Jerome Van Staden
Health And Safety Officer
BOEGOEBERG
Summary
Motivated Health and Safety Professional with 10+years of experience in assessing operations and workplace processes to devise new protocols and methods for enhancing safety. Methodical in interpreting incident reports and evaluating performance to coordinate focused policies to eliminate incidents, minimize risks and drive safety consistently. Dependable in staying informed of change in laws and regulations to lead compliance and related protocol changes. Health and safety management should be regarded as a number one priority.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HSSE Engineer
Acwa Power Solafrica Bokpoort CSP
09.2014 - Current
- Evaluated new technologies and methodologies for potential implementation in improving overall HSSE performance.
- Conducted comprehensive employee training sessions on various HSSE topics, fostering awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamlined processes to increase efficiency in hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
- Collaborated with management to establish strong safety culture within organization.
- Initiated proactive measures to address potential hazards before they escalated into serious incidents or accidents.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of improvement in health, safety, security, and environmental performance metrics.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with thorough documentation of policies, procedures, and incidents.
- Implemented successful change management strategies for introducing new HSSE policies or updates within organization.
- Enhanced emergency response capabilities by developing and executing emergency drills and exercises.
- Improved HSSE compliance by conducting regular site inspections and audits.
- Optimized incident investigation protocols, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Minimized environmental impact by creating sustainable waste management solutions for industrial operations.
- Developed robust safety management systems that aligned with industry standards and best practices.
- Managed cross-functional teams for effective communication between departments regarding HSSE-related matters.
- Reduced workplace accidents through implementing safety training programs for employees.
- Contributed to development of corporate social responsibility initiatives focusing on sustainability and community engagement efforts related to HSSE concerns.
- Provided technical expertise for designing safe workspaces compliant with OSHA regulations and other applicable standards.
- Assessed overall company safety, identified areas in need of improvement and spearheaded changes to protect personnel.
- Mentored and trained 140 personnel on procedures to protect health and maintain personnel safety.
- Performed regular safety hazard assessments to reduce risks and promote positive behaviors.
- Evaluated current safety program standards and program performance, identified trends and implemented corrective actions.
- Evaluated potential health hazards or possible damage from product misuse.
- Monitored and recorded environmental performance metrics to measure and report cooperation with environmental goals and requirements.
- Reviewed and reported on safety measures and workplace incidents, spearheading committees and initiatives driving vital change in workplace environments.
- Developed robust safety management systems that aligned with industry standards and best practices
- Assessed overall company safety, identified areas in need of improvement and spearheaded changes to protect personnel
Supervisor of Operations
Jimbos Retailers
Upington
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Developed and implemented training programs for new hires, improving overall team productivity and performance.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
- Acted as liaison between upper management and staff members, effectively communicating expectations from both parties while addressing any concerns that arose during operations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring successful completion of projects and meeting deadlines.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in workplace.
- Proactively identified potential problems before they escalated, addressing them swiftly and effectively to minimize negative impact on daily operations.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
Education
International Diploma Safety Management - Safety Management
NEBOSH
UK 11.2023 - Current
Higher Certificate - Economic And Management Science
Unisa
Pretoria 02.2023 - Current
International General Certificate - Health And Safety Management
NEBOSH
UK 11.2023 - Current
Certificate Course - Modern SHEQ Risk Management NQF 5
IRCA Global
Randburg 08.2021 - 08.2021
Certificate Course - Safety Management
Nosa
Northern Cape 05.2020 - 05.2020
Skills
Occupational health
Construction safety
Accident investigation
Environmental Compliance
Emergency Response Planning
Safety Management Systems
Permit-to-Work System
Safety audits
Contractor Management
Waste Management
Training Coordination
Safety Management
Workplace Safety
Compliance Management
Timeline
International Diploma Safety Management - Safety Management
NEBOSH
11.2023 - Current
International General Certificate - Health And Safety Management
NEBOSH
11.2023 - Current
Higher Certificate - Economic And Management Science
Unisa
02.2023 - Current
Certificate Course - Modern SHEQ Risk Management NQF 5
IRCA Global
08.2021 - 08.2021
Certificate Course - Safety Management
Nosa
05.2020 - 05.2020
HSSE Engineer
Acwa Power Solafrica Bokpoort CSP
09.2014 - Current
Supervisor of Operations
Jimbos Retailers
01.2011 - 02.2013
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