Sakeena Baluwa
Lusaka
Summary
Dedicated Environmental, Health and Safety Officer with proven track record in regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Expertise in emergency response planning and effective communication enhances organizational safety protocols. Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork facilitate seamless integration of health and safety initiatives with business goals.
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Evironmental Health and Safety Officer
Fertilizer, Seed and Grain
Mkushi
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current industry trends related to EHS policies and procedures.
- Ensured all relevant personnel are trained on proper use of PPE before entering hazardous areas or working with dangerous substances.
- Investigated incidents to determine root causes and implemented corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Conducted safety inspections and audits to identify hazards, evaluated potential risks and developed corrective action plans.
- Coordinated with local authorities regarding necessary permits or licenses needed for operations involving hazardous materials.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Student Intern
Kapata urban clinic
Chipata
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Waste management officer.
- Sorted and organized files and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions, and made decisions.
- Give health education lessons to patients every morning on how to keep the clinic premises clean, including disposing of litter.
- Inspecting premises for hazardous waste.
- Writing and compiling a report.
- Made sure all employees had their personal protective equipment properly worn at all times.
- Community outreach.
- Provided administrative support, such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and taking notes during meetings.
Education
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
The University of Zambia
Lusaka12.2019
Certificate - Psychosocial Counseling And Hiv And AIDS Testing
The University of Zambia
Lusaka12.2019
Bachelors Degree - Environmental Education
The University of Zambia
Lusaka07.2014
Skills
- Arc GIS software
- Safety inspections
- PPE training
- Regulatory compliance
- Employee training
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
References
- DR Kaiko Mubita, +260969694515, Occupation Health and Safety Lecturer, University of Zambia
- Mrs. Soko, +260969496239, Environmental Health Officer, Kapata Urban Clinic, Chipata, Zambia
- Matome Chisangu, +260978937745
Languages
English, C2 Proficient
Timeline
Evironmental Health and Safety Officer
Fertilizer, Seed and Grain
10.2023 - Current
Student Intern
Kapata urban clinic
01.2019 - 07.2019
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety
The University of Zambia
Certificate - Psychosocial Counseling And Hiv And AIDS Testing
The University of Zambia
Bachelors Degree - Environmental Education
The University of Zambia
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