GOKUL S
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Professional with over 6.5 years of progressive experience spanning corporate offices, logistics hubs, factory setups, warehouses, and high-rise building construction projects. Proven track record in implementing ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving cultural change to improve safety performance. Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor with expertise in fire safety, legal compliance, HIRA, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, ESG initiatives, and root cause analysis. Adept at engaging multi-level stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements in workplace safety and compliance.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – EHS (PAN India)
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Ltd
Chennai
07.2022 - Current
- Manage end-to-end EHS operations across 120+ corporate offices nationwide.
- Implemented ISO 45001:2018-compliant OHSMS in corporate environments.
- Conducted audits, workplace inspections, and fire drills ensuring statutory compliance.
- Maintained centralized Legal Register, EPRP, and EHS documentation.
- Led ESG campaigns and trained 500+ employees on sustainability and safety.
- Achievements:
- Reduced workplace incidents by 60% within one year.
- Standardized safety documentation & audit systems across all branches.
- Successfully conducted 250+ evacuation & fire drills nationwide.
- Achieved 100% statutory audit compliance and introduced digital safety dashboards.
Safety Executive – Warehouse & Factory Safety
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd
Hosur
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Implemented EHS systems in warehouses & manufacturing units.
- Coordinated Fire NOC process in compliance with NBC, liaising with statutory authorities.
- Conducted daily inspections for PPE, forklift operations, and chemical handling.
- Trained workforce in fire safety, first aid, and emergency response.
- Maintained records for Factory License, Fire NOC, PCB consents.
- Achievements:
- Maintained Zero LTIs for 18 consecutive months.
- Received CEO Award for Safety Excellence.
- Reduced forklift-related unsafe acts by 35% through focused interventions.
- Trained 1,200+ workers in fire safety & emergency preparedness.
- Ensured 100% compliance in hazardous chemical handling & storage.
Tada EHS Officer
NAPC Ltd – Apollo Tyres Project
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Oversaw daily EHS operations at high-risk construction sites.
- Conducted HIRA, safety briefings, and permit-to-work systems.
- Ensured compliance with BOCW Act, NBC codes, and statutory safety standards.
- Monitored high-risk activities including scaffolding, working at height, and excavation.
- Achievements:
- Reduced near misses by 40% through proactive risk management.
- Trained 900+ workers on safety practices & emergency response.
- Delivered 250+ toolbox talks & drills improving safety awareness.
- Achieved 1,200+ safe man-days without LTI.
- Implemented scaffolding inspection protocols, cutting unsafe practices by 35%.
Education
M.Tech - Industrial Safety & Engineering
Kalasalingam University
01.2023
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kalasalingam University
01.2019
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
TKS Polytechnic College
01.2015
Skills
- ISO 45001:2018 Implementation & Auditing
- Corporate, Factory, and Warehouse Safety Management
- Fire NOC Process (NBC & Factory Compliance)
- HIRA, Risk Assessment & CAPA Implementation
- Statutory Legal Compliance (Factories Act, NBC, BIS, Pollution Control)
- Construction Site EHS & Permit-to-Work Systems
- Emergency Response Planning & Mock Drills
- ESG Initiatives & Sustainability Awareness
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- EHS Audits, Safety Documentation & Reporting
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- EHS Management Systems & Documentation
- Risk Assessment & Safety Reporting Tools
Certification
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor
- NEBOSH IGC – International General Certificate in OHS
- IOSH – Managing Safely
- Fire Watcher & Confined Space Attendant Certifications
Languages
Tamil – Native
English – Fluent
Hindi – Working Proficiency
Timeline
Assistant Manager – EHS (PAN India)
Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Safety Executive – Warehouse & Factory Safety
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd
05.2021 - 07.2022
Tada EHS Officer
NAPC Ltd – Apollo Tyres Project
05.2019 - 04.2021
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
TKS Polytechnic College
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kalasalingam University
M.Tech - Industrial Safety & Engineering
Kalasalingam University