Sherwin Fernandes, Occupational Health And Safety Officer

Sherwin Fernandes

Occupational Health And Safety Officer

Port and Customs Free zone Corporation

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health and Safety
Experience
18 years, 0 Months

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Occupational Health And Safety Officer at Port and Customs Free zone Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2018

• 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.

HSE Advisor at Dynatech Training and Consultancy
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2016 to 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.

HSE Officer at Arena Middle East L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2015 to 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.

HSE/ Fire and Safety at Norwegian Cruise Lines
  • United States
  • June 2005 to 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

Education

Bachelor's degree, Occupational Health and Safety
  • at ProQual AB Ltd.
  • July 2022

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.

High school or equivalent, Health and Safety
  • at NEBOSH- United Kingdom
  • November 2011

 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.

Diploma, Hotel Operations
  • at Falcon Institute of Hotel Management
  • January 2001

➢ 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.

High school or equivalent, Organisation Of Commerce
  • at "Dnyanprassarak Mandals'" College -Goa
  • June 1999

➢ 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.

High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at "St Anthony's High School"
  • March 1997

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

Specialties & Skills

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

Languages

Hindi
Expert
English
Expert
Marathi
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Advanced Fire fighting (Training)
Training Institute:
Dubai Civil Defense
Date Attended:
August 2019
Duration:
72 hours
Fire Fighting (Germany) (Training)
Training Institute:
Drager Safety Co.Ltd.
Date Attended:
September 2006
Duration:
24 hours
Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
January 9999
International Pest Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Fulton Maritime International(Bahamas Approved)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Duration:
48 hours
 Completed STCW 95 – From Sea Scan Maritime Institute. (Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Tec (Training)
Training Institute:
Sea Scan MaritimeInternational
Date Attended:
June 2002
Duration:
120 hours
Fire Fighting, Search and Rescue Techniques(Canada) (Training)
Training Institute:
Survival Systems Ltd.
Date Attended:
August 2007
Duration:
96 hours
Search and Rescue Operations(USA) (Training)
Training Institute:
STAR(United States Coast Guard)
Date Attended:
July 2012
Duration:
24 hours

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.