Rorisang Blessing Mahlase
Environmental Health Practitioner, SHE Officer
7641 Orange Farm, Extension 4, Joahnnesburg, 1801,GP
Summary
As an Environmental Health Practitioner, I conducted comprehensive compliance inspections at healthcare facilities, ensuring adherence to pest control regulations, hazardous substance safety standards, and healthcare waste management protocols. My work involved assessing clinic conditions for potential hazards, collaborating with pest control services to implement fumigation schedules, and ensuring the safe handling, storage, and disposal of healthcare risk waste. I also performed water quality testing to monitor safety standards.
In addition as a SHE officer I was responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations to create a safe and sustainable work environment. This involved conducting risk assessments, implementing SHE policies, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and legal requirements.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Environmental Health Practitioner
Ekurhuleni Health District
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted compliance inspections at clinics to assess pest control, and identified potential entry points for pests while working with pest control providers to develop fumigation schedules.
- Inspected hazardous substance manufacturing facilities for compliance with safety regulations, by ensuring proper manufacturing, storage, and handling of hazardous chemicals in accordance with industry standards.
- Monitored and ensured compliance in clinics with healthcare risk waste management regulations, focusing on safe handling, storage, and collection processes to safeguard worker, patient, and public health.
- Led initiatives to improve waste disposal practices within clinics, mitigating environmental and health risks associated with improper disposal of healthcare risk waste.
- Engaged in community outreach campaigns aimed at raising awareness on malaria, foodborne illnesses, and cholera within the Ekurhuleni District Municipality. Delivered informative public speaking sessions to educate residents on preventative measures and health safety practices.
- Collected and analyzed water samples from healthcare facilities for laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with water quality standards to maintain public health and safety.
Safety Health and Environmetal Officer
BSMG Trading Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, industry standards, and company policies. ( (OHSA) 1993 Act No. 85 of 1993, (NEMA) 1998 Act No. 107 of 1998, (COIDA) 1993 Act No. 130 of 1993).
- Conducted regular site inspections and audits to identify workplace hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and enforced safety procedures to mitigate risks and prevent workplace injuries.
- Conducted risk assessments and hazard analyses to proactively address potential dangers.
- Investigated workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintained detailed reports on incidents and ensured proper documentation for compliance purposes.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for fire, chemical spills, and other workplace hazards.
- Conducted fire drills, evacuation exercises, and first aid training to ensure readiness in case of emergencies.
- Prepared detailed SHE reports, safety statistics, and compliance documentation for internal and external audits.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Health - Environmental Health
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, Western Cape 03.2019 - 04.2023
Skills
Environmental Health Compliance:
- Expertise in assessing and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in healthcare settings and hazardous substance manufacturing
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment:
- Strong skills in identifying hazards related to environmental health, including risks associated with waste, chemicals, and infrastructure
Training & Capacity Building:
- Ability to provide training and workshops on environmental health practices
Water Quality Monitoring:
- Skilled in water sampling, analysis, and testing to monitor water quality standards and ensure compliance with health regulations
Regulatory Knowledge & Documentation:
- In-depth knowledge of national and local environmental health regulations, with experience in ensuring and documenting compliance across various sectors
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking:
- Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying environmental hazards and developing solutions to mitigate risks in healthcare and industrial settings
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Investigating workplace accidents, near-misses, and safety breaches
Occupational Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA, 1993) and industry-specific regulations (ISO 45001:2018, SO 14001:2015,ISO 9001:2015)
Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning
- Developing and implementing Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for workplace incidents
Hazardous Substance & Chemical Safety Management
- Ensuring compliance with the Hazardous Substances Act (Act 15 of 1973) regarding chemical handling, storage, and disposal
Code 10 Drivers License
Microsoft office
Accomplishments
Food Safety Blitz for Spaza Shops: Contributed to a government-led campaign aimed at improving food safety in spaza shops, where unsafe food practices were linked to health risks, particularly among children. Conducted inspections and identified key hazards such as improper food storage and contamination risks. Played a pivotal role in educating spaza shop owners and the local community on safe food handling practices and regulatory compliance, significantly raising awareness and reducing foodborne illness risks in vulnerable populations.
Certification
SHE Representative
Timeline
Ekurhuleni District Occupational Health and Safety Committee member
03-2025
SHE Representative
03-2024
Environmental Health Practitioner
Ekurhuleni Health District
01.2024 - 12.2024
Safety Health and Environmetal Officer
BSMG Trading Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Environmental Health - Environmental Health
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
03.2019 - 04.2023
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