Thandeka Maggie Kinase
Johannesburg
Summary
Reliable Safety Officer with background in ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Experience includes conducting risk assessment, enforcing preventative measures, and setting up safety protocols that prepare for emergencies. Strengths include strong communication skills, familiarity with reporting procedures, and ability to educate employees on preventive measures against accidents. In previous roles, contributed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment while improving overall staff awareness of potential hazards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
Jc van Der linde & Venter -Ford Motor
Johannesburg
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained records of all incidents, including accident reports, near misses, and unsafe conditions or acts.
- Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Analyzed data from audits and inspections to identify trends in unsafe working conditions or behaviors.
- Coordinated emergency response teams during drills or actual events such as fires, chemical spills.
- Audited contractors' safety plans prior to commencement of work onsite.
- Developed tools used to evaluate effectiveness of existing safety initiatives.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Construction Safety Officer
Fez building construction
Flagstaff- Eastern Cape
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored and enforced safety regulations on construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
- Provided instruction and guidance on safe work practices, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for construction projects.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommended preventative measures.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports related to safety issues on construction sites.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures according to company policy.
- Assessed jobsites regularly to determine if changes need to be made in order to protect workers' health and well-being.
Construction Safety Officer
Oshprac - Sasol
Secunda- Mpumalanga
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored and enforced safety regulations on construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
- Provided instruction and guidance on safe work practices, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements.
- Worked effectively with multiple contractors at various sites providing safety training for employees.
Safety Officer
KOOLCON - SA Brewery
Pretoria
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained records of all incidents, including accident reports, near misses, and unsafe conditions or acts.
- Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
- Ensured that all employees had proper personal protective equipment available at their workstations.
- Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Audited contractors' safety plans prior to commencement of work onsite.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Safety Officer
BONGI Earthworks
Meyerton
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained records of all incidents, including accident reports, near misses, and unsafe conditions or acts.
- Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
- Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
- Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Facilitated hazard communication meetings between management personnel and front-line workers to discuss potential risks associated with particular tasks or processes.
- Served as liaison between management team and outside regulatory agencies when necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
Safety Coordinator
FLOWTITE SA
Germiston
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, orientations and training sessions for employees.
- Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
- Coordinated the development of emergency response plans for hazardous materials incidents.
- Developed noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring and ventilation surveys.
- Coordinated right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
Safety Officer
Pinnacle
Johannesburg
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained records of all incidents, including accident reports, near misses, and unsafe conditions or acts.
- Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
- Developed safety programs in accordance with OSHA standards and company policies.
- Ensured that all employees had proper personal protective equipment available at their workstations.
- Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Analyzed data from audits and inspections to identify trends in unsafe working conditions or behaviors.
Education
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria 04-2024
Shemtrac Certificate - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Dekra
Centurion07-2015
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Accident reduction planning
- Contamination monitoring
- Worker Training
- OSHA Compliance
- Incident Investigation
- Procedure Implementation
- Corrective Action Planning
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Incident Reporting
- Site Visits
- Records/files maintenance
- Safety Training
- Occupational safety
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Safety Officer
Jc van Der linde & Venter -Ford Motor
02.2023 - Current
Construction Safety Officer
Fez building construction
03.2022 - 12.2022
Construction Safety Officer
Oshprac - Sasol
02.2021 - 05.2022
Safety Officer
KOOLCON - SA Brewery
06.2020 - 12.2020
Safety Officer
BONGI Earthworks
06.2018 - 02.2020
Safety Coordinator
FLOWTITE SA
06.2016 - 03.2018
Safety Officer
Pinnacle
11.2014 - 06.2016
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Shemtrac Certificate - Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Dekra