KARTHICK M
EHS Executive & Fire Safety Officer
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Safety Officer with 7 years of expertise in enforcing safety standards, conducting audits, and minimizing workplace incidents. Proficient in hazard identification, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations such as ISO14001 & 45001 and local statutory requirements. Demonstrated track record of establishing a secure work environment and fostering a safety-oriented culture through training and awareness initiatives. Committed and proactive in upholding superior safety standards in the workplace.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4076
4076
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
EHS Executive
Avary Holding Technology India Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Mobile Parts (PCB, SMT)-Manufacture
- Reduced workplace accidents by 25% through implementing a new safety training program
- Conducted 50+ safety audits and inspections, identifying and correcting 100+ hazards
- Improved TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) by 20% year-over-year
- Developed and rolled out a company-wide safety incentive program that increased near miss reporting by 30%
- Implemented a new lockout/tag out procedure that reduced equipment-related incidents by 15%
- Launched a safety committee and increased employee participation in safety meetings by 50%
- Investigated a series of accidents, identified a faulty machine guard as the root cause, and implemented a new guarding solution that prevented further incidents
- Analyzed injury data to pinpoint slip and fall hazards, then launched a housekeeping program that reduced these incidents by 20%
- Conducted regular OSHA compliance audits and ensured 100% adherence to safety regulations
- Collaborated with OSHA inspectors during on-site visits and successfully addressed all identified issues
- Assisted in fire safety audits and inspections of machinery and plant layout.
- Ensured availability and functionality of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and alarms.
- Trained over 300 staff members in fire extinguisher use and emergency evacuation.
- Supervised installation and maintenance of fire safety systems (sprinklers, alarms).
- Led monthly fire drills and coordinated with local fire departments.
Assistant Manager-EHS
R&M Electricals |2V Engineering India (p) Ltd
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: IITM Research park Auditorium project
- Preparation of Project EHS Plan monitoring progress, conducting EHS meetings and Regular follow ups of OHSE Activity
- Drive the project EHS plan and schedule during all stages of the project and track the schedule. Responsible for supporting project team, coordinating with vendors, architects, consultants on Safety Compliance and Audit matters, preparing technical and commercial comparisons, management of site execution team, progress monitoring quality and Environmental management.
- To Maintain the Statutory Documents – WCP, CAR, PF, ESI, Labour license, etc.…
- Documentation, preparation of Photo report, Weekly/fortnightly/Monthly progress reports.
- Planning And Monitoring day to day work activity, track and Maintain the DLR, DMR, DPR Report.
- Supervised installation and erections of fire safety systems (sprinklers and hydrant system).
Safety Officer
Touchstone Infrastructure & Solution India Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: IT and Commercial projects
- Inspecting, monitoring, and enforcing safety guidelines according to federal regulation and standards
- Inspecting interior and exterior work areas and analysing safety hazards and identification of unsafe act and Unsafe Conditions
- Inspection of Personal protective Gear (Helmet, Shoe, Earmuff, Safety Glass) of all Workers, Tools and Equipment’s, Fire Extinguishers, Fire buckets, First Aid Kidd Etc.
- Regularly Conducting of Safety Meetings and Tool Box Talk for every Employees at Workplace
- Ensuring workers wearing safety gears and taking action against violators of the rules
- Conducting investigation on work place accidents, if any, and taking appropriate action.
- Training and guiding employees in staying safe and averting accidents
- Co-ordination with Clients, Contractor’s and other Agencies, etc…
- IT and Commercial projects
Site Engineer
Abirami Builder And Plot Promoters
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: Building Construction, Residential Project
- Ability to plan, draw, and implement layouts for construction projects.
- Involved in site execution of reinforcement for PT slab, concreting, masonry works etc.
- Quality assurance and manpower planning to ensure timely execution of projects.
- Calculate the Material Quantity and raise to the indent or purchase order
- Preparation and checking of sub-contractor bills.
- Complete in charge for all construction activities from setting out to handing over of the buildings to customer.
- Building Construction, Residential Project
Education
Diploma in Labour Law - Labor Management Studies
Tamilnadu Labour Management Studies
Chennai 04.2001 - Current
MBA - Environmental and industry safety Management
NIFS Institute @ Annamalai University
Chennai, India 04.2001 - 05.2020
B.Sc. F&ISM - Fire and Industrial safety Management
Aset College of Fire And Safety Management @ Alagappa University
Chennai, India04-2018
Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Valliammai Polytechnic College ( DOTE)
Chennai, India04-2014
Skills
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
Site Inspections & Safety Audits
Emergency Preparedness & Response
ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Compliance
Incident/Accident Investigation
Safety Training & Induction
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Permit to Work (PTW) Systems
Behavior-based safety
First Aid/CPR
Firefighting operations
Certification
First aid training by St. John Ambulance Association.,
Technology
Windows 10, MS Office, MSP, AutoCAD, Revit
Timeline
EHS Executive
Avary Holding Technology India Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager-EHS
R&M Electricals |2V Engineering India (p) Ltd
05.2019 - 12.2020
Safety Officer
Touchstone Infrastructure & Solution India Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 04.2019
Site Engineer
Abirami Builder And Plot Promoters
07.2011 - 06.2012
Diploma in Labour Law - Labor Management Studies
Tamilnadu Labour Management Studies
04.2001 - Current
MBA - Environmental and industry safety Management
NIFS Institute @ Annamalai University
04.2001 - 05.2020
B.Sc. F&ISM - Fire and Industrial safety Management
Aset College of Fire And Safety Management @ Alagappa University
Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Valliammai Polytechnic College ( DOTE)
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