Behshid Barati
Health, Safety and Environment Specialist
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About
Health, Safety and Environment professional with experience supporting multisite operations across Canada in manufacturing, service, warehouse, and field environments. Skilled in regulatory compliance, workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations, hazard assessments, corrective action management, and safety training. Experienced in developing and implementing health and safety programs, supporting Joint Health & Safety Committees, conducting risk assessments, and partnering with operational leaders to improve safety performance.
Bilingual in English and French with strong communication, leadership, and continuous improvement skills.
Experience
Health, Safety and Environment Specialist - Keurig Dr Pepper Canada - Montreal
(2025-01)
- Conducted health and safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments across multiple branch locations throughout Quebec and Atlantic Canada, ensuring compliance with provincial OHS legislation and corporate standards.
- Conducted incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and implemented corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented Emergency Response Plans (ERP) across multiple branches.
- Designed and implemented Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program across all branches.
- Maintained incident records, investigation reports, corrective action tracking, and compliance documentation.
- Conducted fire extinguisher inspections, emergency preparedness reviews, evacuation planning, and fire safety compliance assessments.
- Coordinated safety training programs, certifications, and updated safe work procedures.
- Partnered with branch managers and operational leaders to resolve safety concerns and improve safety performance.
Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator - PyroGenesis Inc - Montreal
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
- Conducted workplace inspections, and risk assessments in an industrial manufacturing environment, prepared reports, and coordinated corrective action follow-up.
- Delivered safety training (working at heights, confined spaces, LOTO, PPE, machine safety, equipment handling).
- Supported WHMIS compliance through chemical inventory reviews, SDS management, employee training, and hazardous materials storage inspections.
- Planned emergency drills and updated emergency response plans
Merchandise Execution MET - Home Depot - Winnipeg
(2021-01 - 2023-12)
- Conducted inspection on Safety issues according to safety plans.
- Chaired Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings, overseeing agenda development, guiding committee members, monitoring action items, and ensuring timely follow-up on assigned tasks.
- Work closely with the ordering and quality control department to maintain stock and reject non-confined material, monitoring out of stock items.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer - New Flyer Industries - Winnipeg
(2021-06 - 2021-08)
Internship
- Audited units and analyzed HSE plans according to WHMIS, company policies, and workplace safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Supported the development and review of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to enhance workplace safety.
- Inspected Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and checked all safe work procedures.
Health, Safety and Environment Advisor - Official Association of Health and Safety
(2016-01 - 2019-12)
- Conducted inspections, audits, and coordinated hazard resolution.
- Delivered Health & Safety training programs, including Lockout/Tagout and Working at Heights.
- Investigated workplace incidents and accidents to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures
- Supported organizations in improving safety culture and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained environmental records, permits, inspections, and compliance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Health and Safety Assistance - Labor & Regulatory Services
(2014-01 - 2016-12)
- Implemented HSE programs and delivered safety awareness training and toolbox talks.
- Monitored near-miss reporting systems and corrective action follow-up activities.
- Promoted proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and reinforced workplace safety practices across operations.
- Assisted with workplace inspections and hazard identification activities.
Education
Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
Bachelor's degree - Science (Applied Physics)
