GABRIEL KWADZO DOGBE
Tema - Afienya Road
Summary
A dedicated QHSSE Professional with over 6 years of experience in implementing and maintaining effective safety, health, security, and environmental management systems. Skilled in developing and enforcing sound safety policies and programs to ensure compliance with local and international standards. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities, with a proven track record of promoting a safe and compliant port operational environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QHSSE COORDINATOR
Meridian Port Services
02.2017 - Current
- Assist QHSSE manager in the implementation of quality Health, safety, security and environment policies and procedures in accordance with local and international requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments of the operational activities of Terminal and implement control measures to ensure safe working environment.
- Conduct accident and incident investigations using 5-why technique and implement countermeasures.
- Implement and drive Fatal 5 risk management protocols in the Terminal for compliance and effectiveness.
- Prepare monthly QHSSE KPI’S for reporting.
- Develop and implement SOPs for safe execution of Terminal.
- Conduct safety inspections and audits to ensure safety compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of QHSSE documentations.
- Conduct safety trainings for the Terminal operatives.
- Set KPIs for the team and obtain feedback from the team on their performance.
- Implement QHSSE policies and procedures for the safe terminal operation.
- Conduct internal audits on the terminal processes and operations in compliance with IMS standards.
ACTING SITE SAFETY MANAGER
Guinness Ghana Breweries Diageo Plc
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepare weekly, monthly and year to date statistical report on health and safety key performance indicators.
- Monitor contractor activities for compliance with site health and safety guidelines.
- Conduct incident, accident and near miss investigations and implement preventive and corrective measures.
- Drive Severe and Fatal incident Protocols (SFIPs) in compliance with Global Risk Management Standards (GRMS)
- Carry out internal health and safety audit on safe systems of work and inspections on site to ensure compliance and continuous improvements in the health and safety management systems.
- Conduct daily site safety inspection to identify and control workplace hazards and risks and ensure compliance to site environmental, health and safety policy.
ELECTRICAL OPERATOR TECHNICIAN/HSE OFFICER
Guinness Ghana Breweries Diageo Plc
12.2008 - 01.2016
- Perform on shift basis, pre-equipment safety checks on machines before start of work.
- Performed duties through the proper and safe use of equipment according to Health & Safety procedures and equipment manuals.
- Inspect, verify, and document quality criteria during production to ensure that units meet exact specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
- Practice 5S and comply with all safety rules, guidelines, and safe working practice.
- Troubleshoot problems with root cause analysis tool such as 5-whys.
- Ensure site occupational health and safety policy and other related information (as required) is current, displayed at key locations on site and communicated to the workforce at inductions and shift base meetings.
- Conduct facility and site walk about inspection activities to monitor compliance with Safety Practices.
- Report accidents, near miss, incidents, and unsafe workplace conditions to the committee.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science,Policy And Management
Institute of Local Government Studies
Accra, Ghana09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana07-2015
Certificate - Telecommunications
Ghana Telecom University,Tesano
Accra, Ghana06.2006
Skills
- Risk Assessment,Hazard identification and control
- Internal Auditing of HSE Management Systems (ISO 45001, 14001, 9001)
- Accident/Incident Investigation (5-Why, Root Cause Analysis)
- Port & Terminal Safety Operations
- Internal Auditing & Compliance
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Health and Safety Training & Awareness
- Environmental Sustainability
- KPI Reporting & Performance Improvement
Certification
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (OHS) – UK
• ISO 45001:2015 Lead Auditor (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)
• ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor (Environmental Management System)
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (Quality Management System)
Timeline
QHSSE COORDINATOR
Meridian Port Services
02.2017 - Current
ACTING SITE SAFETY MANAGER
Guinness Ghana Breweries Diageo Plc
02.2016 - 01.2017
ELECTRICAL OPERATOR TECHNICIAN/HSE OFFICER
Guinness Ghana Breweries Diageo Plc
12.2008 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Science,Policy And Management
Institute of Local Government Studies
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Ghana, Legon
Certificate - Telecommunications
Ghana Telecom University,Tesano
INTERESTS
Environmental conservation, Reading