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Cheruvu Gnana Prasad

Mob: +91 9000882491; Mail: gp_cheruvu@yahoo.com

Functional Expertise: Accomplished Health and Safety Professional with 29+ years of enriching experience
In Gulf Oil corporation Limited and as HOD of HSE dept. Presently with AGI glaspac as HOD -Safety

Career Synopsis

Quality & Safety Specialist with the ability to analyze operations, pin point areas of improvements, &

redesign and implement plans that generate profitable results. Completed Post Graduate Diploma in
Industrial Safety
Strategic leader with proven track record of building & leading effective cross-functional, multi-site and

multi-business teams
Proactive approach in understanding of risk involved in operations and related occupational health hazards

with substances used/behavior/materials etc and setting remedial actions


Skilled in process of selection, procurement, placement and use of quality personnel protective equipments
Ability to maintain emergency plans initiate emergency response and lead rescue drills/ evacuation drills
Ability in developing cost-effective EHS programs that align with business goals and implement sustainable,

cultural / organizational change.


Proficient problem-solver with the analytical skills to evaluate risks and business strategies and ability to

plan contingency safety strategies


Expertise in knowledge and control of Health Hazardous Substances Successfully organized analysis of

hazards materials and implemented HAZOP


Managing the training across the spectrum of safety arenas also emphasizing on maintenance and
operation department

Key Areas of Professional Expertise:


Employee Safety Measures
Cost Reduction/Avoidance
Regulatory Compliance
EHS Evaluation / Audit
Material Handling

Safety Training Programs


Environmental Protection
EHS Legal Requirements
Risk Management
Work Permit System

Strategic Safety planning


Remediation Strategies
EHS Programs/Policies
EHS Performance Metrics
Motivational Programs

Domain Expertise: Skilled in Project Management of new set-up operations in manufacturing plant and
ensuring implementation of Quality Control measures - success in ensuring the functionality of the operating
structure and system promoting continuous improvement, and delivering highest level of product quality,
delivery performance, inventory management, cost effectiveness and safety

Skilled in Material Management operations worked as a SAP (MM Module) professional


Instrumental in project activities of Bulk Loading System Plant (BLS Plant) at Jayant in M.P of Gulf Oil
Corporation Limited and effectively streamlined the processes
Adept in handling R&D activities

Career Outline: Associated with Gulf Oil Corporation Limited since 1983 and was exposed in areas of Project
Management, Quality Control, R&D and as a leader in HSE department and from 2009 with AGI glaspac which
is located at Hyderabad
Company Profile: Gulf oil corporation Limited Manufacturers of commercial explosives and ancillaries and
also in pharmaceutical business making bulk pharma and formulations as specialty chemicals unit. Company
makes pump able explosives manufacturing at Jayant mines at NTPC spot in M.P.
AGI glaspac (An SBU of HSIL Ltd.)an ISO 9001,14001 & OHSAS 18001 COMPANY in the business of glass
ware manufacturing that includes container glass having 2 units in Andhra Pradesh My responsibility is to take
care of both the units for safety related matters. Organization is working on TPM for its implementation.
Team Member FSMS ISO 22000, ISO 15378, and PAS 223.

AREAS OF EXPOSURE

Developing effective Policies/Procedures


Responsible for drafting materials and methodologies for increasing the safety awareness on projects
and safety related issues for construction work of furnace & chimney in glass industry.

Identify and support the development of environmental management policies / procedures in


accordance with the country law and international standards.

Inspections
Conduct regular inspection of safety, accident investigations in accordance with the accepted

international codes of practice and methodologies.


Scrutinize the area and analyze the job critically before finalizing the work permit.
Monitor that the safety systems meet the legislative requirements with proper defined policies and
procedures and document the same.
Inspect everyday the job site to ensure safety and satisfactory work conditions.

Protective Equipments
Provide appropriate safety and protective equipments for all employees at site.
Maintain the transport safety TREM cards of material carriers
Ensure that the protective equipments are utilized properly.
Training
Develop Training needs/Program and train employees on fire-fighting equipment and Emergency drills
and also training the contractors personnel.

Environmental Health
Responsible for coordinating safety and environmental activities to extend safety support services to

all. As an internal auditor for OHSAS 18001.


Maintain international quality standards and the implementation of exhaustive system of responsible

environmental management.
Study the implementation of refined technologies and processes to reduce the harmful impacts of
energy generation in the environment.

Maintenance
Formulate preventive maintenance programs for safety of environment and health at all times.
Coordinate activities with one goal of job safety with employees and other contractors at work on site.
Conversant with TPM SHE pillar chairman.
Documentation and Meetings
Carry out of Safety committee meetings, Safety management and Inspections at design and layout
stages, Toolbox meetings and send the Minutes/Follow-ups.
Present assignment completed is safety related issues of Construction of Factory building, plant and
machinery and errection of Chimney in glass industry. Meeting the customers requirements on safety
related issues.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

PG Diploma in Industrial Safety, Regional Labor Institute Tamil Nadu


M.Sc.(A.I.C.)
B.Sc.
Diploma in computer applications; Trained in SAP from Intelli group Asia pvt. Ltd. and worked on SAP for
3+years and conversant with SAP (EHS Product safety, DG .)
PG Diploma in Material Management
OSHSAS 18001 certified as lead auditor from BSI

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Attended few External safety audits as safety consultant & safety management specialist, did Hazop study at
NTPC Ramagundam.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 8th June 1960
Address: 18-67/17, Sai Nagar Colony, Venkatrao Pet, Lothukunta, ALwal, Secunderabad 500010, A.P

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