Shahanas Kadavil Akbar

Gender: Male Phone number: (+971) 559840212 (Home)

Email address: [email protected]

Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Work)

ABOUT ME

Experienced HSE Professional with 15 years of experience in occupational health and safety across integrated steel
manufacturing, electrical construction (including operations and maintenance), civil construction, mechanical, and
industrial works. Proven track record in engaging, reviewing, and evaluating works within these sectors. Skilled in
providing comprehensive health and safety support, from development to implementation, covering diverse aspects of
the field. My strong leadership fosters a positive safety culture and continuous improvement. I hold numerous
certifications that enhance my ability to lead and innovate in safety practices.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2018 – At Present Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Health and Safety Supervisor Emirates Steel Arkan

• Analyze and report on significant incidents, distributing daily and weekly safety summaries.
• Prepare safety performance statistics and enhance the mySHEQ H&S online reporting platform.
• Evaluate and interview contractor H&S officers for compliance with ESA standards.
• Provide H&S portal support and maintain related software in coordination with IT.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis, advising on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ADEMS/Internal Audit requirements.
• Develop risk-based communication campaigns and H&S procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits, following up on actions.
• Update H&S management on incidents and near misses.
• Act as a liaison during the absence of plant H&S supervisors.

Key Skills:

• Risk Management: Proven leadership in risk mitigation strategies with a focus on Occupational Health & Safety
(OH&S). Skilled in process safety risk assessments and fostering a culture of safety through awareness
campaigns.
• HSE Management Systems: Expertise in developing and implementing Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
standards, procedures, and manage online HSE portals to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Incident Management: Adept at conducting thorough incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent
future occurrences.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Proficient in preparing insightful statistics for monthly, quarterly, and year-end
reports to track safety performance and inform decision-making.
• Proactive HSE Leadership: Skilled in applying leadership principles, emotional intelligence, coaching, and
mentoring to cultivate a positive safety culture within the organization

Professional Certifications:

• Graduation member of IOSH UK.

• International OSH Diploma Level 6 (IDIP) from British Safety Council UK.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate with Credit mark.
• Business Continuity Management BCMS & ISO 22301 Masterclass from Udemy.
• Certified practical business continuity and crisis management from Udemy.
• OSHAD OHSMS Generalist approved card from Abu Dhabi EHSMS. IOSH Managing safety from ACE Abu Dhabi.
• IOSH Working Safety certificate from Euro link safety. OSHA 30 HRS training from TWI Dubai.
• Emergency Response Training certificate from Euro link safety. Environmental Awareness Certificate from Euro
link safety.
• Registered EHS Advisor Certification from TRAKHEES JAFZA. Both fire warden and advance first aid certificates.

2016 – 2018
Senior Health And Safety Engineer, Ras Al Khaima Kelly Steel Engineering LLC
2013 – 2016
Health and Safety Engineer, Dubai Siemens Dematic Middle East

2013 – 2013
Health and Safety Supervisor, Ras Al Khaima Horn Glass Industries AG

2010 – 2012
Health and Safety Supervisor, Dubai, Hamriya Free Zone Unger Steel Middle East

2007 – 2010
Health and Safety Officer, Dubai General Construction company

CURRENT ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing and formulating significant Incidents and distributing to required ES employees through Daily Summary
report, Weekend Summary Reports, H&S Alerts and & safety critical messages, knowledge- based messages,
regulatory requirement messages etc.
• Prepare the statistics for H&S performance, both leading and lagging indicators. Played a pivotal role
inspearheading innovative updates and enhancements to the mySHEQ H&S online reporting platform,
significantly improving its functionality and user experience.
• Evaluate Contractor Health & Safety (H&S) Officers: Shortlist CVs according to Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA)
requirements, conduct interviews to assess understanding of ESA H&S standards.
• Review documents and ask pertinent questions to ensure compliance. Share Evaluation Results: Communicate
outcomes to stakeholders and contractors, provide actionable feedback for improvement, collaborate on
Shahanas Kadavil Akbar Abu Dhabi / [email protected] / +971559840212 implementing necessary
corrective actions and maintain the approved and rejected H&S practitioners master file for record and audit
purpose.
• Providing advises on H&S Portal issues for all level of employees, Manage the H&S Portal to ensure it is up to date
and available to all concerned, Playing the main role in developing and maintaining H&S related software’s in
coordination with IT and SAP team and maintaining HS portal and coordinate with IT to fix any reports errors as
quested by departments.
• Advisory and supporting H&S Supervisors on compliance to ADEMS/Internal Audit requirements and functionality.
• Provides specialized technical safety input to the H&S team, thus ensuring that safety requirements are properly
integrated into job planning.
• Prepare Quarterly Report, incident notification, investigation report, cost report and submission to IDB.
• Preparing/initiating all HS related formats/documents like induction cards, Assembly points map, emergency
action plan, Contractor monthly report, guidance’s reports etc., as requested by Manger/Assistant manager of
HS. Leading Internal/External audits and High-Level audits from World Steel Association.
• Develop any H&S related communications and coordinating with vendors for proof checking and advisory.
• Developing/reviewing/revising H&S Safety related forms ensuring the integration with existing procedure and
supporting QA team in compliance with external authorities.
• Monitoring action plan of Shift HS Officers and preparing weekly reports to update H&S Manager and Assistant
manager of HS on company safety statistics.
• Coordinating and participating in external and internal audits following up the actions, keeping record and
• update the Team accordingly.
• Develop H&S related procedures or plan as requested by H&S Manager/Assistant manager of Health and Safety.
• Act on behalf of any Plant H&S supervisor during times of absence to manage the daily activities.
• Prepare and send out H&S-related information on a regular basis.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2024
Certified Practical Business Continuity & Crisis Management Udemy (online), Dubai

Key learnings from the course include identifying and assessing risks, conducting BIA, creating and implementing BCPs
and crisis management strategies, managing crisis communication and stakeholder relationships, executing response
and recovery procedures, and continually evaluating and improving continuity and crisis management practices.
2024
Business Continuity Management & BCMS ISO 22301 Masterclass Udemy (Online), Dubai

Modules covered include BCM concepts and ISO 22301 overview, organizational context and scope, leadership roles
and BC policy, risk assessment and business impact analysis (BIA), resources, competence, and communication, BC
procedures and incident response, performance evaluation and internal audits, and continual improvement and
corrective actions.
Key learnings from the course include developing and implementing a BCMS, conducting BIA and risk assessments,
creating and maintaining business continuity plans (BCP), executing incident response and recovery plans, performing
internal audits and management reviews, and ensuring continual improvement of the BCMS.

2023
Bachelor of Commerce (B. com) Rabindranath Tagore University, Madhyapradesh

2008
Bachelor of Engineering in Fire and Safety Institute of Basic and Vocational Education, Banglore

• Fire Dynamics Understanding: Gained in-depth knowledge of fire behavior, including ignition, growth, spread, and
suppression mechanisms.
• Risk Assessment Skills: Developed expertise in identifying fire hazards and assessing risks in various
environments.
• Fire Protection Systems: Learned to design and evaluate fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
• Evacuation Planning: Mastered techniques for creating effective evacuation plans and conducting fire drills.
• Regulatory Compliance: Acquired knowledge of fire safety codes, standards, and regulations.
• Incident Analysis: Enhanced ability to analyze fire incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Practical Application: Participated in hands-on training sessions to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world
scenarios.

SKILLS

Incident Management, Data Analysis and Reporting, Proactive HSE Leadership, Risk Assessment and Management,
Occupational Health and Safety Management, Hazard Identification and Control, Safety Audits and Inspections,
Emergency Response Planning, Business Impact Analysis, Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Incident
Management, Regulatory Compliance