Cheslyn Voughn Struben
Construction Health And Safety Manager
Roodepoort
Summary
Dynamic safety and health professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs. Expertise in creating robust safety protocols, conducting thorough hazard assessments, and delivering impactful education to enhance workplace safety. In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations, combined with a strong commitment to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health, ensures a proactive approach to risk management and employee well-being. Proven ability to foster a culture of safety that prioritizes compliance and continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
WBHO CONSTRUCTION
Joahnnesburg
10.2022 - Current
- As far as is reasonably practicable you participate in and provide safety input into the design and execution plans of temporary structures of this project throughout until final handover;
- You maintain the health and safety requirements for the project in compliance with the formal written project Health & Safety Plan, the WBHO Company Operating Procedures, the WBHO Health, Safety & Environmental Management System, the OHS Act, as well as the Construction Regulations and other relevant Regulations;
- You assist me with regulatory issues such as; The monitoring of sub-contractors to prepare conforming Health, Safety & Environmental Plans; Verifying that such Health, Safety & Environmental Plans are authorized by the CR 8(1) Construction Manager; Verifying that sub-contractors are registered with WCA and maintain their monthly contributions;
- You verify that each sub-contractor has opened a site Health, Safety & Environmental file and that its records are kept there-in;
- That site audits are conducted on the sub-contractors;
- Each sub-contractor’s health and safety file is included in the final document handed to the client on completion;
- You draw up and maintain a list of sub-contractors, their occupation and their Clause 37(2) Mandatory Agreement and Contract of appointment;
- That each sub-contractor’s employees have valid certificates of fitness
- You verify that each sub-contractor has, as mandatory, signed the OHS Act Clause 37(2) Mandatory Agreement;
- You conduct weekly and ad-hoc safety inspections of the works and submit a written report on your findings to me before the end of day;
- You assist me in fulfilling the responsibilities as defined in Construction Regulation 9 with regard to risk assessments for the construction work being part of the risk assessment teams, for identification, analysis and evaluation of hazards and risk to which persons may be exposed to, all in accordance with the project’s Health, Safety & Environmental Plan, the WBHO Health, Safety & Environmental Management System and the WBHO Company Operating Procedures;
- You put a consolidated Health, Safety & Environmental File in place and file, maintain and control all records related to risk assessments, monitoring and review plans, minutes of meetings, legal appointments, sub-contractor Health, Safety & Environmental Plans and all other Health, Safety & Environmental related issues in the consolidated Health & Safety File;
- Risk assessments are reviewed as per the established risk review plan;
- You capture the project safety statistics before the last day for the preceding month and present it to me for submission to the Divisional Health, Safety & Environmental Manager.
- You serve as s safety expert, without voting rights, on the Health, Safety & Environmental Committee/s at the prescribed times and venues.
- You assist me in the close out of raised Non Conformances and providing evidence timeously to the originator of the NCR.
- You assist me with the safety compliance and discipline of all own employees and sub-contractor employees which will typical include, but not be limited to the following: Verifying all own and sub-contractor’s legal appointments in terms of the OHS Act, Construction Regulations and other relevant Regulations with reference to the WBHO Guidelines for Legal Appointments and Titles; Controlling own and sub-contractors conformance to the relevant approved Health, Safety & Environmental Plans; Controlling own and sub-contractors conformance to the risk assessments; Controlling own and sub-contractors adherence to prescribed Company Operating Procedures; Controlling own and sub-contractors use of the prescribed PPE.
SHEQ Officer
SGT SOLUTIONS
Joahnnesburg
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Ensure branch/site construction work notifications are sent to the Department of Labour.
- Comply with employment contractual requirements and perform duties diligently.
- Communicate company rules, procedures, and policy booklet to employees.
- Keep records of communication and maintain employee files.
- Plan and prepare for internal and external audits.
- Implement and update client HSE specifications with the relevant 16(2) Assignee Manager.
- Maintain and review baseline risk assessments.
- Manage and guide HSE officers under your control.
- Ensure professional and independent function of all staff.
- Record and approve time and attendance.
- Report unresolved HSE matters to the National HSE Manager.
- Facilitate monthly HSE Committee meetings.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Fall Protection Plan and training.
- Establish and review HSE training needs analysis with 16(2) Assignee Managers.
- Source HSE training and maintain training records.
HSE Manager
Renttech S.A
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Ensure branch/site construction work notifications are sent to the Department of Labour.
- Comply with employment contractual requirements and perform duties diligently.
- Communicate company rules, procedures, and policy booklet to employees.
- Keep records of communication and maintain employee files.
- Plan and prepare for internal and external audits.
- Implement and update client HSE specifications with the relevant 16(2) Assignee Manager.
- Maintain and review baseline risk assessments.
- Manage and guide HSE officers under your control.
- Ensure professional and independent function of all staff.
- Record and approve time and attendance.
- Report unresolved HSE matters to the National HSE Manager.
- Facilitate monthly HSE Committee meetings.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Fall Protection Plan and training.
- Establish and review HSE training needs analysis with 16(2) Assignee Managers.
- Source HSE training and maintain training records.
HSE Officer / SHEQ Coordinator
SGB-Cape
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Ensure branch/site construction work notifications are sent to the Department of Labour.
- Comply with employment contractual requirements and perform duties diligently.
- Communicate company rules, procedures, and policy booklet to employees.
- Keep records of communication and maintain employee files.
- Plan and prepare for internal and external audits.
- Implement and update client HSE specifications with the relevant 16(2) Assignee Manager.
- Maintain and review baseline risk assessments.
- Manage and guide HSE officers under your control.
- Ensure professional and independent function of all staff.
- Record and approve time and attendance.
- Report unresolved HSE matters to the National HSE Manager.
- Facilitate monthly HSE Committee meetings.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Fall Protection Plan and training.
- Establish and review HSE training needs analysis with 16(2) Assignee Managers.
- Source HSE training and maintain training records.
Office Automation Technician
Introstat
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Service printers on client callouts.
- Provide monthly maintenance for client printers.
- Support software and network-related issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
IRCA GLOBAL
Johannesburg, South Africa04-2024
Skills
Accident investigation
Incident reporting
Hazard identification
Occupational health
Quality Control
Environmental monitoring
Safety audits
Ergonomics evaluation
Confined space entry
Waste management
Contractor management
Certification
RISKMAQ 3: IRCA, 8-12 April 2024, 22-26 April 2024
Timeline
CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER
WBHO CONSTRUCTION
10.2022 - Current
SHEQ Officer
SGT SOLUTIONS
03.2021 - 10.2022
HSE Manager
Renttech S.A
03.2016 - 11.2019
HSE Officer / SHEQ Coordinator
SGB-Cape
03.2013 - 03.2016
Office Automation Technician
Introstat
01.2010 - 02.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Health And Safety
IRCA GLOBAL
References
- LESTER, STUBBS, SAFETY MANAGER, 071 682 3667, WBHO CONSTRUCTION
- Thabo, Molobetsi, SHEQ MANAGER, 084 089 0521, SGT-SOLUTIONS
- Reinhardt, Coetzee, National HSE Manager, 063 389 3413, 076 941 2278, SGB-Cape
- Giovanna, Wright, Operations Manager, 072 670 7883, Renttech S.A
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS
SACPCMP: Construction Health and Safety Officer CHSO/3772/2020, Master Builders Awards MBA: 2nd Place Gauteng Best Construction Site