OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT OFFICER

Safety focused and highly accomplished professional offering over 8 years of experience in promoting health and safety culture in the workplace while developing and implementing required policies and procedures. Hands-on expertise in conducting audits and HSE inspections, thus ensuring employers and workers comply with the safety legislation. Instrumental in developing and implementing an ISO 18001 policy and obtaining related certification. Staying abreast with latest developments in the field while maintaining working knowledge of all health and safety legislation. Exceptional experience in improving quality of safety and environmental management processes in accordance with the established regulations, policies, standards and practices. Successful in obtaining best employee award for the year 2014; implementing necessary changes in the work practices as per safety rules.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Environmental Management

Health and Safety Strategies

Performance Monitoring

HSE Policies and Procedures

Site Inspections

Adherence with Regulatory Requirements

Incident/Accident Investigation

Team Management

Training and Development

Hazard Elimination

Compliance Reviews

Root Cause Analysis

CAREER PROGRESSION

Al- Dhafra Co-Op and Transport Company
Jul 2010 – Present
Safety Officer

Al- Dhafra Co-Op and Transport Company is recognized as a leading retail company across western region. The company specializes in operating public transport on behalf of Abu Dhabi Department of Transport.

Accomplishments

Proven experience in minimizing legal claims, fines and complaints by 75% in the first six months of employment.

Successfully developed and Implemented ISO 18001 policy and obtained certification for the company in 2014.

Track record of implementing required changes in the absence policy, thus minimising absence rate of employees from 11% to 2.5% in the first year of employment.

Effectively promoted safety awareness among st staff member resulting in minimizing accidents and injuries at work.

Roles and Responsibilities

Implementing legal compliance and polices in accordance with the current safety laws.

Maintaining close communication with the regulatory authorities while directly reporting to the CEO.

Overseeing and conducting regular inspections at site to examine work; also chairing toolbox talk to discuss plan of action.

Conducting safety audits on scheduled intervals to ensure adherence with applicable laws and facilitate safety of workers.

Serving as a health and safety trainer; providing required training to drivers, workshop mechanics and workshop technicians.

Zzimwe Engineering and Construction
Apr 2008 – May 2010
Safety Officer

Found and established in Uganda, the Zzimwe Engineering and Construction Company facilitates services related to real estate planning, development and construction.

Accomplishments

Played an integral role in ensuring zero legal claims and fines from enforcement authorities for two years.

Success in preparing and enforcing site rules and regulations, also effectively handled complex disciplinary cases including ill health, discrimination and capability.

Promptly responded to customer complaints, thus maximising client satisfaction level.

Provided safety inductions to new staff including communication and code of conduct.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensured appropriate storage of building material and equipment.

Facilitated HSE training in addition to conducting workplace inspections and monitoring site work.

Interpreted safety rules while ensuring legal adherence to both national and international laws.

Provided advice on procuring equipment from appropriate sources while conducting tool box control.

Oversaw and ensured smooth operations of site while dealing with third party companies.

Ensured effective supply and usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Reported, recorded and investigated accidents while determining measures to avoid re occurrence.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) – General Safety at Work Place | Green World Group
Apr 2013
Business Administration (BBA) | Kyambogo University, Uganda
May 2005 – Dec 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupation Health and Safety (ongoing)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 11th Dec, 1985
Nationality: Ugandan
Marital Status: Married
Languages: English and Luganda (Fluent); Arabic (Basic)
Driver’s Licence: UAE

Registered Member of Occupation Safety and Health Abu Dhabi (OSHAD)

Registered with Abu Dhabi Safety Council

OHSAS 18001-2007 Lead Auditor (IRCA UK)

QMS 9001-2008 Lead Auditor (IRCA UK)

Dip NEBOSH Unit A (UK)

Basic Fire Fighting

Medic First Aid (Basic CPR)