Ronald Penn Middleton
Brakpan
Summary
Dedicated Health and Safety Officer since 2017 with over 8 years of experience in implementing effective safety protocols in a dynamic factory environment. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, delivering safety training, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Successfully developed safety communications and monitored PPE adherence, contributing to a marked reduction in workplace incidents. Committed to fostering a safe work culture, bringing a valuable skill set to enhance safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Officer
C-FORCE LABOUR CONSULTANTS
04.2017 - Current
- Documented all materials related to health and safety training.
- Facilitated induction and training for inexperienced and new staff, successfully completing the Train the Trainer course, Samtrac, and Safety Development File.
- Participated in meetings to enforce health and safety rules and regulations.
- Compiled reports of all incidents concerning injuries on duty.
- Conducted risk assessments as required.
- Created checklists for tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Executed yard and plant inspections.
- Implemented safety communications, including Safety Talks, Safety Alerts, Quality Talks, and Toolbox Talks, alongside disseminating Single Point Lessons to staff.
- Monitored compliance of all employees regarding correct PPE usage.
- Performed safety inspections and evaluated forklift drivers, including annual refresher training and the implementation of new documentation or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Site Controler
C-FORCE LABOUR CONSULTANTS
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Oversaw daily recruitment of general factory workers.
- Managed workers during sign-in and sign-out processes, ensuring overall supervision in the factory.
- Processed workers' applications for sick leave.
- Administered disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Resolved workers' salary and payslip queries.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations specific to factory workers, addressing any necessary action.
- Supported problem-solving initiatives within the factory.
Self Employed
HEALTHY WATER PURIFICATIONS
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Installed and serviced healthy water purification systems.
Real Estate Agent
ANN’S ESTATES t/a BULL’S ESTATES
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Sold real estate properties.
- Listed real estate properties for marketing.
- Assisted potential buyers and sellers with property viewings and bond finance applications on behalf of clients with financial institutions; marketed and listed properties on websites.
- Undertook general office administration.
Technician
PURE WATER SERVICES
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Installed and serviced water purification systems.
- Provided customer care services.
Senior Technical Officer: Commodities Technical Services
TELKOM SA
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Specialised in ADSL faults and installations.
- Conducted maintenance and rehabilitation of ALC cables.
DAS, ADSL, ISDN
TELKOM SA
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Provided wireless telephone lines for corporate and residential customers.
Technical Officer, Quality & Assurance, Investigating Officer
TELKOM SA
09.2001 - 06.2006
- Provided wireless telephone lines for corporate and residential customers.
Technical Officer
TELKOM SA
01.1997 - 09.2001
- Technical Officer faults & fittings, single line, faults & fitting.
Senior Telephone Operator
TELKOM SA
09.1991 - 01.1997
- Provided wireless telephone lines for corporate and residential customers.
Education
High School - Grade 10, English, Afrikaans, Maths, Science, Technical Drawing, Welding
Pretoria Technical High School
12.1988
Skills
- Technical Drawing
- Welding
- Windows
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook Messaging
- Advantix
- ADSL
- ISDN
- Communication
- Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Health & Safety qualification
- Manufacturing
- Compliance
- Administrative
- Reporting
- Interpersonal
- Policy
- Procedures
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- OHS Act
- Documentation
- Safety Training
- Proactive
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Hazard identification
- First aid training
- Workplace inspections
- Electrical safety
- Incident reporting
- Fire safety management
- Contractor management
- Safety audits
- Manual handling
- Accident investigation
- Waste management
- Environmental monitoring
- Personal protective equipment
- Health promotion
- Traffic management
- Occupational health
- Lifting operations
- Noise control
- Confined space entry
- Fall protection
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
- Emergency response plans
- Training coordination
- Safety program development
- Critical thinking
- Root-cause analysis
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Industrial safety
- Relationship building
- Incident investigation
- Team building
- Accident prevention
- Safety training
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Public safety
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Chemical safety
- Record keeping
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Hazardous materials management
- OSHA compliance
- Training delivery
- Report writing
- Risk management
- Policy implementation
- Health education
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Research abilities
- Safety inspections
- Regulatory compliance
- Industrial hygiene
- Workplace hazard mitigation
- Worker protection
- Communication skills
- Health and safety monitoring
- Practice evaluation
- Workplace inspection
- Safety equipment use
Certification
- Samtrac Introduction NOSA
- Safety File Development NOSA
- Train the Trainer KVR
- Permit to work Workshop NOSA
LANGUAGES
English (Read Speak & Write)
Afrikaans (Read Speak & Write)
Timeline
Health and Safety Officer
C-FORCE LABOUR CONSULTANTS
04.2017 - Current
Site Controler
C-FORCE LABOUR CONSULTANTS
02.2016 - 04.2017
Self Employed
HEALTHY WATER PURIFICATIONS
07.2015 - 02.2016
Real Estate Agent
ANN’S ESTATES t/a BULL’S ESTATES
07.2012 - 06.2014
Technician
PURE WATER SERVICES
01.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Technical Officer: Commodities Technical Services
TELKOM SA
09.2007 - 03.2010
DAS, ADSL, ISDN
TELKOM SA
06.2006 - 09.2007
Technical Officer, Quality & Assurance, Investigating Officer
TELKOM SA
09.2001 - 06.2006
Technical Officer
TELKOM SA
01.1997 - 09.2001
Senior Telephone Operator
TELKOM SA
09.1991 - 01.1997
High School - Grade 10, English, Afrikaans, Maths, Science, Technical Drawing, Welding
Pretoria Technical High School
References
- Ryan, Drinkwater, Regional Manager, 0827497905, C-FORCE LABOUR CONSULTANTS
- WA, Whitfield, Principal, annwhit44@gmail.com, 0786616242, ANN’S ESTATES t/a BULL’S ESTATES, (Ann)
Regular gym workouts
Camping and hiking
Regular gym workouts and camping and hiking.
Regular workouts at the gym. Camping and hiking.