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Driving License
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RAFIQ Patel

RAFIQ Patel

Safety Officer
Dubai

Summary

I'm an Occupational Health and Safety Professional.
with 12+ years of experience in managing OHSE on Roads Highways, Civil & Infra Projects.


I work with Companies to Develop, implement & maintain Health and Safety according to local, international and Industry specific; Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Plan compliance.


I guide, assist supervisors and workers not just to understand the risks involved in their jobs/ tasks but also to complete it safely. Motivate them to act together to achieve a safe and productive working environment for everyone and make workers understand the value and importance of working safely and thus ensuring the highest standards of health & safety are adopted throughout.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR. SAFETY OFFICER

RMB Contracting L.L.C
11.2020 - Current
  • Workplace Inspection Daily inspection of site locations, site office, Store area, Laboratory and associated facilities
  • Investigating health and safety complaints and ensuring that the works are in compliance with the approved safety regulations
  • Schedule work Plan work schedules, assign or delegate work, develop and mentor Employees and Sub-contractor performance and take corrective actions when necessary
  • Reporting Reports to the HSE Manager, Coordinate and consult with Project Manager and Site team regarding H&S issues in their respective areas and notify management staff regarding violation of safety regulations and codes
  • H&S Policies and Procedures Develop, implement and maintain all relevant H&S policies and procedures in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements
  • H&S Reporting Regularly Update and Provide HSE statistical reports and updates of site metric on a monthly basis to Management, Consultant & Clients, covering all relevant H&S metrics and reporting requirements
  • H&S Training Manage the delivery of all relevant/required H&S training (safety induction, refresher and manual-handling), for all employees, sub-contractors and visitors
  • Coordinate in training of personnel in the areas of first aid, safety, accident prevention and work place inspections etc
  • Incident Accident Management Proper and thorough reporting and investigation of the causes and circumstances of all significant H&S injuries, incidents, reportable accidents, near-misses, dangerous occurrences and property damage
  • Audits & Inspection Participating regular, weekly site walk, monthly client site inspections and audits
  • Represent the Company during outside Agency Audits/Inspections and liaise as required with the Health & Safety Authority
  • Fire Safety Ensuring that fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems and fire hydrants are in in perfect working condition
  • Conducting fire and Emergency evacuation drills on monthly basis
  • Ensure and provide all MSDSs of all chemicals used, COSHH sheets, Occupational risk assessment copies are read and followed
  • Inform the workers about any preventive measures available to assess the exposure of workers to harmful effects of the ingredients of paints, diluters, hardeners and solvents that are commonly used
  • Detour / Traffic Mgmt
  • Ensuring a section of the road should be closed so that the worker within is not exposed to any danger caused by Public Vehicles –Proper Detour & Traffic Management and warning car (TMA) are used
  • Maintaining a tidy work areas with barriers, fencing, cones, Signboards
  • Setting up, maintaining and removing lane closures
  • DUTIES

HSE Advisor

Bin Hafeez Contracting
02.2015 - 10.2020
  • Ensure toolbox meetings are conducted prior to the job and conduct safety meetings.
  • Ensure Company HSE procedures and contractor’s HSEMS system is in place.
  • Observe work groups for unsafe acts. Advice workgroup Supervisors of identified unsafe acts.
  • Participate in HSE walkthrough audit and inspection.
  • Double check PTW and ensure all compliance.
  • Conduct Monthly equipment’s inspection.
  • Carry out safety inductions for all new employees.
  • Prepare HSE monthly and weekly report.
  • Ensuring that equipment is installed correctly and safely.
  • Making regular site inspections.
  • Advising Managers, colleagues of safe working practices.
  • Conducting training courses.
  • Making sure that welfare facility on site.
  • Regularly checking alarm systems to ensure they are working properly.
  • Making sure that personal protective equipment, are being worn in the workplace.
  • Ensuring that dangerous chemicals and equipment are properly stored away.
  • Ensuring that a source of clean drinking water is easily available for staff via chilled water dispensers or nearby taps.
  • Listening to employee concerns and responding to them
  • Attending safety meetings.
  • Participating and supporting site to conduct Emergency exercise / drill. Conducted fire drills at offices, camps and sites.
  • Making sure emergency exits are clear from obstacles.
  • Making sure that all staff knows the location of where the first aid kits are.
  • Conduct the MOM with client Every week.
  • Compile weekly monthly HSE report and submit to HSE Manager

Education

Bachelor of Science - in I.T Information Technology

Kalinga University
Mumbai, India

Diploma - Fire Safety Engineering

Maharashtra State Board

Skills

  • OSHA Standards and Codes
  • Hazard Identifications
  • Incident Accident Investigation
  • Emergency Procedure
  • Occupational Health & Safety Management
  • Risk Assessment & Risk Management
  • HSE Inspection & Audits
  • HSE Training & Awareness
  • ITC RTA Detour & Traffic Management
  • Analytical & Problem Solving
  • MS Office, Report Writing & Documentation
  • Communication & Team Player

Certification

NEBOSH / OSHAD / IOSH

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Basic First Aid

Fire Warden

Confined Space Entry

Authorized Gas Tester

Musanada Approved

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)

Driving License

Valid UAE Light Vehicle Driving License

Additional Information

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Visa Status : Valid upto 28-12-2024

UAE Light Vehicle Driving License

Timeline

SR. SAFETY OFFICER

RMB Contracting L.L.C
11.2020 - Current

HSE Advisor

Bin Hafeez Contracting
02.2015 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - in I.T Information Technology

Kalinga University

Diploma - Fire Safety Engineering

Maharashtra State Board

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