Sampson Kwasi Kudom
Takoradi
Summary
A Minerals Commission Ghana -certified senior HSE personnel, integrating technical abilities, innovation and strategies, with relevant Health, Safety and Environment experience in the mining, construction, Transportation, drilling and exploration industries.
Safety professional with strong background in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and incident investigation. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency. Highly skilled in developing safety protocols, conducting training programs, and implementing corrective actions. Dependable and results-driven, consistently enhancing safety standards and reducing hazards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Director
YA7 Ventures
01.2022 - Current
- In charge of Waste collection and sanitation management at the Ghana Port and Habor Authority Takoradi
- ISO environmental standards waste management implementation
- Ensuring bins are cleared and cleaned at various GPHA bin placement joints with a compactor truck
- Updating GPHA on monthly waste volumes and categories - liaising with the STMA engineering landfill and EPA
- Compliance with Safety Guidelines: ensuring the entire workplace, including employees, adheres to industry, state, and company-related safety guidelines
- Safety Audits: Conduct routine safety audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement
- Training Programs: Develop and implement regular safety training programs for team members
- Accident Reduction Initiatives: Implement initiatives to reduce work-related accidents and occupational hazards
- Supervision: plan work schedules, assign tasks, and supervise personnel
- Policy Establishment: Establish policies to maintain a healthy workplace
Environmental Health and Safety Manager - West Africa
Kaltire Mining Tire Group
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Responsible for managing and coordinating environmental health and safety activities across multiple mining sites and relieving roaster duty off OHS colleagues- (Ghana, Mali, Sierre Leone, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Tanzania and Canada)
- Global safety team member responsible for reviewing EHS policies and standard work document
- Led initiatives to ensure compliance with safety standards, relevant legislation, and internal policies
- Responsible for all permits to work regulations requirements, monitoring their timelines
- Train to train the implementation of the 'Journey to Zero' culture in West Africa
- Ensuring governmental and community compliance with relevant EHS regulations
- Member of the accident investigation and review team, responsible for preventive and corrective actions follow-ups and ensuring communication of mitigating factors to prevent reoccurrence
- Staying in budget through safety strategies and environmental initiatives
- Responsible for Kaltires Properties security and team members' health informatics in West Africa
Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Ghana
Kaltire Mining Tire Group
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Conducted environmental and safety inspections at mining sites
- Responsible for reviewing site-specific EHS policies and standard work documents liaising with client EHS management team
- Trained team members on EHS initiatives, and reviewed policies, trends and interventions with site managers
- Led the 'Journey to Zero' initiative in West Africa the influencer - a behavioral base initiative
- Coordinate EHS of Kaltire's multiple mining sites (GFGL Tarkwa & Damang, Newmont Ahafo & Akyem, endeavor mine Chirano and Kigan Asanco mine)
Health Safety and Environment Coordinator
Drill Masters Africa
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: Drilling and exploration company for mining companies, core jobs are reverse circulation, diamond and grade control
- Coordinated safety compliance programs at various exploration sites in Ghana
- Conducted on-site compliance inspections and provided recommendations for safety improvements
- Develop emergency response plans, coordinate evacuation procedures and first aid measures with quarterly drills
- Designed and trained all team members on EHS responsibilities
- Led investigations into accidents and incidents, following up on corrective actions
- Drilling and exploration company for mining companies, core jobs are reverse circulation, diamond and grade control
Safety and Transportation Officer
CDH commodities
11.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted site inductions and emergency drills, and updated HSE equipment
- Presented safety reports to management and participated in client meetings
- Investigate accidents/incidents promptly, identify root causes and recommend preventive measures
- Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations, addressing any violations or noncompliance
Safety and Environment Supervisor
Interbetin BV Construction
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: Constructed the Sefwi Wiawso to Benchema junction road
- Systematically examine the workplace to identify hazards, assess injury severity and likelihood and implement control measures to mitigate the risk
- Develop and enforce safety policies, ensuring adherence to safety regulations by workers and subcontractors
- Conduct basic health, safety, and environment (HSE) training, enhancing employee awareness of prevention and compliance
- Encourage HSE awareness among workers, fostering a safety-conscious work environment
- Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure safety standards, Monitoring their compliance with client HSE protocols
- Ensuring accurate documentation for regulatory purposes and internal analysis
- Constructed the Sefwi Wiawso to Benchema junction road
Environment Health and Safety Officer
Chirano Gold Mines
03.2002 - 12.2002
- Organized toolbox meetings, and ensured weekly top risk and control discussions with contractors
- Develop site-specific procedures with the contractor's operations team
- Ensure contract workers have undergone inductions and are given permits to work on site
- Monitored underground dust suppression and received awards for environmentally friendly practices
Education
PhD - Occupation Health and Safety
UMaT
Tarkwa11-2026
MPhil - Technology Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
06.2018
M.A. - Technology Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
03.2017
NEBOSH International General Certificate -
SHEilds UK
06.2014
PgDip - management (Entrepreneurship option)
University of Cape Coast
06.2011
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Design and Construction
Takoradi Technical University
01.2000
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Behavioral-based safety
- Hazard identification and controls
- OHS research work
Accomplishments
- Vital Smarts influencer 2014-2022.
- 2000 Lost Time Injury (LTI) free days for about 300 team members, as West Africa EHS manager-Kaltire.
- Winner of the Prestigious Tom Foord Award in 2019 with Kaltire Asanko Mine.
- 2nd runner-up for the Prestigious Tom Foord Award in 2018 with the Kaltire Newmont Akyem Mine.
- Voluntary EHS adjunct Lecturer at Takoradi Technical University building department- 2014.
Job Training Courses
- Journey to Zero initiative trainer, Intertek South Africa, 2014
- Global Safety Management team member, Kaltire, 2013-2022
- Standardizing incident investigation and analysis reporting software Kaltire, 2014
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Lead Implementer, Professional Evaluation and Certification Board Canada
Manuscripts Presentations Conferences
- Systematic review on a predictive model of Ammonium Nitrate detonation and handling anomalies, Kudom, S. K., Fosu S., 2024, process safety and environmental protection. First draft submitted . PhD literature Review.
- Broken down vehicles and incidence of a road accident; the case of Tarkwa Takoradi road, Kudom, S. K., 2018,
MPhil research topic.
- Beat plastic pollution in the marine environment, Kudom, S. K., 2018, World Environmental Day Celebration, Ghana Port and Harbor Authority, guest of honor.
- Tyre preference and incident of a road accident; the case of Sekondi Takoradi drivers, Kudom, S. K., 2017, 2nd quarter edition 2017 kaltire global newsletter. MA research topic.
- Preventing incidents by understanding people, Kudom, S. K., 2014, Kaltire Global Safety Conference, Vernon Canada
- Vital Smarts influencer trainer, 2013, 2016, Hawaii Aloha state, USA and Vernon BC, Canada
- Conference of World Environmental Day, 2017, Ottawa Ontario Canada
- Source of funding for small enterprises, 2010,
Timeline
Safety Director
YA7 Ventures
01.2022 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Manager - West Africa
Kaltire Mining Tire Group
01.2018 - 03.2022
Environmental Health and Safety Manager - Ghana
Kaltire Mining Tire Group
06.2013 - 12.2017
Health Safety and Environment Coordinator
Drill Masters Africa
03.2011 - 05.2013
Safety and Transportation Officer
CDH commodities
11.2008 - 01.2011
Safety and Environment Supervisor
Interbetin BV Construction
01.2003 - 06.2005
Environment Health and Safety Officer
Chirano Gold Mines
03.2002 - 12.2002
MPhil - Technology Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
M.A. - Technology Management
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
NEBOSH International General Certificate -
SHEilds UK
PgDip - management (Entrepreneurship option)
University of Cape Coast
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Design and Construction
Takoradi Technical University
PhD - Occupation Health and Safety
UMaT
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