Leon van den Berg
SHEQ Manager
Lydenburg
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Health and Safety Manager with over 14 years of experience in occupational health and safety management, auditing, and internal process analysis within the mining sector. Expertise in developing and implementing targeted strategies that enhance compliance and operational safety has resulted in significant reductions in workplace incidents and improved audit outcomes across multiple sites. Proven track record includes achieving and maintaining ISO 45001 certification while streamlining internal audit procedures for greater efficiency and transparency. Strong analytical skills facilitate the identification and mitigation of high-risk operational areas, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SHEQ Manager
ZIZWE Opencast Mining
08.2016 - Current
- Promoting workplace safety by implementing successful SHEQ systems.
- Addressed non-compliance identified within the workplace and implementing proper corrective action.
- Facilitate occupational health and safety meetings by handling inquiries, questions, and concerns in terms of workplace health and safety concerns.
- Implementing systems to reduced injuries within the workplace.
- Training of employees in most current regulations and practices.
- Inspecting workplaces and facilities to detect potential health and safety hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation, and training, and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Used Integrated Management Systems to create and maintain records of all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
- Directed record keeping and paperwork preparation in line with OHSA requirements as well as the MHSA requirements.
- Monitoring hazards and assess risk levels and implement mitigation strategies at industrial and mining work sites.
- Inspected job sites and complete in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
- Investigating incidents and accidents (by utilizing the ICAM method) within the workplace to ensure that proper root cause analysis is conducted and proper actions implemented.
- Facilitating the implementation and monitoring of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001.
- Budget management of the SHEQ department as well as cost analysis.
- Compiling of company SHEQ month.
Safety Officer
ASA Metals Dilokong Chrome Mine, Ferro Chrome Production Electrical Arc Furnaces
02.2011 - 08.2016
- Performed safety inspections as per the implemented schedule and relevant legislation.
- Investigate incidents and accidents which occur and identify root causes with the root cause analysis method.
- Conduct emergency drills as per implemented schedule.
- Compile Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Conduct Planned Task observations on relevant tasks following the implemented Standard Tasks Procedure.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Adherence to ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 (Previously known as OHSAS18001)
Education
National Diploma - Safety Management
UNISA
ISO9001:2015 - undefined
DQS
Occupational Health and Safety - undefined
University of Cape Town
Compliance Management - undefined
University of Pretoria
SAMTRAC - undefined
NOSA
Skills
- Safety Audits
- Compliance Policy Implementation
- Safety Program Development
- Developing Training Programs
- Meeting oversight and participation
- Legislative Knowledge
- Knowledge of ISO45001; ISO9001; ISO14001
- Risk Mitigation
Incident investigation
Environmental monitoring
Safety audits
Health promotion
Quality control
References
Hendrik, Marx, Operations Director, 082 663 4684, Zizwe Opencast Mining
Timeline
SHEQ Manager
ZIZWE Opencast Mining
08.2016 - Current
Safety Officer
ASA Metals Dilokong Chrome Mine, Ferro Chrome Production Electrical Arc Furnaces
02.2011 - 08.2016
ISO9001:2015 - undefined
DQS
Occupational Health and Safety - undefined
University of Cape Town
Compliance Management - undefined
University of Pretoria
SAMTRAC - undefined
NOSA
National Diploma - Safety Management
UNISA
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