Takalani Muraba
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic health and safety professional with a proven track record at Bidvest Facility Management, excelling in risk assessment and hazard identification. Demonstrated leadership in reducing workplace injuries through effective training and safety protocols. Skilled in wound dressing and emergency response, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
First Aider
Bidvest Facility Management
01.2024 - Current
- Administered appropriate wound care techniques for various types of injuries, promoting faster healing and reducing complications.
- Increased employee awareness of safety precautions through regular presentations on first aid best practices.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting safety training sessions for employees.
- Helped save lives by performing CPR and administering AEDs when necessary during cardiac arrest incidents.
- Ensured rapid response to emergencies by coordinating with security personnel and office staff during crisis situations.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by regularly inspecting and replenishing first aid kits and supplies.
Health and Safety Representative
Bidvest Facility Management
01.2021 - Current
- Developed risk assessments for various tasks, reducing the likelihood of accidents or incidents occurring in the workplace.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Evaluated new equipment for safety compliance, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Collaborated with management to establish a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
- Reduced accident rates by implementing comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the investigation of accidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and recommending preventive measures.
- Improved employee awareness of safety practices by developing and delivering engaging training sessions.
- Created a proactive approach to hazard identification by encouraging employee feedback on potential risks they encountered during their daily activities.
- Increased efficiency of emergency response procedures by coordinating drills and updating protocols as needed.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Welder
Bidvest Facility Management
05.2016 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Welder
Murray and Roberts Projects
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Environmental Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria Certificate Of Technical Studies - Mechanical Engineering
Tshwane South College
Pretoria Certificate - Introduction To Samtrac
NOSA
Centurion 11.2024
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
TRSafety
Krugersdorp2014
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Flexibility
- Wound dressing
- Fainting response
- Choking relief
- Hazard identification
- Safety Inspection
- Reporting
- Risk Assessment
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Sepedi
Elementary (A2)
Tshivenda
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
First Aider
Bidvest Facility Management
01.2024 - Current
Health and Safety Representative
Bidvest Facility Management
01.2021 - Current
Welder
Bidvest Facility Management
05.2016 - Current
Welder
Murray and Roberts Projects
08.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor Of Arts - Environmental Management
University of South Africa
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Mechanical Engineering
Tshwane South College
Certificate - Introduction To Samtrac
NOSA
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
TRSafety
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