Summary
Overview
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Preference
Work History
Timeline
Languages
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BIGOM RICHARD

BIGOM RICHARD

Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
Taifa. Accra

Summary

High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting occupational safety and environmental health.

Overview

1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience

Education

IOSH in Managing Safely -

Occupational Safety
01.2020

Occupational Health and Safety Management -

Alison College
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

University of Development Studies
Tamale
01.2013

General Science -

Ofori Panin Senior Secondary School
05.2008

Skills

  • Incident Reporting
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Supportive Personality
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Construction Safety
  • Safety Training
  • Chemical Handling
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Occupational Health
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Electrical Safety
  • First-Aid and CPR
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Monitoring

Certification

  • Basic First Aider
  • Radiation protection Officer
  • Certificate in Internal Auditing : ISO Management System Requirements 9001 : 2015, 14001 : 2015, OHSAS 18001 : 2007

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Work History

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Micheletti & Co limited
Accra
08.2024 - Current

-Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommended
preventative measures.

-Assisted in the preparation of reports related to safety issues on construction sites.
Provided training on safe work practices for employees, supervisors, managers and
contractors.

-Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective
action.

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Daystar Electric (Short Contract)
Tema
07.2024 - 08.2024

-Prepared risk assessment for the civil works of the project
-Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise and PPE use.
-Conducted regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective
action.

Safety Inspector

Contracta construction,UK,
Accra
05.2023 - 01.2024

-Monitored workplace conditions to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards
-Trained employees in proper use of personal protective equipment
-Ensured that all safety-related paperwork was completed accurately and on time
-Identified areas where additional training is needed for workers regarding health andsafety topics
-Maintained records of inspections, incidents, injuries, illnesses, investigations.

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Investment & Construction Limited
Accra
07.2019 - 12.2022
  • Advice Project Managers on environmental, occupational health and safety issues
    ● Supervise the implementation of companies environmental, health and safety policies
    ● Developed and implemented health and safety plans for the workplace.
    ● Conducted regular risk assessments and identified potential hazards.
    Prepared reports related to occupational health programs or regulatory compliance
    requirements.

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment-westhills
Accra
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Conducted regular risk assessments and identified potential hazards.
    ● implemented health and safety plans for the workplace.
    ● Assisted in developing emergency response plans for different types of risks.
    Participated in meetings involving health and safety representatives from other
    departments.

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment -Volta Place
Accra
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and
    recommended corrective action.

    Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and
    company policies.

    Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as
    needed.

    Ensured that all employees had proper personal protective equipment available at their
    workstations.

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment -330kv Project
Takoradi/Tarkwa
08.2017 - 03.2018

We monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and
company policies.

They were ensured that all employees had proper personal protective equipment available
at their workstations.

Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the
scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to
prevent future occurrences.

Facilitated hazard communication meetings between management personnel and
front-line workers to discuss potential risks associated with particular tasks or processes.

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment-Ghana Gas Proj
Dzrowulo,Accra
02.2017 - 08.2017

Assisted in the development of emergency response plans to address potential hazards or
emergencies that may occur onsite.
Performed risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
Organized and facilitated safety training for employees, supervisors, and managers to
promote a safe working environment

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Investment & Construction-Bui Power Accra
Airport west ,Accra
03.2016 - 02.2017

● Coordinated company's health and safety program
● Conducted induction and safety training of new employees
● Organized weekly safety toolbox for site workers
● Identified all hazards on sites and put in place control measures.
Investigated incidents or accidents in the workplace, documented findings, and
recommended corrective actions.

Analyzed data from various sources such as accident reports or medical surveillance
results to identify trends in workplace injuries or illnesses

Health and Safety Intern

Pinora Fruits And Vegetable Processing company
Asamankese,Eastern Region
02.2015 - 02.2016

● Assisted in the development of emergency response plans.
● Drafted reports on findings from investigations into incidents or accidents at work.
● Provided guidance to staff on safe working practices.
Investigated near-misses, accidents, and dangerous occurrences in accordance with
company policy.

Timeline

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Micheletti & Co limited
08.2024 - Current

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Daystar Electric (Short Contract)
07.2024 - 08.2024

Safety Inspector

Contracta construction,UK,
05.2023 - 01.2024

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Investment & Construction Limited
07.2019 - 12.2022

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment-westhills
07.2018 - 09.2018

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment -Volta Place
03.2018 - 07.2018

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment -330kv Project
08.2017 - 03.2018

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Constructions and Investment-Ghana Gas Proj
02.2017 - 08.2017

Health and Safety Environmental Officer

Amandi Investment & Construction-Bui Power Accra
03.2016 - 02.2017

Health and Safety Intern

Pinora Fruits And Vegetable Processing company
02.2015 - 02.2016

IOSH in Managing Safely -

Occupational Safety

Occupational Health and Safety Management -

Alison College

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management

University of Development Studies

General Science -

Ofori Panin Senior Secondary School

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
BIGOM RICHARDHealth, Safety and Environmental Officer