PETER SSERWADDA
Umm Al Quwain / Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented HSE Officer with over 10 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management across exhibitions, events, shipyards, and manufacturing. Currently serving as HSE Officer at Arab Exhibition Stand Manufacturing LLC (ArabExpo) since October 2025, where I manage the Integrated Management System (IMS) for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 compliance. Experienced in risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency planning, safety training, and contractor management. Committed to achieving zero harm to people and the environment through continual improvement and worker participation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HSE Officer
Arab Exhibition Stand Manufacturing LLC (ArabExpo)
Dubai / Umm Al Quwain, UAE
2025.10 - 2026.05
- Manage the Integrated Management System (IMS) for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 compliance
- Conduct risk assessments (HIRA) and implement control measures across workshop and site operations
- Maintain HSE registers including Risk Register, Legal Register, Incident Register, NCR Register, and HIRA
- Chair HSE Committee meetings and ensure worker participation and consultation
- Conduct HSE inductions for employees and contractors
- Investigate incidents and near misses; recommend and track corrective actions to closure
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety training to workers and contractors
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment across all departments
- Support emergency preparedness, fire drills, and evacuation procedures
Health and Safety Officer – Events & Exhibitions
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC)
Abu Dhabi
2022.01 - 2025.01
- Conducted site safety induction for contractors before work commencement
- Organized safety documents for MEWPs, cranes, and vehicles; supervised lifting operations with zero accidents
- Supervised multiple contractors during event build-up and breakdown for international exhibitions (ADIPEC, Boat Show, IDEX, etc.)
- Ensured safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits) installed and maintained
- Thoroughly investigated incidents and accidents; determined root cause and rectified to prevent recurrence
- Coordinated with HSE Manager to conduct fire drills before major events
- Reviewed and updated risk assessments; identified hazards and planned mitigation measures
- Developed, implemented, and regularly updated emergency response plans
Safety Officer
ADM Shipyard
Abu Dhabi
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Supervised storage of oxygen and fuel gases for welding and cutting; ensured fire extinguishers and warning signs in place
- Conducted confined space entry training and supervision
- Managed hot work permits and safety protocols
- Monitored radioactive material handling
- Supervised rope access cleaning work permits for yachts
- Conducted continuous gas monitoring using gas air monitor
- Monitored PPE compliance and reported violations to management
- Conducted weekly toolbox talks and inductions before confined space entry
- Conducted risk assessments and updated periodically
- Conducted fire drills and safe evacuation training
- Ensured housekeeping of hazardous materials in confined/enclosed working environments
- Supervised lighting operations for mobile cranes, forklifts, MEWPs
- Conducted accident investigations and recommended corrective actions
- Coordinated with site personnel to enforce safety policy and regulatory compliance
Education
Bachelor - Management Science
Kyambogo University
UgandaSkills
- Risk Management: Risk Assessment (HIRA), Job Task Analysis, Safety Auditing, Regulatory and Statutory Awareness
- Incident Management: Incident and Accident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Planning
- Emergency Response: Emergency Planning and Preparedness, Fire Fighting, First Aid and CPR, Fire Drills, Crowd Control
- Training & Communication: Site Safety Induction, Toolbox Talks, Contractor HSE Training, Guidance and Counselling
- Operational Safety: Mechanical Safety, Hot Work Permits, Lifting Operations
- Environmental Management: Waste Management, Chemical Handling, Spill Response, Environmental Compliance
- Equipment & Tools: PASMA (Tower User) Certified, Fire Extinguishers
- Soft Skills: Attention to Detail, Leadership, Problem Solving, Quick Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Data Analysis, Odoo (IMS)
Certification
- NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC 1,2,3) | NEBOSH | 2013 | Lifetime
- IOSH Managing Safely | IOSH | 2013 | Lifetime
- Highfield Level 3 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work | Highfield Qualifications | 2025-10-17 | 2028-10-16
- Fire Safety Fundamentals & Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers | Dynatech Training | 2025-10-17 | 2027-10-16
- PASMA (Tower User) | Gulf Test Dubai | 2026-04-13 | 2029-04-11
- ISO 45001:2018 Masterclass & Auditing Training | Talk Safety with Frank | 2026-04-25 | Lifetime
- Fire Prevention Plans | OSHA Academy | 2014 | Lifetime
- Advanced Events Management / Crowd Control | TSTI Institute Abu Dhabi | 2023 |
- Practical Training in Confined Space Entry Procedures | [Institution] | 2014 |
- CompTIA A+ (Computer Hardware and Software) | CompTIA | 2005 | Lifetime
- Computer Fundamentals (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) | Aptech Uganda | 2005 |
Languages
English | Fluent
Luganda | Fluent
Swahili | Conversational
Arabic | Basic
Hindi | Basic
Affiliations
sports, football, music
Timeline
HSE Officer
Arab Exhibition Stand Manufacturing LLC (ArabExpo)
2025.10 - 2026.05
Health and Safety Officer – Events & Exhibitions
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC)
2022.01 - 2025.01
Safety Officer
ADM Shipyard
2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor - Management Science
Kyambogo University