are being conducted in a professional and capable manner
 Carry out regular checks and validate permits to work where applicable.
Assist in controlling the areas where critical tasks are being undertaken, e.g. Work at Height, Heavy lifts etc.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Safety

HSE/ Fire and Safety

June 2005 - January 2014

Norwegian Cruise Lines

United States

June 2005 - January 2014

 Over 9+ years of experience as a Professional Fire Fighter and in Health, Safety and Environment Officer for Norwegian Cruise Lines..
 Strong exposure and understanding of business strategy planning and implementation.
 Preparation and filling of Regulatory requirements and documentation.
 Devise and implement policies pertaining to Environment, Health & Safety.
 Provide support to already implemented operational systems and ensure high system availability.
 Planning and conducting audit to check the adherence to standards and also to rectify the Non conformities.
 Manage and conduct training programs to all Employees and contractor staff pertaining to HSE standards.
 Plan and implement Emergency Preparedness Plan and Risk Management procedures.
 Initiate Awareness campaigns to create a difference to achieve Goals in the organization.
 Device methodologies to give high visibility of HSE program to the Top management.
 Leading and managing a team for effective implementation of the systems.
 Excellent communication and people management skills.
 Have excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
 Ability to absorb technical knowledge quickly.
 Possess demonstrated ability to work effectively and congenially with employees at diverse levels.
 Highly motivated and adaptive with the ability to grasp things quickly and possesses excellent interpersonal, technical, communication skills and Presentation skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 HSE - Team Leadership & Building
 Planning & Scheduling - Risk Assessment
 Compliance - Efficiency Improvements
 Search and Rescue Techniques - Damage Control Techniques
 Emergency Procedures related to Fire and First Aid - Hazards related to a work place
 Conducting Safety inspections - Dealing with different classes of Fire

Company industry:
Safety & Environment
Job role:
Security

Education

ProQual AB Ltd.

July 2022

July 2022

Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health and Safety

United Kingdom

NVQ Level 6 Diploma In Occupational Health and Safety which is Equivalent to a bachelor's Degree. Currently in the process of achieving membership for GradIOSH.
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NEBOSH- United Kingdom

November 2011

November 2011

High school or equivalent, Health and Safety

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 60%

GPA (percentage): 60%

 Has successfully completed an “International General Certification” in “Occupational Health and Safety” (For Health and Safety from National Examining Body in Occupational Safety and Health) NEBOSH – United Kingdom.

Falcon Institute of Hotel Management

January 2001

January 2001

Diploma, Hotel Operations

India

GPA (percentage): 85%

GPA (percentage): 85%

➢ Holding a Diploma in Hotel Management (Distinction) from "Falcon Institute of Hotel Management" - Goa. Have The Experience of working in All the Departments in the Hotel(House Keeping/F& B Service/ Front Office / Food Production) as a Management trainee.

"Dnyanprassarak Mandals'" College -Goa

June 1999

June 1999

High school or equivalent, Organisation Of Commerce

India

GPA (percentage): 60%

GPA (percentage): 60%

➢ Holding an Advanced Diploma in Ms Office & Applications from "Computer Software Systems" - Goa. ➢ Passed H.S.S.C.E from "Dnyanprassarak Mandals'" College -Goa, in the year of March 1999.

"St Anthony's High School"

March 1997

March 1997

High school or equivalent, Commerce

India

GPA (percentage): 60%

GPA (percentage): 60%

➢ Passed S.S.C.E from "St. Anthony's High School" - Goa, in the year of March 1997.

Skills

ISO 45000
Expert
ISO 45000
Expert
ISO 9001 2015 Documentation
Expert
ISO 9001 2015 Documentation
Expert
ISO 14001
Expert
ISO 14001
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Accident Investigation
Expert
Accident Investigation
Expert
Cpmpliance
Expert
Cpmpliance
Expert
First Aid (AED/CPR)
Expert
First Aid (AED/CPR)
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Fire Fighting
Expert
Fire Fighting
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Education and Training
Expert
Education and Training
Expert
Accident and incident Investigation
Expert
Accident and incident Investigation
Expert
COSHH
Expert
COSHH
Expert
MEWP's and Scaffolding
Expert
MEWP's and Scaffolding
Expert
Confined Space
Expert
Confined Space
Expert
H2S
Expert
H2S
Expert
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Expert
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Expert
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Expert
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Expert
ISO Lead Auditor 14001
Expert
ISO Lead Auditor 14001
Expert
Warehouse Layout
Expert
Warehouse Layout
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Cpr Certified
Expert
Cpr Certified
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
Accident Investigation
Expert
Accident Investigation
Expert

Languages

Hindi
Expert
English
Expert
Marathi
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certification in Occupational Health and Safety
Nov 2011

Training
Advanced Fire fighting
Dubai Civil Defense
Aug 2019
Fire Fighting (Germany)
Drager Safety Co.Ltd.
Sep 2006
International Pest Management
Fulton Maritime International(Bahamas Approved)
Sep 2013
 Completed STCW 95 – From Sea Scan Maritime Institute. (Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Tec
Sea Scan MaritimeInternational
Jun 2002
Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue Techniques(Canada)
Survival Systems Ltd.
Aug 2007
Search and Rescue Operations(USA)
STAR(United States Coast Guard)
Jul 2012

Hobbies

  • Playing Chess, Making Friends, Football and Travelling.
    Working on Cruise Ships for around 9 years and have travelled to almost all parts across the Globe.