OSEI OWUSU MARGARET
Kumasi
Summary
Dynamic Safety Officer with proven expertise at WESTFIELD DRILLING LIMITED in incident investigation and hazard assessment. Skilled in regulatory compliance and effective communication, I have successfully developed safety policies that significantly reduced workplace hazards. Committed to fostering a safety-conscious culture, I excel in risk management and training delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
WESTFIELD DRILLING LIMITED
Wassa Akyempim
09.2024 - Current
- Participate in incident investigations by interviewing witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, collecting evidence, preparing written reports, and making recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
- Conduct safety inspections of job sites and equipment to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Document all safety-related issues within the organization's database system.
- Serve as a liaison between the management team and outside regulatory agencies when necessary.
- Provide training on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling, and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to reduce workplace hazards.
- Facilitate hazard communication meetings between management personnel and front-line workers to discuss potential risks associated with particular tasks or processes.
- Develop tools used to evaluate effectiveness of existing safety initiatives.
Biomedical Scientist
Twifo Atti Morkwa Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Collecting, preparing and performing laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
- Verifying, recording and reporting laboratory results on all performed tests.
- Ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures such as maintaining cleanliness of all lab equipment, instruments and working area.
- Operating fully automated hematology and chemistry analyzers to generate results and interpret them.
- Monitored safety procedures within the lab environment and ensured compliance with regulations.
Safety Officer
WBHO-QUANTUM
Tarkwa
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Regularly inspected workplace facilities and operations to detect potential dangers and threats.
- Probing into incidents, accidents, or near-misses to prevent future occurrences.
- Ensuring that workers complete the JHA before commencing any task.
- Assist in clearly communicating potential hazards associated with tasks on site during Pre-Start Safety meeting.
- Delivering safety training to staff covering, hazard identification, and use of personal protective gear.
- Fostering a safety-conscious culture within the organization by collaborating with leadership, staff, and stakeholders.
- Staying updated on safety regulations and industry best practices to maintain compliance and enhance safety measures.
Metallurgist
Golden Star Wassa Limited
Wassa Akyempim
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Loading of samples
- Drying of samples
- Pulverizing of samples the using crusher Machine
- Weighing of samples
- Addition of water to the samples
- Aliquoting
- Sample Analysis using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
Education
EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA - Occupational Safety and Health Management
Imperial College of Mines & Safety
Accra, Ghana01.2025
Occupational Safety and Health Management
Imperial College of Mines & Safety
Kumasi05-2024
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Science, Laboratory Technology
Accra Technical University
Accra, Ghana03-2024
University Practice Senior High School
Cape Coast01.2019
Police Depot JHS
01.2013
Skills
- Incident investigation
- Hazard assessment
- Effective communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Workplace inspections
- Contamination monitoring
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Risk management
- Environmental management
- Fire and safety guidance
References
- Mrs. Abena Amponsah, +233 24 464 5187
- Mr. Thony Ntamah, +233 54 779 8777
- Mr. Nathaniel Quaw, +233 243223743
- Mr. Simeon Louis Annie, 0593955653
Affiliations
- Listening to music, preferably hiplife music
- Watching TV series, preferably drama series
- Playing tennis
- Hiking
Languages
English
Native
Native
French
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Officer
WESTFIELD DRILLING LIMITED
09.2024 - Current
Biomedical Scientist
Twifo Atti Morkwa Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2024
Safety Officer
WBHO-QUANTUM
08.2023 - 11.2023
Metallurgist
Golden Star Wassa Limited
01.2021 - 01.2022
EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA - Occupational Safety and Health Management
Imperial College of Mines & Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Management
Imperial College of Mines & Safety
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Science, Laboratory Technology
Accra Technical University
University Practice Senior High School
Police Depot JHS
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