Gurvir Singh Brar
Treeby,Australia
Summary
Dedicated WHS Advisor with extensive experience in developing, implementing, and managing workplace health and safety systems.
Proficient in ensuring compliance with WHS Act 2020, Regulations 2022, and relevant standards across diverse industries.
Skilled in conducting risk assessments, managing workers' compensation claims, and analyzing safety data to drive improvements.
Proven ability to lead incident investigations, develop emergency response plans, and deliver engaging safety training.
Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to foster a proactive safety culture and mitigate workplace hazards. Strong track record of aligning safety initiatives with organizational goals to enhance compliance, reduce incidents, and promote employee well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
WHS Advisor
Inghams Enterprises PTY LTD
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Manufacturing, Logistics and farms
- Maintain a comprehensive database of legal requirements applicable to the company's activities, ensuring alignment with acts, regulations, codes of practice, and standards
- Provide quarterly updates to the Group Head of Safety regarding progress toward safety objectives, targets, and goals
- Compile and analyze workers compensation claims data across different sites, recommending corrective actions to address adverse trends
- Manage risk assessment programs to mitigate hazards across worksites and ensure the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors
- Lead compliance reviews and Procedural Compliance Inspections (PCI) to ensure adherence to WHSMS requirements, including the Permit to Work system
- Develop and oversee Traffic Management Programs, emergency response plans, and site-specific evacuation procedures in collaboration with line managers, ensuring drills and training are conducted regularly
- Monitor WHS communications with external parties such as SafeWork Authorities and regulatory bodies, ensuring timely resolution of safety-related complaints and regulatory compliance
- Participate in self-insurance networks and external safety forums, facilitating WHS improvements and sharing best practices with industry peers
- Conduct WHSMS audits and maintain records in accordance with legislative and company requirements, ensuring proper documentation of risks, hazards, incidents, and corrective actions
- Assist line managers with WHSMS compliance for procurement, design, installation, and commissioning processes, ensuring all equipment and plant designs meet safety standards
- Review WHSMS Procedures, Training Modules, and SWPs, ensuring they are up-to-date, relevant, and compliant with current regulations
- Conducting significant incident investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions and reporting to senior leadership
- Oversee the formulation and management of injury management plans, return-to-work programs, and health surveillance (e.g., noise surveys), ensuring compliance with local legislation and WHSMS guidelines
- Facilitate regular WHS Committee meetings, presenting data, and monitoring the effectiveness of corrective actions and safety initiatives
- Manufacturing, Logistics and farms
HSE Advisor
Bruce Rock Engineering
Forrest field, WA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Developing, enforcing, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies as per WHS Act 2020 and Regulations 2022
- Travelling across divisions and facilitating addressing safety concerns
- Managing Workers' Compensation claims and injury processes
- Analyzing safety data to identify and implement improvement strategies
- Coordinating various employee medical requirements and health initiatives across four sites
- Establishing and upholding incident reporting procedures, aiding investigations and action plans
- Developing emergency response plans, including evacuation and crisis strategies
- Assisting in developing safe work methods and ensuring employee competency across multiple sites
- Delivering safety presentations and information at weekly toolbox meetings
- Conducting regular inspections to identify safety hazards and compliance issues
- Preparing and presenting safety reports for management meetings
- Coordinating monthly drug and alcohol screenings based on company KPIs
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives
- Implementing changes or improvements based on feedback, data analysis, or evolving safety regulations
- Contributing to workplace incident response and assisting compliance with WHS laws by recording and investigating injuries and equipment damage, and reports safety performance following ICAM
Safety Quality & Compliance Advisor
Linfox
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Hazelmere, Forrest field WA
- Manage the effective Safety performance of the site (including contractors) and report performance and continuous improvement actions
- Establish effective and measurable objectives, targets & KPIs for Business Unit as part of the internal performance evaluation process in line with the Linfox Corporate Safety & Compliance Management Systems and HACCP & SQF standards
- Liaise with and engage customers in proactive safety initiatives
- Develop and maintain all Safety & Compliance related documents including SWPs, Risk Assessments, Emergency Management plans, Traffic Management as well as any other safety related documents required by the site
- Inspecting and auditing quality & safety management systems, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for compliance.
Senior Quality Assurance
One Harvest
Bibra Lake, WA
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with local and national regulations while also adapting to the specific needs of each organization
- Investigated incidents and accidents, employing root cause analysis to recommend corrective actions that prevent future occurrences and improve overall safety performance
- Strong and current knowledge and trained in Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Education
Advanced Diploma -
Work Health And Safety
12-2024
Bachelor of Technology - Performing microbiological procedures for various food and dairy products, Developing a HACCP-based food safety plan, Examine the biochemical properties of food, Produce a range of rennet-coagulated cheeses, Implementing and reviewing the production of milk fat products, Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing, Conduct sensory analysis, Specifying and monitoring the nutritional value of processed food, Monitoring refrigeration and air conditioning systems in food processing
GADVASU
Punjab, IndiaSkills
- Advanced Diploma in Work Health and Safety
- BSB41419- Certificate IV in Work, Health, and Safety
- Certified Internal Auditor (ICS)
- BSBWHS515 & RIIWHS301E- Certified in ICAM Lead Investigation
- FBPFS3002 – HACCP Certified
- HLTPAT005 – Certified in Drug Abuse and Alcohol Testing
- FBPAUD4004 – Certified in Identifying, Evaluating, and controlling food safety hazards
- CFMSR Certified - Coles Food Manufacturing Supplier Requirements
References
On request
Publications
- Evaluation of quality of yoghurt prepared from goat milk of Beetal breed, Indian J Dairy Sci, 01/2018, The objectives of this study were to evaluate the physiochemical, microbiological, and sensorial attributes of yoghurt prepared from goat milk (Beetal breed) and the effect of storage period on free fatty acid, whey separation, acidity, total lactic acid bacteria count, coliform, yeast and mold count and sensory parameters., http://www.researchgate.net/publication/323573750_Evaluation_of_quality_o
- Yogurt: A Nature's Wonder for Mankind, International Journal of Fermented Foods, 06/2017, Impact of Yogurt on human health and its benefits. Yogurt starter culture consists of a blend of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp bulgaricus. Today, there are more than 700 yogurt and cheese products found in Indian cuisine. Consumption of yogurt imparts various health beneficial effects to the host by promoting bone health, improving diet quality, reducing the incidence of chronic diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular disease., http://www.researchgate.net/publication/320036139_Yogurt_A_Nature%27s_Won
Timeline
WHS Advisor
Inghams Enterprises PTY LTD
09.2024 - Current
HSE Advisor
Bruce Rock Engineering
09.2023 - 09.2024
Safety Quality & Compliance Advisor
Linfox
07.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Quality Assurance
One Harvest
07.2018 - 06.2022
Advanced Diploma -
Work Health And Safety
Bachelor of Technology - Performing microbiological procedures for various food and dairy products, Developing a HACCP-based food safety plan, Examine the biochemical properties of food, Produce a range of rennet-coagulated cheeses, Implementing and reviewing the production of milk fat products, Apply basic process engineering principles to food processing, Conduct sensory analysis, Specifying and monitoring the nutritional value of processed food, Monitoring refrigeration and air conditioning systems in food processing
GADVASU
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