Geetika Bassi
Laboratory and Research Safety and Health Specialist @The University Of Winnipeg
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WORK HISTORY
Laboratory and Research Safety and Health Specialist @The University Of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB, CA
Lead the development and implementation of health and safety programs, including laboratory hygiene, biological and radiation safety, WHMIS, and personal protective equipment management.• Conduct comprehensive laboratory inspections and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal safety regulations.• Design and deliver training programs focused on laboratory safety practices, emergency response procedures, and regulatory compliance for the university\'s science community.• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including university management, researchers, and external regulatory bodies, to address safety concerns and optimize laboratory practices.• Respond to emergency situations, providing technical support and leading incident investigations to promote a safe learning and research environment.• Provide consultation on safety requirements for design and construction projects, ensuring alignment with health and safety standards.• Serve as a key representative on the Science Lab Safety Subcommittee, Radiation Safety Committee, and Biosafety Committee, driving strategic safety initiatives.
EDUCATION
Centennial College
Advanced Diploma, Biotechnology
Lyallpur Khalsa College of Engineering
Master’s Degree, Biotechnology
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
Bachelor’s Degree, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Canadian Safety Institute
NEBOSH International General Certificate, Occupational Health and Safety
University of Manitoba
Ph.D, Physiology and Pathophysiology
SKILLS
ABOUT GEETIKA BASSI
A professional Occupational Health and Safety specialist with extensive legislation knowledge on-Health and safety-Biosafety-Radiation Safety-Laser Safety-Experience in workplace wellbeing practices and employee labor relations for over 5 years.I believe employee wellness, health and safety, well-being is a key contributor to employee engagement, and staff retention. Experience in market research, review, design, implementation, monitoring, and managing best practices on health and safety policies and procedures to promote a safe and secure work culture and lower risks and accidents rates.Provide support to management teams and JHSC’s with-Incident prevention-Incident management-Risk assessment-Wellness initiatives. Expertise in designing the investigative plan, conducting, and analyzing investigations. Expertise in working cross-functionally with-Health and Safety team-HR/People and Culture-Business leaders-Safe Work MB-Workers Compensation Board for specialized wellbeing of coworkers.Core Competencies-Health and Safety trainings-Health and Safety audits-Emergency Response Planning-Incident Investigation and Analysis
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