CHIOMA OKORO

• Developed and enforced workplace safety policies and standard operating procedures in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Led safety inspections and risk assessments across job sites, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions were taken promptly.
• Conducted incident and near-miss investigations to find root causes and recommended preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Delivered safety induction and refresher training for employees, improving compliance with PPE usage and workplace safety practices.
• Collaborated with management to design and roll out health and safety programs that improved employee awareness and reduced accidents.
• Maintained accurate safety records, prepared compliance reports, and supported external audits from regulators.
• Promoted a safety-first culture that reduced accident rates and improved overall productivity.

Notable Projects

• Set up a simple Excel tracker for daily safety checks and equipment status, helping supervisors see issues quickly and follow up.
• Helped roll out a weekly shop floor safety walk checklist (with photos/notes) and escalated hazards for quick fixes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitored computer-based equipment on the line; noted alarms/errors, raised tickets, and followed up until closed.
• Kept digital records for PPE checks, lockout/tagout (LOTO) logs, toolbox talk attendance, and routine inspections.
• Supported incident and near-miss reporting by gathering facts, updating logs, and preparing short summaries for HSE meetings.
• Checked that SOPs/work instructions on the shared drive were the latest versions; updated and posted new copies at workstations.
• Entered inspection/test data into Excel and produced simple charts for weekly reviews with engineering and safety teams.
• Tracked 5S/housekeeping checklists (spills, obstructions, trip hazards) and coordinated quick clean-ups with the shop-floor team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisted the Health & Safety Champion in monitoring compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.
• Supported daily safety checks across catering operations, including PPE use, sanitation, and workstation inspections.
• Reported hazards such as spills, obstructions, or unsafe practices to supervisors for corrective action.
• Helped maintain safety logs and compliance records for audits and internal reviews.
• Participated in safety meetings and toolbox talks, reinforcing awareness of safe work practices.
• Promoted a culture of safety by encouraging colleagues to follow hygiene, hazard control, and PPE standards.