Memory Mulenga
Solwezi
Summary
Focused safety professional with an in-depth understanding of regulatory guidelines, recordkeeping requirements and incident investigations. Proven skills in developing training courses, managing company safety plans and handling workers compensation claims. Diligent and industrious with excellent leadership and program oversight skills. Successful at policy development, worker education and forward-thinking problem-solving. Well-versed in related OSHA regulations and JSAs. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupation Health and Safety
Moxico Mimbula Minerals
Chingola
07.2023 - Current
- Introduce the Safety Health Management System to the senior management according ISO 45001-2018 and the recognized international standard
- Training the Safety Officers, Top Management the clauses of ISO 45001-2018 functions and benefit to the company.
- Implemented and monitored safety policies and procedures for the company
- Conduct internal Audits, conformities and non-conformities to the management.
- Monitoring Performance Evaluation of the management system.
- Report monthly Safety Statistics to the government and the company.
- Monitored the implementation of health and safety standards in the workplace.
- Developed and implemented health and safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Educated staff on fire prevention and protection strategies and emergency evacuation plans.
- Created training materials for employees regarding safe working habits.
- Prepared reports documenting incidents, findings, corrective actions taken.
- Collaborated with contractors on projects involving occupational health and safety risks.
- Responded quickly to any reported health and safety concerns in the workplace.
- Maintained accurate records of all health and safety activities conducted by the organization.
- Investigated accidents, injuries, or illnesses to determine causes and preventive measures.
- Ensured that all workers are aware of their responsibilities for health and safety at work.
- Analyzed data from incident investigations to identify trends or recurring issues.
- Provided guidance on hazardous materials handling, storage, disposal, personal protective equipment.
- Advised managers on developing effective methods for preventing workplace injuries.
- Assessed risk management practices against established standards.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety programs through data analysis.
- Designed ergonomic interventions to minimize workplace injuries and strains.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
Regional Safety Manager
Ansultech Zambia Limited
Chingola
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Set safety objectives and targets yearly for the all company
- Create and Continually review SHE police and safe work procedures
- Coordinate safety activities to ensure continued compliance to legislation
- Manage the risk assessment review process and support team leaders to develop improvement programmers to reduce the risk on site
- Trained regional staff member's on proper safety protocols and best practices.
- Work closely with site supervisors making sure all their KPI's are done based on the safety management system
- Conducting tool box talk at the beginning of the shift and continual monitory of the daily activities
- Assisting Management in conducting incidents investigations and recommending appropriate remedial actions
- Audits and inspecting as appropriate with the view to improving the overall standard and quality of the safety system
- Develop accident reduction and prevention strategies which ensure compliance with the continuous improvement element of the SHE policy
- Design, plan, conduct/ coordinate, and review appropriate SHE training programmers in line with the existing training function and maintain the HSMS monitoring for the company
- Prepare and present safety statistics feedback to the safety committee through regular meetings
- Preparing daily and monthly safety reports
- Keeping PPE records for all employees through the matrix and ensuring the employees are using the correct and quality PPE.
- Worked closely with Human Resources department to ensure workers compensation claims were handled properly.
- Provided guidance to local managers on how to handle workplace injury cases.
- Compiled monthly statistics related to occupational health, illness, accidents, and injuries for review by senior management.
- Trained regional staff on proper safety protocols and best practices.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and standards in line with OSHA regulations.
- Provided training sessions on various topics related to workplace safety such as fire prevention, chemical handling, ergonomics.
- Promoted safe work habits among employees through educational campaigns.
- Organized periodic drills at each facility within the region for evacuation purposes.
- Created detailed reports on regional safety incidents and presented them to upper management.
- Responded quickly to complaints regarding unsafe working conditions or violations of regulatory requirements.
- Performed risk assessments of hazardous materials handling operations within the region.
- Managed a team of safety professionals across multiple locations.
- Assisted in developing corporate-wide environmental health and safety initiatives.
- Monitored employee exposure levels to hazardous substances or conditions such as noise or vibration.
- Reviewed incident reports from all locations in the region for accuracy and completeness.
- Regularly evaluated regional safety programs for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed emergency response plans for each facility in the region as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments such as Operations or Maintenance regarding changes that may affect overall site safety performance.
- Investigated accidents and injuries to determine root causes and develop corrective actions plans and prevent future incidences.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues, or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
- Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
- Conducted audits at industrial sites and participated in hazardous waste site investigations.
- Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for employees.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses or accidents.
Safety Officer- Roads Division
First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
02.2012 - 09.2020
- Work closely with the Management Team to set safety objectives and targets
- Coordinate safety activities to ensure continued compliance to legislation
- Manage the risk assessment review process and support team leaders to develop improvement programmers to reduce the risk on site
- Work closely with site supervisors making sure all their KPI's are done based on the safety management
- Conducting tool box talk at the beginning of the shift and continual monitory of the daily activities
- Assisting Management in conducting incidents investigations and recommending appropriate remedial actions
- Audits and inspecting as appropriate with the view to improving the overall standard and quality of the safety system
- Develop accident reduction and prevention strategies which ensure compliance with the continuous improvement element of the SHE policy
- Design, plan, conduct/ coordinate, and review appropriate SHE training programmers in line with the existing training function
- Prepare and present safety statistics feedback to the safety committee through regular meetings
- Checking on field safety reports for safety officers in collaborating with scheduled KPI's and update in the system by using INX in-control
- Preparing daily and monthly safety reports
- Monitoring of safety records uploads through INX In-Control systems
- Participate in emergency response drills as part of the organization's preparedness plan.
- Train new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Inspect specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Coordinated training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
- Ensured that all employees had proper personal protective equipment available at their workstations.
- Facilitated hazard communication meetings between management personnel and front-line workers to discuss potential risks associated with particular tasks or processes.
- Coordinated emergency response teams during drills or actual events such as fires, chemical spills.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop strategies for improving workplace safety culture.
- Assisted in the development of new safety protocols for plant operations based on changes in regulations or industry best practices.
- Analyzed data from audits and inspections to identify trends in unsafe working conditions or behaviors.
Safety Officer
Teamwood Zambia Limited
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Conducting risk assessment and risk mitigation measures on site and before commencement of projects
- Organizing and conducting of Incident investigations and Report writing
- Evaluation of incident correction action and monitoring progresses and follow up of remedial actions
- Ensuring remedial action target are achieved and implemented and to keep accidents to a minimal level and reduce down time
- Conducting workplaces inspections
- Conducting Safety meeting for Safety Reps
- Incident recording and safety data management
- Conducting Pre shift Safety meeting and ensuring Safety topics/ talks are communicated to employees at the beginning of the shift
- Work place inspections follow ups
- Establishing of safe working procedures for the areas in line with operations department and training department
- Conducting PPE inspections, Issuing of PPE and ensuring accurate recording of usage by employees
- Preparing and Documenting of monthly safety reports.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental Management - Advanced Diploma
DB HSE INTERNATIONAL
UK 01-2024
International Diploma -
Business Management Education Center BMEC-UK
01-2022
Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice -
SHE Knows-UK
01-2011
High School -
AnsultechKabundi High Secondary
Chingola11-2001
Junior Secondary School -
Chimpempe School
12-1998
International Certificate -
Don Bosco Youth Centre Training Institute
BMEC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety -
UK
Skills
- Design and implementation of Equipment Safety, Training and Operational procedures
- Safety & Training policy, standards and work procedures development and auditing
- Behavior based intervention system implementation and evaluation
- Transportation route mapping to manage risks and minimize haulage lead distances
- Implementation of a wide range of intervention strategies that enhances mobile equipment operation efficiencies (that include personal machine care checks)
- Implementation and auditing knowledge of Quality Management System, ISO 45001-2018-HSMS
- Carrying out workplace and equipment Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
- Excellent in conducting SHE Accident/Incident investigations and report writing skills through INX systems
- Excellent in processing insurance documentation for incidents
- Excellent in mentoring/supervision and time management skills
- Excellent in report writing and communication skills (English Language)
- Good computer skills
- Good Quality type of supervision
- Training and mentoring
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Accident investigation
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Reporting
- Fall protection
- Safety audits
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Traffic Management
- Contractor Management
- Health Promotion
- Manual handling
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Workplace hazard mitigation
- Effective Communication
- Training Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Ethical fashionistas African Base.
- Music composer gospel to be specific
- Safe Prepared book leader
Certification
- Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 45001:2018 on February, 2019 by AKA
- Certified member of Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA) Yearly.
- Licensed Open Pit Blaster by Mine Safety Department of Zambia
- International Computer Driving License
- National Driving License (SADC)
- National Council for Construction-Road Safety and Construction.
Accomplishments
- Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace.
- Accomplishment of Crew Resource Management
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Kikaonde
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupation Health and Safety
Moxico Mimbula Minerals
07.2023 - Current
Regional Safety Manager
Ansultech Zambia Limited
04.2022 - 04.2023
Safety Officer- Roads Division
First Quantum Minerals
02.2012 - 09.2020
Safety Officer
Teamwood Zambia Limited
01.2010 - 01.2012
Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental Management - Advanced Diploma
DB HSE INTERNATIONAL
International Diploma -
Business Management Education Center BMEC-UK
Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice -
SHE Knows-UK
High School -
AnsultechKabundi High Secondary
Junior Secondary School -
Chimpempe School
International Certificate -
Don Bosco Youth Centre Training Institute
BMEC Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety -
UK
- Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 45001:2018 on February, 2019 by AKA
- Certified member of Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA) Yearly.
- Licensed Open Pit Blaster by Mine Safety Department of Zambia
- International Computer Driving License
- National Driving License (SADC)
- National Council for Construction-Road Safety and Construction.
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