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Charles Sikazwe
CHINGOLA,Zambia
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Summary
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills.
Overview
3
years of post-secondary education
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Green earth consultant Kitwe
Safety Inspector
12.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards in work environments.
- Reviewed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared detailed reports on safety findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Facilitated safety meetings to discuss protocols and address employee concerns.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and protocols.
- Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices, such as proper lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintained records of all safety-related incidents and created reports detailing corrective actions taken.
- Identified areas where additional resources are needed in order to promote a safer working environment.
- Ensured that hazardous materials were properly labeled, stored, and disposed of according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Advised management on best practices for maintaining a safe working environment.
- Developed emergency response plans to address possible health and safety incidents.
- Managed environmental health and safety programs.
- Worked closely with local authorities regarding inspections and regulatory requirements related to health and safety standards.
- Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
- Collected samples of dust, gases and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
- Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Developed noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring and ventilation surveys.
Limpo power technology Kitwe
Safety Technician
07.2025 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards in work environments.
- Reviewed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared detailed reports on safety findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborated with teams to develop and implement safety training programs.
- Recommended personal protective equipment based on job-specific risks.
- Educated employees on safe work practices and procedures through workshops.
- Managed environmental health and safety programs.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Collaborated with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Developed basic working knowledge of company's HSE standards, programs and goals to maintain compliant site operations.
Isolux enterprise KALUMBILA
Safety Inspector
11.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Conducted safety inspections to identify hazards in work environments.
- Reviewed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared detailed reports on safety findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Monitored equipment and machinery for adherence to safety regulations.
- Assisted in emergency drills and response planning within the organization.
- Recommended personal protective equipment based on job-specific risks.
- Educated employees on safe work practices and procedures through workshops.
- Reported violations of regulations and laws related to health &safety matters immediately after discovery.
- Assessed workplace conditions to identify any hazardous materials or situations that could lead to injury or illness.
- Trained employees in proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Provided training on hazard identification, risk assessment and control methods for employees at all levels.
- Conducted company-wide trainings in safety procedures, delivering tailored documentation for future reference and review.
- Managed environmental health and safety programs.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
- Inspected tools, machines, vehicles, buildings and structures for compliance with safety regulations.
Konkola copper mines PLCChingola , Zambia
Safety officer trainee
08.2024 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs and issues.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of mining safety practices.
- Followed standard operating procedures to execute assigned tasks efficiently and safely.
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to achieve company objectives.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
Education
Copper Stone University Kitwe, Zambia
Diploma from Occupational Safety And Health Environment
01.2022 - 11.2024
University Overview
St Columbus Secondary School Lukulu , Zambia
University Overview
Skills
- Safety inspections
- Hazard identification
- Compliance auditing
- Emergency response planning
- Employee training
- Report writing
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Fall protection
- Equipment inspection
- Excavation safety
- Noise control
- Traffic safety
- Workplace ergonomics
- Occupational health
- Environmental monitoring
- Scaffold safety
- First aid and CPR
- Construction safety
- Safety management systems
- Meeting participation
- Teamwork
- Project management
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Safety Inspector
Green earth consultant
12.2025 - Current
Safety Technician
Limpo power technology
07.2025 - 11.2025
Safety Inspector
Isolux enterprise
11.2024 - 04.2025
Safety officer trainee
Konkola copper mines PLC
08.2024 - 11.2024
Copper Stone University
Diploma from Occupational Safety And Health Environment
01.2022 - 11.2024
St Columbus Secondary School
12.2020