Vasanth Pugazhendhi
GM – Corporate EHS Head | M.E (Industrial Safety) | Risk-Smart, Compliance-Strong EHS Leader
- Role
- Head Ehs - Corporate Office at Total Environment Building Systems Pvt Ltd
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vasanth Pugazhendhi
A results-driven EHS leader with 20+ years’ expertise in Corporate EHS & ESG governance, strategic compliance, and risk mitigation for large-scale industries.Specialized in Fire & Safety, Environment Health & Safety Management, Risk Assessments (HIRA/AIA), Emergency Preparedness, and Safety Leadership across manufacturing, construction, and power sectors.WHERE CAN I ADD VALUE Strategizing and implementing robust EHS frameworks aligned with ISO 14001 & 45001 for multi-location industrial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and zero-incident work cultures. Driving environmental sustainability initiatives, including green cover development, energy-efficient operations, and digital safety systems for proactive monitoring and reporting. Strengthening fire safety and emergency preparedness, delivering advanced risk control solutions, fire audits, and safety engineering for complex, high-risk environments. Leading enterprise-wide EHS performance monitoring, using critical KPIs (LTA, RA, FA, NM) and digital dashboards to ensure transparent safety governance and regulatory adherence. Cultivating safety-centric organizational cultures by leading behavioral-based safety (BBS) programs, high-impact safety training, and leadership engagement for operational excellence.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Achieved a milestone of 90+ Million Safe Man Hours across diverse industrial units, setting new safety benchmarks within the organization. Winner of the prestigious British Safety Council 5-Star Rating and Annual Quality Trophy for Safety, recognized for world-class EHS standards. India Book of Records Holder for fastest sapling plantation, demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship and CSR initiatives. Secured Vishwakarma Award for innovative safety implementations and O&M process excellence, highlighting strategic safety leadership. Achieved an overall 120 Million Safe Man Hours, driving proactive safety leadership and embedding zero-incident culture across multi-site industrial setups. Recognized for digital transformation in site safety - awarded \"Best Digitally Implemented Site\" and \"Green Cover Award\", driving technology-led safety enhancements.ABOUT ME A visionary safety professional, known for leadership, analytical thinking, team collaboration, problem-solving, and strong communication, driving safe, compliance, and productive workplaces. Do reach me at:+91••••••••28 | e••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Head Ehs - Corporate Office
Total Environment Building Systems Pvt Ltd
Nov 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Directed large-scale EHS programs and risk mitigation strategies, aligning with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards for seamless compliance across diverse operations. Integrated sustainability and EHS governance, embedding environment-friendly practices aligned with global safety norms and legal compliance. Facilitated cross-functional HIRA, AIA, and risk assessment sessions to identify and address critical risks, driving significant reduction in the organization\'s overall risk index. Formulated robust EHS frameworks, including site-specific emergency response plans, fire safety audits, and operational control mechanisms. Spearheaded EHS performance monitoring systems, using KPIs like LTA, FA, NM, RA to drive actionable insights and improve workplace safety metrics. Facilitated advanced safety training, leadership safety dialogues, and Gemba walks, enhancing workforce safety awareness and culture transformation. Collaborated with leadership teams to conduct hazard identification campaigns, significantly reducing high-risk scenarios across manufacturing and project sites. Led continuous improvement initiatives in IMS and WMS systems, aligning operational excellence with industry benchmarks and legal standards. Recognized for driving innovative safety systems, emergency preparedness drills, and cross-functional EHS initiatives, positioning organizations as industry leaders in safety excellence. Specialties: Corporate EHS Strategy, EHS Compliance, ISO 45001/14001, Risk Mitigation (HIRA, AIA), Digital Safety Systems, KPI Performance, Fire Safety, Emergency Planning, Gemba Walks, IMS Audits
Education
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Seshasayee Institute Of Technology
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Master's degree, Industrial safety Engineering
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