Ram Niwas Bairagi

Result-oriented and accomplished EHS & Sustainability professional with over 26 years of extensive experience across textiles, pulp & paper, chemicals, auto components, wires & cables, and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in Environment, Health & Safety systems, ESG frameworks, process safety, compliance management, and operational excellence. Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing EHS policies, managing audits, ensuring statutory compliance, leading safety transformations, and driving continuous improvement across complex industrial environments.

Head – EHS - KEI Industries Ltd. - Bhiwadi, Rajasthan

(2020-03)

• Develop, review, install and implement all firefighting & 5S systems and procedures in accordance with statutory regulations.
• Prepare Safe Evacuation Plans and Work Method Statements.
• Constitute and implement Safety, Canteen, Works & Grievance Redressal Committees as per regulations.
• Conduct regular quantitative risk assessments across plant operations.
• Handle Integrated Management Systems including OHSAS 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, SA8000:2014, IATF16949, API, BSAC & Greenco standards.
• Develop and implement EHS programs ensuring compliance with EHS rules and regulations across the organization.
• Facilitate safety training and site mock drills for contractors, labor, and employees at regular intervals.
• Oversee regular site inspections and prepare risk/impact assessments and mitigation plans.
• Played a major role in the strategic campaign "I Am Responsible" promoting employee ownership of EHS parameters.
• Designed and maintained structured EHS training calendars.
• Introduced "Train the Trainer" programs to enhance organizational safety competency.
• Initiated and implemented EHS compliance systems and continuous improvement projects.
• Organized promotional and awareness campaigns including National Safety Week, Fire Service Day, Environment Day, Earth Day.
• Identified potential emergencies and developed onsite emergency plans, crisis management plans, and mitigation plans (fire, earthquake, evacuation, chemical spills, diesel leakage, explosions, snake bite, etc.).
• Conducted social compliance, CTPAT, ESG, ISO and EHS audits.
• Managed statutory, ethical, and security audits successfully with external agencies.
• Ensured adherence to ISO/IMS, Social Audit, CTPAT, FCC, Security, Safety, Fire, and Sustainability audits.
• Handled international client audits including Walmart, IKEA, JC Penney, H&M, M&S, BIG Lots, 3M, Carrefour, Target, Adani, GE Power, CMI FPE, ELEC, ENEL, GKD, Global DTA, Indorama, Petrobras, Petrofac, Pietro Fiorentini, Sinerfa, SRV, TBE, Siemens, VCA, Ethical/Social & Statutory audits.
• Ensured continuous updating and availability of EHS policies and procedures.
• Recipient of Greentech Golden Safety Award (Silver Award – 2008).
• Conducted HAZOP studies, work environment monitoring, and risk analysis.
• Developed environmental programs aligned with sustainability goals.
• Led environmental impact assessments covering air, noise, water, ecology, and environmental quality.
• Guided business units in environmental management plans and monitoring programs.

Head – EHS & Compliance - Trident Industries Ltd. - Punjab

(2010-07 - 2020-02)

• Managed IMS systems including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and SA8000.
• Conducted safety audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
• Implemented contractor safety and industrial safety programs.
• Led fire safety, emergency preparedness, and evacuation planning.
• Conducted safety training programs and awareness initiatives.
• Implemented risk assessment methodologies across operations.

Deputy Manager – Safety - Ballarpur Industries Ltd. (BILT) - Haryana

(2010-02 - 2010-07)

• Implemented safety systems in pulp and paper operations.
• Conducted audits and ensured compliance with safety standards.

Safety Officer - Star Paper Mills Ltd. - Saharanpur, UP

(2008-01 - 2010-02)

• Managed plant safety systems, inspections, and compliance activities.

Safety Officer - H.P. Cotton Textile Mills Ltd. - Hisar, Haryana

(2007-04 - 2007-12)

• Implemented industrial safety procedures and compliance frameworks.

Production cum Fire & Safety Team Member - Denso Haryana Pvt. Ltd. - Gurgaon

(1999-11 - 2007-03)

• Supported production operations with integrated fire and safety management systems.

M.Tech - Environmental Health & Safety

PG Diploma - Industrial Safety (Equivalent to ASP – BCSP)

PG Diploma - Environmental Law & Policy

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering