Gift Mudau
Health And Safety
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Responsible Environmental Health Manager with expertise creating and enacting corporate health and safety policy. Over 13 years of encouraging safe workplaces and promoting responsibility. Focused on identifying and preventing potentially hazardous scenarios. Created and distributed comprehensive safety literature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Health and Safety Environmental Officer/Assistant Site Manager
Vuthwa Energy
Pretoria
06.2021 - Current
- Scheduled regular inspections and audits, reported findings and implemented solutions.
- Planned and conducted research, analyzed data, and communicated and reported information to clients and senior management.
- Monitored energy standards, use and waste control.
- Audited occupational injury and illness claims to comprise proper and complete reporting.
- Provided training to new personnel on hazard identification and instructed on reporting and handling of hazardous materials.
- Oversaw Contractors in performing and fulfilling environmental, health and safety projects.
- Enforced hazard elimination and control requirements for indoor and outdoor spaces to reduce accidents.
- Created, organized and led occupational safety committee to assist with developing strategies to resolve HSE issues.
- Analyzed effectiveness of company safety policy and provided suggestions for case-by-case improvement.
- Examined safety and performance of protective equipment and emergency facilities, documenting non-compliance issues for remediation.
- Kept, managed and organized company environmental records
- Kept, managed and organized company environmental records
Health and Safety Officer
Azari Wind
Cape Town
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 90%
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 150 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures
Health and Safety Officer/Assistant Site Manager
Johnson Crane Hire
Johannesburg
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with ISO standards and Construction regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 60 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness
Health and Safety Manager
CRS (Sphere group)
Sandton
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 150 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire group.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals
- Delivered and tracked program training for all associates and supervisors in order to safeguard continuing business relationships.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and anti-harassment policies and related personnel training.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
Health and Safety Coordinator
RBA Projects
Johannesburg
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Accompanied, documented and reported OSHA inspections, insurance oversight and other formal safety and security measures at work site.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
Health and Safety Coordinator
Pro - Rig
Sasolburg
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
- Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Health and Safety Officer/Assistant Site Manager
Sarens
Johannesburg
06.2008 - 02.2016
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness
- Guided, wrote and revised various health and safety management manuals
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job
Education
No Degree - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbjilpark 02.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kheodi High School
Limpopo 01.2003 - 12.2003
No Degree - Safety Management Programme
Unisa
Pretoria 02.2012 - 03.2013
No Degree - Safety Management
Unisa
Pretoria 02.2020 - 03.2021
No Degree - Safety Management
NOSA
Randburg 02.2010 - 06.2010
Skills
Training
Coaching
Computer
Management
Communication
Problem solving
Risk assessment
Report writing
Project Management
Safety and health precautions
Health and safety procedures
Health and safety compliance
Safety and health protocols
Health and safety requirements
Safety and health modeling
Health and safety standards
Health and Safety Regulations
Health and safety
Safety and environmental standards
Safety program understanding
Health and safety practices
Personal safety and welfare
Healthcare laws and regulations
Safety and Loss Control
Sanitation and safety professional
Affiliations
SACPCMP - Construction Health and Safety Officer - CHSO/991/2017
Additional Information
Summary of Projects worked on:
Tom Burke Solar - O&M - Client : Enel Green Power
Soetwater & Karusa Wind Farm - Construction : Enel Green Power
Golden Valley Wind Farm - Construction: Biotherm
Kangnas & Perdekraal Wind Farm - Construction: Mainstream Renewable
Devland Res3 Project- Construction: City of Joburg
CTFE Project-Construction: Sasol Technology
KHI Solar one- Construction: Abeangoa
Jefreys Bay Wind Farm- Construction & O&M- Mainstream Renewable
Medupi Power Station - Construction - Eskom
FTWEP Project- Construction - Sasol
Mbombela Gautrain - Construction: Mbombela
Socer city, Mbombela, Moses Madiba stadiums - Construction
Bigband suger mill expantion project - Swaziland
Natref & Sasol Shutdowns
Sappie Ngodwana expansion project
Sasol pipeline - Mozambique
Adam II Wind farm - Ethiopia
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 150 staff members.
- Achieved zero fatalities on projects worked on
Certification
Advanced First aid level 3
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Health and Safety Environmental Officer/Assistant Site Manager
Vuthwa Energy
06.2021 - Current
SGTT - (EN) General Technical Safety
05-2021
SGTT - LOTO Awareness eLearning
05-2021
Health and Safety Officer
Azari Wind
03.2021 - 05.2021
Vestas - SIT
03-2021
Construction legal liability
11-2020
Construction Regulations
11-2020
COVID-19 Workplace Preparedness & Prevention
07-2020
No Degree - Safety Management
Unisa
02.2020 - 03.2021
Accident and incident investigation
11-2019
Root Cause Analysis
11-2019
Health and Safety Officer/Assistant Site Manager
Johnson Crane Hire
06.2019 - 02.2021
Fall Protection Planner (229994)
06-2019
Fall Arrest Technique (229998)
06-2019
Advanced First aid level 3
11-2018
No Degree - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
02.2018 - Current
Health and Safety Manager
CRS (Sphere group)
02.2017 - 05.2019
Health and Safety Coordinator
RBA Projects
05.2016 - 01.2017
Health and Safety Coordinator
Pro - Rig
02.2016 - 05.2016
No Degree - Safety Management Programme
Unisa
02.2012 - 03.2013
No Degree - Safety Management
NOSA
02.2010 - 06.2010
Health and Safety Officer/Assistant Site Manager
Sarens
06.2008 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Kheodi High School
01.2003 - 12.2003