David Addai Mensah
Obuasi
Summary
David Addai Mensah is a Health, Safety and Environment professional with nine (9) years of experience skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs to mitigate workplace hazards. Experience includes conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and training staff on safety protocols. Strong analytical skills paired with ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels. Contributed to significant reduction in workplace injuries through proactive safety management strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Service & Locum Contract
AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Department
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Monitoring of malaria cases at Edwin Cade Memorial Hospital
- Preparing detailed report of Employee, Contractor, Dependent and Private related malaria cases for the Hospital Information section
- Part-time working at the Entomology laboratory
Internship
C.S.I.R.-Crop Research Institute
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Investigating the effect of intercropping on the population dynamics and activities of the insect pests of different crops
- Filling in of crop plants that could not establish after transplanting for proper estimation of pests impact on crop yield
- Identification of pests and diseases of plantain and cassava plants and trapping of banana weevils with pieces of split pseudostem
Internship
Obuasi Government Hospital
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Parasitology test analysis
- Hematology test analysis
- Blood grouping in Immunohematology
Pupil's teacher
St. Augustine's Educational Complex, Obuasi
09.2006 - 04.2009
- Teaching three subjects (Math, English and Science) in upper Primary
- Preparation of lesson notes for the various subjects
- Marking and assessing the performance of students
Safety, Health and Environment Officer
AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Limited
11.2015
- Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Health, Safety and Environmental management
- Maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation
- Provide assistance and advice on HSE issues to make recommendations to staff
- Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors
- Assist in the development and presentation of relevant HSE training
- Prepare HSE briefs and conduct weekly safety and environmental meeting
- Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis
Education
Nebosh International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - Occupational Health & Safety
NEBOSH
UK01.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management - Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management
GIMPA
01.2017
Occupational Safety & Health Supervisor Certificates -
OSHA Academy
Microsoft Excel 2013 Intermediate & Advanced Course Certificate -
AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control
ObuasiFirst Aid at Work -
St. John Ambulance
GhanaBSc. Biological Sciences - Entomology & Wildlife
University of Cape Coast
01.2013
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination -
Prempeh College
01.2006
Basic Education Certificate -
St. Margaret's Educational Complex
01.2003
Skills
- Blog Website Administration
- Proficient in HSE performance monitoring tools, such as the SHEQXEL and HSE KPI Dashboard Template, and skilled in MS Office suite applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Enthusiastic, self-confident, honest, reliable, and self-motivated
- Leadership and management, team inspiration and direction, motivational guidance, and oversight
- Effective team-building: collaboration, trust-building expertise, and strong relationship management
Hobbies and Interests
Playing and watching football, Reading Christian literature.
References
- B.A, Mensah, Dr., 020 824 3227, University of Cape Coast, Head of Department, Entomology & Wildlife department (School of Biological Sciences), Cape Coast, Ghana
- Sylvester, Segbaya, 054 434 2589, 024 497 6013, AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Limited, Former Programme Director, Obuasi, Ghana
- Mohammed, Kalifa, 0244598081, AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Limited, Manager - Safety Health & Environment, Obuasi, Ghana
Affiliations
A Member of the Ghana Institute of Safety & Environmental Professionals (GradGhISEP)
Training
A participant in a Clinical Symposium organized by Novartis Pharmacy Services for malaria researchers and personnel from health institutions on Diagnosing Malaria and The Efficacy of Artemether /Lumefantrine. Date: 2nd April, 2014.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Post Graduate Diploma Project on Fatigue Management in Drivers of AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Limited.
- BSc. Entomology & Wildlife Project on the Effect of Temperature on the efficacy of Local Neem Extract on Mosquito Juveniles (culex quinquefasciatus) in the laboratory.
- National Service Improvement Project on Effectively tracking of Malaria Cases at AGAHF hospital using an Excel template.
POSITIONS HELD
- Vice President of Entomology & Wildlife Students Association, UCC, 2012/2013 year group.
- Youth Wing President of Overcomers Assemblies of God Church, Obuasi, 2009 to date.
Accomplishments
- Acted as the IRS Communication Manager in 2017 and 2022
- Led a team of 20 Health & Safety Reps. of the IRS campaign of AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control
Certification
- Nebosh IGC 1 & 2
- Microsoft Excel 2013 Intermediate
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Safety, Health and Environment Officer
AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Limited
11.2015
National Service & Locum Contract
AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Department
10.2013 - 10.2015
Internship
C.S.I.R.-Crop Research Institute
06.2012 - 07.2012
Internship
Obuasi Government Hospital
06.2011 - 07.2011
Pupil's teacher
St. Augustine's Educational Complex, Obuasi
09.2006 - 04.2009
Nebosh International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety - Occupational Health & Safety
NEBOSH
Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management - Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management
GIMPA
Occupational Safety & Health Supervisor Certificates -
OSHA Academy
Microsoft Excel 2013 Intermediate & Advanced Course Certificate -
AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control
First Aid at Work -
St. John Ambulance
BSc. Biological Sciences - Entomology & Wildlife
University of Cape Coast
West African Secondary School Certificate Examination -
Prempeh College
Basic Education Certificate -
St. Margaret's Educational Complex
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