KANHAIYA Singh
Mumbai
Summary
Safety specialist with 15 years of experience managing safety compliance across work-at-height, telecom transmission, and wind industries. Implement HSE standards, conduct job safety analysis and risk assessments, and perform industrial hygiene and site health inspections. Track safety performance with goals focused on zero incidents and reduced operational risk.
Health and Safety: Seeking a challenging Safety profile for Implementation HSE standard with technical exposure having goal of Zero scratch and incident. Job safety Analysis and risk assessment. Industrial Hygiene and health inspection at worksites Having around Fifteen Years experience on a variety of medium and large projects in Indian towers & Transmission field.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
Chola MS Risk Services Limited
, Himachal Pradesh
12.2025 - Current
- Conduct work-at-height safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
- Identify fall hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance, recommending corrective actions.
- Deliver work-at-height training for employees, supervisors, and contractors across sites.
- Review fall protection systems, including lifelines, anchors, harnesses, arresters, PPE.
- Inspect scaffolding, ladders, platforms, and temporary access systems for safe use.
- Prepare job safety analysis, hazard identification, risk assessment, and method statements.
- Evaluate work-at-height rescue arrangements, develop emergency plans, and run drills.
- Provide technical guidance on fall prevention, clearance calculations, anchor selection, rescue readiness.
- Maintain compliance with Indian statutory requirements, ANSI, and relevant international standards.
- Run safety awareness toolbox talks, competency assessments, and practical demonstrations for staff.
- Develop training modules, presentations, handbooks, assessment questionnaires, and interactive activities.
- Produce inspection reports, safety observations, training reports, and corrective recommendations.
- Coordinate with client management, EHS teams, contractors, and stakeholders on safety implementation.
- Support incident investigations by identifying root causes and preventing recurrence.
- Promote proactive safety culture through continuous improvement and best-practice adoption.
Manager – Work at Height & Rope Access (HSE)
Carnival Underground (Statkraft)
, Himachal Pradesh
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Lead and manage Work at Height, Rope Access, Fall Protection, and Rescue operations across industrial, construction, infrastructure, telecom, and hydroelectric projects.
- Plan, develop, and implement HSE policies, safe work procedures, risk assessments, and operational safety strategies in accordance with applicable national and international standards.
- Manage and supervise rope access technicians, safety trainers, rescue personnel, and site teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of high-risk activities.
- Conduct comprehensive HSE audits, site safety inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments (HIRA/JSA) for Work at Height and Rope Access operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable IRATA requirements, ISO 45001 principles, IS, EN, ANSI, and relevant statutory safety regulations.
- Develop and implement site-specific Fall Protection Plans, Rope Access Method Statements, Emergency Response Plans, and Rescue Procedures.
- Oversee rope access activities, including vertical access, confined space access, structural inspections, maintenance support, and complex rescue operations.
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct Work at Height, Rope Access, Confined Space Entry, and Rescue training programs to enhance workforce competency and safety awareness.
- Manage the selection, inspection, maintenance, certification, and safe utilization of rope access equipment, fall protection systems, and rescue kits.
- Lead emergency rescue preparedness initiatives, including high-angle rescue drills, confined space rescue exercises, evacuation planning, and coordination with emergency response agencies.
- Coordinate with clients, project management teams, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of HSE requirements and operational objectives.
- Develop training modules, competency assessment frameworks, SOPs, technical presentations, and safety awareness programs aligned with industry best practices.
- Conduct incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to minimize workplace risks.
- Manage manpower deployment, resource planning, training schedules, operational logistics, and equipment availability to ensure uninterrupted project execution.
- Monitor HSE performance indicators, prepare management reports, track compliance gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise in anchor systems, horizontal and vertical lifelines, fall clearance calculations, rope access rigging, hauling systems, and rescue techniques.
- Conduct client consultations, technical assessments, safety demonstrations, and project reviews to recommend practical and cost-effective risk control measures.
- Manage project deliverables, operational budgets, team performance, and client expectations while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service delivery.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, workforce participation, behavioral safety initiatives, and continuous professional development.
National Training Manager – Health & Safety
MediHSE Training Academy LLP.
Mumbai
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed and delivered EHS training programs under regulatory and policy requirements.
- Planned and implemented training programs aligned to career-step readiness.
- Conducted internal audits following ISO procedures and client requirements.
- Prepared audit reports, checklists, and compliance documentation for management review.
- Coordinated external audits with certification bodies and government authorities.
- Supported successful ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 audits without major non-conformities.
- Served as EHS training single point of contact for client auditors.
- Discussed training plans with clients and agreed dates for scheduling.
- Delivered trainings at training centre and on clients sites.
- Delivered height and rescue training for supervisors and engineers.
- Delivered WAH and emergency rescue management training for Tata Power staff.
- Delivered tower erection training for telecom workers.
- Delivered rope access and rescue training for telecom and transmission staff.
- Delivered fire and safety training for supervisors and engineers.
- Delivered 2W and 4W defensive driving training for telecom employees.
- Delivered occupational health and safety training for telecom employees.
- Delivered optical fibre cable safety training for splicers and engineers.
- Designed, developed, and implemented organization-wide safety training strategies aligned with corporate goals and compliance requirements
- Conducted training needs assessments (TNA) to identify knowledge and skill gaps across all levels of the workforce.
- Delivered onboarding/induction training and periodic refresher courses for employees, contractors, and management staff.
- Managed and facilitated specialized technical training (Work at Height, Confined Space Entry, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, Chemical Handling, PPE use, First Aid, Permit to Work.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies, industry experts, and certification agencies to ensure compliance with legal and international standard.
- Led the development of e-learning, VR/AR modules, and simulation-based training programs for modern, interactive learning.
- Implemented competency assessment frameworks to measure training effectiveness and workforce safety competency.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date training records, certifications, and audit-ready documentation.
- Developed training calendars, schedules, and annual training plans for multi-site operation.
- Managed the budget and resources for training equipment, simulators, and PPE used in training sessions.
- Introduced digital learning platforms and blended learning methods for improved accessibility and engagement.
- Maintained up-to-date records of training activities, participant progress, and certifications achieved.
- Coordinated with department heads to identify training requirements, aligning development plans with business objectives.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback surveys and performance metrics, adapting strategies for optimal results.
- Performed Training Needs Analyses to gauge customer requests.
- Created engaging training materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive sessions, to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Organised annual training calendars, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential skills and compliance topics.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess skills and progress of employees.
- Recruited, hired and provided training for new trainers to complement workforce.
- Calculated costs of training programmes to align with required budget.
- Streamlined administrative processes for training enrolment, attendance tracking, and certification issuance.
- Used outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage and motivate teams throughout intensive training programmes.
- Reviewed and modified course content and delivery based on feedback.
WAH Expert
ACC Limited (Green Field Project)
Ametha, Katni, M.P
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided wah training for identified personnel as per TNI.
- Advised on critical wah activities and techniques for safe execution.
- Kept all wah activities conducted using safe methods.
- Checked wah equipment for serviceability and readiness before use.
- Reviewed rescue plan covering all wah activities.
- Ran mock drills and validated compliance of outcomes.
- Participated in design reviews at planning and execution stages for wah requirements.
- Completed monthly audits covering all wah activities.
- Inspected all work permits and approved wah work permits for critical activities.
- Investigated all wah incidents and injuries.
- Conducted wah assessments for erection of 180 meter pre-heater silos.
- Conducted wah assessments for confined space work in critical conditions.
- Executed rescue operations for critical confined space situations.
- Maintained wah records and documentation for traceability.
- Inspected wah-related equipment components and accessories before job start.
- Performed wah requirements during crane lift operations for tailing lift tandem lift.
Associate Trainer (Specialised in WAH & Rescue)
Forcetech Training.
Lajpat nagar, New Delhi
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Provide Specific height & rescue training to each and every workers, supervisor and engineer.
- Provide WAH and Emergency Rescue Management training to TATA Power employees.
- Provide Tower Erection training to Telecom employees.
- Provide Rope Access & Rescue training to Telecom & Transmission employees.
- Provide Fire & Safety training to each and every workers, supervisor and engineer.
- Provide 2W & 4W Defensive Driving Training to Telecom employees.
- Provide training on Occupational Health & safety training to Telecom employees.
- Provide Optical Fibre Cable safety training to Splicer & engineers.
- Submit reports related with training & Co-ordinate with clients.
- Carry out inspection & certification of Material Handling Equipments, Lifting Tools/Tackles.
- Selection & inspection of Personal Protective Equipments.
- Maintaining records of all executed works on day-to-day basis.
- Inspection of Fall Protection Systems Full body harness safety belt, lifeline, fall arrester.
Sr.Executive – Trainer (Specialised in WAH & Rescue)
Forcetech Training.
Lajpat nagar, New Delhi
05.2012 - 02.2020
- Provide Specific height & rescue training to each and every workers, supervisor and engineer.
- Provide WAH and Emergency Rescue Management training to TATA Power employees.
- Provide Tower Erection training to Telecom employees.
- Provide Rope Access & Rescue training to Telecom & Transmission employees.
- Provide Fire & Safety training to each and every workers, supervisor and engineer.
- Provide 2W & 4W Defensive Driving Training to Telecom employees.
- Provide training on Occupational Health & safety training to Telecom employees.
- Provide Optical Fibre Cable safety training to Splicer & engineers.
- Submit reports related with training & Co-ordinate with clients.
- Carry out inspection & certification of Material Handling Equipments, Lifting Tools/Tackles.
- Selection & inspection of Personal Protective Equipments.
- Maintaining records of all executed works on day-to-day basis.
- Inspection of Fall Protection Systems Full body harness safety belt, lifeline, fall arrester.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IIET
KolkataDiploma - Mechanical Engineering
IIET
KolkataMatriculation -
C.B.S.E Board
Advance Diploma - Fire & Industrial Safety Management
Skills
- Fall protection
- Rope access
- Rescue planning
- HSE audits
- Competency training
- Safety policy development
- Risk assessment
- Construction site safety
- Incident investigation
- Team leadership
- Safety auditing
- Risk awareness
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Accident investigation
- Workplace risk analysis
- Safety training delivery
- Hazard identification
- Training programs
- First aid proficiency
- Health and safety orientations
- Emergency responsiveness
- Personal protective equipment
- Working at heights training
- Emergency response coordination
- First Aid certification
Certification
- Diploma in Industrial Safety from AIMS Technical Management Institute.
- Certificate in Safe Scaffold Erection & Inspection from OSHA Academy.
- Advance Certificate in Work at Height from National Safety Council of India.
- Train The Trainer Certificate in Defensive Driving Training from National Safety Council of India.
- Certificate in Fall Arrest & Rescue Co-ordinator from Gravity Training (South Africa)
- Certificate in Fall Arrest & Rescue Technician from Gravity Training (South Africa)
- Certificate in Rope Access Level - I from Gravity Training (South Africa).
- Certificate in Vodafone Facilitator's Course Fall Arrest & Rescue from Gravity Training (South Africa)
- Certificate in Vodafone Assessor's Course Fall Arrest & Rescue from Gravity Training (South Africa)
- Certificate in Work at Height Training from Arbrit Safety & Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Certificate in Rope Access Level – III Technician (including Rescue) from Allied Safety(Petzl).
- Certificate in Fall Protection for the Competent Person OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500 from eTraining, Inc.
- Certificate in Certified Fiber Optic Technician from Fiber Optic Association.
- Certificate in Basic First aid From St. John Ambulance, Delhi.
- Certificate in Fall Protection for Construction from 360 Training.com (Recognised by OSHA).
- Certificate in Confined Space from 360 Training.com (Recognised by OSHA).
- Certificate in Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment From 360 Training.com (Recognised by OSHA).
- Certificate in The COSHH Risk Assessor Certification From The International Association for Chemical Safety.
- Certificate in Personal Protective Equipment Awareness Course From The International Association for Chemical Safety.
- Certificate in Manual Handling Operations Awareness Course From The International Association for Chemical Safety.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Language Known : Hindi & English
Achievement:
Trained more than 40000 persons for specialized WAH activity and WAH equipments.
TRAINING EXPOSURE
- Certified & Trained in Working at height by European skills training (EST).
- Training of Rescue / Evacuation for the case of emergency has been done under the specialist Mr. Ram from Petzl.
- Acquired training in “Gotcha rescue operation” For working at height.
DECLARATION
I Hereby Declare, that all the above given Information are True to the Best of my knowledge. Yours sincere KANHAIYA KUMAR
AREA OF EXPERTISE:
- Documentation: Have been involved in preparation of group risk Assessment, Health Risk Assessment and maintaining record of it and implementing suggestion
- Inspection: Inspection for proper waste management system requirement, Audit & inspection, investigation site at daily basis.
- Personal: Considered being Personable and Compatible inside a working Environment whether large or small. Experienced in living and working in Remote and Unfavorable location and well under these circumstances, innovative, active team player and computer literate. Willing to learn international standards, to improve skills, hard working and team leading capacity.
- Specialisation: To know working at height rescue system for emergency.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducting activity based Outbound training program for corporate & college students for PAN India.
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Father’s Name : Mr. Vijay Singh
- Blood Group : AB+
AVAILABILITY
Immediate
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Chola MS Risk Services Limited
12.2025 - Current
Manager – Work at Height & Rope Access (HSE)
Carnival Underground (Statkraft)
01.2025 - 11.2025
National Training Manager – Health & Safety
MediHSE Training Academy LLP.
02.2022 - 01.2025
WAH Expert
ACC Limited (Green Field Project)
05.2021 - 02.2022
Associate Trainer (Specialised in WAH & Rescue)
Forcetech Training.
06.2020 - 03.2021
Sr.Executive – Trainer (Specialised in WAH & Rescue)
Forcetech Training.
05.2012 - 02.2020
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IIET
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
IIET
Matriculation -
C.B.S.E Board