Health and Safety officer
Dewan Architects
Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
• Plan, execute and direct HSE Management System (HSMS)
• Worked with RE, Head of Projects to design and implement the HSE Management System; based on OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards it was rolled out company wide and led to continuous improvement of the Plan Do Check Act (i.e. project planning, organization and execution).
• Launched task specific tailgate meetings and quality toolbox meetings; introduced video session in-house training to the employees, improved inspections and achieved buy-in from Operations for the HSEMS; implemented claims management, third party trainings along with proper certifications for workers/supervisory staffs.
• Negotiated Operations buy-in and executed task specific PPE, substance abuse, Leading Indicator activity calendar and Sure Fit programs which contributed to minimize safety incidents.
• Raised safety standard significantly through multiple new initiatives which subsequently reduced LTIs.
• Recognized by peers as a Leader in safety and received superior performance ratings based on communications, safety record, attendance and accountability.
KEY FUNCTIONS
• Direct and coordinate strategic planning, organization and execution of the HSE Management System including resource allocation, client relations, risk mitigation strategies, site audits, regulatory compliance, accident investigations, governmental representation, external committee involvement, Waste management, budgeting, forecasting, contractor’s pre-qualifications and training.
• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker s compensation claims
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
• Conduct safety exercises and drills.
• Conducting safety induction training for new employees to familiar with hazards related to the work
• Conducting Tool Box Talk with site Personnel and staff
• Training workers & staff for Emergency Preparedness (MOCK DRILL)
• Promote waste management programmed to collect, store, transport & disposal.
• Monitor the prevailing working conditions and ensures safe working practices in the company.
• Follow up on work permit systems and inspections, planning safety arrangements for Erection work.
• Heavy lifting procedure, preventions and hazards while lifting activities.
• Identify related hazard and preventing measures as per client safety procedures.
• Conduct safety exercises and drills.
• All emergency safety procedures.
• Contributed effectively for accomplishment of the district’s safety goals, objectives and activities.
• Recognize all the hazards due to different work activities.
• Safe procedure working around heavy equipments
• Identify the gas and chemicals hazards.
• Resolves complaints and make recommendations to manager for right actions, as required
• Scaffolding safe procedure, avoid falls from heights.
• Standard occupational hazards, including accident analysis and prevention techniques.
• Tips for an effective safety health committee.
• Using/handling maintenance/inspection and refilling of all first aid fire fighting extinguishers.
• Preparing safety induction training, tool box talk and safety meeting.
• Provide back-up support to other staff during absences or whenever required.