Hi, I’m
Bright Peter DZAH
Sunyani
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 industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Of Factories InspectorateSunyani
Inspector
11.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Performed rigorous inspections of industrial premises to evaluate safety hazards and enforce legislative compliance
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments pinpointing hazards and recommending robust controls
- Drafted detailed inspection reports documenting findings, risks, and required corrective actions
- Enforced remediation of identified hazards through warnings, directives, and follow-ups
- Educated management and employees on occupational safety standards and best practices
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root cause and recommend preventative measures
- Reviewed architectural plans for new and modified factories to identify potential risks
- Measured workplace environments including noise, air quality, and lighting levels
- Maintained accurate documentation and photographic evidence to support inspection findings
- Liaised with engineering and medical professionals to assess specialized risks and controls.
Ghana Nuts Company Limited
Production Supervisor
11.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Enforced health and safety policies and regulations to ensure a secure workplace in line with company objectives
- Conducted skills training aligned to current and future production demands, empowering teams for success
- Maintained exceptional housekeeping standards for a clean, organized, and safe facility
- Provided clear verbal and written communication to production teams for alignment
- Oversaw daily operations on the production floor to drive efficiency and output quality
- Coordinated with maintenance on equipment service and upgrades to minimize downtime
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials and packaging to prevent shortages
- Tracked key production metrics like output, waste, downtime, and evaluated areas for improvement
- Developed and implemented food safety plans adhering to HACCP principles
- Conducted internal audits verifying compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Ghana Nuts Company Limited
Food Safety Coordinator
11.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated activities to achieve and maintain ISO 22000 certification through audits and continuous improvement
- Established and documented food safety SOPs and disseminated them effectively through training and orientation
- Identified and eliminated food safety hazards to sustain a secure working environment
- Enforced disciplinary measures when violations impeded food safety progress
- Conducted interdepartmental food safety audits on a quarterly basis to identify gaps
- Tracked and analyzed food safety metrics to identify risks and drive improvement
- Provided food safety training and advice to employees at all levels
- Maintained diligent documentation and reporting for traceability and due diligence
- Stayed current on changes to food safety regulations and international best practices
- Initiated food safety culture through awareness building and demonstrating leadership commitment.
Peelco Limited
Quality Control / Assurance Manager
06.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Quality Control
- Established and maintained ISO-certified Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring customer satisfaction
- Controlled documentation through stringent procedures for approvals, reviews, and updates
- Developed record-keeping system for collecting quality evidence and enabling traceability
- Conducted periodic reviews of QMS performance to guarantee continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness
- Onboarded staff on QMS requirements related to their roles to foster quality culture
- Identified training needs for positions to meet BRC, IFS-Food and other quality standards
- Established risk-based product testing plans in compliance with regulations
- Managed supplier quality through evaluation, selection, re-evaluation and record keeping
- Drove quality improvements through regular assessments of customer satisfaction
- Executed internal audit program to verify QMS conformance and identify gaps
- Environmental Management
- Ensured organizational compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and legislation
- Examined corporate activities to pinpoint opportunities for improving environmental footprint
- Promoted awareness at all levels about emerging issues, best practices, and social responsibility
- Coordinated all aspects of pollution control, waste management, and environmental health
- Oversaw waste management activities including reduction, disposal, and recycling
- Tracked and analyzed metrics related to environmental impact and performance
- Developed and implemented environmental management plans and objectives
- Conducted audits and inspections to identify environmental risks and non-compliance
- Initiated projects to conserve resources, minimize waste, and boost sustainability
- Supported successful external environmental audits by the EPA and others
- Health and Safety
- Conducted rigorous workplace inspections to proactively identify hazardous conditions and unsafe practices
- Established robust safety standards through detailed risk assessments to control hazards
- Reviewed and updated safety policies and procedures to strengthen safety protocols
- Organized regular training sessions to educate employees across all levels on health and safety
- Oversaw safe installation and maintenance of equipment to minimize risks
- Identified and mitigated probable dangers through in-depth risk assessment processes
- Maintained meticulous documentation of all health and safety activities for compliance
- Championed and nurtured a company-wide culture of safety and vigilance
- Swiftly responded to emergencies and incidents through coordinated action plans
- Authored comprehensive reports detailing all accidents, injuries, and near misses.
IT Personnel Peelco Limited Kasoa
06.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Installed and configured servers, workstations, peripherals, operating systems, and software applications
- Provided technical support for hardware, software, networking, and other computer-related issues
- Responded quickly and effectively to troubleshoot reported problems and faults
- Conducted routine system monitoring, testing, and analysis to prevent problems
- Upgraded systems and performed preventative maintenance to optimize performance
- Managed user accounts, email, antivirus software, and backups
- Trained users on systems and provided customer service for issues and requests
- Identified requirements for new technology implementations and upgrades
- Followed best practices for security, data protection, and system access controls.
Department Of Factories InspectorateSunyani
Acting Regional Director
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct robust training and meetings to instill a strong safety culture and awareness among factory employees
- Perform in-depth risk assessments and identify hazards to implement controls that prevent workplace accidents
- Build relationships with authorities and stakeholders to ensure health and safety requirements are met and exceeded
- Provide expert guidance on best practices for health and safety and ensure safe equipment installation and utilization
- Investigate accidents thoroughly to pinpoint root causes and propose corrective actions
- Enforce occupational health and safety regulations through inspections of machinery, processes, and premises
- Issue directives to remediate identified hazards, non-compliance, and high-risk activities
- Review architectural and mechanical plans for new and modified factory layouts to identify risks
- Measure workplace environments for compliance with noise, lighting, ventilation, and exposure standards
- Promote continuous safety improvement through analysis of inspection data, incident metrics, and feedback.
Department Of Factories InspectorateSunyani
Senior Factories
01.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Conducted rigorous inspections of industrial premises to evaluate safety risks and enforce legislative compliance
- Pinpointed hazards through detailed risk assessments and implemented robust controls to prevent accidents
- Evaluated health and safety policies/procedures and recommended improvements to strengthen protections
- Provided expert guidance to employees and managers on proper equipment use and international best practices for safety
- Thoroughly investigated incidents to determine root causes and identify corrective actions
- Issued warnings and directives to enforce remediation of identified hazards and risky activities
- Educated management on creating a strong safety culture and meeting regulatory obligations
- Reviewed building plans for new and modified factory layouts to identify and mitigate risks
- Measured worksite environments for noise, lighting, ventilation, and other exposure risks
- Analyzed inspection data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for continuous safety improvement.
Takoradi Hospital Takoradi
Biomedical Technologist
09.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Prepared specialized reagents and chemical solutions enabling accurate clinical lab testing
- Performed in-depth chemical analysis on blood and body fluids to uncover abnormalities
- Identified patient blood groups through serological and molecular blood typing
- Interpreted complex test findings, consulted with clinicians, and recommended treatments
- Authored and submitted detailed medical reports documenting precise test results
- Operated high-throughput lab equipment including autoanalyzers and centrifuges
- Implemented rigorous quality control practices ensuring integrity of test results
- Maintained careful inventory management of lab supplies and reagents
- Complied fully with laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures
- Provided excellent customer service to clinicians and nurses regarding sample analysis.
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Laboratory Chemist
01.2011 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Maintained laboratory equipment in peak working order through preventive maintenance and prompt troubleshooting
- Evaluated product and process testing data to determine compliance with quality standards
- Performed precise quantitative testing to determine brix and carbonation levels in beverage products
- Calibrated analytical lab instruments regularly to meet rigorous regulatory standards
- Prepared specialized chemical solutions and reagents for use in quantitative analyses
- Followed strict sample chain of custody procedures to ensure integrity
- Executed titrations, gravimetric analyses, colorimetry, and other instrumental tests
- Recorded detailed empirical observations and maintained thorough documentation
- Analyzed raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products for quality assurance
- Complied fully with lab safety guidelines and documentation best practices.
Samartex Plywood Company Limited
Process Chemist
05.2007 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Executed qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products
- Conducted extensive safety assessments on processes, equipment, and products to mitigate risks
- Partnered with R&D engineers on analytical needs for research projects and interpreted complex results
- Developed and optimized analytical testing methods and procedures for reliability
- Identified root causes when processes strayed from ideal parameters
- Recommended equipment adjustments or process changes to resolve issues
- Followed meticulous sampling procedures to preserve sample integrity
- Maintained diligent documentation of testing details enabling reproducibility
- Complied with all laboratory safety guidelines and documentation best practices
Education
Catholic University of GhanaSunyani,Ghana
Master of Public Health from Occupational Safety And Health
10.2023
University of Cape CoastCape Coast,Ghana
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Chemistry
09.2012
Skills
- Organization and Time Management:
- Calendar management
- Task prioritization
- Project planning and tracking
- Time blocking
- Workflow optimization
- Flexible and Adaptable:
- Adaptability to change
- Quick learning
- Handling uncertainty
- Openness to new ideas
- Flexibility in work arrangements
- Critical Thinking:
- Problem-solving
- Logical reasoning
- Evaluating alternatives
- Identifying root causes
- Making well-informed decisions
- MS Office:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Chemical Hazard Identification:
- Chemical safety protocols
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety data sheet (SDS) interpretation
- Chemical exposure assessment
- Emergency response planning
- Risk Assessment:
- Risk identification
- Risk analysis
- Risk mitigation planning
Certification
Pragmatic Aspect of Occupational Safety And Health
Ministry of Employment And Labor Relation - Kumasi,Ghana
2021-12
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
Ghana Standards Authority - Accra,Ghana
2015-06
Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Point
Ghana Standards Authority - Accra,Ghana
2015-08
Timeline
Acting Regional Director
Department Of Factories Inspectorate
04.2021 - Current
Senior Factories
Department Of Factories Inspectorate
01.2020 - 06.2023
Inspector
Department Of Factories Inspectorate
11.2016 - 01.2020
Production Supervisor
Ghana Nuts Company Limited
11.2016 - 01.2020
Food Safety Coordinator
Ghana Nuts Company Limited
11.2016 - 01.2020
Quality Control / Assurance Manager
Peelco Limited
06.2014 - 04.2016
IT Personnel Peelco Limited Kasoa
06.2014 - 04.2016
Biomedical Technologist
Takoradi Hospital Takoradi
09.2012 - 08.2013
Laboratory Chemist
Coca Cola Bottling Company
01.2011 - 08.2011
Process Chemist
Samartex Plywood Company Limited
05.2007 - 07.2008
Catholic University of Ghana
Master of Public Health from Occupational Safety And Health
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Chemistry
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