Mansour Yasser Alhalabe
Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
MBA, GMIOSH, CMI, MIIRSM, ACIEH, NFPA, WSO, OSHMS Generalist– Grade A (OSHAD)
UAE, Abu Dhabi +971566657888/+971582221561 mansour.alhalabe@gmail.com
Executive Synopsis
Professional OSH & Environmental Manager with over 18 years’ experience in HSE field. Proven communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and positively influence others.
Expert in Development, establishment, Implementation, Monitoring, Reviewing and Auditing Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management Systems as per internationally recognized standards; Hands on ISO 45001 & ISO 14001; Skilful in facilitating HSE Management system certification process by accredited certification bodies with cost benefit analysis overview, commercial awareness and operation understanding.
Proficient and Expert in preparation & Documentation of HSE Plans, Traffic Management Plans, Emergency Response Plans, Heat Stress Management Plans, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Operational Control Procedures, Risk Management Plans, Risk Registers, Risk Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Checklists and forms, Legal Registers, safe system of work, etc.
Experienced in Tendering process; reviewing prequalification; Mobilization and Implementation of applicable HSE requirements as per legal and other compliance obligations with attention to balancing between productivity and employee’s safety.
Ambitious self-starter who exhibits proven experience in multi-site HSE programs, regulatory compliance, and projects optimization in alignment with a company’s vision, value, and goals, and leads teams by example and with integrity to deliver services excellence.
Self-motivated, focused, and bottom-line-oriented professional, offering qualifications in all areas of Occupational safety, health and environmental management encompassing team building and leadership, safe and security management, risk and crisis management, development of OSHMS.
Technical Skills
• Well versed with the OSH & E standards defined by the national regulatory bodies and other requirements.
• Well familiar with International Standards like ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, and local safety regulations.
• Certified and registered Lead Auditor for ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 & ISO 45001.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills, and proactive vision to make new changes that will positively affect the organization creating safe work culture.
• Approved & Registered with OSHAD as OSHMS Generalist Grade-A (OSHMS Development & Implementation Reg. No. 2001307).
• Skilled in Communication, Resource Management, Problem Solving & Team Building.
• Certified & Authorized Medic First Aid Instructor Level 2.
• Proficient with the latest tools and methodology of risk management used in any public area.
• Skills in Developing HSE Policies, Plans, SOP & operational control procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to engage internal & external stakeholders, good to have worked in multiple cultural areas, adapting to the cultural work ethics as applicable.
• Management and interpersonal skills to foster successful team building and group focused targets.
• A quick learner with an ability to adapt new skills effectively.
• Diligent with great attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
Education
Master’s Degree in health and Safety Leadership 2022 Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM), Spain
Post Graduate Diploma Level 7 in Business Administration & Management 2022 Cambridge International Qualification, UK
Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing 2022 Highfield Qualification – UK
ISO 22000: 2018 Food Safety Management System 2022 Exemplar Global – Australia
British Safety Council Diploma Level 6 in Occupational Health, Safety & Environment 2018 British Safety Council, UK
NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practices 2016 City & Guilds, UK
International Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Environment 2015 IIRSM, UK
Abu Dhabi Occupational Health & Safety Practitioners Course 2015 ADVETI, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Fire & Safety Engineering Diploma 2011 University of Newcastle, USA
NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management 2017 NEBOSH, UK
NEBOSH International Certificate in Construction Health & Safety 2015 NEBOSH, UK
NEBOSH International General Certificate 2012 NEBOSH, UK
NEBOSH Leadership Excellence 2020 NEBOSH, UK
NEBOSH Introduction to incident investigation Certificates 2020 NEBOSH, UK
Achievements
• Achieved the first ISO 45001 certificate in the middle east from DQS in MACE (DQS magazine Article available upon request).
• Achieved ADSSC Award in October 2020 for successful completion of ADSSC Contract O-13229 without LTI.
• Achieved Musanada Award in November 2018 for the category of good performance & practices of health, Safety & Environment.
• Achieved ADSSC Award in May 2018 for the category of Promote Safe behavior & Positive Safety Culture on ADSSC Contracts
• Achieved International Safety Award 2015 & 2017/British Safety Council with MACE.
• Achieved 10 million safe production Man-Hours with Zero LTI 2011 (ADCO- ASAB Field).
• Achieved 5 million safe production Man-Hours with Zero LTI 2005 (Thermo- JBR - 3).
Work Experience
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager October 2nd, 2021 – Present.
APEX Experts Contracting LLC, Dubai-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the company, this includes both branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, 8 Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, and general civil work projects across UAE.
Act as the HSE MR for all HSE related matters as appointed by the Top management. establishing an HSE Management Steering Committee with cooperation with Division and/or Projects Managers. Demonstrate a professional integrity and personal pride in producing excellent results. review the results of consultation with employees and give resulting proposals from employee’s proper consideration. assign responsibilities throughout the Organization to affect the proactive operation of Occupational Safety and Health control measures and systems. ensure that all procedures are implemented and maintained. reviewing the lessons learned from the implementation of incident reporting procedure. ensuring the promotion of HSE awareness throughout the organization. consolidation of Risk Assessment and carrying out Risk Management activities. overall performance monitoring of all procedure. provide advice, guidance, and support to all personnel including Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and engineers at all levels on all matters relating to Health, Safety and Environment in the workplace. Direct, manage HSE personnel and develop subordinates to maximum potential for advanced manning requirement. ensure all necessary resources for the implementation and maintenance of all procedure are available. recommend and monitor OSHMS objectives and improvement targets and provide periodic feedback on progress to the OSH Management Steering Committee via Quarterly reports with a personal presentation. act as contact focal point for Organization OSH Management Steering Committee, clients meeting, OSHMS Auditors, and Team Leaders requiring OSHMS guidance.
Scope: Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Infrastructure & General Civil Works.
Clients: DEWA, RTA, ENOC, DM, EMAAR, ADM, ADNOC, LEAD etc.
Managed Staff: 12 HSE personnel including: HSE Engineers/officers, Assistants, Lifting Appointed persons & Male nurses etc.
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager November 23rd, 2020 – September 30th, 2021.
International Foundation Group LLC, Dubai-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the company, this includes both branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, heavy and light vehicles workshops, Plant & Machinery workshop, Heavy lifting department & 18 Infrastructure, water Networks & pipelines, Sewer Networks & pipelines, Micro-Tunneling, Piling, Shoring, Soil Improvement/Slop Stability and general civil work projects across UAE.
Act as the HSE MR for all HSE related matters as appointed by the Top management. establishing an HSE Management Steering Committee with cooperation with Division and/or Projects Managers. Demonstrate a professional integrity and personal pride in producing excellent results. review the results of consultation with employees and give resulting proposals from employee’s proper consideration. assign responsibilities throughout the Organization to affect the proactive operation of Occupational Safety and Health control measures and systems. ensure that all procedures are implemented and maintained. reviewing the lessons learned from the implementation of incident reporting procedure. ensuring the promotion of HSE awareness throughout the organization. consolidation of Risk Assessment and carrying out Risk Management activities. overall performance monitoring of all procedure. provide advice, guidance, and support to all personnel including Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and engineers at all levels on all matters relating to Health, Safety and Environment in the workplace. Direct, manage HSE personnel and develop subordinates to maximum potential for advanced manning requirement. ensure all necessary resources for the implementation and maintenance of all procedure are available. recommend and monitor OSHMS objectives and improvement targets and provide periodic feedback on progress to the OSH Management Steering Committee via Quarterly reports with a personal presentation. act as contact focal point for Organization OSH Management Steering Committee, clients meeting, OSHMS Auditors, and Team Leaders requiring OSHMS guidance.
Scope: Infrastructure, water Networks & pipelines, Sewer Networks & pipelines, Micro-Tunneling, Piling, Shoring, Soil Improvement/Slop Stability
Clients: DEWA, RTA, ENOC, DM, EMAAR, Dubai Petroleum, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, ADM, ADNOC, ADSSC, ADDC etc.
Managed Staff: 21 HSE personnel including: HSE Engineers/officers, Assistants, Lifting Appointed persons & Male nurses etc.
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager April 16th, 2013 – October 17th, 2020.
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Contractors Company LLC, Abu Dhabi-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the company, this includes heavy and light vehicles workshops, Plant & Machinery workshop, & 28 Infrastructure, water Networks & pipelines, Sewer Networks & pipelines, Micro-Tunneling, Piling, Shoring, Rainwater drainage contracts, Oil and Gas field services both onshore & offshore and general civil work projects across UAE.
Represent the company with external entities regarding standardization and HSE requirements. Initiate changes and enhancements in procedure manual and HSE management system to raise it to Department Head. Participate in development and improvement of company systems and standards and cooperate with other employees to promote and inspire productive teamwork. Set the HSE policy and approve its implementation plan. Ensure that the EHSMS is aimed to maintain good health and safety standards throughout the company and approved by the managing director. Appraise the effectiveness of the HSEMS and ensure that all necessary measures are carried out to maintain acceptable health and safety standards. Evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of the legal framework. Conduct, on a regular basis internal audit with recommendations on HSEMS and the implementations. Advise on prevention of injury to personnel and damage to equipment, improvement needed to create sound methods of work, healthcare and injury prevention, legal requirements affecting "health, safety and welfare" and the provision of constant and adequate facilities, provision and use of protective clothing and equipment and adequate supplies, suitability, from a safety viewpoint, of new and hired equipment as well as the adequacy and validity of all appropriate test certificates and compliance of all equipment & Changes in legislation etc. Advise on health and safety matters and training requirements at abiding, planning and pre- contract stages as well as during the duration of the project (as appropriate). Assist in the identification, implementation and assessment of health and safety training programs for all employees engaged in construction and/or factory activities. Where required, undertake specialist training, or arrange for this to be carried out. Review any recommendations for improving the health and safety performance of the company. Review and/or prepare risk assessments, method statements and/or task assessment briefings when necessary.
Scope: Infrastructure, water Networks & pipelines, Sewer Networks & pipelines, Oil and Gas field services both onshore & offshore, Rainwater drainage contracting etc.
Clients: ADM, Musanada, TRANSCO, ADNOC, GASCO, ADSSC, ADDC, TDIC, ALDAR etc.
Managed Staff: 43 HSE personnel including: Project HSE Managers, HSE Engineers/officers, Assistants, Lifting Appointed persons & Male nurses etc.
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager March 10th, 2012 – April 10th, 2013.
Earth Moving Worldwide LTD, Abu Dhabi-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the company, this includes heavy and light vehicles workshops, Plant & Machinery workshop, Heavy Lifting Department & 3 major projects (Earth works/land reclamation, compactions & civil works activities related to “Artificial Island - Satah Al Razboot 1 & 2 (SARB) Project & Development of RRE in Ruwais – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), Oil and Gas field services both onshore & offshore and general civil work projects across UAE.
Ensures the establishment of the Integrated management system and its maintenance in accordance with the ISO 9001, EMS 14001 & OHSAS 18001 International Standard. Reports on the performance of the system to the Managing Partner for review as a basis for improvement. Conduct the Management Review Meetings. Coordinate with the Departmental heads /Managers for the implementation of IMS. Liaise with external bodies on matters pertaining to the IMS. Establishes and controls the documents and data control system. Establishes the internal audit plan. Initiates follow up audit activities in order to verify them and record the implementation and effectiveness of the corrective and preventive actions taken. Reports the result of the internal audits to the GM at the Management Review meeting.
Scope: Large Scale Earthmoving, Costal Protection, Reclamation, Transport & Logistics, Demolition, Road Works, Mining & Quarrying etc.
Clients: ADM, ADNOC, TAKREER, APDC, TDIC, ALDAR etc.
Managed Staff: 8 HSE personnel including: Project HSE Managers, HSE Engineers/officers, Assistants, Male nurses etc.
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager September 15th, 2010 – February 25th, 2012.
Gulf Classic General Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the project, this includes Construction and completion of the earth works which includes grading and levelling works to the proposed oil Pipeline that connecting between ASAB & HABSHAN fields, slope protection and construction of gatch roads.
Create an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) prior to the start-up of every job. Prior to project start-ups, ensure a hazard assessment is completed and a suitable hazard map is created to communicate at job start up orientation the relevant job site hazards to the crew. Post Hazard Map after marking initial job site hazards. Maintain Hazard Map as a living document. Conduct regular audits/inspections on equipment, camp and personnel to see that all policy and procedures are being adhered to and to ensure that poor practice is being reported and rectified. Investigate and follow up on incidents to determine root causes and recommend actions/procedures to prevent reoccurrence. Develop site specific orientation and conduct new employee safety orientations explaining company/client policies and procedures, ERP and job hazards. Conduct weekly/monthly safety meetings with crew, client and project managers. Develop and maintain HSE action point list. Maintain and update company HSE Share Point. Administer random drug and alcohol tests along with all post incident testing. Conduct monthly emergency response drills such as injured crew member, spill response, fire drill. Maintain crew HSE daily, weekly and monthly reports for head office and client. Take part in weekly HSE steering committee conference call. Ensure all personnel have the proper training, certificates and PPE to successfully carry out their designated duties. Administer crew driving evolutions. Develop JSA’s and review with crew at daily toolbox meetings ensure that all instructions of client concerning work methods and use of equipment’s are communicated, carried out properly and safely with due regard for environment.
Scope: Infrastructure works, Roads, Large Scale Earthmoving, Oil and Gas field services etc.
Clients: ADM, ADNOC, ADCO, GASCO, TDIC, ALDAR etc.
Managed Staff: 10 HSE personnel including: HSE Engineers/officers, Admin & Male nurses etc.
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager December 26th, 2007 – September 05th, 2010.
BIN HAM Electro-Mechanical LLC, Abu Dhabi-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the company, this includes heavy and light vehicles workshops, Plant & Machinery workshop, & 13 Infrastructure, water Networks & pipelines, Sewer Networks & pipelines, Rainwater drainage contracts, and general civil work projects across UAE.
Assisting the management in the development and management of company policy, H & S management System and standard and ensuring that they are implemented though out the project. Part of prequalification team to assess the subcontractor’s standard and reviewing their health and safety plan/procedures, risk assessments. Advise the senior management about areas of weakness within HSE management system and methods of rectifying and strengthening such areas. Responsible for regular HSE formal and informal inspections for workplaces, systematizing inspection of work equipment’s and assessed the effectiveness of OH&S implementation on sites, ensuring non-conformances are closed out efficiently at appropriate time. Generating and keeping records of safety documents by creating suitable tracking system for HSE Plan, lifting plan, emergency plan, procedures, risk assessment, accident/incident and investigation, training, inspections, audits, minutes of meetings, HSE statistics & epidemiological analysis reports for reference as well as a benchmark for further improvements. Increasing the level HSE awareness among all employees via using standard training aids such as videos, posters, films, booklets, alerts etc. Planning & preparation of all HSE requirements as per international / local standards from the tendering stage to the handing over of each project. Assisted management on logistics plan. Responsible for keeping client/consultants/contractors updated with the requirements of local legislation, international best practices, and standards. Ensured all incidents and near miss reports were recorded. Investigated all incidents/accidents involving personnel, plant and equipment including dangerous occurrences. Prepared statistical analysis on accident and causation classification with recommendation on preventative measures to be implemented. Prepared trend analysis. Prepared safety alerts related to serious accidents/incidents of low, medium, and high potential and communicated the same effectively to all concerned staff. Played a key role in the execution and scheduling of audits for consultants and contractors. Initiated audit notice, generating NCR, CAR/PAR and audit reports. Monitored the provision of HSE training and advice on training requirement. Liaised with local authorities such as Municipalities/ labor ministries/ EHS team’s/ Audit teams. Originating required HSE posters/signs & arranging third party test Certification Companies. Assess the competency of HSE individual via conducting an interview for new HSE staff.
Scope: Infrastructure works, water Networks & pipelines, Sewer Networks & pipelines, Landscaping & Electromechanical works etc.
Clients: ADM, Musanada, TRANSCO, ADSSC, ADDC etc.
Managed Staff: 15 HSE personnel including: HSE Engineers/officers, Assistants & Male nurses etc.
Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer July 19th, 2006 – August 28th, 2007.
DEPA Interiors LLC, Dubai-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the project, this includes Design, installation, and full-scope turnkey fit-out and furnishing of five-star luxury hotels.
Ensured workplace safety comply with HSE statutory requirements. Implement and promote HSE culture throughout the project. Conduct regular inspections of field and camp operations to check that the established standards and procedures are being adhered to and to ensure that poor practice is reported and rectified. Assist in incident investigations and incident report writing. Conduct daily toolbox meetings. Implement risk assessment and control on site activities. Ensure that vehicle monitoring tools are functioning correctly and that the fleet is properly managed. Ensure that training received is followed up and organize refresher courses. Advise on the purchase and maintenance of safety related equipment. Develop an emergency response plan and conduct monthly drills etc.
Scope: Interior & Exterior Works, FF&E Manufacturing, Manufacturing Facilities etc.
Clients: AL Jaber Group, (Shangri la Hotel Project).
Managed Staff: 4 HSE personnel including: HSE officers & Assistants.
Health, Safety & Environmental Officer June 09th, 2004 – July 19th, 2006.
Thermo LLC, Dubai-UAE
Responsible for the occupational Safety, Health & Environment in the project, this includes Complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing, BMS and control systems for seven towers of this prestigious project which has a total cooling load of 9500 tons and an electrical connected load of 33 MW in JBR 3. Among the seven towers, two towers were converted to Ramada International and Hilton International Hotels.
Ensure that all site personnel and visitors adhere to the safety rules. Carry out work site surveyors on daily and weekly basis and report to project manager. Record the analysis of accidents, injuries, damages and report to the HSE director. Ensure that the safety and fire precautions are constantly enforced. Authorize to stop activities which are not adhering to the Organization’s Health and Safety Requirements. Ensure that safety requirements are regularly investigated and made available. Keep up to date with recommended safety literature and display safety placards. Ensure that up dated safety manual is being issued to key personnel and acknowledgement is noted. Conducts on the job training on Health and Safety Procedures and requirements. Ensure that healthy work conditions are maintained. Advise the safety manager of any enforcement of new safety regulation as per UAE regulations. Prepare safety reports for the HSE manager. Ensure Material Safety Data Sheet is supplied for all solvents used on site. All site personnel will be indoctrinated into the safety plan. Complete Monthly Safety Report which is submitted as part of Project’s Monthly Report. The site safety personnel will be directly responsible to the safety manager.
Scope: MEP.
Clients: ARABTIC.
Managed Staff: 7 HSE personnel including: HSE Engineers/officers, Assistants & Male nurses etc.
Technical Qualification & Certification
Lead Auditor ISO 45001- 2018 Occupational Safety & Health Management System Certificate DQS - Germany 2018
Lead Auditor ISO: 9001 – 2015 Quality Management System Certificate GIC – UAE 2016
Lead Auditor ISO: 14001 – 2004 Environmental Management System Certificate URS – UAE 2014
Lead Auditor OSHAS: 18001 – 2007 Occupational Safety & Health Assessment Series Certificate URS – UAE 2014
Certified IMS internal Auditor Sysmac – UAE 2013
ISO 14001:2015 Awareness Course AMC – UAE 2017
Internal Auditor 9001 – QMS QRG – UAE 2012
Internal Auditor 14001 – EMS QRG – UAE 2012
Internal Auditor 18001 – OSHAS QRG – UAE 2012
ISO 9001 Quality management awareness course QRG – UAE 2012
Institution of Occupational Health & Safety Managing Safely in Construction Certificate – IOSH IOSH – UK 2008
Institution of Occupational Health & Safety Managing Safely Certificate – IOSH IOSH – UK 2006
Lifting Appointed Person Training Course TUV – UAE 2018
Lifting and Rigging Competent Person NASP – USA 2016
HABC Level 3 International Award in First Aid at Work Highfeilds – UK 2016
HABC Level 2 International Award in Emergency First Aid at Work Highfeilds – UK 2019
HABC Level 2 International Award in Fire Safety Highfeilds – UK 2016
MEDIC First Aid Instructor Trainer ASHI – USA 2016
MEDIC First Aid Basic Plus ASHI – USA 2016
H2S & Breathing apparatus Level 2 training course QHSI – UAE 2020
Accident & incident investigation training QHSI – UAE 2019
Traffic Controller Training QHSI – UAE 2019
Environmental Awareness Training Course QHSI – UAE 2019
Train the Trainer QHSI – UAE 2016
Train the Trainer Course -EHS specialist SWS – UAE 2015
Permit To Work & Working at Height – Rescue SWS – UAE 2017
Fire Warden OMCT – UAE 2016
Sea Survival Course, Basic Fire Fighting & Basic First Aid ETSDC – UAE 2012
Basic Fire Fighting & Basic First Aid Safeway – UAE 2011
ADCO Safe Driving & defensive Driving Course ETSDC – UAE 2010
Breathing Apparatus & H2S Training ETSDC – UAE 2008
Hazardous waste Operation Management MSSC – UAE 2007
Scaffold Competent Person MSSC – UAE 2007
Occupational Safety & Health Administration in General Industry MSSC – UAE 2007
National Association of Safety Professionals MSSC – UAE 2006
Occupational Safety & Health Administration in Construction MSSC – UAE 2005
Basic First Aid Eurolink – UAE 2005
OSHAD-SF and ALADAA Program Certificate OSHAD – UAE 2017
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) for Covid 19 virus course WHO – Geneva 2020
COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country WHO – Geneva 2020
preparedness and response course
Memberships
IIRSM Organization IIRSM – UK Member since 2015 Full Membership
IOSH Organization IOSH - UK Member since 2016 Graduate Member
World Safety Organization WSO - USA Member since 2008 Affiliate Membership
National Fire Protection Association NFPA - USA Member since 2014 Full Membership
International Safety, Quality & Environmental Management ISQEM - UK Member since 2015 Full Membership
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health CIEH - UK Member since 2015 Accredited Associate Member
ADVETI/OSHAD Registration
Completed ADVETI course in 2015 & registered as OSHMS Generalist Grade A.
Computer Skills
MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, MS Outlook & INTERNET.
Strengths
? Problem solving Skills & Team player
? Honest & Reliable
? Hard & dedicated worker
? Good decision-making skills
? Strong leadership skills
? Initiative
? Excellent people skills
Personal Details
DATE OF BIRTH: 28/12/1976.
NATIONALITY: SYRIAN.
LANGUAGES: ARABIC, FLUENT IN ENGLISH.
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED.
CHILDREN: (3)
UAE VISA: EMPLOYMENT VISA.
DRIVE LICENSES: (UAE LICENSE VALID TO 2023).
CURRENT ADDRESS: UAE, Dubai.
PERMANENT ADDRESS: SYRIA – SUWAIDA (0096316220479).