Faith Philile Mtshali
Environmental, Health And Safety Officer
Boksburg
Summary
Am a SACPCMP & SAIOSH well-established environmental, health and safety Officer offering more than 8 years of expertise working as a safety personnel .Exceptional experience in safety and compliance inspections. Known for excellent safety skills and knowledge in construction , Data centers ,logistics but no limited to. Also have 2 years’ experience working as a semi skilled Electrician. Possess N6 Electrical Engineering qualification and multiple qualifications and certificates in the field of environmental health and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health Safety Officer/Administrative Officer
Amkhoib Contractor Consultants
Johhanesburg
03.2023 - Current
- Contributed to development of robust contractor management program, enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines for all external personnel working onsite.
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout facility.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with management to develop site-specific safety policies, ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements.
- Championed regular toolbox talks on various safety topics, contributing to well-informed workforce committed to safe practices.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to safer work environment for all employees.
- Played instrumental role in achieving company-wide safety certifications by maintaining meticulous documentation of safety practices and improvements.
Health and Safety Officer
Fadel Logistics Solution
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Conducted ergonomic evaluations to improve worker comfort and reduce injury risks associated with repetitive tasks or poor workstation design.
- Reduced occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees.
- Implemented proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
- Evaluated effectiveness of safety programs by tracking incident rates and implementing improvements as needed.
- Conducting critical route risks assessment.
Environmental, Health and Safety Officer
Amkhoib Contractor Consultants
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Co-ordinate and implementation of all company safety, health and environment procedures
- Conduct inductions, organize and chair safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Approves and audits sub-contractors safety files, issuing Non Conformance reports
- Safety site walks with Client and safety reports
- Implementation of all applicable legislative requirements
- Implementation that all injuries and incidents are reported and investigated
- Implementation that plant machinery is in safe working condition and only authorized and trained persons to utilize such items.
- Conducted thorough incident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Collaborated with management in developing EHS policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements.
- Enhanced company's environmental performance by implementing waste reduction initiatives and resource conservation measures.
- Managed hazardous materials storage areas, ensuring proper handling practices were followed as per regulations.
Health and Safety Officer
W.A.M Electrical Company
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Organize and chair weekly toolbox talk meetings
- Ensure work material stacking and storage complies with safety policies
- Stock and issue PPE
- Be part of safety site walks with principal Contractor and/or Client to check legal safety compliance
- Conduct daily safety task information (DSTI) and plan task observation (PTO)
- Have Safety files audited for Health and Safety compliance by principal contractor and/or client
- Conduct investigation of incident(s) by gathering statements from parties involved.
- Reduced occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees.
Health and Safety Rep.
Ndzombane Electrical Company
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Streamlined processes for hazard identification by creating standardized checklists for routine inspections.
- Served as trusted resource for colleagues on safety-related topics, addressing questions and concerns promptly and knowledgeably.
- Promoted proactive approach to injury prevention through toolbox talks and pre-shift meetings focusing on relevant safety topics.
Health and Safety Rep.
Kumkane Electrical Company
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Streamlined incident reporting processes, resulting in faster response times and more accurate data tracking.
- Served as liaison between employees and management on health and safety matters, fostering open communication channels.
- Evaluated new equipment for safety compliance, ensuring safe work environment for all employees.
Semi-Skilled Electrician
Kumkane Electrical
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within new builds.
- Designed custom lighting solutions tailored specifically to individual client needs for both aesthetic appeal and functional purposes.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
Education
Samtrac,HIRA,Incident Investigation,ISO - Health And Safety /Electrical Engineering
NOSA
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Communication
Corrective Action Planning
Regulatory Compliance
OSHA Compliance
Workplace Safety
Incident Investigation
Time management
Planning
Communication
Education And Professional Development
- Woman in construction
- Project management institute
- Driving digitalization
- Asbestos
- Economic growth
- Mental wellbeing in construction
- Safety in terms of legal liability
- The importance of risks mitigations.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/18/87
References
- Mr M. Huma -Warehouse Supervisor at Fadel logistics - 060 506 4733 (c)
- Mr. KB Maubane -Safety Manager at Cairnmead -073 764 5668/071 879 9172 (c)
- Mr MJ Mhlongo -Safety Manager at WBHO - 078 804 0105/083 985 5917 (c)
- Mike Mohlare -Site Supervisor at WAM Electrical -078 888 1535 (c)
Accomplishments
- Obtained Company 5 star grading for MBA North competition.
- Recognition Certificate obtained for full health and safety legal documentation.
- Continuous professional development improvement
- No loss time injury on projects involved in.
- Trained staff members and employees on scaffolding and decreased number of incident for using red tagged scaffolding via toolbox talk.
Timeline
Environmental Health Safety Officer/Administrative Officer
Amkhoib Contractor Consultants
03.2023 - Current
Health and Safety Officer
Fadel Logistics Solution
01.2023 - 03.2023
Environmental, Health and Safety Officer
Amkhoib Contractor Consultants
01.2022 - 12.2022
Health and Safety Officer
W.A.M Electrical Company
07.2020 - 10.2021
Health and Safety Rep.
Ndzombane Electrical Company
01.2020 - 07.2020
Health and Safety Rep.
Kumkane Electrical Company
01.2014 - 01.2020
Semi-Skilled Electrician
Kumkane Electrical
07.2012 - 01.2014
Samtrac,HIRA,Incident Investigation,ISO - Health And Safety /Electrical Engineering
NOSA
04.2001 -