FESTUS OSEI
Murray,VA
Summary
I am an ambitious Occupational Health and Safety M.S. student seeking an internship opportunity with willingness to travel and contribute to an organizational success. With more than a decade of hands‑on experience helping organizations create safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces, I specialize in identifying hazards, reducing risk, and building practical safety systems that genuinely protect people not just check boxes. My approach blends technical expertise with a strong commitment to collaboration, training, and clear communication, allowing me to strengthen safety culture and improve compliance across all levels of an organization. I’m driven by a genuine passion for protecting workers, supporting continuous improvement, and advancing health and safety excellence wherever I serve.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator
TFT Global Logistics Inc
Oshawa, ON
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Trained employees on Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out procedures for energized systems.
- Investigated incidents and near-misses, determined root causes, and implemented corrective actions.
- Conducted ergonomic assessments and regular workplace inspections to identify hazards.
- Managed WSIB claims and coordinated safe return-to-work programs.
Environment, Health and Safety Coordinator
Precise Park link
North York, ON
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed environmental policies and managed waste disposal to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Led COR recertification process, liaising with IHSA and ensured all audit requirements were met.
- Chaired Joint Health and Safety Committee, promoted proactive safety culture.
- Liaised with contractors and regulators to ensure environmental and safety compliance.
Environment Health and Safety Officer
Mantrac Ghana Limited (Newmont Ahafo Mine Site)
Takoradi, Ghana
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Reviewed and updated the company’s health and safety management plan
- Developed training programs and trained employees on Safe Systems of Work (SSW)
- Conducted incident/accident investigations and performed root cause analysis
- Conducted scheduled and random work site inspections with OH&S managers and supervisors
Environment, Health and Safety Supervisor
Applus Velosi Ghana Limited
Takoradi, Ghana
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Spearheaded all Lock Out, Tag Out and Try Out of energized systems during pre-commission and Commission
- Conducted root cause investigation for near misses, incidents and maintained & tracked action item list
- Performed formal and informal workplace and equipment inspections to identify and assess hazards
- Conducted ergonomic assessments for the confined space monitoring operators and field technicians
Education
M.S. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Murray State University
Kentucky01.2027
M.S. - Energy & Sustainable Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana01.2021
Diploma - Managing Occupational Health
University of Bergen
Norway01.2020
B.S. - Biomedical Physics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana01.2015
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Auditing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three safety professionals in the certification of recognition at Precise Parklink, achieving full compliance with IHSA standards.
- Achieved 15% Reduction in insurance claims through proactive claims management and effective modified duty program at TFT Global.
- Led Integrated Management System (ISO 45001,9001&14001) certification at Mantrac-Caterpillar, achieving full compliance with ISO standards.
- Developed and implemented "Take-5" risk assessment tool, improving hazard identification across sites.
Certification
- NEBOSH International General Certificate
- Certificate of Recognition (COR) Internal Auditor (IHSA)
- Standard First Aid, CPR & AED (Level C)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- WHMIS 2015 Certificate of Competence
- IOSH Managing Safely
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator
TFT Global Logistics Inc
08.2023 - 05.2025
Environment, Health and Safety Coordinator
Precise Park link
03.2023 - 08.2023
Environment Health and Safety Officer
Mantrac Ghana Limited (Newmont Ahafo Mine Site)
11.2020 - 08.2022
Environment, Health and Safety Supervisor
Applus Velosi Ghana Limited
02.2018 - 10.2020
M.S. - Energy & Sustainable Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Diploma - Managing Occupational Health
University of Bergen
B.S. - Biomedical Physics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
M.S. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Murray State University