Deepak Chauhan
Marsden Park,NSW
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive expertise in system safety management, specializing in Behavioural-Based Safety and Research. Possesses in-depth knowledge of WHS regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management strategies, complemented by a proven ability to solve problems and foster employee engagement in safety initiatives. Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior management, achieving a 70% reduction in injury rates and workers' compensation claims at Newly Weds Foods NSW. Enhanced operational efficiency through the introduction of early intervention programs and optimized work area planning and system design.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WHS Manager
Newly Weds Foods
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and guideline on various safety issues.
- Reduced workplace incidents and workers' compensation claims by 70% through data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
- Developed business WHS management system and implemented.
- Conducted safety audits, risk assessment and investigations.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various stakeholders to conduct specialised risk assessment and audits. Advised them on various safety issues.
- Consultation and employee engagement to achieve highest degree of safety.
- Managed workplace injury by developing return to work plan, coordinating with insurer treating doctors and other stakeholders.
- Developed prevention and early intervention programs to reduce workplace injury.
- Develop safety training plans and facilitated training to various level of staffs.
- Proactively organised meeting with WHS committee, Safety reps and management.
- Developed progress reports and strategies to manage workplace risks.
WHS Business Partner
Costa Group
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Audited and Identify opportunities for improvement to Safety Management System documentation and workplace practices.
- Collaborated with senior leaser and other stakeholders to support, develop, drive and monitor WHS Strategies, system, and practice.
- Helped in developing capability of leaders to identify and manage WHS risk in their operations and reinforcing their accountability for WHS.
- Liaised with all levels of staff and management to actively educate and promote the Safety Management System.
- Conducted Risk Assessment develop risk register and develop SoP/SWMS.
- Acted as a WHS consultant, providing timely and accurate reporting and advice to managers and staff within low risk council business units
- Coordinated the Return to Work functions for low risk units.
- Ensured achievement of organisational lead and lag indicators.
- Assisted with WHS audits, quarterly reporting and other Safety Management System program.
- Managed contractors and stakeholders in managing complex WHS issues.
- Applied ergonomics technique in various operation unit and reduced workplace injury and worker’s compensation
WHS and Return to Work Coordinator
Costa Group
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided Leadership and advised that encourages leaders, WHS Committees and Health & Safety Representative to create a continues improved culture and implement best practice management system in their workplaces.
- Supported leaders in monitoring, analysing and investigating reported injuries, incidents and near misses and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken to minimize risk.
- Supported site safety training in conjunction with the business unit requirements. Assisted in monitoring, analysing and investigating reported injuries and near misses.
- Partnered with and coached leaders and managers across workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented individual Injury management strategies, Return to work plan in consultation with worker and treating professionals by attending medical appointments.
- Managed claims by liaising with insurers, medical and rehabilitation providers, managers and employees.
WHS Advisor- Safety Culture Research Project
Department of Health
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Led the Safety Culture Research Project in collaboration with the University of Queensland and the Queensland Department of Health.
- Communicated and coordinated with thematic experts and several hospitals.
- Explored safety culture measurement tools in all high-risk industries.
- Analysed the available safety measurement culture tools and provided the recommendation on the most appropriate tool for future reference in Queensland Health.
Project Manager
Asian Aid Australia
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Diligently developed, implemented, enhanced and maintained a robust community health project workplace health and safety management system for 4.5 years.
- Collaborated governmental and non-governmental organisations.
- Supported and guided 7 implementing partner organisations in strengthening organisation capacity health and safety related matters.
- Ensured compliance of all organisations policies and procedures related to health and safety and implemented consistently across the project area (5 working districts and 3 outreach districts).
- Provided training and onsite coaching to team to enhance their skills to 110 field staffs.
- Collaborated and coordinated with concerned stakeholders of all 5 working and 3 outreach districts in implementing health intervention programs.
- Enhanced employee engagement in order to improve health and safety related matters and implemented control measures to ensure safe workplace.
Research Project Officer-Disaster Risk Management (Humanitarian Pandemic Preparedness Program)
Save the Children in Nepal
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Successfully prepared District Disaster Risk Management plan for pandemic response of Virus H1N1 in Bake District, Nepal.
- Communicated and Collaborated with District Disaster Response Team and other internal and external stakeholders to prepare plan for 11 months.
- Raised awareness on health and safety related issues organising workshop, seminars, media publication and broadcasting across the region.
- Conducted training and orientation to more than 200 participants including health and non-health (teachers, police, volunteers) professionals on their role and safe work method during pandemic situation.
- Developed promotional education materials and radio programs for public awareness.
Research Coordinator (Epidemic Investigation of Diarrhoeal Outbreak in Jajarkot Nepal)
Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Ministry of Health
07.2009 - 10.2009
- Carried out incident investigation of disease outbreak in affected 9 clusters.
- Liaised with local level authority and reported to central government for 3 months.
- Trained approximately 110 health worker and disaster response team members on personal safety during epidemic.
Education
Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science -
The University of Queensland
St. Lucia, Brisbane12.2019
Master of Public Administration - undefined
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal12.2012
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - undefined
Purbanchal University
Kathmandu, Nepal12.2009
Skills
- Policy development contributions
- Safety management system development
- Critical thinking for safety solutions
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Safety audit execution
- Health safety coaching
- Strategic planning
- Contractor management
- ICAM-trained incident investigator
- Ergonomics assessment expertise
- Regulatory compliance
- Coaching and mentoring
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- Reduced workers compensation insurance premium by Lowered injury frequency rate by 70% in NWF.
- Awarded as “People First of the year 2017” in COSTA Group, Australia.
Affiliations
- AIHS- Australian Institute of Health and Safety.
- AIOH- Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene.
- HFESA- Human Factor and Ergonomic Society Australia
Certification
- Lead Auditor, ISO 45001
- ICAM Lead Investigator Training- Forsythes Training 2023.
- Advanced Return to Work Coordination- NSW 2020.
- Mental health First Aid
- WHS Committee – 2023.
- Value Leadership Training, UNE 2021.
- Chain of Responsibility, NSW 2020.
- Chemical Safety- GALA, NSW 2020.
- First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation Training- HA Training, 2020.
- Manual Handling Training - OSHA, 2018.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Outdoor and Adventure
- Community Engagement and Advocacy
- Gym Workouts
Research and Publication
- Publication: Determinants of Pelvic Organ Prolapse among the women of western Nepal, March 30, 2013.
- Research: Study on Safety Culture measurement tools and in high-risk industries.
- Knowledge Attitude and Practice on HIV/AIDS.
Additional Information
- Australian Drivers Licence Class “C”.
- Australian Citizen.
Timeline
WHS Manager
Newly Weds Foods
08.2022 - Current
WHS Business Partner
Costa Group
01.2022 - 07.2022
WHS and Return to Work Coordinator
Costa Group
05.2020 - 12.2021
WHS Advisor- Safety Culture Research Project
Department of Health
07.2019 - 03.2020
Project Manager
Asian Aid Australia
08.2010 - 05.2015
Research Project Officer-Disaster Risk Management (Humanitarian Pandemic Preparedness Program)
Save the Children in Nepal
08.2009 - 07.2010
Research Coordinator (Epidemic Investigation of Diarrhoeal Outbreak in Jajarkot Nepal)
Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Ministry of Health
07.2009 - 10.2009
Master of Public Administration - undefined
Tribhuvan University
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - undefined
Purbanchal University
Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science -
The University of Queensland