MEET MICHEL

Michel Polity joined SAFEmap International as SAFEmap Brazil partner in 2012 after a long career in manufacturing industries where he has held positions as Health and Safety Director for over thirty years, and as an H&S consultant for major large companies for over than ten years.

Expertise

As a safety expert, he had International exposures in corporative positions through Latin America and in all Brazil states. He had led the Brazilian National automotive safety group for almost eight years.

As a consultant, Michel’s capabilities were in crisis management, disruptive incidents negotiation, and problem-solving related to EHS. He also has a strong ability for training and public speaking. He has full command in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

Education

Medical Doctor degree, FMUMC;
Postgraduate Medicine at the Program for Foreign Medical Graduates, by the Office of International Medical Education – University of Miami School of Medicine, USA;
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist degree, at AEIOH – Fundacentro, SP, Brazil;
Human Resources Administration, at Business Administration School – Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

Career Experience

2012 ∼              SAFEmap Brasil – Director / Partner
2008 – 2011   Operational Manager René Mendes Consulting OHS services
2002 – 2008    W/Saúde OHS Consulting Services – Director / Partner
1981 – 2001    Ford Motor Company – South America Operations – H&S Protection Services Manager
1979 – 1980    Cotonifício Guilherme Giorgi  – Plant Occupational Physician
1977 – 1980    SKF – Occupational Health and Safety Consultant