Risk Management Safety
Resume:
Thembie Patricia Gama
Phone: 063-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
Identity number: 820**********
Objectives
Seeking to utilize knowledge of health and safety, safety environmental protocol integration in the Management, environment and quality systems in fostering compliance in safety procedures along with applicable legislatures, and ensure a safe work place at all times in the position as a health and Safety Officer in motivating and enhancing the safety culture conscious amongst all employees and all levels of management reducing the number of incidents and empowering compliance. Career Summary
With plus 11 experience within the Mining Environment coupling working with the DMRe, Underground Mining, Opencast Mining, Production Mining and blasting Mining where I have gained an excellent knowledge in Risk Management, Integrated Quality and Safety Management Systems, hazard prevention. Adapt at developing safety plans for any location working closely with field management to maintain safety and staying up to date on all safety requirements. An individual with strong organizational, communication and auditing skills which helps me to create safe and healthy work environment for well - being of all employees and optimization of business outcomes.
Education
Sheilds Diploma in Health and Safety (2021 - current)
Promote a positive health and safety culture
Develop and implement the health and safety policy
Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information
Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters
Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety
Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures
Develop and implement health and safety review systems
Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice NEBOSH Int. Diploma in Occ. Health and Safety Management (S/N:290513) (Current)
International Management of Health and Safety
International Control of hazardous Agents in the Workplace
International Workplace and Work Equipment Safety
Application of Health and Safety Theory and Practice Safety officers Diploma (COMSOC 1 / 2) -“Cum Laude” (2017)
COMSOC 1 - Fire Prevention Techniques / Surface, Gas welding & Electric Welding Safety / Accident and Incident Investigation Systems / Moving Machinery Safety / Environmental Hazards / Functions of Safety Officers / Coal Hazards / Hazardous Materials Safety / Mine Health and Safety Act.
COMSOC 2 – Safety Management Principles / Communication Skills / Security Philosophy / Occupational Health and Hygiene / Task Observations / Emergency Preparedness / Risk Management / Ergonomics / Planned inspections / Explosives Safety / Auditing Skills / Implementation of a Safety Programme.
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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (2002 - 2004)
Communication Management
Financial Management
Information (data) Management
Systems Management
Grade 12 Matric Certificate (2001)
English / Afrikaans / Biology / Geography / Business Economics / Mathematics Short Courses (completed / Planned for)
Competent A - MQA (2019)
Advanced Microsoft Excel Course – Short course (2010)
First Aid Level 2 Course – Awaiting certification (2018)
ICAM Investigation (2018) In-house Training
Certificate of attendance – Nature Conservation (2001)
Risk Management and Quality Management
Blasting Course – oncoming
Achieved OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for Corobrik Glencoe Factories within 03 months of implementation.
Appointed as COVID19 Compliance Officer, Incident Investigator.
Achieved certification for ISO 14001:2015 for Glencoe Factory within 5 months of implementation of the 2015 standard.
Successfully integrated OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2015 into a SHEQ Management System.
Successfully migrated from OHSAS 18001:2007 standard to the new ISO 45001:2018 standard.
Played a key role in drafting of all Codes of Practices and procedures required by the DMR.
Successfully reduced DIFR from 4.61 to 0.00 within 1 year by implementing “SMART” objectives to mitigate significant risks at Glencoe Factory.
Affiliations / Awards and Distinctions
SASOC & SAIOH Membership
Buffalo Coal 5 year Excellent Long Service Award – 2017
COMSOC 1, 2 - Cumlade equating to distinction
Experience
SHEQ SUPERVISOR (01 February 202 – date)
Corobrik PTY Ltd – Glencoe Factory Kzn
Compile and maintain safety files and other relevant project files
Collating, managing, revising Procedures (SOPs / COPs SWPs)
Conduct Inspection as per compliance
Coaching and Training all relevant procedures, legislature
Developing Health and safety programmes
Responding to employees safety concerns
Enforcing compliance and safety guidelines
Assisting in Incident Inquiries and conducting underground and surface audits, inspections, VFLs and compliance checks, PTOs, Hira
Responding to HR matters
Holding safety meetings, Audit Meetings, Trainings.
Incident and accident investigations.
PPE management as compliance.
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Safety package Implementation & improvement of SHEQ, Environment, Quality Integrated Management Systems
(OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001:2015),
Audits and evaluates work methods for optimum performance with regard to overall risk in compliance with company standards and procedures. Analyses and develops solutions to reduce HSE risks potential to the company resources and facilities. Includes monitoring the status of safety and fire protection systems to ensure the plant systems are functioning correctly.
Responsible for hazard identification and risk assessment implementation and effectiveness.
Participates in the ongoing training and development of assigned employees, including assessing employees training and development needs, directing the preparations of structured development/familiarization programs, monitoring and reporting.
Use effective strategies to Identify Hazards/Aspects and Assess Risk/Impacts. Ensures that employees work under control and in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Well verse with SHEQ procedures & standards
Responsible for internal SHEQ, Environmental and Quality system audits
Carry out other similar or related duties such as, maintaining various data and information on a variety of safety issues and procedures or reports to keep management informed.
Responsible for representing the company in external audits
Responsible for representing the company in DMR/DOL Inspector Visits
Responsible for PPE analysis and management
Responsible for coordinating incident investigations (establish root cause analysis)
Responsible for waste management
Responsible for all SHE files onsite and close liaison with sub – contractors
Overall day to day ‘hands on’ involvement on site pertaining to safety related issues, commitment and positive behavior to comply to relevant legislation (OHS Act 85 of 1993, MHSA) and SHE Standards.
Analyzed yield ratio trends, documented and solved current problems.
Reviewing and developing SHE Documentation including procedures & guidelines
Developing, monitoring & maintaining company and departmental procedures for the systematic identification and assessment and control of risks during modifications, projects and operations.
Working with the senior management to identify wide trends, shifts and issues relating to SHER, that impact on strategy delivery and ensuring that effective SHER plans are in place to address them.
Participating in SHER activities such as attending management meetings and SHER forums.
Driving a culture of safety ownership at all levels of the company with a strong emphasis on behavior-based safety.
Conduct and facilitate incident investigation according to legal requirements and organisational needs
Monitoring the SHEQ compliance by contractors on site.
Developing, reviewing and monitoring SHER objectives and targets.
Developing and implementing continuous improvement for SHER performance.
Providing an assurance and audit role for relevant standards and legislation.
Monitor SHEQ system compliance.
Ensuring that staff and contractors comply with relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
Inspecting and evaluating the environment, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.
Initiating and implementing plans to ensure compliance on all fronts.
SO Auditing (ISO 45001, 9001, 14001)
Managing the Social and Labour (SLP) document and Rollout. Safety Officer (2018- 2020)
Jindal Africa PTY Ltd - PR Mining / SSE Contractors (Wakkerstroom Rd Piet Retief)
Compile and maintain safety files and other relevant project files
Collating, managing, revising Procedures (SOPs / COPs SWPs)
Conduct Inspection as per compliance
Coaching and Training all relevant procedures, legislature
Developing Health and safety programmes
Responding to employees safety concerns and investigation
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Enforcing compliance and safety guidelines
Assisting in Incident Inquiries and conducting underground and surface audits, inspections, VFLs and compliance checks, PTOs, Hira
Responding to HR matters
Holding safety meetings,
Incident and accident investigations
PPE management as compliance
Safety package
Managing and Monitoring the SHEQ compliance system
Incident investigation and recall mitigation measures
Reporting to relevant Stakeholders
Develop and participate in SHEQ awareness campaigns/Interventions.
Conduct and facilitate incident investigation according to legal requirements according to organizational needs and expectations.
SHEC Administrator / Safety Officer (Exper) (2012 –2018) Buffalo Coal Pty Ltd (1 Greytown Road Dundee 3000)
Compile and maintain safety files and other relevant project files
Conduct Pre-implementation Risk Assessments on new sites as and when required
Identify Mitigation measures in conjunction with relevant personnel and levels of Management
Provide SHE improvement proposal, corrective action resources for corrective ctions and plan implementation
Follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary and that requirements are complied with thereof
Conduct SHE Committee Meetings (Plan, Schedule, Review)
Investigation and Corrective actions reporting
Root cause investigation of SHE complaints and report result to the SHE Manager
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly SHE reports, stats and additions to the SHE performance presentation in relations to SHE Performance
Report to the SHE Manager on any Adhoc matters with regards to the DMRe
Compile and submit investigation reports to the SHE Manager
Analysis, Compile, Monitor and review all COPs, STPs, SOPs, SWPs and any Safety Related Policies
Implement and monitor the Change Management Process
Manage, Maintain and Control all Legal Appointments as per Compliance
Contractor hours and report on all repetitive matter not addressed
Co-ordinate and participate in incident, near missed and accident investigation
Assist in the development of all required documentation, operational checks and reports for the SHE Management Systems(Actsonline, Mango Doc Server)
Respond to fire and first aid responses
Training and compile monthly safety reports
Serve as point of contact between the company and the DMRe
Supervise regular emergency response exercises
Assist in the development and implement of emergency response procedures
Monitor SHEQ system compliance
I kindly would like to draw attention to the attention Safety officer (A) with a workforce of 1000 employees with a production of not less than 5000 tons, Operations Underground and Processing and Surface.
“Compliance to MHSA and OHS Act standards in safety facilitation between employees.” Administrator (2004 –2007)
Department of Mineral Regulation Energy (DMR)(333 Albert Lembede Street Durban Bay house - Durban)
Database Mines Incident registrar
Recording of all documents presented to the Department : MR / MP / Correspondence / Inquiries
Signing of contracts between the Department and Stakeholders as duly fit
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Reception / Registry / Regional Manager’s office Reliever
Routing of files Registry – relevant Personnel
Onsite mine Inspections
MHSA document audit
Facilitation Meeting and Administering the Regional Managers office in her absence
Auditing files for compliance
Reporting and inspections, auditing company files along with registry work.
Monitor SHEQ system compliance
Mining equipment used in Quarry/Open cast Mining area / Underground Mines (Blasting and non-Blasting CM Section);
Articulated Dumper Trucks
Excavator
Dozer, LHD, LDVs
Conveyors belt systems
Water truck for dust suppression
Water pumps, Excavator, Manitou
Grader
Front End Loader
Scoop
Continuous Miner, Loader
Switches
Loader
Jack hammer, Face drill, Horizontal drill, etc
Equipment used in the brick manufacturing plant;
• Front end loader
• Conveyer belts
• Box Feeder
• Primary & Secondary rollers
• Extruder
• Vacuum pump
• Reel cutter
• Tunnel Kiln
• Forklifts/JBC’s, Hysters with Tandem forks, tractors & Sweeper.
• 11kv Substation
• Various MCC’s
• Air Compressors & Pressure vessels
• Gas cutting equipment
Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to use technology
• MHSA / OHS Act knowledgeable
• Information Evaluation
• Ability to comply with standards
• Training and teaching others
• ICAM, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 1400
• Competency A
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References
1. Thabo Dube (Director General – MHS Council / DMR) - 082-***-**** 2. Inspector Menzi Simelane (DMRe – Witbank) - 082-***-**** 3. Marc Bradbury (GES – SSE Contractors) - 084-***-**** (Jindal SSE) 4. Parveer (PR Mining) - 082-***-****
5. Harry Jennings (Jindal Afrika) (Mine Manager) - 082-***-**** 6. Dineo Nyambose (Buffalo Coal) - 034-***-**** / 076-***-**-** 7. Fikile Mncube HR Officer( Corobrik Pty Ltd) Or Sr. Gugulethu Mthethwa (OHNP)(Corobrik) - 034-***-****
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