Nikola Šukalo
Bela
Summary
Dynamic EHS professional with a proven track record at Xella Serbia, excelling in safety culture evolution and incident investigation. Expert in hazard identification and safety auditing, I successfully led initiatives that enhanced workplace safety and compliance. A motivational leader, I foster collaboration to achieve sustainable safety systems and drive continuous improvement.
Thinking outside the box in order to bring safety topics to all relevant stake holders.
Working in safety not for compliance but for people and their safe return home after the working hours are finished.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional EHS Manager
Xella Serbia
11.2023 - Current
- Analyzing of Market Area safety heat maps and safety trends
- Preparation of safety market area goals, actions and KPI.
- Managing corporate KPI through leading and lagging indicators.
- Setting up sustainable EHS system inside the market area.
- Building and managing regional EHS team.
- Actively involved in safety culture evolution throughout the market area team, promoting safety as company core value.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Conducted safety culture assessments and Plant improvement programs.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Prepared and participated in Safety Days throughout the region.
- Assigned Cross Regional Life Saving Rules assessor.
- Total Safety Leadership authorized trainer.
- Organizing and executing regional safety workshops.
EHS Specialist
TEHPRO D.o.o.
08.2016 - 11.2023
- Providing continuous support in alignment with local EHS regulations for the customers.
- Performing Risk Assessment according to local regulations.
- Providing expert support to clients in setting up sustainable safety system and policies.
- Organizing and managing safety systems for clients.
- Providing basic and specific training for employees.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Performed audits and site safety inspections. Advising on elimination and mitigation measures.
- Performed safety culture assessments and advising on further actions to improve safety culture within the organization.
Education
Master Applied Safety Engineer - Safety Engineering
The Academy of Applied Studies Polytechnic
Belgrade10-2022
Specialist Applied Engineer of Occupational Safety - Occupational Safety
The Academy of Applied Studies Polytechnic
Belgrade, Serbia05-2019
Skills
- Occupational health
- Hazard identification
- Confined space entry
- Incident investigation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Accident prevention
- Safety auditing
- Safety culture auditor and trainer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Regional EHS Manager
Xella Serbia
11.2023 - Current
EHS Specialist
TEHPRO D.o.o.
08.2016 - 11.2023
Master Applied Safety Engineer - Safety Engineering
The Academy of Applied Studies Polytechnic
Specialist Applied Engineer of Occupational Safety - Occupational Safety
The Academy of Applied Studies Polytechnic
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