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Health Safety and Environment

Location:
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Posted:
July 20, 2023

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ELIJAH BADOHU

C/O P. O. BOX BT **

TEL: +233*********/+233*********

EMAIL: adyeui@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To impact positively and immensely to the global safe standard of occupations while broaden my scope of experience, knowledge and skills in all aspect of positions with an organization that seeks to makes use of my potentials and abilities in attainment of its goals and objective. PRESONAL INFORMATION

• Nationality: Ghanaian

• Languages: English, Ewe, Twi and Fanti

• Marital Status: Single

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration-GIMPA (Accra): Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management January, 2019- December, 2019

RRC International: NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety August, 2019

University for Development Studies (Wa Campus): BED Social Science (Economics) September, 2012- July, 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Omni Group Labone-Accra

Senior HSE Officer August 2021– Till date

Responsibilities:

Assist in the implementation of the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and regulations in accordance with ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001

Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout all entities under the group and contribute to the company’s health and safety commitments in highlighting and promoting best practice.

Develop, implement and review Risk Assessment, Safe Operating Procedures, Method Statement, Job Hazard Analysis for all operations carried out.

Ensure health and safety plans are in place prior to the commencement of all construction and maintenance activities and being carried out by all stuffs, contractors on all project.

Monitor and review regular operational performance through weekly inspections, audits and the occurrence of incidents.

Supervise or facilitate the inductions, safety trainings, toolbox meetings and all forms of health and safety education for all employees, visitors and contractors before and during all activities.

Supervise or carry out emergency (fire, oil spillage, fall from height, electrocution) drills.

Assist in administering first aid when required.

Ensure all safety equipment (fire extinguishers, hydrants, first aid kits, spill kits, emergency alarm, smoke detectors, emergency pull cords, etc.) are serviced and in good condition.

Advise on Personal Protective Equipment, signages required for all operations and ensue full compliance.

Carry out incidents investigation and recommend actions to avoid the reoccurrence to improve the health and safety standards.

Liaise other departments heads to ensure full compliance of safe working practices and incident reporting.

Ensure the implementation of all remedial action on all non-conformance and follow up with reviews to ensure its effectiveness.

Liaise with other HSE Representatives in ensuring the safe operation all plants, equipment, vehicles and machines for various entities under the group.

Prepare periodic reports (weekly inspection reports and monthly report) highlighting activities carried out and findings that require improvement and modification.

Participate in periodic group meetings (Project/Entity Specific).

Liaise with all external regulatory bodies to ensure all entities under the group are in compliance and certified in accordance with state laws and regulations.

Participate in pre-tender submissions and interviews as required by clients of the group.

Maintain relevant quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with the company integrated Management System

Continually develop and carry out various CSR initiatives in relation to health and safety to enhance the business and fulfil company’s commitment and image.

Undertake all training and development activities as required Netis Ghana Limited Achimota- Accra

SHERQ Implementation Manager February, 2021 –July, 2021 Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, monitor and review Health and safety strategies, policies and procedures, risk assessment and safe working practices in accordance with ISO 45001;

Provide accurate and clear interpretation of health and safety legislation and code of practices to the organization, contractors and other stakeholders;

Undertake audits and workplace inspections of operations to identify SHERQ management practices that can be improved to enhance the company’s health and safety performances;

Prepare health and safety reports and statistical performance data and present to Board, Audit &Risk Committee, Panels and forums as required;

Carry out investigations, report on accidents and dangerous occurrences

Collect and analyze incident and accident statistics and recommend intervention strategies to eliminate/reduce risk of future reoccurrences;

Respond to all safety concerns from employees, safety representatives and members of the public relating to the company’s operational activities;

Liaise with all departmental heads, client representatives, contractors/sub-contractors in ensuring safe workplace;

Develop and facilitate both internal and external health and safety trainings for employees while maintaining records;

Supervise SHERQ coordinators in carrying out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policy objectives.

Advice on all suitable required safety appliances, protective clothing and the safe use of plant and equipment including liaising with suppliers and other stakeholders;

Ensure all contractors/sub-contractors have in place health and safety plan and for their work activities and follow through during work;

Participate in tender evaluation and contractor selection process in relation to health and safety criteria as required, providing ongoing advice on the competence of contractors/sub-contractors to undertake works;

Liaise with the Risk and Insurance Manager on matters connected with public/employee liability claims;

Co-ordinate all Quality Control Activities on Operation &Maintenance and Capital Projects by ensure they conform with ISO 9001 standards.

Manage non-conformance and ensure implementation and closure. Yara Ghana Limited (L'AÎNÉ Services) Tema, Community Two. HESSQ Supervisor March, 2019 – January, 2021.

Responsibilities:

Advise both management and employees on health and safety related issues;

Ensure compliance with developed Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) to attain zero accidents on site;

Identify hazards and conduct risk assessment and reviews;

Facilitate plant safety inductions, trainings, emergency drills and lead health and safety toolbox talk meetings;

Carry out inspections periodically on various safety equipment including fire extinguishers, fall arrest system, fire hydrant, first aid kits, etc;

Liaise with the maintenance and other departments ensure compliance and optimization of plant safety and systems;

Oversee the management and disposal of hazardous substances;

Develop, implement and monitor environmental, health and safety programs to comply with government legislations;

Promote and guarantee good housekeeping (5s) standards at the plant;

Prepare reports and other legal documents for both internal and external authorities;

Participate in incidents investigations;

Assess products to meet industrial and organizational standards (Quality check duties). Group Five Construction Limited (Ghana) Tema Free Zones (Bunge Loders Croklaan Project) Environmental, Health and Safety Officer May, 2018 – March, 2019 Responsibilities:

Assist management in ensuring a safe site;

Establish safe working procedures for various daily tasks on site;

Confirm necessary documentation submitted to relevant authorities;

Conduct site safety inductions, trainings, emergency drills and facilitate site health and safety toolbox talk meetings;

Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to employees and sub-contractors;

Ensure compliance with various health and safety rules, regulations and policies through inspections, audit and disciplinary actions;

Identify hazards and associate relevant risks on the construction project through regular site inspections;

Assess and approve employees and sub-contractors health and safety plans;

Compile and test effective specific emergency response preparedness plan;

Coordinate the reporting and investigation of project related incidents;

Develop technical reports in relation health and safety issues and communicate accordingly. Environmental Protection Agency Accra East, Greater Accra Region Assistant Programs Officer (National Service) September, 2016 to January, 2018 Departments

Manufacturing Sector

Energy Sector

Health Sector

Responsibilities

Environmental Monitoring, Compliance and Enforcement;

Environmental Assessment- prepare screening, compliance, due diligence report and site verification report on proposed and existing construction, energy, manufacturing, health and hospitality projects;

Environmental consultations;

Review of Technical Report (Annual and Preliminary Environmental Reports);

Effluent Monitoring and Noise Quality Analysis;

Assist in preparing and organizing training programs and workshops;

General administrative functions;

Preparation of Environmental Schedules ( Permit Conditions);

Minutes writing (Technical Review Committee meetings);

Database Management.

Ghana Dock Labour Company Limited Tema Main Harbor Terminal Tally Clerk June, 2012-August, 2014

Responsibilities:

Supervise to ensure the safe clearing and delivery goods or cargos from vessels to respective agents and consignees in real time;

Ensuring compliance to maritime cargo delivery rules and procedures and both service and team target are met in accordance with company requirements;

Liaise with operation controllers and immediate superior to ensure the daily plan communicated effectively to quayside team;

Take records and prepare tally report and waybills for various vessels RELEVANT SKILLS

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Confident and effective problem solver and decision maker

Excellent professional, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Good coordinating skills

Efficient and proactive leader and team player

Effective time management/ prioritization of task

Good supervision skills

Training development and delivery skills

Influencing and persuading skills

Detailed oriented

INTERSTS

Environmental, Health and Safety related issues

Construction and industrial related activities

Organizational and coordinating activities.

Research and analytical works

Economic related programmers and issues

REFERENCES

Irene Opoku

Ag. Head/Accra East Region-Tema

Environmental Protection Agency

+233-*********/ 243544309

Richard Harden Smith

HSE Coordinator

Group Five Construction Limited (Tema, Free Zones Project)

+233-*********

Perin Quarshie

HESQ Manager

Yara Ghana Limited (Tema, Harbor Industrial Area)

+233-*********



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