B.Sc. Biology, CRSP – Safety Consultant

Dhara is a Canadian Certified Safety Professional (CRSP) with 10+ years of experience working in both unionized and non-unionized environments. She is in the process of getting her Registered Occupational Hygiene (ROH) certification. She has completed her Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Alberta and has a depth of experience in health and safety management. Dhara is a result driven and dedicated professional with a proven track record of creating safety programs that increase efficiency, decrease cost, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Dhara is bilingual and can speak 4 different languages.

Professional Certifications:

  • Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
  • Occupational Health and Safety, University of Alberta
  • Registered Occupational Hygiene (ROH) candidate 
  • Ergonomics
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods

Experience:

  • Pandemic Response Plan (COVID 19, Ebola)
  • Biosafety Alternative Contact- Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • COR Audit
  • Inspections
  • Emergency Response Plan
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Joint Health and Safety Committees
  • Injury Prevention
  • Training & Development
  • OHS Legislation and Regulatory Compliance
  • Policy, program and procedure development
  • Risk Management
  • Incident Investigation & Root cause Analysis
  • Ergonomics
  • WCB Administration
  • Industrial Hygiene (Noise Assessment, Respirator Fit Test, Indoor Air quality Monitoring, Heavy Metals and Chemicals Monitoring)
  • Hearing Conservation Program
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science, Biology – University of Waterloo
  • Occupational Health and Safety Certificate – University of Alberta

Personal:

In addition to the work Dhara does with Salopek & Associates, she is also the owner of D Spot Dessert Cafe Restaurant on 17th Ave in Calgary. In her free time Dhara enjoys socializing with friends and loves to cook. She has also travelled to over 20 countries and can speak 4 languages.