Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa
With over 10 years’ experience working as an underground electrician and 23 years’ experience as a Human and Organisational Factors Safety expert, I am equipped to add value in either of these fields. My passion is to manage HSE improvements through the Safety Culture approach and the integration of Human and Organisational aspects. This will ensure safe and compliant execution of duties performed by employees according to the applicable procedures and standards.
With over 10 years’ experience working as an underground electrician and 23 years’ experience as a Human and Organisational Factors Safety expert, I am equipped to add value in either of these fields. My passion is to manage HSE improvements through the Safety Culture approach and the integration of Human and Organisational aspects. This will ensure safe and compliant execution of duties performed by employees according to the applicable procedures and standards.
• To provide Cultural Based Safety consulting, research and training services within the organisation. I have a keen interest in improving Leadership & Ownership at all levels of the organisation. • Directly involved in adopting and adapting change management practices in order to embed the evolutions of organisational and professional cultures. • Build innovative approaches to make the organisation and teams more reliable and resilient.
• Fulfil the duties of a Chief Safety Officer in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act • Develop, implement and maintain a Safety Management System and a Risk Management programme to ensure achievement of objectives, by establishing and implementing approved medium- and long-term plans, aligned to the Company’s strategic business goals • Provide specialist technical knowledge and advice to all levels of management and resolve a wide range of Safety and Risk Management-related problems and related interfacing issues, requiring solutions for new projects, unusual conditions and corrective measures • Manage the Company’s Safety System which is based on ISO18001 requirements and the Risk Management programme to maintain corporate standards by: * Continually reviewing programmes and implementing adjustments to ensure alignment with developments on the Mine, in industry and safety standards * Analysing trends, interpreting results and implementing recommended corrective action mine-wide * Facilitating change processes to ensure continuous improvements to internal control systems, employee participation and management support * Implementing and reviewing safety-related policies, procedures, control standards and measures * OSH participation, feedback and implementation of initiatives • Manage subordinates to deliver the outputs of their jobs • Develop effective working relationships with consultants, IOM and Governmental authorities and participate in seminars/forums to keep abreast of developments within the industry • Understand and interpret all relevant safety-related legislation, regulations and standards as it applies to the Mine’s operations, confirm interpretation with the Inspector of Mines and Machinery and manage implementation • Inform management of any legislative changes and implications thereof and proactively review the necessary programmes.
•Support the development of OHS policies and programs •Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.) •Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures •Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation •Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives •Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment) •Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc. •Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy •Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims •Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
Worked as an underground Electrician at Goedehoop and then transferred to Exxarro
Completed Electrical Trade Test at CTC (Worked for Springbok Colliery)