Ashraf Cheema

I am an experienced Safety Manager with 14+ years of UAE experience (10+ years’ experience majorly in UAE and other geographies including Oman, Bahrain, Kazakhstan) in developing and implementing safety programs in compliance with ISO 14001 / 45001 standards, conducting safety audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a number of construction projects. I lead by example, coaching, mentoring and integrating teams. As an accomplished HSE professional skilled at developing and implementing effective HSE Management systems alongside I have the ability to work under pressure in challenging environments in a calm manner.

I Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross cultural and versatile experience in HSE.

• Innovative Risk Management Tool (RADAR) – Developed and implemented an innovative Hazard Identification/mitigation and HSE Active monitoring Tool RADAR (Activities 2 weeks look ahead plans and associated HSE active monitoring schedule implementation) across all projects activities as per scope, engaging supervisors and Management in HSE active monitoring on a daily basis. Developed and implemented a HSE Self Verification Tool as well.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensured compliance with all COMPANY and local regulations resulting in improving project HSE Cultures 
• HSE Trainings/Campaigns – Successfully implemented and delivered safety training programs
• Continuous Improvement – Implemented a continuous improvement operating process 
• Improved Safety Record & Reporting Culture - Completed 4 million man-hours without a recordable incident projects as HSE Manager. 
• Team Building - Built a strong safety team through effective coaching resulting in improved reporting culture.

M.Sc. Geophysics – MOFA Attested

Session 2008 – 2009

B.Sc. Geophysics – MOFA Attested

Session 2004 – 2008