Safety Officer Manager

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Gideon Emovwodo

Safety Professional

Address: Ojota, Lagos

Phone: 081********

E-mail: **************@*****.***

Versatile occupational health and safety officer with over four years’ hands-on experience in multiple industries cutting across manufacturing, construction, food processing and consulting. Highly engaging team builder, very productive with strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem solving skills. Safety-focused professional and methodical about evaluating and optimizing worker conditions through the use of strategic monitoring programs. Vigilant and analytical in isolating and addressing different concerns. Detail-oriented inspector with good multitasking and recordkeeping abilities. Skills

Risk management HSE Audit & Inspection Team management Process Improvement Incident Investigation Training and development Problem Resolution Job Hazard Analysis Report Writing Safety and compliance inspections MS Office Emergency Management Work History

2020-02- 2020-05 Safety Officer

IRON PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES [IPI], Ikotun, Lagos State

• Reduced safety incidents by 70% by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation.

• Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.

• Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.

• Assessed all risks associated with critical job activities such as confined space entry, work at height, critical lifts, hot works, equipment Maintenance, lone working, sand blasting and pressure testing; ensured all risks were adequately addressed prior to work commencing and closely monitored adherence to required Safe Work Procedures.

• Tracked unsafe acts and conditions, near-misses and first aid cases and used the data to predict & control areas where more significant injuries were likely to occur.

• Led the investigation of all incidents/accidents at site; shared the learning points and followed up on recommended actions to closure.

• Developed and monitored implementation of the HSE Plans, Safe Systems of Work as well as ensured safety of 100+ personnel working on projects and within the facility

• Wrote, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational

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accident trends and prevention.

2019-03- 2020-02 Company Safety Officer/Instructor BSS Consulting, Surulere, Lagos State

• Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.

• Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.

• Provided clear, informative lectures on working safely with Co2 and ammonia, and self- contained breathing apparatus to classes of 25 students.

• Liaised and interacted with various vendors utilizing our site safety officers to ensure active safety management on ground.

• Traveled extensively across Nigerian Breweries PLC locations to conduct trainings.

• Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.

• Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.

• Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.

• Developed new courses and customized courses to meet corporate client needs. 2017-06- 2019-02 Quality Health and Safety Manager MOWES Farms, Ile-Ife, Osun State

• Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors at all levels.

• Assessed overall company safety by identifying areas in need of improvement and spearheaded changes to protect personnel.

• Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence with policies.

• Contributed to training measures and communicated equipment safety and proper operational procedures to new personnel.

• Supervised poultry processing on the farm to ensure quality and safety of employee.

• Saved thousands of Naira by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long- standing problems of injuries such as cuts, slip and falls, puncture injuries and more.

• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

2016-04- 2017-05 Health and Safety Officer

ROM Oil Mills, Ibadan, Oyo State

• Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.

• Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.

• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough

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investigations and analyses.

• Assisted the HSE Manager and Team with planning, coordinating and implementing effective HSE policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure that the organizational objectives are met.

• Instituted weekly updating of contractors on recent safety measures, and monthly training, revision and assessment of contractors on effective application of safety measures.

• Assisted the HSE manager in the preparation and issuance of work permit.

• Maintained statistical records of accident, near misses, unsafe act and unsafe condition using key performance indicators.

Education

2011-10- 2016-01 Bachelor of Science: Geology

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES - EFFURUN, DELTA STATE Certifications

International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH IGC ) Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) HSE Level 1 - 3 Hazardous Waste Management Training Course (CT DEEP) Understanding Climate Change (YALI NETWORK)

The Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine And Health Science: Certificate In Let's Break The Chain Of Covid-19 Infection

Certificate Course in Introduction To Sustainability (University of Illinois) Disaster Preparedness (University of Pittsburgh)

HSE Training/Consultancy Experience

Training Conducted Client

Working safely with Self Contained Breathing

Apparatus (SCBA) with practical demonstration.

Nigerian Breweries Plc.

Stress Management Nigerian Breweries Plc.

Occupational Hygiene Nigerian Breweries Plc.

Working safely with CO2 and Ammonia Nigerian Breweries Plc. Working safely with CO2 and Ammonia ADECO Project Engineering B.V. west Africa LTD

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