FARHAN KHAN
Riyadh
Summary
Dedicated safety professional with expertise in site inspections, audits, and compliance with OSHA and ISO 45001 standards. Proficient in risk assessment, JSA, and emergency response planning, ensuring worker welfare through effective PPE compliance and monitoring. Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and safety KPI reporting. Adept at using MS Office for compliance reporting and field monitoring documentation. Strong teamwork, time management, and cross-cultural communication skills enhance the ability to manage confined space entry and gas testing operations efficiently. Career goal: to leverage extensive safety management skills to foster a culture of safety excellence within a dynamic organisation.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Safety Officer
GHULAM HASSAIN BAID ULLAH CONTRACTING CO., KSA
2025.10 - 2026.05
- Executed daily site inspections across multiple concurrent project sites, identifying and mitigating hazards to maintain a safe working environment.
- Reviewed and authorized safe work plans and work permits (PTW), ensuring only qualified personnel were assigned to tasks.
- Led pre-shift toolbox talks, communicating safety expectations, daily risks, and emergency procedures to workforces of varying nationalities.
- Performed color code inspections for power tools, hand tools, and fire extinguishers, removing non-compliant equipment from service immediately.
- Conducted gas testing and atmospheric monitoring prior to confined space entry, ensuring compliance with entry permits and rescue plans.
- Monitored and maintained worker welfare facilities, including washrooms, shelters, and potable water, in compliance with MLSD requirements.
- Reported all incidents and near-misses to the Safety Manager; conducted root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions.
- Ensured proper use, storage, and maintenance of all PPE across work sites, conducting regular PPE inspections and replacements.
- Collaborated with site management to foster a proactive safety culture among all workers and subcontractors.
Safety Officer
SAUDI ARABIA BAYTUR CONSTRUCTION CO., Riyadh, KSA
Riyadh
2025.01 - 2025.09
- Enforced HSE compliance across the KAFD mega-project site, directly supporting the Saudi Public Investment Fund's zero-harm mandate.
- Performed comprehensive risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) before commencing high-risk activities.
- Issued and monitored work permits, verifying contractor adherence to approved safe work methods and project-specific HSE plans.
- Conducted systematic PPE audits and site walkthroughs, documenting findings and tracking corrective actions to closure.
- Attended and facilitated toolbox meetings; delivered safety inductions for newly mobilized workers and subcontractors.
- Coordinated with government inspection teams and supported compliance audits in alignment with MOL, MLSD, and PIF HSE standards.
- Maintained safety registers, incident logs, inspection records, and monthly KPI reports for submission to the HSE Manager.
- Developed and implemented emergency response drills and evacuation procedures tailored to site-specific hazards.
- Investigated incidents and near-misses, producing formal investigation reports with corrective and preventive action plans.
Safety Officer
BEC (SINDELAR ISLAND COMPANY), KSA
2024.08 - 2024.12
- Performed regular site safety inspections on the NEOM giga-project, operating within one of the world's most demanding and high-profile construction environments.
- Upheld strict safety standards aligned with NEOM's HSE framework, ECOM project requirements, and international regulations (OSHA / ISO 45001).
- Verified adherence to safe work plans and permit-to-work systems, ensuring only authorized, competent workers performed specialized tasks.
- Monitored atmospheric conditions and executed gas testing for confined space operations, guaranteeing the implementation of life-safety procedures.
- Inspected color coding compliance for all hand tools, power tools, and fire safety equipment across assigned work zones.
- Cultivated safety culture through active participation in toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and safety committee activities.
- Monitored worker welfare provisions, including sanitation, hydration, and shade shelters, under extreme environmental conditions on remote project sites.
- Reported unsafe acts and conditions in real-time to the site HSE Manager, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe behaviors.
HSE Officer
SDG'S WORKSHOP COMMUNITY, Remote
2022.08 - 2024.11
- Supervised field and community-based activities, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and the safe execution of SDG-related projects.
- Conducted risk assessments, hazard identification, and implemented preventive safety measures across project operations.
- Delivered health, safety, and environmental awareness training to volunteers and participants, promoting a safety-first culture.
- Maintained HSE documentation, incident reports, and activity records in a structured, audit-ready format.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
PMAS-ARID AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY
Rawalpindi, Pakistan 2020.08 - 2024.05
Skills
- Site Inspections & Audits
- PPE Compliance & Monitoring
- OSHA / ISO 45001 Compliance
- Risk Assessment & JSA
- Worker Welfare & Welfare Monitoring
- Permit-to-Work (PTW) Systems
- Incident Investigation & RCA
- Safety KPI Reporting
- Confined Space Entry / Gas Testing
- Emergency Response Planning
- Color Code & Power Tool Inspection
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Compliance Reporting
- Field Monitoring Documentation
- Basic GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- NEBOSH, National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health
- IOSH Managing Safely
- OSHA Safety Certification
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental Science Diploma
- First Aid & Emergency Response Awareness
Languages
English - Professional
Beginner
Urdu - Native
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Interests
Climate Action Contributor
Timeline
Safety Officer
GHULAM HASSAIN BAID ULLAH CONTRACTING CO., KSA
2025.10 - 2026.05
Safety Officer
SAUDI ARABIA BAYTUR CONSTRUCTION CO., Riyadh, KSA
2025.01 - 2025.09
Safety Officer
BEC (SINDELAR ISLAND COMPANY), KSA
2024.08 - 2024.12
HSE Officer
SDG'S WORKSHOP COMMUNITY, Remote
2022.08 - 2024.11
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
PMAS-ARID AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY
2020.08 - 2024.05