Experience

The Department of Public Works

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Construction Health and Safety

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Responsibilities: carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced; outline safe working procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards; carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented; ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation; Attend tender briefings; prepare health and safety strategies and review internal policy; lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks; keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements; record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers; keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry; produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins; manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances; advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases. Show less



Ngaatendwe Trading Cc.

• Mthatha

• Health And Safety Officer

  • May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Project name: Replacement of Lift at KD Matanzima Building Duties: Implement Health and Safety Policies and strategies. Keep up to date with the new Health and Safety laws carry out risk assessments and identify how risks could be reduced carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented. Plan practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial to promote Health and safety and safe working practices. Keep records of inspections, findings and produce reports that suggests improvements. Keep records of incidents and accidents and produce statistics to managers. Coordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures. Communicate changes in Safety and Environmental legislation to management. Process injury on duty by completing Employers report for accident. Encourage employees to report all accidents occur in the workplace. Form Show less



Department of Public Works

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environment, Health and Safety Officer

  • 2017 - 2017

  Project: Construction of Water and Sanitation Facilities to 154 Schools in the Eastern Cape (DoE/TMT03/064/15): OR Tambo Region (Cluster 07) Duties: Promoting Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace. Facilitating the integration of Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene. Presenting monthly Incidents/accidents statistics. Advising and applying fire safety principles and practices. Advising and applying Hazardous substances safety principles and practices. Conducting Health and Safety Inspections in the workplace. Conducting Risk Assessment. Coordinating evacuation drills. Identifying training needs for the Health and Safety Committee and management. Show less