Dr. Venkata Lakshman Rao Kalaga

About

Medical doctor with 38+ years of experience in occupational health services, emergency medical care, and industrial health systems. Experienced in leading occupational health programs, epidemiological studies, industrial hygiene, and ISO/OHSAS quality systems.

Experience

• Industrial Hygiene & Health Specialist, Occupational Health & Safety Team, HSE Group
  Kuwait Oil Company
  Aug 2012 – Aug 2025
• Resident Medical Officer
  Sainik School, Korukonda
  Aug 1991 – Nov 1991
• Chief Specialist (Occupational Health)
  Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
  Jul 1991 – Dec 2012
• Medical Research Officer
  Andhra Medical College
  Mar 1986 – Mar 1990

Education

• Diplomate of College of Chest Physicians (D.C.C.P)
  Association of College of Chest Physicians
  Tropical Pulmonology · 1993 – 1994
• Diploma in Public Health (D.P.H.)
  Guntur Medical College
  May 1990 – Jun 1991
• Diplomate of National Board (DNB)
  National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India
  Social and Preventive Medicine · Mar 1986 – Jun 1991
• M.B.B.S.
  Andhra Medical College
  Medicine · Oct 1979 – Dec 1985

Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Statistical Analysis
• ISO 9001
• First Aid
• Emergency Medicine
• Industrial Hygiene
• Epidemiology
• Occupational Health
• Trauma Care
• OHSAS 18001
• Disaster Management
• HSE audits
• Medicine
• Health Risk Communication
• Tqm

Courses & certifications

• Training in Cancer Epidemiology · International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC), France · 2005
• Lead Assessor, OHSAS-18001:2000 · Bureau VERITAS (formerly BVQI) · 2004

🏆 Achievements & awards

• CEO HSSE Award

  Awarded at Kuwait Oil Company for the best concept on Health Critical Job Categorization in connection with periodic medical examination of employees.

• Jawaharlal Nehru Award

  Award for excellence in Occupational Health services and emergency medical care in the plant.

• Scholarship, XVII World Congress on Health & Safety · 2005

  Scholarship from the Organising Committee in Orlando, Florida, USA.

• Fellowship, International Agency for Research on Cancer · 2005

  Fellowship from IARC, France, to obtain training in cancer epidemiology.

• Fellowship, National Safety Council · 2005

  Fellowship to attend the XVII World Congress on Health & Safety, Florida, USA.

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Life Member, Indian Association of Occupational Health

  Professional affiliation.

• Nodal Officer, HIV/AIDS

  Nodal officer for HIV/AIDS at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.

• External Faculty for ONGC

  Trained executives on prevention of respiratory hazards.

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• Employee welfare