Biography
Area of Expertise:
- Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Management
- Fire Safety and Emergency Response Planning
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Incident Investigation and Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Auditing, Training and Competency Development
Mohammad Jahidul Islam is an EHS and fire safety professional with more than 11 years of experience across manufacturing, construction, port operations and the ready-made garment industry. His expertise encompasses workplace risk assessment, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, safety audits and employee training.
He currently serves as Assistant Manager (EHS, Fire & Safety), covering Bashundhara Multi Steel Industries Limited, Bashundhara Ready Mix and Construction Industries Limited, and the Bashundhara PHC Pile Project. His professional focus includes strengthening safety management practices, implementing permit-to-work systems, identifying operational hazards and supporting compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
Previously, he served as Senior Executive (EHS) at Saif Powertec Group, supporting Chattogram Port Authority operations. He also held positions as Head of Fire & Safety at IFL Factory Limited of IDES Group and Akij Bakers Limited, Fire & Safety Officer at N.R. Spinning Mills Limited, and Fire & Safety Supervisor at Meghna Group of Industries. These roles have provided him with practical experience in managing safety across diverse industrial and operational environments.
Mr. Islam holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from Bangladesh Open University and a BBA from Asian University of Bangladesh. His professional training includes safety programmes at BUET, OSHA training, IOSH Managing Safely, UK Level 3 Fire Safety Management, Industrial Occupational Health and Safety, Disaster Management and Environmental Safety, and Fire Safety Manager training through the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence.
His areas of practice include hazard identification and risk assessment, incident investigation, safety management system auditing, ISO 45001 implementation support and safety training. Through his work, he promotes preventive safety practices, employee participation and continuous improvement to protect workers and strengthen organizational safety performance.
