Edward Kinge Ewoh. MBA, CMIOSH, MCIOB.

HSE Strategy & Policy Implementation:

• Develop and enforce HSE policies, procedures, and standards in line with international and local regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and environmental sustainability.

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Ensure 100% compliance with local and international health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities and manage inspections.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Training & Safety Culture Development:

• Design and deliver HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns and engagement programs.
• Ensure that all staff understand and comply with safety protocols.

Incident & Emergency Response Management:

• Develop and oversee emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.
• Lead the investigation of workplace accidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Track and analyze HSE performance data to implement preventive measures.

Environmental Sustainability & Risk Management:

• Implement strategies to reduce carbon footprint, energy consumption, and waste generation.
• Oversee hazardous materials management, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for new projects and expansions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Incident Reduction: Decrease workplace incidents by at least 20% annually.
• Compliance Rate: Maintain 100% compliance with all HSE regulations.
• Training Effectiveness: Ensure 100% of employees receive mandatory HSE training.

Risk Assessment Completion:

· Conduct quarterly risk assessments across all operational areas.

Emergency Response Readiness:

· Ensure 100% of emergency response plans are tested and updated annually.

Environmental Impact Reduction:

· Reduce waste generation and energy consumption by a measurable percentage each year.

• Reporting to the Senior manager of Event Health, Safety & Environment, I am responsible and accountable for ensuring implementation of the Expo City Dubai Health, Safety and Environment Policy, Procedures, and Assurance Standards.
• Provide specialist health and safety advice and assistance within Expo City Dubai site specific to COP 28 event activities.
• I am also supporting the Senior Event HSE Manager with implementation of health, safety and environment the overall delivery strategy for COP 28 event which will include carrying out assurance activities, inspections and training.
• Support the implementation of Expo City Dubai HSE strategy, procedures and Assurance Standards specific to COP28.
• Ensure contractors delivering work meet the Assurance requirement for health and safety including provision of competent HSE resource.
• Ensure COP28 Expo City site delivery works compliance with all relevant HSE procedures, standards and guidelines and promote the development of a positive organisational culture.
• Monitor and report on the performance of COP 28 site delivery organisations.
• Support in development of HSE tools and templates Operational Responsibilities.
• Supervise day-to-day activities, providing health and safety advice to staff and to the line managers of various functions, encouraging teamwork, implementing work processes, and resolving any escalated issues in order to ensure that work is correctly prioritised and completed as per procedures, standards and departmental requirements.
• Plan and deliver HSE training as required to COP28 site delivery organisations including contractors and consultants.
• Review HSE deliverables including operation plans, HSE Management plans, emergency action plans, temporary works procedure etc.
• Support in organizing and delivery of HSE forums to stakeholders including contractors, consultants, tenants and those working on their behalf, service providers etc.
• Supervise inspections of all COP28 work areas and where required, carry out periodic audits to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and identify non-compliance, unsafe practices and conditions.
• Plan for the implementation of health and safety requirements during the operational period and work with the relevant functional areas to ensure a seamless transition to operations including special projects and events.
• Support and conduct incident investigations to identify root causes and performance influence of incidents, identify relevant corrective actions and ensure their implementation across COP28 operations.
• Escalate issues and provide reports to the Event HSE senior manager.
• Liaise with the necessary stakeholders i.e. Dubai Municipality, DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority), Civil Defense etc. as and when required.
• Model safe behaviors and provide advice and assistance to all personnel on HSE matters.
• Support the HSE team and provide mentoring and guidance to the team to ensure a robust management across all Expo City Dubai and community management operations.

• Responsible for safe and comfortable management of pedestrian flows between the transport hubs and the dedicated stadiums/sites, including but not limited to crowd management, accessibility support, emergency and medical support, signage and wayfinding, spectators experience and entertainment overlay.
• Advise Line Management on Incident Management, emergency plan & Incident investigations.
• Conduct daily Health and Safety inspections for all Last Mile Areas in Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium and prepare a status report submitted to the cluster stadium lead.
• Conduct Last Mile area training for supervisors, marshals, and volunteers.
• Support the Last Mile functional area to meet the Safety objectives and requirements for the Tournament and readiness and test events.
• Detailed planning for the operational activities for the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the integration of the team to operate around responsibility.
• Coordination and control of operational activities for the area of responsibility.
• Manage and support Last Mile operational staff.
• Report operational issues such as infrastructural works and liaise with the relevant authority be it Ashghal or stadium authority clients and manage their resolution.
• Ensure that all services are provided as per the Last Mile Operational Plan.
• Ensure the highest level of safety and service for the spectators.
• Established in 2011 by the State of Qatar, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is responsible for the delivery of the required infrastructure and host country planning and operations for Qatar to host an amazing and historic 2022 FIFA World Cup which accelerates progress towards achieving national development goals and creates a legacy for Qatar, the Middle East, Asia and the world.

• As HSSE Manager, I directed strategic oversight for the development and implementation of the HSE Management System (HSE MS) for all activities for the Western Fuel Farm and Midfield Fuel Farm Expansion Works.
• Prepared and integrated the annual HSE MS Audit Plan and led internal HSE MS audit for all activities and operations.
• Manage the Health & Safety aspect of the project as a Supervising Consultant and jointly the Environmental Specialist for DAR on the project.
• Contractor HSE management, including HSE prequalification and site HSE management.
• Permit to Work, Job Safety Analysis, Unsafe Condition monitoring and management.
• Review and approve HSE personnel of all Contractors on the project.
• Ensure detailed implementation of Qatar Petroleum Health & Safety procedures and requirements on the project.
• Conduct inspections and raise reports for non-conformances and other related project elements.
• Review contractor’s compliances and performance.
• Managed legal, and relevant HSE requirements compliance for fuel farm expansion operations.
• Audit Contractor’s HSE management system and its implementations and other task-specific Audits.
• Responsible for all Environment scope of the project in all plots.
• Guide Contractors on compliance and measure contractor’s performance.
• Developing trend analysis for developed KPIs’ for the project whilst measuring contractor’s performance.
• Chair accident investigations on the project and other times participate in Accident investigation team.
• Interface with the Quality department to ensure compliance with related Quality elements of the projects as it interfaces with HSE.
• Established HSE MS awareness course and facilitated training which developed communications and awareness amongst staff and contractors as part of the competency development program.
• And other routine and non-routine project HSE responsibilities.
• At Dar, we provide planning, design, management, and consultancy for the world’s most important and exciting projects. Together with our team of experts, we embrace challenges to empower our communities. Our projects shape our people's lives in suburbs and city centers, deserts and metropolitan areas, war zones and sacred shrines.

• Reporting to the Division Director, Fit-out (Group Projects) – MENA and managed 8 Safety Officers, responsible to establish an HSSE Strategy and audit and monitor safety standards and behaviours through observations and inspections.
• Establish HSSE practices and procedures ensuring compliance to legislation and regulations.
• Conduct Risk Assessments to establish root cause(s) of incidents preventing reoccurrence and ensuring corrective actions are adequate and implemented, according to company procedures.
• Delivery of safety inductions for new employees and oversee pre-start safety and tool box meetings.
• Develop and ensure safety competency of all staff to identify and control hazards and risks onsite.
• Engage, influence and persuade staff to deliver an integrated and pragmatic approach to safety.
• Behavioural based coaching for safety culture to ensure alignment to safe work practices.
• Lead project safety meetings with clients and suppliers periodically.
• Prepare safety statistics and recommendations for management including inspection findings, incident records, near misses and accidents and production of statistical data for reports.
• Conduct safety audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and project documentation.
• Implement permit to Work System and LOLER and COSHH regulations.
• Havelock One was incorporated in 1998 and has become one of the most renowned fit-out contractors and manufacturers of high-quality joinery, metal works and shop-fittings in the Middle East. Havelock’s markets comprise the hospitality, Food & Beverage, retail, commercial, government, entertainment and residential projects.

• Reported to the HSSE Manager and managed 21 Safety Officers, responsible to monitor all projects to ensure safety compliance to construction standards and to build and apply awareness of health and safety standards across the firm including safety inspection reports.
• Monthly Inspection Program of site and firefighting equipment to ensure safety compliance.
• Enhance safety awareness across the firm through safety signs, traffic control signs and safety promotional posters to ensure staff adopt and maintain safe work practices.
• Review of Lift Plans and Permits prior to execution of works and verify that all lifting equipment operators are trained, competent and certified.
• Maintain records of PTW’s for auditing purposes.
• Database management of safety inspections conducted including follow up and corrective actions.
• MSF Engenharia is a civil construction and public works contracting firm from Portugal whose specialty spans dams, tunnels, irrigation networks, canals, maritime, roads, highways, bridges, viaducts, railways, airports, industrial construction and construction and rehabilitation of buildings.

• Reported to the Operations Director and managed 10 Safety Officers, responsible to direct and coordinate the strategic planning, organization and execution of the Corporate HSE Management Strategy to ensure zero accident targets and incident rates including resource allocation, client relations, risk mitigation strategies, site audits, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, external committee involvement, forecasting and subcontractor pre-qualifications and training.
• Recruit, lead, schedule and allocate safety resources across projects including performance management and execution of safety programs comprising risk and hazard assessments, specific site safety plans, logistics plan, training and ERP.
• Management of training, employee inductions, certifications, audits, inspections, environmental assessments and risk mitigation strategies for all staff across construction sites.
• Client liaison on HSE issues including pre-qualification, site safety plans, non-conformance items, incident investigations, pre-job meetings, close-out meetings and non-prime contractor concerns.
• Management of OH&S and HSE Inspectors in relation to non-conformance items, deficiency corrections, performance issues, case studies and new initiatives.
• Source and negotiate contracts and secure third-party services for training, HSE signage, advanced first aid and OIS (Occupational Injury Services) Clinics.
• Pre-qualify construction contractors, issue documentation and allocate risk ratings based on HSE metrics and statistics.
• Lead and deliver training programs on Safety Documentation, Fall Awareness, Flagging, HSE MS, Incident Management and Substance Abuse.
• Oversight and control of safety procedures, policies, plans and programs pertaining to PPE, JHA, ERP, Confined Space, and Fall Arrest.
• Create, customize, develop, implement, track and update HSE MS at office and field sites.
• Track safety performance and ensure site activities, environmental monitoring and inspections comply fully with OH&S as well as company safety standards and guidelines.
• Bluu Gulf is a Qatari owned company with offices in Qatar, London, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi specializing in interior design and interior fit out across residential, commercial, retail and hospitality market sectors.