Carmel Hilal
Toronto,ON
Summary
A results-oriented occupational health and safety professional with extensive experience in compliance, management systems, research and data analysis. With a double master's in Occupational Health and Occupational Safety and a background in Chemical Engineering, contributed to successfully implemented ISO standards, reduced workplace incidents, and conducted impactful research on occupational exposures. Skilled in risk assessment, upgrade of operating procedures, data analysis, literature reviews, and training module design, there is a proven track record of effective contribution towards enhancing legal compliance and fostering a culture of safety across diverse industries. Proficient in English and Arabic , and actively learning French, for effective work in multilingual environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
Occupational Cancer Research Centre
12.2022 - Current
- Conduct literature reviews on occupational exposures and health outcomes using scientific databases
- Perform advanced data cleaning using R statistical software in analysis of multiple exposure databases including agents in the Ontario Mining Exposure Database (OMED)
- Preparation of journal manuscript about asbestos and silica exposures in Toronto subways
- Participate in weekly research meetings with team members and supervisors
- Assist in recruitment of participants in study of exposure to radon in workplaces.
Associate Analyst
Occupational Cancer Research Centre
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted literature reviews on occupational exposures using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science
- Used R statistical software
- Prepared lay language exposure pages/tools for the occupational disease statistics website (www.occdiseasestats.ca)
- Assisted in the management and storage of historical mining data files
- Performed advanced data cleaning using R statistical software in the preparation of a job exposure matrix using for over 10k historical respirable silica exposure measurements in Ontario mines
- Conducting job/industry classifications using crosswalks
- Preparation of journal manuscript about asbestos and silica exposures in Toronto subways, including data analysis and writing
- Assisted in knowledge translation activities including preparation of materials (i.e., reports and website lay language summaries) and providing presentations to stakeholders and/or OCRC teams
- Participate in weekly research meetings with team members and supervisor.
Occupational Hygiene Research Student
University of Toronto
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted literature reviews using peer-reviewed resources on welding fumes
- Summarised and abstracted located articles
- Attend biweekly meetings
- Liaising with collaborators as needed.
Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Engineer
FOSROC Jordan
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Trained employees on HSE using Group Modules or other company-approved sources and ensure that all employees are adequately trained, through Formal and informal training sessions
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated plans to apply FOSROC HSE Standards and applicable legislation
- Conducted internal HSE management system audits and HSE inspections across three company locations
- Conducted incident investigations, identify Root and Contributory Causes, and prepare associated reports and action plan to eliminate / prevent reoccurrence
- Conducted environmental field sampling and arranged third party inspections/validation where needed for noise, dust (PM10, PM2.5, TSP) and other pollutants (SO2, NO2, CO) as part of ISO compliance and special work permits
- Conducted Formal Risk Assessments as per Fosroc Risk Assessment Methodology, for all Hazardous Tasks, New and Unusual Tasks and informal Risk Assessments for all (Permit to Work) PTW certificates
- Enforced and ensure compliance to Permit to Work standards at all times
- Lead and worked with local Jordanian governmental departments, company management, Group HSE expert, and company members on general reporting and addressing areas for improvement and non-compliance
- Worked closely with the local company and the Group HSE Expert to assist in the preparation of HSE Plans for small, medium and large projects
- Lead the implementation/recertification and carry out internal audits of ISO9001 and ISO 14001 as needed and system modification to achieve ISO 45001 certification.
Health, Safety and Environment Engineer
FOSROC Jordan
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Circulated material received from EH&S to appropriated members of company
- Inspected the workplace to ensure it meets the various requirements, including regular inspection of Fire Extinguishers, Exit Lights and Emergency Lighting
- Accompanied staff from the various external agencies during workplace inspection
- Responded to reports of unsafe conditions by requesting repairs or maintenance
- Followed up on any deficiencies noted during inspections and ensure that they are corrected
- Investigated all accidents and send reports to regional and global health, safety and environment departments
- Notified regional and global health, safety and environment departments of critical accidents, unsafe conditions, or work refusals
- Ensured all staff receives the information with respect to Fire Safety, Chemical Safety, First Aid Training and Mandatory Training
- Maintained the regional and global health, safety and environment departments informed on all the above
- Maintained company’s Safety Bulletin Board
- Trained and followed up on HSE responsible at different Jordan locations.
Health, Safety and Environment Officer
FOSROC Jordan
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Circulated material received from EH&S to appropriated members of company and maintained company’s Safety Bulletin Board
- Inspected the workplace to ensure it meets the various requirements, including regular inspection of Fire Extinguishers, Exit Lights and Emergency Lighting
- Accompany external agencies during workplace inspections
- Responded to reports of unsafe conditions and other deficiencies by requesting repairs or maintenance
- Investigated all accidents and send reports to regional and global health, safety and environment departments
- Trained staff receive the information with respect to fire safety, chemical safety, first aid and other mandatory subjects
- Maintained the regional and global health, safety and environment departments informed on all of the above, including critical accidents, unsafe conditions or work refusals.
Vittana Fellow
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Served as the primary link between ASAI – Jordan and Vittana, its international partner
- Developed business plans at ASAI - Jordan
- Provided technical support to ASAI - Jordan via Vittana
- Reported the progress and gave feedback to Vittana.
Teacher and private tutor
The American ESL Center
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Taught English as a second language to 1A and 2A levels.
Program Coordinator
Arab Student Aid International (ASAI) – Jordan
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Supervised voluntary teams in various colleges and universities across Jordan
- Assisted students in obtaining funds for further education.
Quality, Research & Development Intern
Dukat d.o.o, Bosnia and Herzegovina
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Developed new products
- Tested the quality and product parameters from the production line within the department of quality assurance.
Education
Master of Public Health - Occupational And Environmental Health
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety (progressed To MPH)
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
Toronto, Canada08.2020
Master's Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
University of Turin (with ILO)
Turin, Italy09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan01.2013
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- ISO Management Systems (9001:2015, 14001: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018)
- Workplace Incident Investigation
- Legal Gap Analysis
- Literature Reviews
- Reporting Requirements
- Data Analysis
- Standard Operating Procedures
Accomplishments
- Reduction of workplace incidents by 70%
- Lowered median incident risk level from hi-potential injury to minor spills or low-impact near miss in less than five years.
- Design a legal gap analysis tracker based on my master’s thesis and increase legal compliance by 31% to achieve 92% compliance overall in one year.
- Design of an integrated quality, health, safety and environment management system to meet ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
- Customisation and implementation of 20+ training modules ranging from prevention of musculoskeletal disorders to lab safety.
- Recruitment of 200+ workplaces in ten Ontario cities for radon monitoring.
- Using R software, cleaning of 4+ occupational exposure databases including a mining one with 10K+ samples.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
- Accredited Occupational Health and Safety Specialist/Supervisor by the Ministry of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Internal Auditor
- ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor
- IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
- Fire Fighting Certificate by the Civil Defense of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
extracurricular activities
- Vernissage Health: Completed lecture series on leadership in health
- Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project: Volunteered as a translator
- LERPA Tutoring Program, University of Jordan: Volunteer to assist chemical engineering students in experimental work.
- Save the Children-Jordan: Volunteered to participate in workshops, reported duties and conducted a media study on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- University of Jordan: JU ARTS Magazine: Writer Department of English Literature
- University of Jordan: Play Prompter at the department of English literature.
references
References and recommendation letters are available upon request
Timeline
Research Associate
Occupational Cancer Research Centre
12.2022 - Current
Occupational Hygiene Research Student
University of Toronto
09.2021 - 03.2022
Associate Analyst
Occupational Cancer Research Centre
05.2021 - 12.2022
Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Engineer
FOSROC Jordan
01.2017 - 06.2019
Health, Safety and Environment Engineer
FOSROC Jordan
01.2015 - 12.2017
Health, Safety and Environment Officer
FOSROC Jordan
09.2014 - 01.2015
Teacher and private tutor
The American ESL Center
11.2013 - 02.2014
Vittana Fellow
05.2013 - 09.2014
Quality, Research & Development Intern
Dukat d.o.o, Bosnia and Herzegovina
07.2012 - 08.2012
Program Coordinator
Arab Student Aid International (ASAI) – Jordan
05.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Public Health - Occupational And Environmental Health
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety (progressed To MPH)
Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
Master's Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
University of Turin (with ILO)
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Jordan
- Accredited Occupational Health and Safety Specialist/Supervisor by the Ministry of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Internal Auditor
- ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor
- IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
- Fire Fighting Certificate by the Civil Defense of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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