Darshit Patel, B.Sc, NCSO

Experience

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  Executive HSE Group

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Health Safety Environment Consultant

  Delivered safety orientation for new employees, performing work site inspections, and investigating incidents and injuries/claims. Record keeping and data analysis.Provided required monthly safety performance reports to management, identify trends, recommend initiatives to reduce incidents and improve prevention initiatives.Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures and all applicable Federal and Provincial legislation.Conducted post injury follow-ups and WSIB claims management Show less

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  Deep Foundations Contractors Inc.

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Safety Coordinator

  Developed Job Hazard analysis, Project specific safety plans, Job specific safe work procedures, Risk Registers, and tailgate topics for more than 60 job sites.Developed and implemented SWP for drilling near overhead powerlines using O. Reg 213/91 and able to understand utility locates and hydro-vac procedure.Encouraged site supervisors, foremen, and JHSC committee members for actively using Safety management application for inspections, DRAs, and toolbox talks. • Worked with the site Joint Health and Safety Committee by providing support for inspections, audits, corrective action requests and follow-up recommendations.Experienced in working with COR auditor by doing site inspections, conducting worker interviews, and making sure all the documentations are maintained properly. Show less

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  PNR RailWorks

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Health And Safety Coordinator

  Policy and Program Development: Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety policies, programs, and procedures in alignment with applicable legislation, standards, and best practices.Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments of PNR/GO facilities, equipment, and work processes to identify hazards and implement appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.Performed regular site audits, safety compliance audits, safety observations for more than 30 job sites with the average crew of 10-12 on each site.Completed COR audit with the manager by making sure all the modules are being complied and have all the documents updated and available.Partnered with Project manager before work, making sure safety concerns are taken care and get the list of equipment and tools, and inspect them before they arrive on site.Conducted post injury re‐enactment by taking corrective actions to reduce the risk of re-injury; also making sure every employee of the job site participates in re‐enactment procedure.Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and the development of corrective and preventive actions.Training and Education: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employee knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices, including topics such as hazard identification, emergency response, and safe work procedures.Safety Audits and Inspections: Conduct safety audits and inspections to assess compliance with health and safety policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.Data Analysis and Reporting: Compile and analyze safety data and metrics to identify trends, evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs, and prepare reports for management. Show less

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  Lanterra Developments Ltd.

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2024

  Sr. Health And Safety Coordinator

  Effectively apply the requirements of the Lanterra's H&S standards, Regulations, and Policies with all employees and more than 30 trades, Site Specific Safety orientation, inspections, audits, and Injury/Incident reports, WSIB claims, Organize and conduct training programs, project start up safety coordination, JHSC meetings, toolbox talks, and developing site specific/job specific procedures. • Proficiently assessed and developed a wide range of procedures and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) encompassing critical areas such as Confined space, Hoisting/Rigging, Hazardous energy control, Excavation and Trenching, Suspended work platform, working under Overhead powerline, Working around heavy Equipment, Foundation drilling, and Emergency evacuation.• Conducted thorough investigations into site accidents/incidents, skillfully mitigating hazards and performing root cause analysis. Proactively communicated with trades to prevent recurrence of incidents.• Delivered highly effective safety awareness training sessions on Internal Responsibility System (IRS), Incident reporting, and Hazard recognition for both on-site and office crew, resulting in a remarkable 77% increase in their subject knowledge. This training initiative also led to a significant rise in Near miss reports and achieved a remarkable 58% reduction in on-site injuries and a 37% decrease in property and equipment damage.• Provided expert training and mentoring to trade's health and safety representatives and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members, equipping them with the necessary skills for detailed site inspections, Equipment inspections, effective communication and interaction with workers and other site staff, and incident reporting.• Implemented valuable tools, including Trade documents tracker, Workers training matrix, and Site safety supplies tracker using Microsoft Office and Health & Safety management system. Show less

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  Ontario Power Generation

  Apr 2024 - now

  Health And Safety Advisor