Thinesh Ignatius

Results-driven EHS / Safety Professional with 10+ years of experience in industrial safety, occupational health, environmental compliance, statutory compliance, incident investigation, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, safety audits, and employee safety training. Experienced across manufacturing and apparel environments, with exposure to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SA8000, hazardous waste management, fire safety, machinery safety, regulatory audits, Safety Observation Tours (SOT), Safety Gemba Walks, and safety committee management. Strong capability in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions, hazard control, compliance documentation, and team leadership.

Senior Safety Officer - Alpha Apparels – A Unit of Best Corporation - Arasur, Coimbatore

(2026-04)

• Lead workplace EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable statutory requirements, safety standards, and organizational procedures.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents; perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification and drive effective risk-control measures.
• Inspect fire suppression systems, emergency exits, lifting tackles, pressure vessels, machinery, and safety equipment.
• Manage procurement, availability, inspection, and maintenance of PPE and critical safety equipment.
• Develop and implement safety procedures, emergency response plans, training programs, toolbox talks, and mock drills.
• Prepare HSE, incident, inspection, safety-log, and statutory compliance documentation.
• Coordinate renewal of factory licenses, Fire NOC, sanitary certificates, pressure vessel/lifting tackle certifications, contractor registration, hostel licenses, and FSSAI certification; maintain IF registers.
• Coordinate Health & Safety Committee activities, Safety Observation Tours (SOT), and Safety Gemba Walks.

Safety & Social Compliance Officer - Alpha Apparels – A Unit of Best Corporation - Arasur, Coimbatore

(2024-07 - 2026-04)

• Managed EHS and social compliance activities covering statutory, regulatory, customer, and organizational requirements.
• Coordinated statutory licenses, certificates, approvals, IF registers, and compliance documentation.
• Liaised with government authorities and supported resolution of PF-related compliance issues.
• Coordinated regulatory, customer, and third-party audits, including ISO 14001 requirements.
• Monitored dust collectors, STP operations, carbon footprint assessments, and environmental compliance.
• Managed safe handling and disposal of hazardous waste, e-waste, chemicals, and spent oils.
• Investigated incidents and near-misses, conducted risk assessments, and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinated Health & Safety, Works, Canteen, and Grievance Committee meetings and action follow-up.
• Conducted safety inspections, training, toolbox talks, awareness programs, mock drills, and HSE reporting.

Senior Engineer – Safety - L.G. Balakrishnan & Bros - Annur, Coimbatore

(2023-04 - 2023-12)

• Conducted toolbox talks and safety meetings to strengthen employee safety awareness and workplace safety culture.
• Coordinated ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 audits and maintained statutory documentation, including DISH and pressurized vessel requirements.
• Managed hazardous waste disposal documentation and compliance records.
• Ensured safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, oils, and petroleum products.
• Developed emergency response plans, conducted mock drills and safety training, and supported committee activities.
• Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments and monitored fire systems, dust collectors, lifting tackles, pressure vessels, and power press safety.
• Monitored and reported carbon footprint/emission-related data and maintained HSE records.

Safety In-charge – EHS - Le Shark Global LLP - Palladam, Tiruppur

(2020-12 - 2023-03)

• Led a team of four Safety Officers in implementing and monitoring workplace EHS programs.
• Evaluated and improved safety procedures and policies for employees and clients.
• Conducted workplace and machinery inspections to identify hazards and ensure safe conditions.
• Investigated accidents and incidents, analyzed injury reports, and implemented corrective measures.
• Monitored environmental compliance and hazardous waste disposal and researched applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintained accurate EHS records, reports, safety documentation, and official correspondence.

Senior EHS Officer - Everest Industries Limited - Podanur, Coimbatore

(2017-04 - 2020-11)

• Conducted employee safety training and awareness programs focused on hazard prevention and safe work practices.
• Maintained PCB and IF compliance documentation and managed hazardous waste disposal.
• Prepared monthly HSE reports and coordinated safety meetings and compliance updates.
• Monitored bag house/dust collectors, STP operations, and fiber-count assessments using personal samplers.
• Maintained incident, near-miss, and accident records and monitored safety trends.
• Implemented safety projects, encouraged employee safety suggestions, and maintained occupational health and factory checklists.

Fire & Safety Officer - S.P. Apparels Limited - Neelambur, Coimbatore

(2016-03 - 2017-04)

• Conducted employee safety training and coaching on safety procedures and hazard prevention.
• Planned and implemented fire and hazardous-material prevention measures.
• Conducted safety audits, analyzed findings, and presented reports and recommendations to management.
• Supported procurement of safety equipment and maintained fire safety, compliance, and incident documentation.

MBA - Bharathiyar University (2026 - 2028)

M.E.

• Industrial Safety Engineering - K.S.R. College of Engineering (2014 - 2016)

B.E.

• Electronics & Communication Engineering - V.S.B.

Engineering

College (2010 - 2014)

H.S.E.

• M.S.P.

Solai Nadar Higher Secondary

School (2009 - 2010)

S.S.L.C.

• M.S.P.

Solai Nadar Higher Secondary

School (2007 - 2008)