Risk Assessment Safety Officer
Resume:
KOFI TAKYI
Post office box ***, Tarkwa-Akyempim, +233 (0-248****** ad5r17@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
I am a dedicated Environmental and Safety Engineer with over five (5) years of demonstrated working experience in the mining environment. I am skilled at conducting Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and control, Accident Investigation, Emergency Management (Fire, First Aid, and Extrication). I have excellent technical, analytical and communication skills, confident, proactive and ready to learn new things. I am of high integrity, independent, self-motivated and have the ability to work in a team to meet targets in a pressurized environment.
KEY SKILLS
•Experienced and skilled in training delivery
•Excellent technical reporting and time management skills
•Certified First Aider by the Ghana Red Cross Society
•Proficient in Computer software applications including; WMRS, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook
•Experienced driver with a valid Ghanaian Driver’s license “B”
•Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken)
•Working understanding of OSHAS 18001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system standards
WORK EXPERIENCE
Engineers and Planners Co. Ltd, GoldFields Tarkwa Mine Aug. 2021 – Present
Position: Health and Safety Officer
Projects: Tailings Storage Facility(TSF) 1 stage 11A raise, TSF 2 stage 7 raise, TSF 5 stage 2 construction, TSF 2 stage 8 wall raise and embankment construction
●Conduct Health and Safety training programs for employees including Toolbox training on work related issues
●Ensure risk assessment is conducted for each task
●Ensure the safety of site by; ensuring SOPs are followed, erecting signage, planting delineators
●Participate in SHE related meetings; safety awareness campaigns and internal HSE audits
●Inspect all emergency response equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose at all times
●Conduct regular emergency drills (fire drills, first aid injury drills and environmental spillage drills)
●Liaise with client to obtain permit for certain work activities (E.g. Excavation, work at height, surface disturbance)
●Conduct incident investigations and write a technical report
●Conduct regular equipment inspection to ensure compliance with applicable legislation (LI 2182)
●Prepare weekly and monthly reports on Occupational Health and Safety for management
Key Achievements
●Implemented a system for monitoring and pre-informing employees before the expiration of their operating permits
Western Transport Services, Tarkwa Oct. 2020 – July. 2021
Position: Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
●Conducted tailored competency training programs for all employees
●Conducted weekly Toolbox Meeting for the entire workforce
●Inspected all emergency response equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose at all times
●Conducted incident investigations and write a technical report
●Conducted regular inspection to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and policy
●Ensured risk assessment is conducted for each task
●Prepared weekly reports on Occupational Health and Safety statistics for management meetings
Key Achievements
●Designed and constructed an oil separator for the workshop and bus washing bay
●Implemented a permit to work system for high-risk jobs
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited, Tarkwa Sept. 2019 – Sept.2020
Position: Safety Officer
●Conducted and facilitated mine-wide Health, Safety and Environment induction training of employees, contractors and visitors
●Reviewed project risk assessment which led to the reduction in reported incidence
●Assisted in conducting internal audits, periodic safety inspections and prepare reports to ensure compliance with SHE standards
●Prepared weekly Occupational Health and Safety statistics for mine-wide circulation
●Prepared weekly OHS presentation for the Managing Director’s briefing
●Collated and reviewed employees and contractors Man-hours for the entire mine
●Conducted area monitoring for Glasses, Heat and Personal Hygiene Survey (e.g. Noise and Dust) ● Participated in incident investigations and report writing
Key Achievements
●Trained over 3,580 employees, contractors and visitors
●Automated the calculation of workforce and man-hour update using Microsoft Excel
●Played an important role in the migration process from OSHAS 18001 to ISO 45001 management system
Modern General Electrical Engineering Limited, Tarkwa June – August 2016
Position: Trainee Safety Officer
●Inspected, issued and ensured compliance of Personal Protective Equipment by workers
●Conducted pre-Start meeting for workers
●Conducted Safety training for the entire workers
●Assisted in conducting risk assessment (Job Hazard Analysis) Key Achievements
●Developed a database for keeping employees’ records
Top Quality Catering Services, AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited Tarkwa May 2013 – August 2015
Position: Safety Officer
●Carried out a programmed and routine inspection of the premise to ensure tidiness
●Carried out monitoring and sampling of food, water and other consumables as at when necessary
●Conducted pre-Start and toolbox meetings for workers
●Conducted regular training for the workforce
●Conducted risk assessment for various activities
●Ensured that food is prepared in the most hygienic environment
●Ensured worker adhered to maintain personal hygiene
●Participated in accident investigations and report writing
●Periodically collated and reported on man-hours and safety statistics to management
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Jan. – April 2022 Programme: Certificate in Occupation Safety and Health (OHS) management
-National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health, UK April - Oct. 2021 Programme: NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety
-University of Mines and Technology, UMaT Tarkwa, Ghana 2015 - 2019
Programme: Bachelor of Science, Environmental and Safety Engineering Academic Stand: Second Class Upper
Relevant Courses: Introduction to Safety Management, Risk Management and Hazard Control System, Accident Prevention and Control, Safety Technology, Occupational Health Management, Fire and Road Safety Management, Managing Occupational Health and Safety, Laws on Safety, Environment, Labour and Compensation, Environmental Modeling,
Environmental Sampling and Analysis, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Design, Environmental Impact Assessment, Land Rehabilitation, Principles of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Process Engineering, Hazardous Waste Engineering, Meteorology, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Land Surveying, strength of Material, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawing, Introduction to mining, Mineralogy and Petrology, Mineral Project evaluation, Computer Programming, Instrumentation and Control, Corporate Social Responsibility.
-Fiaseman Senior High School, Tarkwa, Ghana 2009 – 2013 -
Course: WASSCE Certificate - General Science
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member: West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM) 2017 - Present
Graduate Member: Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professional (GhISEP) 2017 – Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Education) Certification May 2020
●Course: Welding Health and Safety
Red Cross Society, Ghana April, 2017
●Course: Standard Certificate in First Aid
Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana March 2015
●Course: Certificate in Basic HACCP
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
President, Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals, UMaT Students Chapter Aug. 2018 – May 2019
•Developed a constitution for the association
•Liaised with the SRC and university management to make the Institute recognized on campus
•Liaised with national executives to successfully organised a seminar for members
REFERENCES
Mr. Eric Appiah Gyamfi Mr. Ebenezer E. Hanson
Safety Manager TSF Project Engineer
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine Engineers and Planner Co. Ltd
Tarkwa, Ghana. Goldfields Tarkwa Mine, Ghana
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