Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Ministry of Labour Human Resource Development and Training
Port Louis
03.2010 - Current
Supervision duty for Occupational Safety and Health Officers.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of practice as per OSHA 2005.
Investigate into complaints, incidents, accidents including injuries, fatal cases and near misses; identify root causes and propose corrective actions.
Monitor employers activities to ensure that they are adhering to established safety protocols.
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Inspect premises for occupational risk and hazards;
Follow-up with industries / employers for compliance regarding discrepancies.
Record statement of employees and employers.
Establish contraventions as per OSHA 2005.
Act as witness in prosecution cases.
Act as prosecutor and carryout prosecution for non-compliance to OSHA 2005.
Education
BSc(Hons) Health And Safety -
University of Mauritius
02-2011
BSc(Hons) Chemistry With Environmental Science -
University of Mauritius
06-2004
Skills
Accident investigation
Incident Reporting
Provide training and advise on PPE's
Chemical Handling and Hazard Identification
Root Cause Analysis
Problem-solving abilities
Self Motivation
Cary out evaluation of Risk Assessment
Effective Communication
Multitasking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time management abilities
IT literate and conversant with MS Office
Affiliations
Painting and meditation
Certification
National Certificate Level 4 in Scaffolding -2023
Classification and Labeling Chemicals According to the UN GHS - 2017
Languages
English
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Creole
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Principal Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Ministry of Labour Human Resource Development and Training
03.2010 - Current
BSc(Hons) Health And Safety -
University of Mauritius
BSc(Hons) Chemistry With Environmental Science -
University of Mauritius
National Certificate Level 4 in Scaffolding -2023
Classification and Labeling Chemicals According to the UN GHS - 2017
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