Gregory Akujobi

Results-driven Health and Safety Officer with CDM experience

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EdinburghMember since September 16, 2026

Outstanding leadership abilitiesDocumentation managementCommunity engagementMultidisciplinary team collaborationTeam BuildingHazard managementHealth auditsAccident reporting and investigating

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Outstanding leadership abilitiesDocumentation managementCommunity engagementMultidisciplinary team collaborationTeam Building

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Results-driven Health and Safety Officer with CDM experience and a proven track record of implementing and managing comprehensive safety programs across diverse industries. Adept at identifying and mitigating workplace hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety. Demonstrated expertise in conducting risk assessments, developing and delivering targeted training programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve and sustain a safe working environment.

Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels. Committed to staying abreast of industry trends and evolving regulations to provide innovative and effective safety solutions. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in safety performance metrics while promoting a proactive approach to minimizing incidents and ensuring the well-being of personnel.

Experience

Health and safety officer - Hyde Group - London

(2025-10)

Streamlined reporting procedures for better documentation of incidents and near-misses.
Maintained records accurately which facilitated efficient tracking of incidents and improvements.
Enhanced staff understanding of health and safety protocols by conducting training sessions.
Coordinated first aid training sessions, increasing staff competency in managing medical emergencies.
Conducted regular site inspections for a safer working environment.
Investigated incidents thoroughly, ensuring future preventive measures were set in place.
Promoted a culture of safety awareness throughout the Hyde.
Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging employee feedback on safety measures.
Acted as a visible and available health and safety resource in the field by consulting with staff, modelling safe behaviours and encouraging model behaviours.
Investigated reports of injuries and near misses, testing equipment and inspecting work stations to locate hazards.

Health and Safety Consultant - Index Care - London, Greenwich

(2019-01 - 2025-10)

Comprehensive understanding of the Building Safety Act and other construction laws and regulations, including CDM 2015.
Prepared detailed reports for streamlined decision-making processes using various software applications proficiently.
Oversaw the maintenance and functionality of safety systems, such as fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and evacuation systems.
Coordinated and conducted evacuation drills and training sessions for building occupants and staff.
Liaise with contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure they adhere to on-site safety standards.
Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
Producing and reviewing Risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments for all the company's multiple sites.
Presented health and safety induction meetings for new starters, contractors and stakeholders, ensuring relevant documentation completion.
Investigating accidents, near misses and incidents to establish root causes and undertaking action plans to ensure continuing compliance with legislation.

Junior Principal designer - Asonz Limited - London

(2015-10 - 2019-01)

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase. In doing so, they must take account of relevant information (such as an existing health and safety file) that might affect design work carried out both before and after the construction phase has started
Help and advise the client in bringing together pre-construction information, and provide the information designers and contractors need to carry out their duties
Work with any other designers on the project to eliminate foreseeable health and safety risks to anyone affected by the work and, where that is not possible, take steps to reduce or control those risks
Ensure that everyone involved in the pre-construction phase communicates and cooperates, coordinating their work wherever required
liaise with the principal contractor, keeping them informed of any risks that need to be controlled during the construction phase
Devised appropriate risk management plans to set clear objectives to improve staff welfare and regulatory compliance.
Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets.