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Krishna Dhunputh
Safety, Health And Environment Manager
Moncton,NB
Summary
Well established, poised and pragmatic health and safety specialist with over 14 years' experience in the field and exceptional experience in health and safety compliance. Natural leader who works exceptionally well in both independent and team-centered roles. Results-focused leader with multilingual abilities (english & french) successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career. Moreover, versatile with hands-on expertise in multiple industries and highly engaging team work, supports employee improvement and development in fast-paced, diverse workforce environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Health,Safety & Environment Manager
Transinvest Construction Ltd
Port Louis, Mauritius
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Engage actively with key stakeholders / clients to ensure they understand and actively support the OHS process changes and desired cultural shifts.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Mentor the SHEQ team in continuous improvement philosophy with a view to all members creating a culture of continuous improvement that endures.
- Ensure company values are understood, embraced and actively demonstrated by employees.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Continuously challenge and support the team to deliver their best in their role and ensure they are fully trained and empowered to do their job.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Coordinating with employees, employer to tackle hazards in workplace and collaborate to enhance work safe behaviors.
- Adaptability to handle difficult situations and problem solver
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
- Applied knowledge of OHS laws to complete more accurate and thorough compliance investigations.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with OHS standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Implemented COVID 19 protocol and management system
Health & Safety Manager
REHM Grinaker Construction Ltd
05.2008 - 06.2018
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Developed and improved continuing education programs and new employee training on specific health issues.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.
- Verification of checklist and maintenance reports for all plants on site.
- Provides support and expertise to management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases). Ensure liaison and timeously reporting to company’s legal advisor, insurance company and relevant authorities.
- Ensure all lifting equipment are inspected and in compliance.
- Promotes and ensure safe practices and guidelines at work.
- Reports to Management of OSH matters.
- Take note and respond to employees’ safety concerns.
- Implement Emergency Plan, Fire Emergency Plan, Cyclone Emergency Plan.
- Submit Monthly HSE Statistics Report.
- Organize safety committees and prepare Minutes of SHE Committee.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Lead
Standard Labels Limited Printing Industry
01.2009 - 03.2018
- The Safety, Health, Environment & Quality department in achieving company vision and objectives
- Lead, develop and maintain facility and Sites OHS management programmes and systems in written format and recording and through face to face contact, communication and team briefing
- Provides support and expertise to management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases)
- Ensure liaison and timeous reporting to company’s legal advisor, insurance company and relevant authorities
- Resource, lead, inspire and engage implementation of the OHS team members
- Continuously challenge and support the team to deliver their best in their role and ensure they are fully trained and empowered to do their job
- Ensure company values are understood, embraced and actively demonstrated by employees
Mauritius Institute of Training & Development
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Led cross-functional training for external and internal clients, employees on OHS subjects and created all training materials and exams.
- Selected curriculum and developed lesson plans to educate employees on OHS topics.
Health & Safety Officer
IREKO Design and Construction Company Ltd
05.2007 - 04.2008
- Safety of Induction for all new employees and visitors
- Implement and enforce safety, health and environment policies on sites
- Conduct regular site safety inspection and subsequent follow up on action items
- Completing inspection checklist, reports and other documentation
- Analyze the hazards and accident related risks
- Check for appropriate personal protective equipment needed and ensure workers are complying with
- Ensure workers know how to operate and use tools and equipment
- Report any near miss, accident/incident and injury to site management
- Ensure that safety measures as per risk assessment and methods statement are implemented and report any non-compliance to site responsible
- Conduct investigation for all near misses and incidents
- Conduct accident investigation to determine the root and immediate cause, reviewing the procedures and gather evidence necessary to identify the cause of the accident
- To follow up and ensure preventive actions are taken
- Safety training and inductions about risks and precautions
- Toolbox talks minimum to be done once weekly per site of work
- Verify all the tools and equipment are adequate and safe to use – report any non-compliance to site responsible
- Inspect all plant and equipment on site and record in checklist
- Verify operator’s license and load test certificates
- Verification of checklist and maintenance reports for all plants on site
- Ensure all lifting equipment are inspected and in compliance
- Take note and respond to employees’ safety concerns
- Implement Emergency Plan, Fire Emergency Plan
Education
BSC Hons - Occupational Safety, Health & Environment
Greenwich University
United KingdomDiploma - Health and Safety Management
New Zealand institute of Management
Certificate in occupational safety and health at the - undefined
British Columbia safety Council
Diploma - business information technology
W.S
Skills
Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approachEfficiently synthesize code of practice, procedures, standards and methodologies to accuratelyEstablish and implement its application throughout the business
Understand the application of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Regulations and other regulations
Legislations relevant to the Companies businessAbility to communicate clearly and confidently with a range of employees and stakeholdersIT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include WordExcel, Power point, Project and OutlookAbility to interact with people at all levels within/external to the Company and effectively lead andCoordinate team membersAbility to solve critical issues in a time-sensitive environment binded with strict legal requirementsFocused on building and promoting a safety culture and environment friendly practiceAppreciation of confidentiality and discretionProfessional approach in dealing with authorities, delicate issues and employees at all levelsStrategic forward thinker and effectively influence senior managementOSHA standards and codes
Auditing experience
Data verification
Report preparation
Investigation tactics
MS Office, Microsoft project knowledge
Data presentation skills
Law enforcement experience
Witness interviews
Affiliations
IIRSM, IOSH, INSHPO, BSC, WSO, BOHS
Software
Microsoft Project
Cority OHS Software
Certification
CRSP Registration - In progress
Timeline
Health,Safety & Environment Manager
Transinvest Construction Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2022
Mauritius Institute of Training & Development
11.2015 - 06.2017
Lead
Standard Labels Limited Printing Industry
01.2009 - 03.2018
Health & Safety Manager
REHM Grinaker Construction Ltd
05.2008 - 06.2018
Health & Safety Officer
IREKO Design and Construction Company Ltd
05.2007 - 04.2008
BSC Hons - Occupational Safety, Health & Environment
Greenwich University
Diploma - Health and Safety Management
New Zealand institute of Management
Certificate in occupational safety and health at the - undefined
British Columbia safety Council
Diploma - business information technology
W.S