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Reuben Kalumbwa
Safety Officer
Ndola
Summary
Accomplished and dependable Safety Coordinator with over 7 years' experience in reducing workplace accidents by creating safe environments, enforcing health and safety policies, and raising awareness of safety regulations within the work place. Okay, so I know that these are all open to hazards and there is a possibility of minimizing them and knowing what the possible hazards can be for one but also making sure my employees are trained in health and safety guidelines at work. Recognized in conducting health and safety inspections to guarantee a secure and healthy working environment. Would like to apply my talent to contribute to the success of the company
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SHEQ Coordinator
Truckmec Zambia Limited
Kitwe, Zambia
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented and maintained health, safety, environmental and quality systems and procedures.
- Monitored unsafe activities through observation, risk assessments, and site inspections in accordance with safety regulations.
- Designed training seminars and workshops to maintain safety procedures and best practices aware for all employees.
- Oversaw sustainability with regard to the impact organization had on the environment.
- Supported quality managers in compliance with quality when auditing and inspecting.
- Managed 66 Equipment and Checks for accuracy pre-start.
Safety Officer
PHIZO Investment Limited
Lumwana , Kalumbila District
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and maintained systems to manage safety, health, environmental, and quality aspects within the organization.
- Ensured that health and safety, environmental, and quality standards were met within the organization's sites.
- Recognized potential hazards within the workplace and implemented measures to mitigate them.
- Conducted risk assessments and regularly inspected sites to ensure compliance.
- Suggested improvements to working processes within the organization.
- Ensured all staff were knowledgeable about safety procedures and provided training in best working practice and increased workers participation by 95%
SHEQ Officer
Omega Risk Solution
Kalumbila Mine
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and maintained systems to manage safety, health, environmental, and quality aspects within the organization.
- Ensured that health and safety, environmental, and quality standards were met within the organization's sites.
- Recognized potential hazards within the workplace and implemented measures to mitigate them.
- Conducted risk assessments and regularly inspected sites to ensure compliance.
- Suggested improvements to working processes within the organization.
- Ensured all staff were knowledgeable about safety procedures and provided training in best working practices.
- Increase Safety performance from 40% to 85% within 3 months
Safety Officer
Dangote Industries Limited
Ndola, Zambia
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Inspecting the weld area and assessing risks in the workplace to determine potential hazards.
- Ensuring employee follow safety policies and procedures and giving information on anything to do with safety.
- Arranging safety training and practicing drills so that employees know how to react during an emergency.
- Investigating the incidents or accidents and planning actions to avoid future recurrence.
- Keeping records of safety-related incidents, accidents and compliances. And of course complying with all local, state and federal laws on all safety measures.
- Engineering safety culture increased performance by 84%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental
University Of Africa
Lusaka, Zambia11-2026
Diploma - Occupational, Safety, Health and Environment Management
Copper Belt School of Safety Management
Chingola, Zambia05-2018
Grade 12 Certificate - Secondary Education
Temweni Secondary School
Ndola11-2015
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer literate (Ms word, excel, Power point and Publisher)
- Team player
- Effective Communication
- Self-motivated
- Environmental, health and safety management plan
- Worksite inspection
- Able to work under pressure
- Emergency Response
- Environmental Monitoring
Interests
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- Certificate ISO 45001 Lead to Implementer
- Certificate ISO 45001 Lead to Auditor
- Driving License Class C1
- Defensive driving certificate
- 2025 World Safety day Award for Commitment to promoting workplace Safety and Health.
Timeline
SHEQ Coordinator
Truckmec Zambia Limited
06.2022 - Current
Safety Officer
PHIZO Investment Limited
01.2021 - 06.2022
SHEQ Officer
Omega Risk Solution
09.2018 - 01.2021
Safety Officer
Dangote Industries Limited
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental
University Of Africa
Diploma - Occupational, Safety, Health and Environment Management
Copper Belt School of Safety Management
Grade 12 Certificate - Secondary Education
Temweni Secondary School
Memberships And Affiliations
Registered Member of Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association
Nrc Number
444767/61/1
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/04/1994
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Achievements And Awards
- Enforced safety protocols and ensured adherence to local health and safety guidelines, achieving a significant percent reduction in incidence of accidents in the workplace.
- Offering employees safety trainings to raise awareness of and compliance with workplace safety measures.
- Developing and implementing an integrated emergency response program to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
- Prize on world safety day 2025 for exceptional commitment to workplace health and safety.