Occupational Health Safety Management
Resume:
GIDEON APPAU
Pt ** Kofi Fynn Avenue West Tanokrom, Takoradi W/R, Ghana
Mob: +233 020-*******/ 024-*******
E-mail: **************@*****.*** / **********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A dedicated Health and Safety professional with five (5) years of experience with a proven track record of implementing and maintaining robust safety programs in diverse organizational settings with deep understanding of occupational health and safety practices, risk assessment, and incident investigation, with expertise in Safety Management, Training, Operations, and Team development. Proficient in developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and training programs that effectively mitigate workplace hazards and foster a culture of safety. Through proactive approach, consistently reducing accident rates saving both costs and human lives whiles liaising between business and technical areas to achieve on-time, on-budget Health and Environment procedures. AREAS OF COMPETENCE
• Incident/Accident Investigations
• Training Management
• Computer Hardware and Software Repairs
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEEKOB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD, Takoradi July, 2023 – May, 2024 Health and Safety Officer
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and hazards in the workplace. Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess compliance with safety and environmental regulations and implement corrective actions to mitigate those risks and improve safety conditions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to the use of appropriate PPE at work sites and ensure compliance of workers to safety rules and code of practices.
• Establish systems to track and investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses. Analyze incident data to identify trends and develop strategies for prevention.
• Create and update policies and procedures to establish standards for health, safety, and environmental practices within the organization.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and environmental practices.
• Ensure that employees are aware of potential hazards and know how to respond in case of emergencies.
• Develop and manage HSE programs and initiatives to promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship within the organization.
• Health & Safety Management
• Team Leadership
• First Aid Training & Team Building
• Report Writing
• Database Management
GIDEON APPAU 2 4
AMANDI INVESTMENT LTD, Accra Jan, 2022 – Jan, 2023
(RAILWAY 06 TAKORADI HUNI VALLEY RAIL LINE CONSTRUCTION) ACCRA GHANA) Training Manager (HSE)
• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors to schedule and facilitate on-the-job training.
• Deliver engaging training sessions on safety protocols, equipment usage, and industry best practices.
• Create and update training materials, manuals, and learning modules to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and certifications to ensure training content is relevant and up- to-date.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development among construction personnel. AMANDI INVESTMENT LTD, Accra Nov, 2020 – Dec, 2022
(RAILWAY 05&06 TAKORADI) ACCRA GHANA)
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Advisor / Construction Safety
• Coordinate and support facilities team on all HS&E issues and ensured compliance to safety standards and procedures.
• Investigate Incidents, accident and complaints and ensured all emergency response equipment are maintained and ready for use.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to the use of appropriate PPE at work sites and ensure compliance of workers to safety rules and code of practices.
• Assist and co-coordinate in workplace evacuations and emergency response management in the event of alarms.
• Recommend changes to protect workers and educate workers on how to prevent health problems using safety training programs.
• Participate in safety discussions and made presentations on monthly safety meetings to all staff. MOUCC ADMMINISTRATION, Takoradi - Ghana Jun, 2017 – Nov, 2020 IT Systems Administrator
• Manage the day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, network systems and applications, to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability for the farm.
• Assist in the design of a secure, reliable, and high-performance WAN that connected multiple offices.
• Maintain database of all IT hardware and software licenses and implement hardware protection and data protection best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues, escalating complex problems to senior IT staff when necessary.
• Serve as local information security liaison, implementing the requirements and other information systems security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. GIDEON APPAU 3 4
SOLAND CONSTRUCTION LTD, Takoradi Jan, 2014 – Feb, 2015 Scaffold Installation Technician (Assistant Supervisor)
• Assemble and dismantle scaffold systems in accordance with safety regulations and project specifications.
• Load, unload, and transport scaffolding materials to and from job sites.
• Inspect scaffolding components for damage and wear, ensuring all parts are in good working condition.
• Secure scaffolding to structures using appropriate anchoring techniques.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of scaffolding inventory and usage.
• Collaborate with construction teams to determine optimal scaffold placement and configuration.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. ST PETER’S CAMBRIDGE INTER. SCHOOL (TAKORADI Anaji) May, 2013 – Jan, 2014 Teacher
• Promoted excellence in teaching and learning to all students to ensure they were equipped to obtaining high examination results.
• Ensured that good practice and useful resources were shared throughout to increase the student’s interest in learning.
• Participated effectively in the assessment process, including the setting, invigilating, marking and moderation of class work, providing constructive feedback and ensuring it is in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
JUABOSO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (JUABOSO) June, 2012 – May, 2013 Teacher
• Effectively teach and facilitated learning in accordance with the secondary school curriculum requirements.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment by establishing classroom rules, managing student’s behavior, and encouraging a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.
• Regularly assessed the student’s progress and understanding through assignments, quizzes, tests, and other forms of evaluation and provide feedback to help them track their performance GIDEON APPAU 4 4
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
NEBOSH, EBECKS Ghana Apr, 2024
Nebosh IGC 1 (International Certificate in Health & Safety) OSHA ACADEMY HEALTH & SAFETY, Ghana Aug, 2022
Offshore Oil and Gas Safety 1
Velocity EHS Global University Of Ghana October, 2020 Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management – HSEQ-R Advisor-Exe. Certificate. OHS
IPMC 2015 - 2016
Professional Certificate – CompTIA A+ N+ Linux Server Base (System Engineering) UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, Winneba 2008 – 2012
Bachelor of Education in Music
ST. JOHNS SECONDARY SCHOOL, 2004 - 2007
WASSCE (General Arts)
CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
Ghana Red Cross Society - Practical First Aid Standard Certificate November, 2022
SAHT – Autotech (Transport and Logistics) Ghana Defensive Driving Standard Certificate December 2021
Ghana National Fire Service Fire Safety Management Standard Certificate March 2021 TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office; Good knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, MS Excel, MS - PowerPoint, and Internet for research and record keeping.
Clean Valid Driving license – License B
REFERENCES
Mr. Abdul Aziz Mohammed
Head of Department (System Engineering)
IPMC. Takoradi – Ghana
Maxwell Osei Kojo Nsonomah
Quantity Surveyor
Soland Construction Limited
Dr. CWK Mireku
Head of Department (Music)
University of Education, Winneba.
Mr. Jonathan Antwi
Head of Department (HSEQ-R)
Amandi Investment Limited
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