Prince Afful Obeng
Takoradi,Western
Summary
Currently employed as the H&S Manager at Asante Gold Chirano Limited with qualifications such as a Master of Science (Environmental science), Bachelor of Science (Environmental science), International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH). Prince is an IRCA and CQI Certified ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor and has professional certificates including the Minerals Commission of Ghana Certificate of Competence (HSE Manager), Certified First Aid Trainer - St John Ambulance. An experienced Fire Risk Assessor and Fire Prevention Specialist. A knowledgeable Occupational Health and Safety Manager with solid history of managing teams and driving operational success. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
H&S Manager
Asante Gold Chirano Limited
05.2023 - Current
- Managed the occupational health and safety program of a mine with about 2,200 employees. Promotion of positive safety culture and hazard awareness on the mine, facilitation and participation in risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Areas of responsibility includes process plant, surface & underground mining, engineering workshops, welfare facilities, exploration drilling activities and contractor management
Safety Superintendent
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Maintenance of health & safety programs, promotion of positive safety culture and hazard awareness on the mine,
- Evaluated contractor performance on safety-related matters, providing feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed emergency response plans, coordinating drills and exercises for effective crisis management.
- Conducted thorough investigations into workplace incidents, identifying root causes to prevent future occurrences.
- Improved employee awareness of safety protocols by conducting engaging and informative training sessions.
- Conducted regular reviews of company-wide safety metrics data to identify trends or areas requiring additional focus or improvement efforts.
- Established a strong safety culture by fostering open communication between employees and management regarding health and safety concerns.
- Areas of responsibility included process plant, surface & underground mining, engineering workshops, welfare facilities and exploration drilling activities.
Senior Underground Mining Safety Officer/First Aid Trainer
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Management of mine wide critical risk, enforcement and management of regulatory requirements, Incident and accident management, Emergency response and preparedness, first aid training.
Underground Mining Safety Officer/First Aid Trainer
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management, Incident and Accident Management, Emergency Response and Preparedness, First Aid Training.
Safety Officer - Fire & Process Plant
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Fire risk assessment and review, inspection and monitoring of fire and emergency equipment, Basic fire training for employees on fire precautions and fighting, Advanced fire training of emergency responders, Maintenance and servicing of fire equipment, Testing and simulation of emergency scenarios, Maintenance of process plant chemical management requirements, Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management, Incident and Accident management, Emergency Response and Preparedness.
Program HSE Supervisor
Vector Control Consult Ltd
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Development, implementation and maintenance of Health, Safety and Environmental programs to ensure compliance with legislation, Environmental management to reduce malaria vector breeding area.
Environmental Officer (Contract Basis)
AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi mine)
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Daily sampling and monitoring of the mine's environmental aspects and impacts (Air, water and Soil), Laboratory analysis of mine discharges to ascertain compliance with legislation and industrial best practices, supervision of desilting activities of the Nyam, Kwabrafoso and Kokoteasua rivers in the Obuasi Community. Conducting Environmental audits in various areas of the mine.
Environmental Officer (National Service)
AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi mine)
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Daily sampling and monitoring of the Mine's Environmental Aspects and Impacts (Air, water and Soil), Laboratory analysis of mine discharges to ascertain the level of compliance with legislation and Industrial best practices, Supervision of desilting activities of the Nyam, Kwabrafoso and Kokoteasua rivers in Obuasi Community, Conducting Environmental Audits in various areas of the mine.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2019
International Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Cape Coast
01.2008
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Prempeh College
01.2001
Skills
- In-depth Knowledge of Safety Regulations
- Risk Assessment and Management:
- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical Reasoning
Certification
- 12/01/22, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager's Certificate of Competence, Minerals Commission of Ghana
- 11/01/19, Health, Safety & Environmental Superintendent's Certificate of Competence, Minerals Commission of Ghana
- 09/01/18, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor's Certificate, BSI Training Academy
- 05/01/18, St John Ambulance First Aid Trainer's Certificate
- 05/01/18, St John Ambulance Advanced First Aid Certificate
- 03/01/18, Rope Rescue Technician, Mines Rescue Services, South Africa
- 09/01/17, St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate
- 09/01/15, Health, Safety & Environmental Senior Officer's Certificate of Competence, Minerals Commission of Ghana
- 04/01/15, Fire Prevention and Safety Strategies, FPA, Fire College, South Africa
- 04/01/15, Industrial Firefighting, FPA, Fire College, South Africa
- 11/01/14, Mine Rescue Certificate of Competency, Minerals Commission- Ghana
- 12/01/13, Blasting Certificate of Competency, Minerals Commission of Ghana
- 11/01/13, Health, Safety & Environmental Officers Certificate of Competence, Minerals Commission of Ghana
- 09/01/13, St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate
- 06/01/13, International General Certificate in Environmental Management
- 09/01/12, International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, IGC 1, 2 and 3 (NEBOSH)
- 08/01/10, St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate
- 07/01/09, Certificate of Competency in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/30/84
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching movies
- Reading Novels
Affiliations
- IOSH AusIMM
Reading, Research
Novels and historical accounts of eras and periods in human history. Research into the nature of the modern workplace
Timeline
H&S Manager
Asante Gold Chirano Limited
05.2023 - Current
Safety Superintendent
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
05.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Underground Mining Safety Officer/First Aid Trainer
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
05.2018 - 04.2021
Underground Mining Safety Officer/First Aid Trainer
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
09.2015 - 04.2018
Safety Officer - Fire & Process Plant
Chirano Gold Mining Limited
12.2012 - 08.2015
Program HSE Supervisor
Vector Control Consult Ltd
07.2010 - 11.2012
Environmental Officer (Contract Basis)
AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi mine)
09.2009 - 06.2010
Environmental Officer (National Service)
AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi mine)
10.2008 - 08.2009
International Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Cape Coast
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Prempeh College
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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