Beng Huat Tan

Beng Huat Tan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    BSc Human Factors in Safety | Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer | Registered Fire Safety Manager | ISO Internal Auditor (QHSE/BCM) | bizSAFE Level 2 | WSHMS Champion | Sustainability Officer

  • Education

    • Ngee Ann Polytechnic

      1995 - 1998
      Diploma Mechanical Engineering

      A highly versatile course, ME provides a broad-based education that enables you to excel in diverse career choices. Its strong emphasis on applied design thinking skills gives you an edge in creating innovative solutions for using clean energy, developing new materials and processes, designing and manufacturing products that range from consumer products to medical devices.In the final year, I choose Design Innovation as my specialization options. Purpose is to conceptualize, design and… Show more A highly versatile course, ME provides a broad-based education that enables you to excel in diverse career choices. Its strong emphasis on applied design thinking skills gives you an edge in creating innovative solutions for using clean energy, developing new materials and processes, designing and manufacturing products that range from consumer products to medical devices.In the final year, I choose Design Innovation as my specialization options. Purpose is to conceptualize, design and develop an innovative product, pick up skills in sketching, rendering, modelling and prototype making, and gain a better appreciation of the aesthetics, ergonomics, product safety and business factors. Show less

    • Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

      2016 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BSc Human Factors in Safety CGPA 4.37; Dean's List

      Human Factors (Ergonomics) is the science of understanding human capabilities, limitations, behavior and emotions. By applying this knowledge to design and evaluate systems, workplaces and environment is to ensure that they are safe to work in and employees are able to be productive and happy at work.This programme shifts the focus back to the HUMAN in tackling workplace health and safety issues. Firstly it equips students with firm understanding of human capabilities and limitations –… Show more Human Factors (Ergonomics) is the science of understanding human capabilities, limitations, behavior and emotions. By applying this knowledge to design and evaluate systems, workplaces and environment is to ensure that they are safe to work in and employees are able to be productive and happy at work.This programme shifts the focus back to the HUMAN in tackling workplace health and safety issues. Firstly it equips students with firm understanding of human capabilities and limitations – physical, cognitive and psychological. This knowledge is then applied to solving health and safety issues at work – whether it is in designing better fitting and more comfortable equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), redesigning a workstation to make sure workers do not suffer unnecessary pain and aches, or in developing a more effective safety management system to inculcate a safer culture in the organisation. Show less

  • Experience

    • Republic of Singapore Air Force

      Dec 1998 - Dec 2008
      Senior Technician

      • Highest rank obtained – SSG since 2005.• Senior Electrode Weapons Specialist – Preparation, transportation, stock management of munitions.• Logistics – Plan, supervise and monitor daily logistics requirements and support for flying squadrons, other squadrons and departments/ involved in logistics planning, support and implementation for exercises, emergencies and various projects.• Involved in manpower planning and logistics support for local and overseas training, missions, exercises and deployments/ logistic coordination with external agencies, both local and overseas.• Managing and maintaining stores using SAP Inventory Management.• Secondary appointments – Ground Safety Coordinator/ Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator. Show less

    • ST Engineering

      Oct 2009 - Jun 2017
      Assistant Engineer

      • Organize work process on aircraft and ensuring all safe operation of technicians.• Carry out manpower and material planning to facilitate work performance. • Conduct daily general housekeeping and supervision as well as any other tasks assigned by Program Manager.• Involvement in CI projects, innovation competitions and KAIZEN projects. • Facilitate staff suggestion scheme and promote feasibility of innovative ideas. • Facilitate periodic Safety Action Group meetings and carry out review/ update of Risk Assessment Register.• Promote hazard/ error reporting and provide preliminary assessment and recommendation.• Assist HOD in identifying and assess any foreseeable risk arising from the work processes. • Recommend and implement reasonably practicable measures to eliminate any foreseeable risk to the person at work/ minimize risk and develop safe work procedures to control the risks.• Assist HOD in determine underlying OHS deficiencies that might be causing/ contributing to the occurrence of incidents.• Identify the need for corrective action and preventive action as well as opportunities for continual improvement.• Ensure results of such investigations are communicated to all stakeholders.Key Achievements:• Achieved Team Excellence Awards 2016 – GOLD in 5S Hangar Concept Project.• Achieved WSH Innovation Awards 2016 – SILVER in Design of Horizontal Stabilizer Compartment Stand Project.• Achieved Team Excellence Awards 2015 – STAR in process improvement of B757 PTF Conversion and Section 41 Modification Project. Show less

    • Ramky Cleantech Services | Top 50 Singapore’s Best Employers 2021

      Jun 2017 - Apr 2019
      Executive, QHSE/ BCM

      • Main QHSE/ BCM technical resource to Integrated Public Cleansing and RVAC Pte Ltd operations; and other business units.• Appointed as Management Representative (ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 and ISO22301 certification) for RCSPL/ RSPL/ RVAC.• Appointed as Organization BCM Coordinator and SGSecure Representative.• Appointed team lead for 5 Safety Supervisors at IPC and 1 Coordinator at External Façade.• Act as confined space safety assessor for closed drain operations.• Act as safety assessor for work commencement of high-risk operations. (e.g., lorry crane lifting operations)• Implement site/ field safety, occupational health, environmental, fire protection and emergency response programs for business units to comply with all applicable local HSE regulations, ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 requirements.• Conduct and document periodic HSE inspections.• Lead annual cross-entity internal audits.• Responsible for ensuring effective accident/ incident investigation and corrective/ preventive actions are in place.• Designated trainer for all HSE/ BCM-related trainings/ briefings and ensure training completion/ documentation.• Establish/ amend Standard Operating Procedures for business units.• Conduct annual business continuity programs (RAR/ BIA/ BCS/ BCP), tests and exercises. (e.g., call-tree notification tests)• Upkeep of QHSE/ BCM management system, annual plans and company certifications.• Continually seek ways to improve company QHSE/ BCM performance and execute improvement initiatives as appropriate in consultation with Senior Management.Key Achievements:• Achieved 75% reduction in Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) for IPC in 2017.• Established and built-in house capability for crane lifting and confined space (closed drains) programs.• Develop 30-day briefing topics for on-site toolbox briefing by Safety Supervisors at IPC.• Led company QHSE/ BCM audit with NIL non-conformities by external auditors (GiC) for consecutive 2 years. (2017 and 2018) Show less

    • Toll Offshore Petroleum Services

      Apr 2019 - Nov 2020
      Senior Executive, HSE

      • Monitor and review (in consultation with management and employees) the business HSE Management System and Plan with its objective and targets. Communicate results within the business.• Manage 5 functional leads in promoting ownership and safe conduct of work at workplace.• Participate by providing HSE advice and input to planned and actual new ventures and acquisitions in the region.• Ensure that the HSE Policy and Performance Standard are implemented, maintained and reviewed at a level applicable to the staged approach for each business unit. Update and feedback to Corporate regarding the development and implementation.• Ensure that HSE communication and reporting occurs within the businesses and as required with customers and governmental authorities.• Prepare HSE reports and audits and distribute the performance result to the business as required.• Execute document control system for HSE within the businesses.• Communicate HSE statistical data within the businesses.• Understand where are the relevant legislation and appropriate links.• Document HSE responsibilities for the management and employees and ensure they are communicated, understood and measured for accountability.Key Achievements:• Successful transition of OHSAS18001 to ISO45001 and integration with ISO9001 through active participation in consultation and development work.• Led company ISO14001 audit with NIL non-conformities by external auditors (Bureau Veritas) for consecutive 2 years. (2019 and 2020)• Implemented Day in Life Of (DILO) for leaders to learn and observe ground crew and GEMBA walks to share good practices within different units, management dialogue session with employees. Show less

    • Singapore Institute of Technology

      Dec 2020 - May 2021
      Manager, Laboratory Safety

      • Review and drive compliance to relevant provisions stipulated by regulatory bodies such as NEA, MOM, SCDF and SPF in proper laboratories operations. These include fire safety, lifesaving provisions, waste disposal, chemical storage and handling, mechanical systems and pressure vessels.• Oversee team of 5 Safety Leads in driving lab safety initiatives.• Plan and conduct lab readiness assessment and safety inspections.• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports.• Review the document content for contractors’ statement of work and coordinate the documents submission to relevant departments. Contribute to the drafting of risk assessments for common equipment, and provide solutions to safety problems.• Be an expert consultant in matters relating to safe design of laboratories in various technical disciplines.• Maintain oversight on the licenses (e.g., NEA, SCDF and SPF) required for laboratory operation.• Contribute to POD’s planning and initiatives in laboratory design and operations to achieve risk minimization, minimizing environmental impact and align to industrial best practices.• Plan for and ensure departmental staff and lab users attend relevant training courses.Key Achievements:• Successfully launch use of computer logon page screen to promote quarterly safety awareness and activities within division.• Facilitate valued-added laboratory safety promotional programs e.g., cuts/ fire/ obstruction and unsafe storage prevention for improvements. Show less

    • J&T Express Singapore

      Sept 2021 - Oct 2022
      Manager, HSE & Security

      • Responsible for all safety matters, conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to maintain safety according to MOM regulations.• Department Head with 2 Senior Executives in driving positive safety culture, managing security on premises/ at project site locations.• Writing and maintaining safety, including security policies and SOPs.• Plans, implements and conducts preventative care, safety, and conduct in-house safety and fire training to employees.• Perform accident investigation training to all levels of the Organization.• Plans, implement, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety and health programs on premises/ at project site locations.• Provides operation team with guidance on health and safety and confirm warehouse fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for warehouse injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.• Overseeing the maintenance of security card access system, CCTV surveillance system.• Handling security access systems/ access controls for staff/ visitors.• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good operation practices.Key Achievements:• Developed Occupational Safety and Health management system in accordance with ISO45001 standards and requirements.• Established applicable emergency action plans to provide clear instructions on action to be taken in an emergency situation, including fall prevention plan to manage critical risk of falls in the workplace.• Established traffic management plan to effectively managed traffic and operation of vehicles, including MHE at workplace to minimise risks and hazards.• Workgroup in development of WSH Guidelines for Delivery Services Industry Show less

    • Re Sustainability Singapore

      Dec 2022 - now

      • Responsible for leading, facilitating and operationalizing the Company’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (QHSEMS) and Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) across project sites.• Department Head with 3 HSE Executives in driving positive safety culture and compliance across businesses.• Appointed Management Representative for Organization’s QHSE/ BCM certifications.• Technical advisor for the Company’s Top Management for relevant HSE regulatory compliance and other quality or BCM related requirements.• Coordinate/ perform internal and external HSE audits/ inspections across project sites.• Appointed incident investigation lead and QHSE/ BCM trainer for all levels within the Company.• In charge of all QHSE incident data analytics and subsequent data driven gaps identification and closure.• Assist to establish/ amend Safe Work Procedures (SWP)• Lead business units through Risk Analysis and Review (RAR), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Strategy (BCS) and Plan Development (PD) annual exercises.• Coordinate/ lead various fire safety/ BCM tests and exercise at business units/ corporate and discreet/ integrated levels.• Continually seek ways to improve HSE performance and execute improvement initiatives as appropriate in consultation with Senior Management.• Develop and lead sustainability strategy for the Company.• Co-lead Company’s sustainability drive, including as a member of Sustainability Task Force.• Review common sustainability processes across project sites to unify quality standard.• Monitor key indicators for sustainability performance for project sites and initiate improvement where needed.• Drive, promote and coordinate sustainability initiatives impacting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in Environmental Services practices.• Promote digitization and technology adoption in sustainability practices.• Initiate sustainability solutions in supporting clients’ net zero goal. Show less

      • Senior Manager, QHSE & Sustainability

        Jun 2023 - now
      • Manager, QHSE & Sustainability

        Dec 2022 - May 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Carbon Neutrality - Solving the Energy Puzzle

      Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE@NTU)
      Jun 2024
    • Supervise Safe Lifting Operations

      NTUC LearningHub
      Dec 2017
    • BizSAFE Level 4 HFS351 Safety and Management Audit

      Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
      Jul 2018
    • Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health

      NTUC LearningHub
      Feb 2017
    • Sustainability Reporting

      Paia Consulting
      May 2023
    • BizSAFE Level 2 HFS371 Risk Assessment & Management

      Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
      Jan 2021
    • Develop a Risk Management Implementation Plan (bizSAFE Level 2)

      NTUC LearningHub
      Nov 2018
    • Environmental Issues and Sustainability in Water and Waste Management

      Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE@NTU)
      Aug 2024
    • Putting Sustainability into Practice for Business

      Singapore Environment Council (SEC)
      Mar 2023
    • COA for BCM-400/ 430: ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System Manager

      Business Continuity Management Institute, BCM Institute
      Oct 2018
    • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 QEHS Integrated Management System Internal Auditor Training Course

      Avanta Global Pte Ltd
      Oct 2018
    • Managing Work at Heights

      Avanta Global Pte Ltd
      Sept 2018
    • Assess Confined Space for Safe Entry and Work

      NTUC LearningHub
      Apr 2018
    • Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks

      NTUC LearningHub
      Aug 2017
    • Circular Economy - Enabling a Sustainable Future

      Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE@NTU)
      Sept 2024
    • Electrification and Waste Heat Recovery

      Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE@NTU)
      Jul 2024
    • ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management Systemss Internal Auditor

      TÜV SÜD
      Jul 2023
    • Fire Safety Manager

      BCA Academy
      Sept 2021
    • Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health

      Singapore Institution of Safety Officers
      Aug 2019
    • BM-BCM-301E-1 Analyse Organisation's Dependencies that may impact on Business Continuity and Performance

      Business Continuity Management Institute, BCM Institute
      Oct 2018
    • BM-BCM-302E-1 Facilitate the Development of Business Continuity Strategies and Plans

      Business Continuity Management Institute, BCM Institute
      Oct 2018
    • BM-BCM-303E-1 Conduct Business Continuity Exercise and Test

      Business Continuity Management Institute, BCM Institute
      Oct 2018
    • Workplace Safety & Health Officer

      Ministry of Manpower
      Jan 2024
    • Fire Safety Manager

      Singapore Civil Defence Force
      Jan 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Beng Huat Tan
      SUSS Dean's List Singapore University of Social Sciences Sep 2021 Placed on Dean's List for excellence performance in BSc Human Factors in Safety.
    • Awarded to Beng Huat Tan
      Design of Horizontal Stabilizer Compartment Stand ST Engineering Pte Ltd Nov 2016 WSH Innovation Awards 2016 - SILVER
    • Awarded to Beng Huat Tan
      5S Hangar Concept ST Engineering Pte Ltd Oct 2016 Team Excellence Awards 2016 - GOLD
    • Awarded to Beng Huat Tan
      Improve B757 PTF Conversion & Section 41 Modification Processes ST Engineering Pte Ltd Oct 2015 Team Excellence Awards 2015 - STAR