Stephen Owiredu

Key roles and Responsibilities

• Manages the development, implementation and monitoring to ensure continual improvement of Niche’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS) that is based on the requirements of the ISO2018 and ISO 14001:2015 standard
• Advises and instructs on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
• Conducts hazard identification and risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Developed the company’s environmental aspect and impacts register based on life cycle perspective and develop policies and objectives against the significant aspects to ensure overall better environmental performance
• Reviews existing policies and objectives and update according to the management system, legal requirement and other requirements
• Organizes and coordinates annual Industrial Hygiene Monitoring exercise (Illumination, Noise and Heat Stress) and base on the report to make decisions of health and safety performance to ensure continual improvement
• Prepares and submits Quarterly and Annual environmental statutory reports to EPA
• Prepares and submits the Company’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for issuance and renewal of EPA permits
• Tracks and monitor the company’s compliance obligations and ensure they are relevant and up to date
• Manages the development, implementation and monitoring to ensure continual improvement of Niche’s ESMS based on the IFC Performance standards to meet the requirements of the company’s financial partners including FMO, AfDB, Bank of Africa and Afrexim Bank
• Prepares the company's ESMS annual reports to the relevant stakeholders.
• Inspects premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity, unsafe acts and hazardous conditions (e.g., not using protective equipment)
• Oversees installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc as a project EHS Officer
• Stops any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Records and investigates incidents to determine root causes and measures to prevent recurrence
• Prepares and submits quarterly EHS performance to management and decide on areas that need more attention to help achieve set objectives
• Trains and inducts employees, visitors and new recruits
• Monitors and ensures that emergency preparedness plans are relevant and effective such as inspecting and servicing of fire extinguishers, inspection of emergency showers, inspection of spill kits and conduct emergency drills etc
• Ensures the company’s obligations are active and relevant e.g Fire permit, EPA permit, Department of Factories Inspectorate (FOSA) permit
• Monitors utility consumption, waste generation and advice on conservative measures such reduction, reuse and recycling techniques
• Any other role assigned by the Quality General Manager, EHS and E& S team.
• Reduced water usage through implementation of conservation techniques and regular monitoring of facility systems.
• Enhanced employee awareness of environmental responsibilities by creating engaging educational materials and resources.
• Participated in industry conferences to stay current on emerging trends in environmental services management.

• Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
• Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
• Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
• Participated in at least 4 field works per week with senior officers.
• Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.

• Only Mathematics teacher from Basic 4 to JHS 3
• Collated school fees of the pupils, issue receipts and report to the headmaster
• Prepared lesson notes from Basic 4 to Grade 9 and taught accordingly
• Set questions and conducted examinations, mark and fill terminal reports
• Assisted the ICT teacher in times of examination typing and printing
• Assisted the PTA during meetings.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.