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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Researchinterests
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MAGDALENE AKYEAH FORKUOH

Sunyani

Summary

Promising Environmental and Safety Engineering graduate. Highly equipped with proactive, analytical, critical

thinking and communication skills, I aspire to be a competent Environmental and Safety engineer with apt knowledge

and skill in the field of Environmental and Safety Engineering.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

National Service Personnel-Safety Officer

Goldfields Ghana Limited
Tarkwa
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Conducted safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommended corrective action are undertaken
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Served as liaison between management team and outside regulatory agencies when necessary.
  • Educated staff members on proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Collaborated with various departments to develop strategies for improving workplace safety culture.
  • Investigated workplace accidents and provided recommendations for corrective actions as needed.
  • Assisted in the development of new safety protocols for plant operations based on changes in regulations or industry best practices.
  • Documented all safety-related issues within the organization's database system.
  • Provided training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
  • Participated in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.

Intern

Ghana Water Company Limited
Sunyani
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Undertaking of daily hourly laboratory water quality testing of treated water samples in compliance with water quality standards
  • Testing of physicochemical water quality parameters in water samples at the lab or in-situ testing

Intern- Safety Officer

Westfields Engineering Services
Tarkwa
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Conducted daily equipment pre-start inspection and workplace inspections before the start of work .
  • Distribution of required Personal Protective Equipment for workforce
  • Conducting regular planned inspections and planned task observations on employees and their work areas

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Safety Engineering

University of Mines and Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana
09.2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Power-Point
  • Excel
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Good Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Team Player
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ability to Adapt New Skills

Certification

  • ESESA-UMaT Professional day seminar, 06/01/21
  • Membership Certificate GHISEP UmaT
  • Certificate of End of Service - Goldfields Ghana Limited (Tarkwa Mine)

References

To be provided upon request.

Organizationsaffiliations

  • Environmental and Safety Engineering Students Association (ESESA), Student Member
  • Ladies in Mining and Allied Professions (LiMAP), Student Member
  • Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GHISEP) Umat Students chapter

Researchinterests

  • Water and wastewater management
  • Air pollution control and management
  • Sustainable waste management
  • Environmental policy and regulation
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Sustainable urban planning
  • Research and development in environmental engineering
  • Occupational health and safety

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Twi
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

National Service Personnel-Safety Officer

Goldfields Ghana Limited
12.2023 - 12.2024

Intern

Ghana Water Company Limited
11.2022 - 12.2022

Intern- Safety Officer

Westfields Engineering Services
05.2022 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Safety Engineering

University of Mines and Technology
MAGDALENE AKYEAH FORKUOH