Harshal Chotalia
Assistant Director (class-2) , Industrial Safety & Health , Govt Of Gujarat.
Rajkot
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of Industrial & Construction Safety regulations and committed to promoting industrial as well as construction hygiene and environmental health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Director , Industrial Safety & Health
Government Of Gujarat
Rajkot
02.2015 - Current
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards as per factories act 1948 & tules there under.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly coordinating with district administration/ collectorate.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspections to Implement factories act 1948 & rules there under , the payment of wages act 1936, Maternity benefits act 1961 , the building & other construction workers’ act 1996 & rules , the gujarat physically handicapped persons act & rules in the posted area.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
03.2008 - 04.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Safety
01.2023 - Current
Skills
Operations management
Business administration
Business planning
Consulting
Safety Warning Editing
Safety Protocol Design
On-Site Inspection Performance
Timeline
Indira Gandhi National Open University - Post Graduate Diploma , Industrial Safety
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director , Industrial Safety & Health - Government Of Gujarat
02.2015 - Current
Gujarat Technological University - Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
03.2008 - 04.2012