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Mohammad Nawweed Ganga

Mohammad Nawweed Ganga

School Lane Lavenir

Summary

Dynamic Safety and Health Officer with proven leadership at Hyvec Partners Ltd, excelling in risk assessments and compliance training. Adept at fostering teamwork and enhancing safety protocols, achieving significant improvements in workplace safety. Skilled in developing emergency response plans and conducting effective training sessions, ensuring a secure environment for all employees.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety and Health Officer

Hyvec Partners Ltd
Moka
03.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Hyvec Partners Group consists of different industries such as Construction, Burger King (Food Industry), Real Estate, Retail (Garment Shops at Tribeca Mall & Bagatelle Mall)
  • Conduct daily site inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, and local safety regulations
  • Risk Assessments-Identify hazards related to construction activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical risks)
  • Ensure all workers wear and maintain PPE
  • Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans, including fire drills in dormitories
  • Obtain LAP for dormitories-Monitor living conditions in worker dormitories to meet health and hygiene standards (sanitation, ventilation)
  • Dangerous Machinery inspections/certification -Conduct safety training and toolbox talks for workers, focusing on hazard awareness and accident prevention
  • Investigate incidents and accidents, preparing reports with corrective actions
  • Ensure proper waste management and hazardous material handling
  • Liaise with government authorities during safety inspections and audits
  • Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance in line with local health codes
  • Conduct regular kitchen safety checks, ensuring proper use of equipment (fryers, grills, ventilation)
  • Conduct employee safety training on hazard communication and proper lifting techniques
  • Monitor chemical safety (cleaning agents, disinfectants) and ensure safe storage
  • Investigate workplace accidents (burns, slips, cuts) and implement preventative measures
  • Ensure COVID-19 or infectious disease protocols are followed
  • Ensure safety compliance (fire exits, extinguishers, emergency lighting, Electrical safety, storage safety, training)
  • Fire safety(fire certificate, drills and extinguishers)-lift safety (inspection and certification)-Investigate and resolve tenant safety complaints
  • Attend court matters (for the group)

Registered Safety and Health officer

compagnie mauricienne de textile (CMT)
Port Louis
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Carry out Risk Assessment: Risk of fire in all sections
  • Based on risk of fire, make recommendations to management on fire safety procedures on actions to be implemented and follow-up/Monitoring
  • Conduct fire drills at defined intervals (in every factory / every shift / every hostel)
  • Training of fire team (maintain updated list of fire team members while ensuring there is sufficient coverage of all depts & shifts)
  • Conduct fire safety audits in factory and hostels as per defined plans
  • Risk to safety and health in every section, on every machine, every substance used and every process
  • Based on risk identified, identify training needs on safe process of every activity, every machine (considered as Dangerous), carry out the training and make regular assessment of training effectiveness
  • Identify need for PPE, Carry out training on importance of PPE
  • Write procedures for safe system of work, Safety precautions to be taken while maintenance works, keep records and checklists and identify means to sensitized workers
  • Induction training on general H&S and fire safety for new workers
  • Monitoring/maintaining H&S Documentations for records and audits
  • Incidents and accidents investigation and find mitigating solutions
  • Organise awareness through housekeeping week, safety week and campaigns
  • Participate in monitoring processes (Internal/external audits & Visit of ministry officials)
  • Devise/Review visitor's safety instructions
  • Carry out H&S Audits at least once a month in every facility
  • Organise H&S Meetings every 2 months and send copies to ministry
  • Be responsible to ensure that all provisions of the OSHA 2005 act are respected in all facilities
  • Participation in energy saving processes and environmental monitoring progress regarding disposal of wastes
  • Introducing Covid 19 sanitary protocols in factories and dormitory taking into consideration relevant laws and communique by the local government

Operation assistant (Health and safety representative)

Woolworths
Mauritius
03.2016 - 10.2019
  • Sales assistant- Sales representative and Cashier
  • Pay point controller - Has complete responsibility of all cashiers at the till
  • Has responsibility of maintenance (Lightings and manual work)
  • Has the responsibility of Stockroom
  • Ensure the safety and health of all employees and subcontractors
  • Limits Shrinkage in the store
  • Take stock deliveries and control discrepancies
  • Perform fire drill on a monthly basis
  • Fire extinguishers/hose reels inspections
  • Help in safety meetings every 2 months
  • Training (lifting techniques, hazard communication)
  • Ensure there is at least one fire fighter and one first aider per shift
  • Follow up on sales to achieve the sales target
  • Try minimize expenses and maximize profits

Education

Master of Science - Climate Change, Health and Disaster Management

University of Technology
Mauritius
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health Management

University of Technology
11-2019

Skills

  • Computer literate
  • Team worker
  • Leadership skills
  • Time management skills
  • Record keeping
  • Follow up skills
  • Training with PowerPoint
  • On the job training

Personal Information

  • Year of Birth: 1997
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Mauritius
  • Driving License: Yes
  • Work Permit: Yes

Languages

  • Hindi, Spoken only
  • French, Fluent
  • English, Fluent
  • Creole, Very Fluent

Certification

  • First aid

Timeline

Safety and Health Officer

Hyvec Partners Ltd
03.2022 - Current

Registered Safety and Health officer

compagnie mauricienne de textile (CMT)
10.2019 - 03.2022

Operation assistant (Health and safety representative)

Woolworths
03.2016 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Climate Change, Health and Disaster Management

University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health Management

University of Technology
Mohammad Nawweed Ganga