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Umesh  Kizhakkepurackal, Health & Safety Operations Lead

Umesh Kizhakkepurackal

Health & Safety Operations Lead·Safe Green - Louvre Abudhabi

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Occupational Safety, Health and Wellbeing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 6 months

Health & Safety Operations Lead

October 2025 - Present

Safe Green - Louvre Abudhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

October 2025 - Present

• Lead and manage a team of HSE professionals, including HSE Duty Managers, HSE Admin, and Permit
Coordinators overseeing the daily operations, performance management, and compliance activities.
• Continuous HSE monitoring of third-party contractors and internal operations/ functions to realize the defined
OSH objectives, and maintain exceptional HSE standards in the interest of safety and health of all stakeholders.
• Support the Technical Operations on the execution of HSE policies and procedures in all activities across all
the departments.
• Execute all the tasks assigned by the Technical Operations, according with the Operational Readiness Plans
Work Streams as: Construction Handover, Procurement and Contracting, Operations Management, CAFM
implementation, etc. This includes all applicable setup activities required under HSE, to fulfil the objectives
defined within the Operational Readiness Plan.
• Lead the H&S operations and coordinate with the Events team for major events and programs.
• Conduct HSE inspections and audits as per the HSE Monitoring and Performance Program.
• Facilitate the Risk Assessment process, and verification of mitigation controls effectiveness.
• Conduct accident, incident and near misses investigations supporting the Technical Operations.
• Monitor the contractor management process to ensure adherence to the Organisations standards and Health
and Safety requirements.
• Monitor compliance with the AFW-PTW system for all hazardous activities defined within ADOSH.
• Coordinate and facilitate OSH Training as per Training Needs Analysis.
• Actively engage in a range of OSH topics, campaigns, awarenesss sessions, and consultation workshops with
all stakeholders to embedded OSH principles and promote safety and health.
• Maintain the OSH-MS, to ensure relevance and compliance to applicable legal requirements.
• Play an active role in any corporate and external OSH Auditing requirements.
• Be a vocal point in OSH Committee Meetings and Monthly OSH Contractor Meetings.

Company industry:
Tourism, Museum, & Cultural
Job role:
Hospitality and Tourism

Occupational Health & Safety Officer

August 2022 - December 2024

Apex Health - The View Hospital, KMC & MMCH,

Doha, Qatar

August 2022 - December 2024

ACHEIVEMENTS
*Made foundation for Health Safety and Wellbeing Management System across the group, *MOPH facility
licensing (Nov 2022, Nov 2024), *Civil Defense initial and annual inspection licensing, fire system
commissioning, Joint Commission International Accreditation - Mock Survey 8th edition (Oct 2024)
*Workplace Wellbeing and Environment Protective Initiatives & programs, *Employee Health & Wellbeing
Implementation as per Joint Commission International 8th Edition.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Developed, implemented, and maintained a group-level Integrated Management System (IMS) combining
Occupational Health, Safety Environment and Quality, in line with ISO 9001, I 14001, & 45001 standards.
▪ Established IMS policies, manuals, and procedures, ensuring effective communication, implementation, and
compliance across multiple hospital sites.
▪ Planned, coordinated, and monitored internal and supplier audits, supported third-party audits, and led
initiatives to achieve certification readiness and continuous compliance.
▪ Analyzed IMS performance metrics, prepared management reports, and presented results and
recommendations to senior leadership for system improvement.
▪ Led risk management processes, including JRA, PCRA, and ICRA assessments, to identify, evaluate, and control
operational risks in healthcare environments.
▪ Oversaw Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness systems, ensuring compliance with QCDD, Civil Defense,
and organizational standards through regular inspections and audits.
▪ Chaired OHS and FMS Committees, aligning cross-departmental efforts and ensuring policy adherence and
improvement actions were effectively tracked and closed.
▪ Managed document and data control systems for all IMS processes, ensuring version control, accurate distribution,
and secure access to IMS-related documentation.
▪ Conducted incident investigations and root cause analyses (RCA, FTA, CAPA) and implemented preventive and
corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
▪ Facilitated training and awareness programs on IMS procedures, risk management, and employee wellbeing to
promote organizational learning and engagement.
▪ Supervised and coordinated contracted facility management teams and ensured operational compliance with IMS
and statutory HSEQ requirements.
▪ Conducted Hazard Vulnerability and Environmental Impact Assessments (HVA, FMEA) to ensure the integrity and
sustainability of facilities.
▪ Supported customer satisfaction programs, managed complaints, and utilized feedback for system enhancement
and service quality improvement.
▪ Collaborated across departments to integrate sustainability and quality initiatives into the IMS framework,
strengthening organizational resilience and performance.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing

Health and Safety Specialist

May 2022 - July 2022

Al Futtaim Health,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2022 - July 2022

• Developed, implemented, and maintained a group-level Integrated Management System (IMS) combining
Occupational Health, Safety Environment and Quality, in line with ISO 9001, I 14001, & 45001 standards.
• Established IMS policies, manuals, and procedures, ensuring effective communication, implementation, and
compliance across multiple hospital sites.
• Planned, coordinated, and monitored internal and supplier audits, supported third-party audits, and led
initiatives to achieve certification readiness and continuous compliance.
• Analyzed IMS performance metrics, prepared management reports, and presented results and
recommendations to senior leadership for system improvement.
• Led risk management processes, including JRA, PCRA, and ICRA assessments, to identify, evaluate, and control
operational risks in healthcare environments.
• Oversaw Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness systems, ensuring compliance with QCDD, Civil Defense,
and organizational standards through regular inspections and audits.
• Chaired OHS and FMS Committees, aligning cross-departmental efforts and ensuring policy adherence and
improvement actions were effectively tracked and closed.
• Managed document and data control systems for all IMS processes, ensuring version control, accurate distribution,
and secure access to IMS-related documentation.
• Conducted incident investigations and root cause analyses (RCA, FTA, CAPA) and implemented preventive and
corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitated training and awareness programs on IMS procedures, risk management, and employee wellbeing to
promote organizational learning and engagement.
• Supervised and coordinated contracted facility management teams and ensured operational compliance with IMS
and statutory HSEQ requirements.
• Conducted Hazard Vulnerability and Environmental Impact Assessments (HVA, FMEA) to ensure the integrity and
sustainability of facilities.
• Supported customer satisfaction programs, managed complaints, and utilized feedback for system enhancement
and service quality improvement.
• Collaborated across departments to integrate sustainability and quality initiatives into the IMS framework,
strengthening organizational resilience and performance.
• Established and evaluated corporate employee health safety & wellbeing frameworks across all clinics.
• Develop, implement safety training programs internally and conducted regular training for all staffs and
created awareness about Fire Safety, Emergency Management, Hazardous materials management etc.
• Manage and train Security staff, ensured security control of the premises & CCTV control.
• Coordinate with project team for ensuring building safety in line with Civil Defense requirement, FGI
guidelines and NFPA 101 and 99 Standard Codes.
• Ensure implementation of all aspects of safety management across the facilities and full compliance during
the DHA, Canadian Accreditation and Civil Defense Licensing audits.
• Conduct Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) to ensure integrity of building against local
disasters/emergencies - Kaiser Permanente RA tool, FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis).
• Conducted all the emergency code drills / awareness sessions and maintained records.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing

Occupational Health And Safety Officer

August 2019 - September 2021

Ain Al Khaleej Hospital

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2019 - September 2021

• Ensured implementation of all aspects of safety management in the organisation and full compliance during
the external authorities periodic and ad hoc inspections and audits.
• Developed and maintained HSE programs, policies, SOPs and other documentation for complying with all
relevant laws and regulations such as OSHAD, JCIA - FMS and Triennial surveys.
• Liaison as key contact person for OSHAD Management system and report to SRA for the organisation.
• Lead as FMS Chapter Leader during JCI survey in Nov 2020 and successfully passed with full compliance.
• Manage renewal & evaluation of AMC Vendors and ensured contractors schedule activities such as checking
and maintaining fire system, environment monitoring - air & water quality, vibration & noise control etc.
• Monitoring and analysis of management system performance and identifying effective solutions in a cost
effective way on HSE related issues and convince the top-level management
• Organized health & wellness programs like World Health & Safety Day, Sports Leagues, vaccine camps etc.
• Represented the organisation for regulatory agencies in all HSE related matters.
• Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to ensure the effectiveness of HSE system and measured the
health and safety performance for continuous improvement.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Management

Fire And Safety Officer

February 2017 - December 2017

NMC Specialty Hospital

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

February 2017 - December 2017

ACHEIVEMENTS
* ADCD Civil Defense Licensing (Sep 2017) * NMC Clinics (NOV 2017) - HAAD Licensing audits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Ensure compliance of company OSHE management system, policies, procedures, plans and programs with JCI,
OSHAD and Civil Defense and other local and international laws and regulations to achieve best practices.
▪ Effective administration & planning of Facility Management and Safety (FMS) activities.
▪ Effective communication & consultation and take required actions as per OSHAD and JCIA standards.
▪ Effective implementation of Risk Management for all operational activities, projects and facility to safeguard
the organization’s assets and enable business growth through risk mitigation as per regulator y requirements.
▪ Provide participate and support in the hospital accreditation and certification arrangements e.g.: DOH,
OSHAD, JCIA, FANR, Civil Defence and other projects as assigned by senior management.
▪ Use ALADAA system for reporting OSHE/FMS compliance and performance, incidents and investigation etc.
▪ Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities’ audit preparation, internal & external third-party audits.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Administration

safety officer

July 2015 - September 2016

Al Mouwasat Hospital

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

July 2015 - September 2016

• Ensure compliance of company OSHE management system, policies, procedures, plans and programs with JCI,
OSHAD and Civil Defense and other local and international laws and regulations to achieve best practices.
• Effective administration & planning of Facility Management and Safety (FMS) activities.
• Effective communication & consultation and take required actions as per OSHAD and JCIA standards.
• Effective implementation of Risk Management for all operational activities, projects and facility to safeguard
the organizations assets and enable business growth through risk mitigation as per regulator y requirements.
• Provide participate and support in the hospital accreditation and certification arrangements e.g.: DOH,
OSHAD, JCIA, FANR, Civil Defence and other projects as assigned by senior management.
• Use ALADAA system for reporting OSHE/FMS compliance and performance, incidents and investigation etc.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities audit preparation, internal & external third-party audits.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Safety

Safety Officer

April 2012 - June 2015

Medical Trust Hospital

Cochin, India

April 2012 - June 2015

• Ensures that all JCI guidelines for the Physical Environment of Care standards compliance.
• Act as an advisory on all HSE related matters and develop practical solutions to resolve non-conformance
issues and action plan to ensure compliance of procedures and process with the company standards.
• Review and update policies and plans regarding Life Safety, Emergency Management and Environment of
Care in compliance with Civil Defense, JCI and references with HICS and NFPA Codes 99 & 101 and so on.
• Schedule and manage the periodic testing of Fire suppression, Firefighting and fire alarm systems.
• Create Fire Safety awareness and organize fire evacuation drill in coordination of key stakeholders & staffs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of procedures through evacuation drills for hospital buildings in liaison with
Government Fire Team, Police, Ambulance services, and stake holders to coordinate response activities.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Safety

Project HSE Officer

September 2008 - March 2012

Shapoorji Pallonji Engineering & Construction

Chennai, India

September 2008 - March 2012

• The Metro zone township project comprise with 30 high raised buildings with G+18 floors in 45 acres.
• Support HSE Manager to develop an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies,
procedures, and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards .
• Prepare HSE monthly reports in line with the companys HSE objectives and standards.
• Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Sections employees to meet HSE standards.
• Organize the workload among the teams to ensure balanced activities by the HSE inspection teams per shift.
• Ensure HSE Targets and Objectives to measure performance through the KPI Dashboard.
• Specify the personal protection equipment requirements for all employees and monitor the compliance.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Safety

Education

Cardiff Metropolitan University

September 2020

September 2020

Master's degree, Occupational Safety, Health and Wellbeing

United Kingdom

Indira Gandhi National Education Trust

April 2008

April 2008

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

India

GPA (point): 15 out of 20

GPA (point): 15 out of 20

Cardiff Metropolitan University (Top scores in batch 70/100).  Post-Graduation Research on “Exposure to occupational stress and related occupational hazards in the UK”.
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Skills

Public Health
Expert
Public Health
Expert
Environmental Science
Expert
Environmental Science
Expert
Occupational Health and Safety
Expert
Occupational Health and Safety
Expert
Fire Safety
Expert
Fire Safety
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
SAFETY
Expert
SAFETY
Expert
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
Expert
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
Expert
AUDITING
Expert
AUDITING
Expert
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Expert
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Expert
PROCESS SAFETY
Expert
PROCESS SAFETY
Expert
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Expert
COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Expert
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Expert
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Expert
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Expert
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Expert
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Expert
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Expert
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONSULTING
Expert
CONSULTING
Expert
ISO
Expert
ISO
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Intermediate
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Intermediate
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MSC SOFTWARE
Intermediate
MSC SOFTWARE
Intermediate
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker
Tamil
Intermediate

Memberships

IOSH

Graduate Member

November 2020

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Civil Defense Licensing.
International Accreditation
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor IRCA
ADOSH Senior Practitioner
Business continuity management during COVID-19 Pandemic
NEBOSH IGC 1 , 2 & 3 - Occupational Safety & Health
Highfields Train the Trainer Certification
ISO-14001 Lead Auditor Certification
ISO-45001 Lead Auditor Certification
Certified Train-the-Trainer.
International Diploma in Health and Safety Level 6
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
May 2022
Data Analysis & Reporting: KPI
Audits & Inspections
Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis: ALARP, COSHH, Probability & Consequence
Qatar Driving License LMV
UAE Driving License LMV UAE
DOH Licensing for Clinics
Business continuity management during COVID-19 Pandemic
Risk Management and Tools
Emergency Response and Preparedness
Confined Space Entry
COSHH
Fire Marshal Training
Medic First Aid BasicPlus
Internal Incident Investigator
Train the Trainer Certification
Adveti Abudhabi OSHAD Practitioner Course
International Diploma in OSH
Feb 2019
NEBOSH
Apr 2014

Training
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
ACS GP
Mar 2025

Hobbies

  • Traveling