Dynamic safety professional with a proven track record of delivering proactive support to internal and external customers in both office and operational environments. Expertise in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards through comprehensive inspections, thorough documentation of policies, and meticulous incident investigations. Strong background in training and development, focusing on fostering team collaboration and driving measurable results through innovative curriculum design and instructional techniques. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, consistently developing effective training programs that elevate team performance and boost productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD TRAINER- NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
Chennai, India
12.2021 - Current
Increased employee retention rates by providing ongoing support and mentorship to new hires during their onboarding process.
Managed a team of trainers, effectively delegating tasks and monitoring performance to maintain high-quality training delivery.
Championed a shift towards blended learning approaches that combined face-to-face instruction with digital tools for an enhanced learning experience.
Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by regularly sharing industry trends and best practices among colleagues.
Facilitated learning through classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching and virtual training for 2000 employees.
Created training schedules for trainees and presented weekly training programs.
Evaluated trainee progress through assessments and feedback surveys, refining course content as needed for maximum effectiveness.
Improved employee skill sets by developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Developed and delivered up-to-date training information to enhance employee performance, boosting employee efficiency [90]%.
Consistently updated training materials to reflect the latest industry standards, ensuring that employees stayed current in their respective fields.
Boosted trainee engagement with interactive training sessions that included role-plays, simulations, and group activities.
Spearheaded the creation of a company-wide knowledge-sharing platform, fostering cross-departmental communication and collaboration.
Mentored junior trainers in effective teaching methodologies, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
Introduced innovative gamification strategies into training sessions, making learning more enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
Utilized candidate sourcing and recruitment via networking, cold calls and online recruiting resources to search for qualified individuals.
Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor employee progress throughout various stages of their training journey.
Safety Officer /Manager on Duty
BL Harbert International
Delhi, India
12.2020 - 12.2021
Plans, directs and manages all Safety activities performed on multiple jobsites with minimal direction from Corporate or Branch Office Management.
Conducts Health and Safety Training Programs and maintain all records as needed for the project.
Analyzes all processes, operations, and facilities for hazards and changes, or eliminates the hazards.
Assists with/maintains daily STAs (Safety Task Assignments) with all Company work crews on the project
Trains and ensures that Company employees maintain compliance with Client's (OBO) Lockout/Tagout program
Performs duties as a scaffolding competent person including: daily inspections of scaffolding and training employees to work on scaffolding
Conducts and documents jobsite/facility/crane inspections and audits and reports findings to Corporate and Branch Office Management
Provides confined space training as necessary on the project
Assists with creating and implementing lift plans for a variety of rigging and crane tasks, including critical lift plans.
Provides operator training for equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, etc.
Investigates the causes of all accidents and injuries, and completes reports as required. Uses Accidents/near misses, etc. as training to help prevent future occurrences.
Provides jobsite Health and Safety Support/Marketing
Performs New Employee Orientations/hiring for the Branch & satellite project locations
Inventories and maintains appropriate quantities of all necessary safety equipment and PPE.
Interacts/communicates with the Branch safety director to recommend improvements to safety policies and procedures based on periodic site audits. Coordinates with all functional areas within the Branch to assure safety, security, physical and environmental issues and procedures are fully understood and executed.
Other duties as assigned
Department of states – DOS – OBO Project – In Charge for NOB, CMR,CCAP,HCAP, SDA SPX, MSGR : Safety Manager- December 2020 – December 2021: (EM385-1-1)
Assistant Safety Manager / Safety Manager
BL Harbert International Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
06.2018 - 08.2020
Providing Safety training to Engineers and staffs by using presentations& videos.
Induction Training to Newcomers, Tools box Talk and providing training to labors.
Implementation and Compliance of HSE Plan and Procedures.
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment (HIRA), JSA, and ensuring Implementation of Control Measures.
Conducted six Site Safety Audits, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Preparing Near miss reports, Accident Analysis Etc. Hazard Communication and Recording HSE Induction Training, and OJT, Permit-to-Work System Compliance for Excavation, Hot work, Confined Space Work, LOTO etc.
Responsible for managing and delivering workplace health and safety policies and procedures across the sites.
Contribute to health and safety initiatives within the business to drive a positive safety culture.
Develop creative and innovative solutions and interventions, to support the drive for proactive safety management working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency across sites.
Oversee the delivery of health & safety training including for example manual handling, first aid and fire warden training.
Advise management on a range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, working at height, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.
Carrying out H&S Inspections.
Improve site communication and attend site safety meetings.
Lead accident/incident investigations and produce reports with root cause analysis.
Temporary construction Site Facility – US Embassy, Beirut- Lebanon
Overseas Building Operation -OBO Project. Department of States –DOS Standard: (EM385-1-1)
SAFETY MANAGER
American Iraq Solution Group
SarHawza, Paktika, Afghanistan
07.2012 - 10.2014
Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.
Communicates safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members, construction site foreman, superintendents, and project managers to ensure understanding, compliance and acceptance of the Company’s safety programs and policies.
Acts as a resource to help field and office staff interpret company, owner and government policies and recommendations.
Compiles accident statistics, trending analysis and recommend changes or additions to the safety program(s) to address identified trends.
Administers and monitors Company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal and state requirements.
Implements accident and incident reporting protocols to ensure that the project team submits information and reports through the proper channels in a timely manner.
Provides assistance to Safety team members in accident or incident investigations to ensure the investigation is properly documented and reported and the abatements are implemented properly.
Works closely with the external insurance company contacts in reporting and managing safety-related claims and assists Safety team members in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.
Conducts regular safety audits of construction projects. Identifies, documents and recommends abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Issues reports to field superintendent and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques. Follows-up with the superintendent to ensure safety issues were abated in a timely manner.
May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.
May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.
May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.
May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.
May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
400 Plus Labors –Afghanistan - US Army Corps Projects Construction Project
Standard: (EM385-1-1)
SAFETY MANAGER
American Iraq Solution Group
Scania Base, Iraq
06.2008 - 09.2009
Conduct regular onsite assessments to ensure all activities and contractor work comply with company EHS policies and UK regulations.
Provide practical, technical guidance to project teams to eliminate hazards, particularly in relation to electrical and high-voltage safety.
Assist in developing comprehensive incident reports, EHS communications, and safety progress reports for stakeholders.
Coordinate, review, and help deliver critical safety communications, including Toolbox Talks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments.
Support the EHS Engineer in developing and delivering engaging safety training initiatives for employees and contractors.
Act as a professional representative of the company when interacting with vendors, project teams, contractors, and local officials.
IRAQ SAFETY OFFICER / US Army Corps Projects Construction Project
Standard: EM-385-1-1 – US Army-OSHAS Construction safety
American Army Base, SCANIA.
Construction division Convoy Support center– CQC / RMS Manager.
Having good Knowledge in BS, IEC, NEMA, ABB International Electrical Standards.
Project Engineer
Sintex Industries Limited
Andaman Nicobar Islands, India
06.2006 - 11.2007
Installation of 326 Permanent shelters (Little Andaman, Nancowrie Group of Islands, Great Nicobar)
Construction of 326 Permanent shelters, Installation of permanent shelters with electric connections to resident buildings, Installing Street light on road, overall control of constructing and commission the scheme.
Plastic Section: Over all control of Daily work activities involving like fixing of all Sintex Shelters, Sintex meter box and Maintenance work. Dealership deciding Authority, Power of Attorney, Electrical Projects Overall In-charge For Andaman & Nicobar.
Procurement: Obtain quotations and secure competitive bids for one – time purchase of goods – include volume purchase agreements / blanket purchase agreements. Attain cost savings through appropriate request for quotation from vendors, secure competitive bids, conduct vendor review and selection. Negotiate with vendors for the lowest costs and analyze market price and product mix checks for determination of competiveness. Arranging materials to the proper site .doing negotiation with contractors.
Prefab division Construction Project
Education
Diploma - Cooperative management
Tamilnadu cooperative union
Bachelor of Law - undefined
Dr Ambedkar Global Law College
01.2025
MBA - HR
Madras University
01.2014
PG Diploma - Health Safety Environment
Annamalai University
01.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
AMS Engineering College
01.2004
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
AMS Polytechnic, Director of Technical education
01.2000
Skills
Proficient in MS Office and Windows OS
Team leadership
Coaching and development
Effective training delivery
Effective coaching methods
Needs assessment expertise
Feedback evaluation
Workforce engagement
Employee training
Delegating tasks
Operations oversight
Accomplishments
Planned and implemented the company-wide rollout of a proactive safety and health target program, partnering with field management and supervisory staff and effectively reduced overall accidents by 90 %.
Certification
OSHAS - 30 Hours construction safety- EM-385-1-1. Certified.
EM385-1-1 – 40 Hours OSHAS Training Certified.
NEBOSH Certified.
IOSH Certified.
Master trainer certified by OSHA.
Fall Protection Competent Person – OSHA Certified.
Scaffold Safety Awareness- OSHA.
Scaffold erector Certified.
Fire Extinguisher – certified.
First Aid – St. Johns ambulance-Certified.
Demolition – NAVFAC Certified.
Confined space entry – NAVFAC Certified.
Excavation/Trenching – NAVFAC Certified.
Electrical Safety – NAVFAC Certified.
Scaffolding – NAVFAC Certified.
Fall Protection – NAVFAC Certified.
Crane & Hoists – NAVFAC Certified.
Lockout / Tagout – NAVFAC Certified.
Rigging – NAVFAC Certified.
PG Diploma in HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT – Certified.
Auditor Training:
OSHAS 18001 Lead Auditor- Internal Auditor Authorized from British Standard International.
LNGG
English
Tamil
Telegu
Hindi
Disclaimer
I hereby solemnly declare that all the information furnished above is true and best of my knowledge and belief. (J.Gopinath (A) GopiDhakshan)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL – LEAD TRAINER- NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH
Freelancer for:
Green world training group: Safety lead Trainer.
Client: Amazon, Nestle, Harsco, etc
Specialist in training: fire fighting, first-aid, confined space; work at height, LOTO, fall protection scaffoldings, Excavation, Rigging, crane safety etc.
Safety Trainers are tasked with a variety of important duties that contribute directly to the safety culture of an organization. Their primary responsibility is to conduct safety training sessions that are both engaging and informative. They create educational materials that are accessible and relevant to the employees’ specific roles and responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:
Developing and updating training modules and materials in line with the latest safety standards and regulations.
Conducting regular safety workshops and seminars for employees at all levels.
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and making adjustments as necessary.
Ensuring that all safety training records are maintained accurately and are up-to-date.
Collaborating with management to develop safety policies and procedures.
Providing support and guidance to employees on safety-related issues.
Develop and conduct safety training sessions for employees
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations
Create and update safety training materials and hand-outs
Conduct safety audits and inspections
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety training programs
Maintain records of training activities and employee progress
Collaborate with management to identify safety training needs
Provide guidance and support to employees on safety practices
Investigate workplace incidents and provide recommendations
Stay current with industry safety standards and best practices
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth: 1982-12-05
Father name: G. Jayachandran
Age: 42 Years
Address: No.39 Rajaji street Extn, Lakshmipuram, Chennai - 600 099, Tamilnadu
Passport Number: L9270685
Timeline
LEAD TRAINER- NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
12.2021 - Current
Safety Officer /Manager on Duty
BL Harbert International
12.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Safety Manager / Safety Manager
BL Harbert International Beirut
06.2018 - 08.2020
SAFETY HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER (SHPM)
DesBuild Limak D&K JV
02.2017 - 10.2017
SAFETY MANAGER
American Iraq Solution Group
07.2012 - 10.2014
SAFETY MANAGER
American Iraq Solution Group
06.2008 - 09.2009
Project Engineer
Sintex Industries Limited
06.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Law - undefined
Dr Ambedkar Global Law College
MBA - HR
Madras University
PG Diploma - Health Safety Environment
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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