JOSHUA KOFI AHOTO
Health And Safety Advisor
Doha
Summary
Committed Health and Safety Advisor with strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and well-developed problem solving and critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to safety and security key performance indicators and needs. Manages multiple complex assignments with direct implications to workplace. Self-driven and excels autonomously and in teams to develop and implement environment, health and safety solutions to support workplace assets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health and Safety Advisor
Redlink Group
Doha
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis, provided documented control measures which were explained to Management, supervisor and workers and ensured strict compliance.
- Fostered safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and trainings on variety of topics like PPE compliance, emergency preparedness, manual handling, confined space entry, hot work and work at height.
- Stayed up to date with OH&S regulations and standards to ensure that employees and management are in compliance with all applicable laws; recommended policy revisions to comply with updated local and international legislations.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Regularly inspected work locations to ensure zero unsafe act and unsafe conditions. This increased safety of workers by 40% as per incident register.
- Provided health and safety advise and monitoring to 50+ workers per day at different work locations simultaneously.
- Prepared checklists using Microsoft word and Excel to facilitate effective inspection of activities, tools and equipment.
Health and Safety Advisor
Redco Construction Almana
Doha
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Coordinated closely with client's Quality, Health and Safety Department, also Local Regulation Representatives on safety requirements to minimize work disruption.
- Conducted internal HSE audit using checklists and management involvement, also ensured external HSE audit is conducted to know whether risks and hazards are managed effectively per codes and standards.
- Conducted safety induction to 15+ new workers per week and refresher trainings to old workers.
- Prepared and submitted HSE daily progress report to Safety manager for review and support in achieving HSE aims.
- Stopped any activity deemed dangerous to health and safety of workers and property using stop work notice procedure.
- Appreciated in assisting to achieve 5 million Safe Man Hours Without Lost Time Incident.
Health and Safety Advisor/Fire Watcher
Arab United Construction W.L.L.
Qatar
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Patrolled work areas, structures and facilities hence documented observations especially when safety controls like alarms, temperature monitoring devices are inactive due to shut-down.
- Monitored alarm systems to ensure audibility throughout workplace after start-up.
- Trained 10 new Safety officer in regards to hazard identification and effective reporting.
- Ensured that fire extinguishers and blankets are readily available and are in good condition.
- Oversee that all combustible and obstructive materials are kept to minimal to manage risk of fire.
- Made arrangement for gas testing and confined space entry log to monitor confined space activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Technology
University For Development Studies
Ghana 09.2013 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Suhum Senior High Technical School
Ghana 05.2007 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health And Safety
NEBOSH
Online Course 08.2021 - 02.2022
HSE Introduction To Incident Investigation
NEBOSH
Online Course 11.2021 - 01.2022
HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
NEBOSH
Online Course 03.2022 - 05.2022
ISO 45001 & 14001
International Organization For Standardization
Online Course 09.2021 - 09.2021
OSHA Construction Industry Standards-30 Hours
Occupational Safety And Health Administration
Online Course 08.2021 - 08.2021
Managing Safely
Institution of Occupational Safety And Health
Online Course 10.2021 - 10.2021
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-Making
First Aid/CPR
Training and Development
MS Office
Cultural Awareness
Excellent verbal and written Communication
Hazard identification and risk management
Excellent reporting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
NEBOSH
03.2022 - 05.2022
HSE Introduction To Incident Investigation
NEBOSH
11.2021 - 01.2022
Managing Safely
Institution of Occupational Safety And Health
10.2021 - 10.2021
ISO 45001 & 14001
International Organization For Standardization
09.2021 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health And Safety
NEBOSH
08.2021 - 02.2022
OSHA Construction Industry Standards-30 Hours
Occupational Safety And Health Administration
08.2021 - 08.2021
Health and Safety Advisor
Redlink Group
01.2021 - Current
Health and Safety Advisor
Redco Construction Almana
09.2019 - 12.2020
Health and Safety Advisor/Fire Watcher
Arab United Construction W.L.L.
09.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Technology
University For Development Studies
09.2013 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Suhum Senior High Technical School
05.2007 - 06.2012