Vaisakh Shaji
HSE Officer
Alain,UAE
Summary
A confident, creative person who looks forward to improvement. Qualified Health and Safety officer, aiding company success through the implementation and maintenance of safe working practices. Offering expert advice and support on risk and hazard minimization for maximized health and safety compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ADNH QHSE officer
UAE University
Alain, UAE
07.2023 - Current
- Manage safety protocols and procedures for housekeeping and office services (support services).
- Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with UAE safety regulations.
- Manage safety protocols and procedures for housekeeping and office services (support services) across 21 sites with around 600 staff.
- Implement and oversee emergency response plans.
- Conducted risk assessments, mitigating potential hazards.
- Achieved compliance with industry regulations through meticulous auditing.
- Handled all aspects of waste management whilst adhering to environmental regulations.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting regular site inspections.
- Adopted a proactive approach towards hazard identification and risk management.
- Coordinated internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined reporting procedures for increased efficiency in incident response.
- Collaborated with management to establish effective QHSE strategies.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly, ensuring robust action plans were implemented swiftly.
- Prepared monthly reports on QHSE performance indicators, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Promoted a positive HSEQ culture throughout the organisation with interactive workshops.
- Developed comprehensive training programmes to foster a culture of safety.
- Facilitated training sessions on QHSE guidelines and practices, fostering employee awareness.
- Instituted corrective measures post-incident investigations, preventing similar occurrences in future.
- Ensured proper use of PPE at all times, minimising work-related injuries.
- Provided expert advice on matters relating to health, safety, environment and quality.
- Managed employee satisfaction and wellbeing through health and safety programs.
- Regularly inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Organised toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
- Trained staff in safety best practices and required standards to achieve legal and regulatory compliance.
Safety Engineer
ADEEB ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS SERVICES CO L.L.C
Dubai
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed safety protocols for 14 sites and around 200 staff in UAE University, including hard services
- Managed safety in construction sites, as well as high-rise buildings in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai regions.
- Developed processes for safety improvement programmes to ease implementation.
- Worked with organisational heads to understand safety issues and develop options for solutions.
- Conducted safety audits to verify employee knowledge and use of safety policies and procedures.
- Tracked issues through to desired resolution, engaging with technical subject matter experts for enhanced outcomes.
- Directed and guided safety improvement and management programs to secure accreditation.
- Leveraged support processes, systems and tools to resolve safety-related technical problems.
- Conducted training sessions, improved staff awareness about safety measures.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for enhanced employee wellbeing.
- Provided technical guidance to safety and maintenance teams to troubleshoot operational changes.
- Created and maintained problem resolution procedures to support existing operations.
- Coordinated contractor activity, keeping diligent permit-to-work and safety checks.
- Led safety committee meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration to address emerging concerns.
- Introduced new safety initiatives and reported effectiveness to management.
- Conducted safety audits and risk analysis to maintain compliance with health and safety policy.
- Tracked compliance with all aspects of health, safety and environmental legislation to increase compliance scores.
- Surveyed work areas, buildings and machinery against official criteria.
- Played a key role in achieving ISO 45001 certification for the organisation.
- Conducted risk assessments for proactive hazard identification and remediation.
- Managed incident investigations to identify causes and prevent recurrence.
- Ensured workplace adheres to latest HSE standards by constantly updating policies.
- Conducted toolbox talks, instilled a culture of safety amongst workers.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements by staying updated on regulations.
- Mitigated risks by ensuring proper maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular audits and inspections.
- Conducted risk assessments for reducing workplace injury rates.
- Supervised adherence to PPE requirements, and ensured worker protection.
- Reviewed contractor safety programmes for complete compliance.
- Investigated accidents on site to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Established safe work practices to minimise job-related injuries.
Safety Officer
ELASTREX POLYMERS PVT LTD
India- Karnataka
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Managed employee satisfaction and wellbeing through health and safety programs.
- Designed programmes, policies and procedures to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
- Organised toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
Education
Nebosh - International General safety
Nebosh
IndiaInternational Diploma in Health and Safety Eng. - Health and Safety
European Safety Council
UAETransitional Safety Professional - Health and Safety
TSP
UAEISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor - Occupational Health and Safety Management Safety
IRCLASS
IndiaMaster of Engineering - Mechanical
MG University
Kerala, IndiaEngineer's degree - Mechanical
Kerala University
Kerala, IndiaSafety In Construction - Health and Safety
NPTEL
UAESkills
- Risk assessment development
- Safety, Health and Environment training
- COSHH Assessments
- Safety inspections
- Hazard control
- Method statement writing
- Incident minimisation
- Emergency procedure deliveryn
- Fire Drill demonstration
- Safety audits
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Training planning
- Teamwork skills
- Continuous improvements
Languages
ENGLISH
Fluent
HINDI
Upper intermediate
TAMIL
Upper intermediate
MALAYALAM
Native
Arabic (Learning)
Beginner
Personal Information
- Passport Number: K8315280
- Title: SAFETY OFFICER
- Date of birth: 08/27/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Custom
I hereby declare that the above-furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Affiliations
- Playing cricket, Reading Books, Traveling
Accomplishments
Got a certificate of appreciation from UAE University.
Timeline
ADNH QHSE officer
UAE University
07.2023 - Current
Safety Engineer
ADEEB ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS SERVICES CO L.L.C
02.2018 - 06.2023
Safety Officer
ELASTREX POLYMERS PVT LTD
12.2016 - 01.2018
Nebosh - International General safety
Nebosh
International Diploma in Health and Safety Eng. - Health and Safety
European Safety Council
Transitional Safety Professional - Health and Safety
TSP
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor - Occupational Health and Safety Management Safety
IRCLASS
Master of Engineering - Mechanical
MG University
Engineer's degree - Mechanical
Kerala University
Safety In Construction - Health and Safety
NPTEL
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