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Ajay R

Ajay R

Abu Dhabi,AZ

Summary

Environment Health & Safety Manager - NEBOSH Idip, TechIOSH

Results-driven Occupational Health and Safety professional with over 14 years of experience in elevating workplace safety across Hospitality, Food Service, and Food Manufacturing industries. Proven track record in implementing strategic planning and policies to drive compliance and enhance overall safety standards. Adept at fostering team collaboration, leading to substantial improvements in safety protocols. Acknowledged for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced work settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
12.2023 - Current
  • Develop, control, and periodically review Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and Food Safety management manuals, procedures, policies and forms.
  • Lead and participate in OHS/ Food Safety (HACCP)/ Sustainability meetings and drive continuous improvements of the systems through measuring & analyzing the goals.
  • Identify the Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Sustainability requirements according to local regulations (ADAFSA, ADOSH-SF, NEMA, etc) and Minor Hotel standards; and implement the same.
  • Timely submission of Quarterly Occupational Health & Safety Performance reports (Form E), Incident reports (G, G1, G2, and Salamatek), Monthly ADAFSA Self Inspection report, Annual OHS Cost Reports, Annual OHS Compliance Audit report (Form F) and other reports as required by the Sector Regulatory Authorities (DCT & ADAFSA).
  • Undertake regular Inspections and Internal audits in OHS & Food Safety in the resort.
  • Develop an accident investigation program to identify the root causes and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the emergency preparedness of the resort through periodic emergency mock drills.
  • Identify the OHS/ Food Safety training needs of the employees and develop training programs to address the challenges.
  • Support the management & departments in reviewing risk assessments and verifying implementation of adequate control measures.
  • Support the team in implementation and monitoring of sustainability initiatives (Inhouse water bottling, Food waste composting, and other CSR initiatives).
  • Closure of all non-conformances from Sector Regulatory Authority (DCT) Audit within 6 months of joining.
  • Successfully realigned and implemented Occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety management system requirements to address compliance gaps in the absence of an on-site EHS specialist in the property for a substantial period.
  • Achieving zero fines and warnings for the resort from regulatory bodies or local authorities related to OHS & Food Safety by maintaining the standards and continuously improving the system.

Cluster EHS Officer

Western Hotel Madinat Zayed & Western Hotel Ghayathi
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managing overall health and safety, food safety, fire & life safety.
  • Developing, implementing & reviewing OSH policies, Food safety policies, management systems, Emergency evacuation procedures and Emergency Drill plans.
  • Ensuring compliance of the entity to requirements of OSHAD-SF & ADAFSA directives through conducting planned inspections, internal audits & trainings on Occupation Health safety & food safety at cluster level for Western Hotels & Al Marina Holdings.
  • Implement safety risk management practices in line with the company's health and safety policy.
  • Pro-actively working to reduce the guest complaints related to health and safety, fire safety & food safety and thereby reducing guest claims.
  • Assisting the operations departments in monitoring contractors and in incident & food poisoning investigations.
  • Co-ordination to get the organization certified with OSHMS, HACCP and IMS certifications.
  • Advising and updating top management on the developments in the regulatory & legislative requirements and their implementation.
  • Timely reporting on Incidents and OSH performances to Department of Culture & Tourism (DCT) as per the OSHAD-SF requirements.
  • Conducting OSH Committee meetings, Food safety meetings and MRM meetings.
  • Conducting weekly inspections on fire safety & liaising with facilities department to test fire and sprinkler systems.
  • Successfully achieved third party HACCP certification for Western Hotels within a month of joining.
  • Successfully achieved ISO certification for Western Hotels and Al Marina Holding.

QHSE Manager

Cafe Rasta
12.2017 - 02.2021
  • Monitored and provided expert advice & support to senior management regarding the management of workplace risks and compliances to occupational health and food safety standards.
  • Implemented appropriate corrective actions & provided EHS & food safety training to the staff.
  • Implemented COVID-19 precautionary guidelines.
  • Implemented Emergency evacuation plan and fire safety precautions for the site.
  • Liaised with regulatory authorities for licenses, co-ordinate with contractors for effective services.
  • Successfully lead the brand in establishing their health and food safety standards from the pre-opening stage.

HSEQ Executive

Compass Group India Support Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Guided and supported the Compass team & client in building up a positive safety culture and getting the site ISO 22000 certified and in maintaining the Compass Bronze standard score above 90.
  • Assisted Regional HSEQ manager in the review and improvement of QHSE & FSMS plan, and effective communication with the client and third parties in resolving non-compliance within the specified time frame.
  • Conducted emergency drills in co-ordination with the Security department.
  • Carried out investigations, incident report preparations & the implementation of effective corrective actions to guide the site towards achieving Zero LTI and Foreign body incidents.
  • Conducted food safety and health safety training, safety meetings and MRM meetings for the site.
  • Performed supplier audits for Compass group.
  • Successfully certified the site with ISO 22000 certification.
  • Achieved above 90% score for the site in external Compass Bronze standard audits.

Auditor

KBS Certification Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Conducted audits of homestays for classifying them as per the guidelines of Dept. of Tourism, Karnataka.
  • Prepared and submitted audit reports by reviewing licensing documents, capturing evidence on the status of safety, security, hygiene & eco-friendly practices.
  • Framed effective travel plans for completion of audits.
  • Successfully completed the assigned project by auditing the homestays within the specified deadlines by framing the travel plans without even being a non-native Kannada speaker.

Assistant QHSE Officer

Breadworks Gourmet Foods Pvt. Ltd.
08.2010 - 01.2015
  • Performing QHSE role in guiding the site on health safety & food safety requirements and assisting in getting the site HACCP certified.
  • Assisted in in-house laboratory testing & organoleptic evaluation of products and raw materials.
  • Handled trainings on food safety & health safety for the employees.
  • Conducting Internal audits for the site and ensuring that the non-compliances are closed out within the desired time frame.
  • Assisted Quality Control manager in product trials & shelf-life studies, documentations, and record verifications.
  • Successfully achieved and maintained HACCP certification by being the on-site team lead.

Lecturer in Microbiology

MHES College of Science & Technology
07.2009 - 07.2010
  • Conducted theory and practical lectures in Food and Industrial microbiology for Graduates and Post Graduates.

Education

Master of Science - Microbiology

University of Calicut
Kerala, India
01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Sir Syed Institute For Technical Studies
Kerala, India
01.2006

Skills

  • Health and Safety management
  • Food safety management
  • Workplace inspections
  • Incident investigation
  • Risk assessment analysis
  • Employee training & development
  • Leadership
  • Analytical reasoning

Certifications

  • NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
  • NEBOSH Level 3 International General Certificate, 00576966/1219425
  • Highfield Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training, TEA7683586
  • Tech IOSH Membership, 230025
  • IOSH-Managing Safely Certification, 758294
  • Abu Dhabi OSHAD-SF Practitioner Certification
  • ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor certification, 2022-0HS-12
  • QMS (ISO 9001:2015) Certified Professional Auditing Certification, 62752190
  • EMS (ISO 14001:2015) Certified Professional Auditing Certification, 63600080
  • FSSC 22000:2018 Lead Auditor, 286430
  • COSHH Awareness Certificate
  • Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Emergency First Aid with CPR & AED, FA6570696
  • Food Safety (Level 4) Certification by Highfield, FS3442425
  • Highfield HACCP Level 3 Certification for Food Manufacturing, 603/2231/7
  • COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control training by WHO
  • Food Allergy and Intolerance Certification by Food Standards Agency, UK
  • Internal Auditor Training in HACCP, # TUVSA/AC/2013/FT14/OH/0001/0010
  • ISO 22000:2005, FSMS Awareness Training, # 82072012

Languages

English
Hindi
Malayalam
Kannada
Marathi

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the details provided in this document are accurate and to the best of my knowledge and verify their authenticity.

Timeline

Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
12.2023 - Current

Cluster EHS Officer

Western Hotel Madinat Zayed & Western Hotel Ghayathi
02.2022 - 12.2023

QHSE Manager

Cafe Rasta
12.2017 - 02.2021

HSEQ Executive

Compass Group India Support Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 11.2017

Auditor

KBS Certification Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 07.2015

Assistant QHSE Officer

Breadworks Gourmet Foods Pvt. Ltd.
08.2010 - 01.2015

Lecturer in Microbiology

MHES College of Science & Technology
07.2009 - 07.2010

Master of Science - Microbiology

University of Calicut

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Sir Syed Institute For Technical Studies

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