Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Manita Sharma

587-***-**** **************@*****.*** Cambridge, Ontario N1R8M7, Canada

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Capable safety professional who completes thorough and detailed inspections and evaluations. Personable and friendly with excellent time management skills. Well-versed in project management, program implementation and team oversight. Guides various departments to work in harmony, eliminating wasted or redundant efforts with strong understanding of project objectives. Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers effective communication and critical thinking skills. SKILLS

Risk Assessments & Mitigation Change Management Process Improvement 5S Lean Management Documentation management Project Management Contractor management Crisis Management Incident investigation Job safety Analysis Ergonomic assessment Hydrogen Safety EDUCATION

Certification-Robot Safey standard CSA Z434

WSPS, Aug 2024

Certification: Lead Auditor role ISO45001/14001

The Knowledge Academy, Online, Feb 2024

Certification: JHSC Part 1 & 2

Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, Dec 2022 Certification: First Aid & CPR

Canadian Red Cross, Nov 2022

Certification: 6 Sigma White Belt

Avetta Business school online, May 2022

Certification: Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles Harvard University, Aug 2020-2020

Occupational Health & Safety Management

Lambton College, Sep 2015- 2017

Bachelors in medicine and surgery

BFUHS India, Apr 2009-2015

EXPERIENCE

HSE-Project Specialist

CUMMINS, Aug 2022 -Nov 2024

• Implementing the ISO45001 and 14001 standards, managing, and auditing Mississauga sites- Fuel cell and Electrolyzer team's procedures and process safety to make sure we accomplish our ZERO HARM goal each month.

• New hire orientation and contractor safety training to make everyone is aware of workers’ rights, Ontario workplace regulations and duties, organization OHS policies and workplace risks and hazards.

• Reporting and documenting WSIB claims, return to work program, work-related injury/illness through internal and external reporting processes with Enablon (HSE internal) and WSIB.

• In 2023 successfully organized a Crisis management workshop for my site departmental managers to make sure the site has a backup plan for each crisis to continue the business.

• Incident investigation, root cause analysis and responsible for taking corrective and preventive actions for the events.

• Conduct emergency evacuation, shelter in place and fire drills and regular inspections for all 4 sites to make sure organization is complaint with the Ontario building codes.

• Weekly walks with leadership to make sure every employee feels connected to the management and their direct manager.

• Assisting MOL site visit, plan and follow up on recommended actions.

• Managing hazardous waste and spill reporting procedures.

• Job Safety analysis and risk assessment for each high-risk activities such as dealing with live energy, high voltage, PSSR reviews for new equipment, working at heights, LOTO, chemicals or other high-risk activities to make sure we have good controls on place to avoid any incident. WHS Specialist

AMAZON FULFILMENT CENTER YYZ4, Jan 2021 – May 2022

• Support and participated in internal and external ISO14001 and ISO45001 audits.

• Daily audits for High-risk operations- PIT/FSI, working at heights, Hot work permit audits, LOTO and managing contractors.

• Creating SOPs for new launched projects and equipment's at workplace Creating PMVs (process virtual map) and reviewing their Pre-start health and safety, to train the required audience for specific process path.

• Handling WSIB cases, managing disability cases and return to work program.

• Go-cart project- Initiated to organize the roundtables with AAs for the right handling, their concerns, and the operation.

• Policy owner to mitigate the risk and assessment on daily basis for following- Dock/Trailer yard safety, equipment safety, machine guarding, PSSR for new machines, chemical inventory & SDS, spill reporting, environmental management and heat stress management.

• Assisted with employee wellness initiatives such as ergonomic assessments and stress reduction strategies.

• Facilitated incident investigations using root cause analysis techniques to prevent future occurrences.

• Liaised with local regulatory agencies-MOL regarding inspections, permits, or violations at company facilities.

• Compliance tasks, environmental data and injuries data submission and tracking in Gensuite (HSE software).

Safety Coordinator

VERSACOLD LOGISTICS SERVICES, July 2019 – July 2020

• Projects-Driver orientation training program (March,2020). Dock trailer safety analysis for Western Canada VTS/CPX facilities-(January,2020)

• Driver orientation- Hiring, company police guidelines and training Carrier edge training program for new hired drivers and for disciplinary actions E-log training, health and safety classes.

• Monthly meeting with driver managers and Terminal managers for drivers.

• Investigated accidents and incidents to determine their causes and recommend corrective actions.

• Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards in workplace.

• Improved workplace safety for employees with diligent attention to behaviors, processes, and environmental concerns.

• Assist and manage MOL visits and track the completion of the recommended actions. Safety and Compliance Analyst

LIGHT SPEED LOGISTICS INC. 2018 - 2019

• Standardized business processes, establishing internal templates and controls based on data analytics.

• Assisted management in making data-driven strategic decisions based on key insights from analysis.

• Prepared detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Established metrics and benchmarks to track performance against industry standards.

• Performed competitive analysis by researching market conditions, competitor strategies, and consumer preferences.

• Performed basic quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions.

• Improved monthly and quarterly reporting with innovative data tracking, collection and sharing strategies. Safety Client Coordinator-

TRUX SOLUTION INC, 2017 – 2018

• Created and updated client portal and CRM application

• Developed and documented functional requirements for new clients.

• Developed strong relationships with key contacts at client organizations through networking events and other engagements.

• Conducted regular reviews of client accounts to identify areas for improvement or growth.

• Coordinated communication between clients and internal teams. Health and Safety Intern

FREIGHT SOLUTIONS INC, Jan 2017 – May 2017

• Developed strong time management skills to complete multiple projects at once.

• Participated in classroom discussions to express opinions and encourage open dialogue with fellows

• Learnt about audits and inspections for ISO14001 and 45001.

• Shadowed and worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.

• Determined client needs by observing consumers, collecting surveys, and analyzing customer feedback.

• Implemented clear policies governing routine and special business operations. Machine operator and Worker Representative

METEX HEAT TREATING, Sep 2016 – May 2017

• Reported risks, hazards and incidents to supervisor following procedure to prevent injuries.

• Notified supervisors of production irregularities or bottlenecks to inform future planning.

• Conducted safety checks on machines before starting work each day.

• Followed established guidelines and procedures to ensure safe operation of machinery.

• Representing the workers as a Worker JHSC member.

• Participate in incident investigations to identify the risks and hazards.

• Monthly plant workplace inspections and audits.

Intern, Resident Doctor

PRAGMA HOSPITAL MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL-India April 2014-Aug 2015

• Monitor and check vitals Diagnosed the disease and provided the best medical assistance to patient.

• Observed ECG and ECHO to diagnose the illness.

• Taking patient history to diagnose the root cause of the illness.

• Keeping up to date with the latest treatments, medicines, and medical developments.

• Dealing with the patient complaints about the safety and quality of service of the practice.

• Lead, train, and manage the nursing staff.

• Assisting Cardiologists in daily angiography and angiogram procedures Volunteer work- Harbor waterfront cleanup project, Sustainability ambassador, Park cleanup projects and various other humanity projects

References- Len Park – Plant manager Cummins, ***.****@*****.*** Cory Nickels- Director of HSE Cummins- ***********@*******.*** Diego M Castro- Ex Plant director Cummins- *****************@*******.*** Jayminesh Kanani-Man Energy solutions- ****************@*******.***

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