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Sonja Groenewald

Sonja Groenewald

Occupational Health And Safety Officer
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Summary

Occupational health and safety professional with track record of enhancing workplace safety through strategic planning and policy implementation. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving significant improvements in safety compliance. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in dynamic work environments.

Occupational health and safety professional with focus on compliance, risk assessment, and hazard prevention. Skilled in developing and implementing safety programs, conducting audits, and training employees. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Known for reliability and achieving measurable safety outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Online Teacher

online
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Adapted teaching materials and resources to meet the varying levels of need within the classroom.
  • Developed online teaching materials and courses, expanding access to English language education for remote learners.
  • Online school, Amazing Talker.

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Idube project
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Directed efforts to maintain and enhance organizational safety measures.
  • Needed only for safety upgrade assistance, hence departure.
  • Implemented a behavioural safety programme that significantly improved safety culture across the organization.
  • Reduced accident rates through developing and enforcing strict safety policies and protocols.
  • Assisted in the development of company-wide safety goals and objectives to reduce workplace incidents further over time.
  • Collaborated with management to create a culture of safety, resulting in increased employee compliance with safety regulations.
  • Evaluated new equipment purchases for adherence to established safety standards before acquisition or deployment within the organization.
  • Managed hazardous materials effectively, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures were followed consistently.
  • Streamlined incident reporting processes, leading to quicker response times and more thorough investigations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities, identifying potential hazards early on for prompt resolution.
  • Coordinated with human resources personnel to manage workers'' compensation claims efficiently and fairly for injured employees.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Yard supervisor

BE installation
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed efficient degassing of tanks to maintain operational functionality.
  • Ensured completion of all work within the yard by overseeing operations.
  • Store supervisor, managing stock, cleaning spillages
  • Daily safety task assignments, safety awareness
  • Departed role in pursuit of fresh challenges.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for staff on best practices and operational procedures.

Skills

    Maintaining student engagement

    Hazard identification

    Workplace inspections

    Waste management

    Accident investigation

    Chemical handling

    Safety training

    Personal protective equipment

    Confined space entry

    Lockout and tagout procedures

    Environmental management

    Machine guarding

    Noise control

Certification

Occupational Health and Safety

Timeline

Online Teacher

online
05.2023 - 11.2024

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Idube project
04.2023 - 05.2024

Yard supervisor

BE installation
01.2022 - 01.2023

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