Arshisa Adejiyan
Houston,TX
Summary
Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) with 5+ years of continuous safety and compliance experience in construction, industrial, and regulated work environments. EM 385-1-1 (40-Hour 101) Certified, OSHA 30 Construction certified, with proven expertise supporting USACE and federal project safety requirements. Highly effective in implementing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), conducting Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), enforcing stop-work authority, and leading site-wide safety programs. Recognized for strong field leadership, documentation accuracy, and proactive hazard mitigation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Safety Compliance Specialist / Acting SSHO
Construction & Industrial Services
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as on-site safety authority ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA Construction standards.
- Lead development, implementation, and enforcement of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
- Prepare and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for high-risk operations.
Conduct daily site inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits. - Exercise stop-work authority to correct unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to maintain compliance without impacting production.
- Maintain complete safety documentation for audits, inspections, and reporting.
Safety Compliance Officer
Federal & Infrastructure Projects
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported safety programs on construction and infrastructure projects subject to federal safety standards.
- Assisted with APP development, AHA preparation, and site-specific safety planning.
- Conducted job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, and safety orientations.
- Monitored excavation, fall protection, equipment operation, and PPE compliance.
Investigated incidents and near misses; implemented corrective actions. - Maintained daily safety logs and inspection records.
Safety Technician / Field Safety Coordinator
Construction & Field Operations
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed field safety inspections and hazard identification on active job sites.
- Assisted senior safety staff with documentation, inspections, and training.
- Supported compliance with OSHA construction safety standards.
- Participated in incident reporting, corrective action tracking, and safety meetings.
- Helped establish safe work practices for new and ongoing operations.
Education
Master’s Degree- MBA - Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Skills
- EM 385-1-1 (USACE) Compliance
- Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Duties
- Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
- Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA / JHA)
- OSHA Construction Standards
- Federal & Government Contract Safety
- Excavation & Trenching Safety
- Fall Protection & Scaffold Safety
- Crane, Rigging & Heavy Equipment Safety
- Stop-Work Authority
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Safety Audits & Daily Inspections
- Toolbox Talks & Workforce Training
- Contractor & Subcontractor Oversight
Certification
- OSHA 30 – Construction
- First Aid / CPR / AED
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Hazard Communication
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- DOT & Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- EM 385-1-1
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Looking for work as a safety professional in Dredging & Marine Construction field to further advance my skills in the industry.
Timeline
Senior Safety Compliance Specialist / Acting SSHO
Construction & Industrial Services
01.2022 - Current
Safety Compliance Officer
Federal & Infrastructure Projects
01.2020 - 01.2022
Safety Technician / Field Safety Coordinator
Construction & Field Operations
01.2019 - 01.2020