Safety Management

ITORO GEORGE AFFIA

** ********* ***** **** ** Calgary Alberta

Cell: 403-***-**** email: **********@*****.**.**

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Currently seeking a job in Health Safety and Environment in a position that will enable me take

on challenges and multitask with initiative to achieve organizations objectives by working

independently, with colleagues and organizations business partners whilst using available

resources efficiently. To exceed expectations at work and to attain professional accolades using

the relevant networks and resources to achieve assigned responsibilities.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Over ten years of practical work experience in health safety and environmental

management from different industries in Canada, United kingdom and Nigeria

Awarded certificate of recognition for contributions to the Health Safety &

Environmental Management from Calgary Home Builders Association and CSV Training

Effective claims management and liaison with the Workers Compensation Board

including other relevant government regulatory organizations and workers union

Participate in processes that enabled company obtain relevant industry certifications

Collect and present safety data and statistical analysis to review safety performance

Conduct safety meetings for management and safety committee representatives

Work on projects with different trades and managed operations as prime contractor

Manage safety expenditures to comply with company budget requirements

Consult with clients on project health safety environment requirements and document

plans while advising project managers and safety representatives on requirements

Audit health and safety programs to comply with safety legislative requirements

Obtain and maintain all company health and safety certifications

Work with safety management programs: Safety Sync – ISN Net World – Optic Safety

SKILLS

Good communication and presentation techniques

Effective time management and organization

Use of computer programs [Microsoft office package]

Able to work and make decisions under different circumstances

Good interpretation and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislative

requirements and Safety Management Standards [OSHAS 18001 and ISO 14001]

EDUCATION

Master of Science Degree: Safety Health and Environmental Management: University of

Glamorgan Pontypridd Wales October 2006 – October 2007

Professional Diploma Safety & Security Management: Rivers State University of Science

and Technology Port Harcourt Nigeria March 2002 – December 2002

Bachelor of Science: Geography and Environmental Studies: University of Port Harcourt

Nigeria January 1995 – December 1999

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)

Certified COR auditor: Certificate Recognition (Alberta Safety Construction Association)

Workplace Hazardous Information System (WHMIS Canada)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG Canada)

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO Canada)

Construction Safety Training System (upgraded CSTS Canada)

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS UK)

Construction Design and Management (CDM UK)

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH UK)

Working to obtain Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Geek Squad Field Agent Oct. 2014 till date

Future Shop Calgary Canada

Conduct safety inspection, handle safety orientation and training on manual handling

Handle the installation of home theatre and closed circuit security systems

Implement site assessment and surveys to determine suitable systems for installation

Health Safety and Environment Specialist [Volunteer] July 2014 – Oct 2014

Calgary Food Bank Canada

Assisted the safety department review previous audits and actions plans to determine

compliance to recommendations and assisted to have pending actions implemented

Reviewed health and safety management system to cover the scope of operations and

where required document new programs to ensure they meet health and safety codes

Health Safety & Environment Manager May 2009 – September 2012

ARPI’S Industries Ltd. Calgary Canada

Documented hazard assessments, safe job procedures and safe work practices

Health and safety data collection and statistical analysis used to determine performance

Monitored and managed safety material consumption and expenditures

Consulted with prime contractors on project health safety environment requirements

Some projects worked on in Calgary as a Mechanical Contractor: - The Bow Building –

Centennial Place – Southern Alberta Eye Centre – Peter Lougheed Hospital – Quarry

Industrial Park – Foothills Hospital - Residential Construction Projects

Lead Consultant Health Safety Environment Management October 2012 – May 2014

SHEM Consulting Limited Port Harcourt Nigeria

Set up a health safety and environment programs and management system for a Nitrogen

processing plant. Documented policies, procedures, designed forms and conducted

trainings of different components of the program and management system.

Environmental Health and Safety Officer March 2008 – April 2009

MIVAN Limited London United Kingdom

Conducted health and safety audits (OSHAS 18001, ISO 14001) and inspections

Coordinated project health and safety operations to include: review of subcontractor HSE

documents and supervise their safety operations – conduct safety orientations – prepare

method statements

Implemented construction safety design and management regulation requirements

Participated in obtaining company’s Forest Stewardship Council Industry Certification

Some projects worked on in London: - One Hyde Park – Canary Wharf Business District

Safety and Security Assistant Nov 2007 – March 2008

Bridge Gate Security Cardiff Wales

Conducted fire safety and security assessment in commercial buildings

Inspected fixed fire extinguishing systems and monitored servicing exercises

Participated in crowd control and conflict management planning

Health and Safety Advisor May 2007- July 2007 [student volunteer]

CSV Training Cardiff Wales

Reviewed health safety and environment program to comply with requirements of ISO

14001 and OSHAS 18001 standards including the Health and Safety at Work Act

Developed an emergency plan that included arrangements for person with disability

Health Safety and Environment Manager Oct. 2002 – Oct 2006

First Aluminium Nigeria Plc. Port Harcourt Nigeria

Coordinated health safety and environment operations during the engineering upgrade of

different manufacturing and rolling mill machines. Upgrade included changes to

furnaces, cold and hot rolling mills, gas power generators and paint line coating line

Liaised with regulatory organizations and workers union to address safety concerns

Planned safety activities required for annual engineering shut down maintenance

Reviewed and coordinated subcontractor health safety and environment activities

Health Safety and Environment Officer / Supervisor Aug. 2000 – Oct. 2002

First Aluminium Nigeria Plc. Port Harcourt Nigeria

Conducted safety orientations and safety tool box meetings

Supervised the maintenance of safety and firefighting equipment

Identified and reported unsafe work conditions and ensured they were addressed

Investigated accidents and incidents and communicated lessons learnt to employees

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