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Loss Prevention Food Safety

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Ghana
Posted:
September 08, 2024

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JOSEPH HAVELOCK YARNEYHSSE Specialist

Contact: +233-**-***-**** / +233-**-***-**** Location: Community 16, Lashibi, Sakumono. Email: *************@*****.*** / *************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephyarney-b66a5820/ PROFILE SUMMARY

Meticulous and focused HSSE Specialist with more than 17 years of experience in environmental, health and safety management and implementing safety protocols and procedures across multiple industries. Proficient in accident/loss prevention, operational procedures, incident analysis, government regulatory compliance and OSHA standards. Proven track record of identifying risks, preventing accidents and implementing safety, health and environmental regulations and improving safety culture. Experience in leading safety teams, supervising practices and procedures and ensuring best practices, efficiency and zero accidents across the organization. KEY SKILLS

Technical skills: HSE Planning & Policies, Health & Safety Management, Risk Assessments, Compliance Auditing, Occupational Health, Incident Investigations, Safety Training, Data Analysis, HSE Management, HSE Inspections, Project Management, Safety Reporting, In-depth knowledge of Legal Health and Safety Regulations, HSE Legislation and Regulations, OSHA Standards, Injury, CPR, First Aid, ISO 45001 and 14001 Management Systems. Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HSE Management software and tools. Soft skills: Leadership ability, Analytical skills, Attention to details, Written & verbal communication skills, Conflict management, Critical-thinking skills, Organizational skills, Presentation skills, Problem-solving skills. WORK HISTORY

Assistant HSE Manager March 2024 – Present

Keda Ghana Ceramics

• Develop and implement comprehensive health, safety, and environmental policies in accordance with legal and corporate guidelines.

• Provide expert advice on range of safety areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, occupational diseases and management of waste.

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and developed preventive measures and strategies.

• Successfully lead the HSE team and company to undergo IFC ESG, safety and Bureau Veritas HSE Audits.

• Implement a robust risk assessment and permit to work system.

• Conduct technical HSE trainings and emergency drills for employees to create awareness and understanding of safety practices.

• Monitor compliance with policies, perform site inspections and prepare reports on findings.

• Review HSE documentation management system using ISO 45001 Plan Do Check Act (PDCA).

• Coordinate successful audits with the environmental protection authority with feedback reporting.

• Collaborate with internal leadership and external regulatory bodies to maintain compliance standards. Safety Specialist Feb 2017 – Dec 2022

MODEC Prod. Services GH. JV. (Oil & Gas Offshore & Onshore Operations, Marine & Engineering Projects)

• Developed and implemented safety policies in the work environment in line with local regulations.

• Provided expert advice on range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, occupational diseases and management of waste

• Facilitated the development Permit to Work through risk assessments for Work Scopes Offshore/Onshore.

• Reviewed local policy statements, plans risk assessments strategies and made recommendations on the implementation of these strategies. (E.g. Prepare a Calendar of periodic Risk Assessment Audit across the Company facilities and processes and, carryout the same as planned).

• Liaised with stakeholders to identify corrective and preventive actions for zero accident and incidents.

• Led emergency and crisis team in swiftly responding to incidents and emergency situations on site.

• Monitored high risk activities; confined space entry and air monitoring, rigging and lifting activities, work at height, movement of loads, oversite, NORM activities etc.

• Organised safety training for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of safety practices.

• Monitored compliance with policies, performed site inspections and prepared reports on findings.

• Ensured compliance with Permit to Work System and performed the duties of HLO and HERTL as required.

• Evaluated company practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to safety regulations.

• Investigated site accidents or incidents to identify root causes and initiate measures to mitigate risks.

• Advised the implementation of a comprehensive OHSE programmes (e.g.; Group Life Saving Rules).

• Conducted external compliance audits and investigations of workplaces project sites, high potential accident and incident investigation and reporting.

• Generated daily, weekly and monthly summary reports on field HSE issues and activities including HSE documentation, risk assessments, JSAs, toolbox talks produced, etc.

• Supervised all HSE matters related with project team members and contractors and ensured project activities are comply with safety codes and other policies/guidelines related to the project. Country HSSE Coordinator Feb 2015 – Feb 2017

Murray and Roberts GH. Ltd (Power, Energy, Oil & Gas, Marine Engineering, Mining, & EPCM)

• Developed and implemented comprehensive health, safety and environmental plans for all projects.

• Led all projects risk assessments, review and approve subcontractors to ensure efficient implementation.

• Coordinated HSSE audits and inspections with reports to top management on findings and action plans.

• Collaborated with project team, contractors, and authorities on all project sites in the region (West Africa).

• developed all site specifics policies, plans, procedures and all relevant management systems.

• Led emergency response initiatives and conducted investigations after incidents to identify causes and preventive measures.

• Supervised all incident and accident investigations to discover root causes and identify ‘SMARTER’ actions.

• Organised safety training for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of safety practices

• Organised and facilitated all internal audit and maintains performance for external audits.

• Facilitated the development and implementation Project site “ZERO HARM” promotions and campaigns.

• Generated status reports on HSE performance to Project Manager and Regional Manager.

• Supervised all documentation on area specific HSE audits, inspections, permits review and authorizations, risk assessments and others.

• Monitored compliance with policies, performed site inspections and prepared reports on findings.

• Participated in contractor selection to ensure compliance with Murray & Roberts requirements.

• Planned and facilitated HSE presentations and training to Employees (Inductions, Toolbox talk, etc.).

• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop preventive measures and strategies. HSE Superintendent Aug 2012 – Aug 20214

AngloGold Ashanti, Ghana (Surface Mining, Projects, and Contractor Management)

• Developed and implemented comprehensive health, safety and environmental plans for all site activities.

• Initiated, administered and supervised the implementation of a comprehensive OHS programme.

• Supervised compliance inspections, audits and investigations of workplace safety, hazards, and practices.

• Led emergency response initiatives and conducted investigations after incidents to identify causes and preventive measures.

• Provided expertise advice to management, project team and contractor employees on OHS policies, required actions and personal safe work practice behaviours.

• Coordinated the implementation of safe work procedures required to ensure conformance to safe practices. (Implemented the Commencement Certificate Process).

• Organised safety training for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of safety practices.

• Evaluated site accident and incident reports, conduct thorough investigations and recommend remedial actions and steps to ensure action is taken and document all investigative findings for management.

• Monitored compliance with policies, performed site inspections and prepared reports on findings.

• Led the development and execution of programmes and initiatives to improve OHS in the working areas.

• facilitated several construction and other operational risk assessments and operational risk review using

(Baseline, WRAC, and HAZOP etc.).

HSLP Coordinator Aug 2008 – Aug 2012

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd Ahafo (Mining, Engineering, Support Services, Projects & Contractor Management)

• Coordinated all HSE Systems in Mine Support Services (i.e. SCM, ESR, HR, Security, Support Services and Mining Operations, Engineering, Projects and Contractor Management).

• Served as the Co-Project manager for the Influencer Project (Vital Behaviours), Newmont Ghana).

• Member of Tiger Team in leading to achieve ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications.

• Member of Intellipermit project (Computerized Permit to work System).

• Lead member (Ambassador, Africa Region) implementing Safety Culture project (My Safety Journey) training and workshops in Newmont Africa Region.

• Lead member in the implementation of Lightning Safety System in Newmont, Africa Region.

• Coordinated Newmont Contractor owners and stakeholders in all health and Safety programs.

• Facilitated several construction and other operational risk assessments and operational risk review using

(IBRA, WRAC, and HAZOP etc.).

• Conducted several Incident investigations, analysis on Construction Projects and Mine Operations with contractors, to discover root causes and preventive measures.

• Provided expert advice to line management in risk management, safety rules, regulations implementation, trends, statistics and compliance status reporting.

• Internal Lead Auditor in Integrated Management System for the Mine Site and Contractor Operations.

• Team member in Operability, Maintainability, Analysis Technique (OMAT) implementation.

• Monitor Lead and Lag Indicators for the Mine Operations and Contractor activities. HSSE Coordinator 2007 – 2008

ORSAM Ghana Ltd (Ortec Group, France) Tema, Ghana (Environmental, Mechanical & Civil Engineering Works)

• Helped in the development and implementation of all HSE policies and management systems.

• Prepared periodic monthly and weekly reports and manages records.

• Investigated and facilitated all accident and incident investigation and reporting.

• Developed, organized and facilitated all Staff Workplace Safety and Health Training.

• Identified and provide all PPE’S and lead Safety inspections (Weekly and Monthly).

• Facilitated all Periodic Audits, reporting action follow up.

• Ensured compliance of all HSE rules, regulations and Procedures.

• Prepared all HSSE documentation and organize safety meetings.

• Ensured security rules, regulation management system conformance and its enforcement. LIST OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN & PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd.

{Integrated Facility Assembly and Construction; Processing Plant Shut Projects (14Days); Integrated Waste & Facility Management (Waste Recycling Facility); Waste Water Treatment Plant 1 & 2; Construction of Tailings Storage Facility stage 5, 6, 7, and 8; Construction of two 90meter high Communication Tower for two Surface Mine Pits; Construction of two new Surface Mining Pits (Awonsu and Amoma); Resettlements Projects and Community relations; Construction of new Head Office Facility in Accra}

• AngloGold Ashanti, Ghana.

{Construction of Carbon in Leach and Floatation Processing Plants; Construction of Cyanide Mixing Tanks, Cyclone tower and T Tower Cranes; Construction of a new Cyanide Sparging and Processing Plant(CIP); Construction of Lake Cruzeira Dam and the Dredging of Jimi River/Dam; Construction of Sansu Pond 1 A and B diversion and relining project; Construction of new Haul roads for Surface Mining Operations; Pompora and KokoteasuaTSF dam Auger drilling project Construction of new Floating Penstocks; Construction of a new Alternative Ore feeding and Treatment Plant and Assay Laboratory & Sampler plant; Construction of Two Underground decline shaft, (Bynercurte Project); Construction of New Oxygen Generating and Sulphur Treatment Backfill Plants; Demolition of Processing plants, Engineering workshops and 6 kilometer overhead conveyors}

• Murray And Roberts Ghana Ltd

{Takoradi Port Slipway Reclamation with Subsea 7 limited (Tullow TEN Project); Goil Marine Diesel Offloading and Filtration Plant and Distribution; Goil Marine Diesel Storage and Offloading Tanks; Goil Pipeline Construction}

• MODEC Production Services JV Ltd

{Turret Remediation Project MV21(KNK); Integrated Execution Projects; MV 25 Integrated Execution Project (Shut Down); MV 25 Campaign (Vessel&Tank Entries, Retrojetting, Mooring Chain Inspections, Radiography, DA Tower Inspections); MV25 Campaign TWO Project (Yanks and Vessel Clean up and Inspection} EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc. HSE Engineering

KEN Inst. Of Exec. Learning, India

• Post-graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, Ghana; 2007

• Laboratory Technology

University of Cape Coast; 2002 - 2004

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• CA-EBS; HERTL/HLO.

• Advance First Aid; Advance First Aid, Rigworld Training, 2020.

• COSHH Risk Assessor, Knights of Safety, UK; COSSH Manager, Knights of Safety, UK

• NEBOSH Oil & Gas Tech. Safety.

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.

• Major Emergency MGT.

• Kelvin TOPSET Senior Investigator and Trainer.

• Certificate in Rescue and Working at Height, Advance Industrial Services, UK, 2017.

• Certificate in Managing Confined Space, Mines Rescue and Training, UK, 2017.

• Emergency Response Team Leader Cert., PETROFAC Training Services, UK, 2017.

• Apollo Root Cause Analysis Facilitator Certificate, ARMS Reality Training Serv., USA, 2017.

• Process Safety Operations, Cogent Skills, UK.

• Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services, Radiation Protection Supervisor, 2017.

• OHSAS 180**-***** and Internal Auditor Certificate, BUREAU VERITAS, 2014.

• Certificate of Competency in Mining HSE Superintendent Exams), Minerals Commission, Ghana,

(Inspectorate Division), 2013.

• Certified Influencer, Vital Smarts L.C.USA, 2012.

• Nebosh International General Certificate, British Safety Council (UK), 2010.

• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, (IOSH), SMTS (UK), 2010.

• Advance Certificate in Accident/Incident Investigation & Analysis, Queensland University, Australia, 2009.

• Advance Certificate in Risk Management Techniques: Queensland University, Australia, 2009. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Safety Ambassador training on Behavioural Change - Denver, USA.

• Certified Influencer VitalSmarts’)-Denver, USA

• Six Sources Training-Denver, USA

• OSHA 10 & 30 – Construction Industry Safety & Health Trainer-Tema, Ghana. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals, Ghana.

• Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, UK.

• American Society of Safety Engineers, USA.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Fante, Twi and Ga.

REFERENCES

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