Robert Gabay MSc OESH, BA (Hons)
Chief Executive Officer
rgabay@worksafeglobal.com

Robert Gabay has 25 years experience in the fields of occupational safety and health as well as disaster management. He holds a Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Language and Literature.

Robert has been credited as an OSHA Outreach Trainer and a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS). He has also worked in the Bauxite, Telecommunications, Business Process Outsourcing and the Petrochemicals industries.

Robert is a strong advocate of legislative reform and the need for a paradigm shift with respect to the management of health and safety in Jamaican workplaces and has a wealth of information which he is always eager to share. The proud father of four sons enjoys an energetic game of table tennis, playing squash or reading a good novel.

Elva Clarke MSc OESH, BSc (Hons)
Chief Operating Officer
eclarke@worksafeglobal.com

Elva Clarke has spent the last 12 years in professional training development and delivery, first with the UWI OESH programme and later with the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training network. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health and a Bachelors’ degree in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry.

As a safety and health practitioner she specializes in industrial hygiene measurements and monitoring as well as asbestos abatement management. She is also certified for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and a graduate member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Elva has delivered training to scores of private and public sector entities throughout the Caribbean and she remains dedicated to equipping Jamaican and Caribbean nationals with the requisite skills to identify, anticipate and control workplace hazards. She sits on the Caribbean arm of the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO’s) Resource Team for Occupational Safety, Health and the Environment.

WorkSafe Global comprises occupational and environmental safety and health specialists dedicated to improving your productivity and profitability through the creation and maintenance of safe systems of work. We believe in a proactive approach to the management of occupational and environmental safety and health built on the tenets of management commitment, employee involvement, worksite risk assessment and training.

During our dynamic and tailored training programs our team shares its combined total of nearly 40 years of experience in the field. These programs will equip you and your workforce with the skills to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and manage workplace hazards and risks. The ultimate goal is the reduction of workplace incidents and illnesses which impact your bottom line.

Standard Courses & Bespoke Training Packages like …

IOSH Managing Safely
(4 days)

This course is designed to give staff at management and supervisor level the knowledge to fulfill their responsibilities in handling resources and risk.

Emergency Response
(5 days)

This course meets the requirements outlined in the US OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 for Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).

Incident Investigation
(3.5 hours)

This seminar explores the methodology that should be employed in the investigation of incidents so as to identify root causes and improve safety performance.

Contractor Safety
(3.5 hours)

This seminar outlines the duty of care that is owed to contractors. It speaks to the employer’s due diligence which must ensure that contractors do not create dangerous situations for themselves, your staff and your visitors.

Legal Requirements for Safety and Health
(6 hours)

This seminar explores Jamaica’s existing and expected legal obligations with analyses of successful employee lawsuits.

• OSH Management Systems
• Gap Analysis
• Compliance Audits
• Indoor Air Quality Assessments
• Noise Measurements
• Risk Assessment

• Emergency Management
• Fire Safety Management
• Business Continuity Planning
• Facilities Management
• Ergonomic Risk Assessment