Leandra De Wet
SASOLBURG
Summary
Proven Safety Officer with expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance. Successfully led safety training programs, reducing errors by 34% and enhancing team collaboration to exceed safety milestones by 20%.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer
KOLOMAKA SERVICES
02.2025 - Current
- Taught safety and safety procedures to 20 staff members
- Monitored 20 staff members to ensure compliance with standard practices and safety rules, reducing errors by 34%
- Led weekly safety briefings to educate staff on modern safety ethics, reducing misconduct complaints by 8%
- Developed 12 comprehensive safety files for various operational sites, enhancing compliance with safety standards and streamlining onsite safety practices.
- Collaborated on-site with team members to exceed safety milestones by 20%, enhancing client satisfaction and ensuring a secure work environment.
- Evaluated hazards and control measures for operations, reducing potential risks by 30% and enhancing safety compliance.
- Reviewed operations regularly, identifying hazards and implementing control measures, resulting in a 20% reduction in risk exposure.
- Assess and document hazards, risks and controls in a manner consistent with established procedures and practices.
- Set up and supervising temporary work areas.
- Supervise the safe handling, storage & disposal of hazardous materials.
- Supervise the operation of any potential hazards in the workplace.
- Improve workplace safety and employee productivity by transitioning from manual safety procedures to digital.
- Ensure that all company employees meet all OSHA requirements.
- Provide OSHA training if necessary.
- Ensure that health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.
- Investigate workplace accidents and injuries and refer them to the proper authorities.
- Developed and implemented strategies that enhanced team collaboration, resulting in a 20% increase in project efficiency.
Senior Safety Officer
HI-TECH REFRACTORIES
Daleside
10.2013 - 02.2019
- Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees and contractors.
- Executed risk assessments to identify potential workplace hazards.
- Monitored safety equipment usage to ensure proper compliance by staff.
- Led investigations of incidents to determine root causes and preventive measures.
- Collaborated with management to refine safety policies and procedures.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to prepare staff for potential crises.
- Mentored junior safety officers on best practices and regulatory standards.
- Inspected premises to identify safety issues and non-conformity.
- Investigated reported and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
- Issued clear warnings to violators, outlining infractions, penalties and remediation steps.
- Collected fees and application documentation for licenses and issued paperwork for follow-up actions.
- Received inquiries and advised on regulations related to programs.
- Recruited, hired, and oversaw team of personnel maintaining compliance.
- Issued official approvals in instances of achieved or exceeded compliance standards.
Education
GR 12 -
HTS CAREL DE WET
01-2005
Skills
- Report Writing
- Emergency Management
- Patrols
- Organization
- Communication
- Bilingual (ASL)
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Audits
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Training Programs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hazard Identification
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Workplace Safety Standards
- Data Analysis
- Safety Management Systems
- OSHA Standards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Corrective Actions
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
- Safety Policies Development
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Reporting and Documentation
- Project Management
- Physical Safety Knowledge
- Training and Development
- Safety Culture Promotion
- Auditing and Compliance Tools
- Quality Control
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Emergency Response Planning
- OSHA compliance
- Safety audits
- Risk assessment
- Safety training
- Incident investigation
- Hazard identification
- Hazard assessment
- Safety compliance
- Risk evaluation
- OSHA training
Certification
- S.H.E.O.M TRAC
- INCIDENT/ ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
- RISK ASSESSOR
- CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
- CONTRACTOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT
- MINE HEALTH & SAFETY
- OSHAS 18001
- WORKING AT HEIGHT (SCAFFOLDING)
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Safety Officer
KOLOMAKA SERVICES
02.2025 - Current
Senior Safety Officer
HI-TECH REFRACTORIES
10.2013 - 02.2019
GR 12 -
HTS CAREL DE WET
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