Bagavathiperumal Pillai Subramani is a Senior HSE Specialist at Chevron Oronite in Singapore, with over 27 years of experience in chemical plant projects, operations, and safety management. He is a certified Safety and Process Safety Professional, with degrees in Health and Safety, Environment, and Project Management. He is a registered WSH Officer, Fire Safety Manager, and 2nd Grade Steam Engineer. At Chevron, he serves as the Human Organisation Performance (HOP) Champion and Learning Team mentor for the region. He has a strong safety track record, experience with multicultural teams across Asia, and was honoured with the 2024 WSH Officer Award.

Bagavathiperumal Pillai Subramani spearheaded the implementation of a new Chemical PPE App, significantly enhancing their management and monitoring of Personal Protective Equipment for chemical handling, leading to improved safety compliance and streamlined processes. As a Human Organisation Performance (HOP) champion, he has actively enhanced their safety culture programmes, fostering a proactive and resilient safety mindset. In his role as a mentor for the Regional Learning Team, he has conducted learning teams and trained personnel, enabling a better understanding of field operations. Additionally, he organised Safety Culture workshops to promote an incident and injury-free mindset. His contributions extend to Occupational Health activities, construction reviews, lifting and rigging workshops, and home office assessments for crane companies. As a Contractor Operational Excellence Management (COEM) advisor, he conducted capability and competency assessments and assisted in implementing a new COEM database. Lastly, he has collaborated closely with individuals to develop solutions addressing safety concerns and improving overall operational efficiency.

Guided by the principle "make things easy to do it right and harder to make mistakes", which is central to Human and Organisational Performance (HOP), he has spearheaded several Workplace Safety and Health initiatives. As a HOP champion, he has collaborated with employees and contractors to foster a culture prioritising safety and continuous improvement. Following incidents related to facial injuries, he worked with management and field personnel to enhance work practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This led to the development of a prototype table lifter to prevent hose swinging and the implementation of face helmets with integrated visors, setting a new safety standard on Jurong Island. Additionally, he has helped to shift from a "blame and punish" to a "learn and improve" mindset, engaging multi-disciplinary teams to identify over twenty improvement opportunities in 2024. He developed a checklist and training aids for inspecting Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) and collaborated with SMEs on technology adaptation such as CCTV with data analytics for fire and leak detection. He is working on Gas Detector Fleet Manager (GDFM) for managing Personal Gas Meters effectively. These initiatives aim to enhance Chevron Oronite’s safety culture and maintain our industry leadership in workplace safety.

Bagavathiperumal Pillai Subramani 's ability to influence has been key in driving successful Workplace Safety and Health initiatives. By building strong relationships across all levels, he effectively communicated the value of safety practices. For example, to address facial injury incidents, he partnered with stakeholders to design a prototype table lifter and face helmets with integrated visors, ensuring smooth implementation through collaborative engagement. As a Human Organisation Performance (HOP) champion, he helped shift the culture from “blame and punish” to “learn and improve", working with cross-functional teams to identify over twenty improvement areas and create tools like checklists and training aids for Personal Flotation Device (PFD) inspections. He has also led the adoption of advanced technologies, including CCTV with data analytics for fire and leak detection and the Gas Detector Fleet Manager (GDFM) system for Personal Gas Meters. His belief that “relationship is the foundation of success”, drawn from the Incident and Injury Free approach by JMJ, underpins his mentoring style. Through empathy and sound advice, he has been able to address concerns and tailor solutions that drive innovation, improve safety, and enhance operational performance. These efforts have significantly contributed to creating a safer, more proactive workplace environment.

His work in safety and health has significantly raised workplace standards, setting new benchmarks across the industry. A key achievement is the development and implementation of the Chemical PPE App, which has revolutionised how they track and manage chemical protective equipment, leading to better compliance and operational efficiency. As a Human Organisation Performance (HOP) champion, he has successfully integrated HOP principles into their safety culture, fostering a forward-thinking and resilient environment focused on continuous learning and improvement. Serving as a Regional Learning Team mentor, he has conducted multiple learning sessions and facilitated team discussions that deepened operational insight and strengthened safety practices. His advocacy for HOP gained international recognition at the 3rd OSH Avenue International Conference (OAIC 2024) in Bangkok, where his presentation was honoured by the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (T-OSH). He also shared insights on safety innovation at the 22nd SISO Annual WSHO Conference 2024. Furthermore, he has led initiatives such as construction safety reviews, lifting and rigging workshops, and home office assessments, all targeting high-risk areas. Through capability and competency evaluations, he has enhanced contractor performance and preparedness. These collective efforts underscore his dedication.

Bagavathiperumal Pillai Subramani has consistently demonstrated key qualities of a safety influencer—leadership, empathy, communication, innovation, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. As a Human Organisation Performance (HOP) champion, he has embedded HOP concepts into their safety culture, fostering a proactive and resilient mindset. His empathetic approach has helped build trust with both management and frontline personnel, ensuring their engagement in safety initiatives. Effective communication has been central to promoting new practices, such as the Chemical PPE App. He has actively mentored individuals preparing for CSP and CCPSC exams and supported WSH course assignments, with many of his mentees advancing as Safety Officers and Coordinators. He has also volunteered as a trainer for Chem Skill Development Centre in India, offering free safety classes to engineering students. Across Asia, he has mentored and qualified learning team facilitators and introduced innovative solutions like a prototype table lifter. These efforts have earned him recognition, including the prestigious 2024 “WSH Officer Award” from the WSH Council, Singapore, along with several awards from Chevron throughout his career. These accomplishments reflect his dedication and influence in advancing safety and position him as a strong candidate for the WSHAsia Safety Influencer Award.