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Sakeena Baluwa

Environmental Health And Safety Officer
Lusaka,09

Summary

With a proven track record at Fertilizer, Seed and Grain, I excelled in hazard identification and fostering a culture of safety, significantly minimizing risks and enhancing workplace safety protocols. My expertise in waste management and ability to train teams in safety practices highlight my commitment to environmental health and occupational safety.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Fertilizer, Seed and Grain
Lusaka, Zambia
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed risk assessments for new projects or processes to identify potential hazards before it became issues in proactive manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of all environmental permits, inspections, reports, and other related documentation as required by local and federal regulations.

Fostered culture of safety by regularly communicating with employees about best practices, recent incidents, and ongoing initiatives within Environmental Health and Safety department.

  • Evaluated effectiveness of safety equipment such as personal protective gear, recommending upgrades when necessary to ensure worker protection remains at optimal levels.
  • Trained employees in proper handling of hazardous materials, minimizing potential accidents and injuries.

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Kapata Urban Clininc
Chipata, Eastern Province
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Promoted responsible waste management among households, contributing to a cleaner urban environment.
  • Investigated complaints concerning public health nuisances, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Safeguarded water quality through regular testing and proactive management of potential contamination sources.
  • Commenced enforcement action through improvement notices, prohibition orders, penalty notices or prosecutions.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in environmental health issues within the community and developed targeted interventions as needed.

Education

Associate of Science - Environmental Studies

The University of Zambia
Lusaka
06.2014 - 10.2020

Skills

Hazard identification

Affiliations

Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA)

Certification

Occupation health and safety

Software

Arc Gis

Timeline

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Fertilizer, Seed and Grain
10.2023 - Current

Occupation health and safety

04-2019

Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Kapata Urban Clininc
01.2019 - 06.2019

Associate of Science - Environmental Studies

The University of Zambia
06.2014 - 10.2020
Sakeena BaluwaEnvironmental Health And Safety Officer