Safina Shaikh

• Conduct regular risk assessments for machinery, soldering stations, chemical handling, lifting operations, electrical work, and manual handling tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and update safe systems of work (SSOW), method statements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Monitor the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and ensure proper usage.
• Carry out fire safety inspections, emergency evacuation drills, and first aid coordination.
• Manage COSHH assessments for chemicals such as cleaning agents, solvents, flux, and soldering materials.
• Work closely with production managers, supervisors, maintenance teams, and HR to improve workplace safety.
• Maintain health and safety records, reports, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodies when required.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the manufacturing unit.
• Introduced the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) application to improve hazard reporting, incident tracking, and compliance monitoring across the electronic manufacturing unit.
• Led Health and Safety Committee meetings by coordinating discussions on workplace risks, corrective actions, audit findings, and continuous improvement plans.
• Introduced Health and Safety Champions within different departments to promote safety awareness, encourage employee involvement, support safe working practices, and strengthen the overall safety culture across the organization.

Accomplished Health and Safety Advisor with over 4 years of experience advising on occupational health and safety strategies and compliance. Skilled in risk management, safety audits, regulatory compliance, and training program development to create safer work environments. Adept at fostering a safety-first culture that aligns with organizational goals and reduces incident rates. Strong communicator with a track record of improving safety protocols and ensuring adherence to OSHA, ISO, and HSE standards.

• Provided guidance on health and safety matters to ensure compliance with OSHA and HSE regulations, conducting audits, inspections, and safety reviews.
• Developed and implemented safety programs tailored to company-specific risks, achieving improvement in employee adherence to safety policies.
• Supported risk assessments and safety audits, collaborating with department heads to implement corrective actions.
• Managed safety documentation and reporting, ensuring timely submission of incident reports and safety audits to regulatory bodies.
• Led and coordinated a series of Mandatory trainings and Toolbox Talk Campaigns to increase safety awareness, address specific hazards, and reinforce safe working practices among employees
• Co-ordinated the Safety Calendar with the H&S Business Partner to organize and track all safety-related activities, ensuring consistent compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Launched and facilitated a Safety Forum/Exchange in collaboration with the H&S Business Partner creating a dedicated platform for employees at all levels to discuss safety concerns, share best practices, and propose solutions for workplace safety improvements.
• Trained employees and department heads on document control procedures, enhancing compliance with safety documentation processes and reducing instances of outdated or incomplete records.

• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken to minimise risks and enhance safety.
• Develop and implement safety policies and training programs, successfully reducing workplace incidents.
• Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions, improving safety protocols and reducing recurrence of incidents.
• Collaborate with managers and employees to promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and HSE regulations.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and provide ongoing training to staff on safety protocols, first aid, and fire evacuation procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, audits, and training activities, producing detailed reports for management review and regulatory compliance.

* Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support
Health, Safety and Environmental management.
• Maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation.
• Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare applicable HSE reports as necessary.
• Provide assistance and advice on HSE issues to make recommendations to facility management.
• Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis
• Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant HSE training
• Observe HSE regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices,
corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.
• Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers
and regulatory agencies.
• Lead Auditor for the Corporate Branch, Drive and monitor Audits of the company according to the Audit Program and QMS Procedure
• Manage and monitor nonconformities with respect to the QMS Procedure.
• Follow up the Corrective and Preventive actions
• Promote Opportunities for Improvement within the organization

Additional Responsibilities:

* Taking care of the contamination control audits laid down by the caterpillar norms and procedures .

* Maintaining the systematic cleanliness of the yard and all the Machineries of the 5 stores ( Machine , Power Systems , Electrical , Component Rebuilt and Marine )