Occupational Health and Safety

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Esther Makore

Email: ******@*****.***

Phone number: +277****-****

Kempton Park, 1619

Gauteng.

South Africa.

1. SUMMARY

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Practitioner with a robust background in risk management and a proven track record of enhancing employee well-being and fostering safe working environments. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in safety and risk management, I bring extensive expertise in conducting comprehensive risk assessments, implementing effective safety protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance. I am seeking to leverage my leadership skills and strategic thinking to drive continuous improvement in OHS performance at a management level. EDUCATION

University of Strathclyde, Scotland: Master’s degree in safety and risk management (In Progress)

Post Grad Certificate completed: Aug 2024

NEBOSH, UK

International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (2023)

International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2019) The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

NQF level 8 (National Qualifications Framework)

Level 8 is equivalent to a South African Honors Degree. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OHS Practitioner Shany Engineering (Pty) Ltd August 2015 – Present

• Spearheading comprehensive risk assessments and analysing potential workplace hazards, identifying and mitigating potential workplace hazards, leading to around 75% reduction in near- miss incidents between 2023/2024.

Developed and enforced safe work procedures and controls, resulting in an improvement in compliance rates with critical safety protocols and decreased in lost-time injuries over a three- year period.

• Conducting internal departmental audits, collaborated with external Auditors ensuring 90%+ compliance with safety standards and proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

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• Managing contractor safety, ensuring 95%+ adherence to client safety requirements across multiple projects.

• Developing and implementing emergency response plans and conducting emergency drills working with the emergency services, the client’s safety personnel to as an exercise to test the equipment and measure the emergency preparedness.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date safety documentation including training calendar, ensuring regulatory readiness at all times.

• Acting as a primary liaison with external entities, including the Department of Labor, regulatory agencies, ensuring seamless communication and compliance.

• Championed safety champaigns campaigns that resulted in around 60% increase in employee reporting of unsafe conditions, leading to proactive hazard mitigation. Safety Practitioner (Part-Time Consultant) Thermal Insulation Services August 2018 – Present

• Assisting in developing comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Administering and maintained a comprehensive safety file, always ensuring audit readiness.

• Manage training matrix for 50+ employees, identifying and addressing needs for additional training, leading to an increase in certified safety personnel within the company.

• Actively participate as an auditee team member during external audits, contributing to successful audit outcomes.

HR-Payroll/Office Administrator O-Wayne Steel Contractors October 2006 – July 2010

Conducted employee inductions and orientation programs for new hires, facilitating smooth onboarding.

Supported training and development programs, contributing to employee skill enhancement.

Assisted with payroll processing and managed employee leave records, ensuring accuracy.

Managed HR and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing for approximately 200 employees.

Provided comprehensive administrative support, improving office efficiency through process optimization.

SKILLS, AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES

Leadership Skills and Management

• Risk Management skills, Auditing and Reporting Procedures, Planning and Administration, Strategy thinking, team leadership and Interpersonal skills. 3

OHS Expertise

• Risk management, safety protocols, emergency response planning, regulatory compliance, incident investigation, internal auditing, safety file management, training & development. Technical proficiency

• Microsoft OƯice suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), VIP Payroll, Sage One Accounting, Internet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, Google.

Other Skills

• Attention to detail, strong business communication (written & verbal), time management, multitasking, goal-oriented, SA Driver’s License Code B. Awards and Certificates

• HIRA Certificate

• Incident Investigation Certification

• SHE REP Functions certificate

• Internal Auditor Certificate

• Electrical Safety Awareness Certificate

• Accident Reporting Awareness Certificate

• Health and Safety Induction Certificate

• PPE Awareness Certificate

• Workplace Fire Safety Induction Certificate,

• Mental Health Awareness

• Spillage Responses Awareness Certificate

• Asbestos Awareness Certificate.

AFFILIATIONS

• Associate Member, Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)

• SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions) REFERENCES

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