Basira Musah

Dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment Engineer with 6+ years of experience in mining and construction, supported by professional certifications and a strong background in developing, coordinating, and implementing effective HSE systems and protocols. Skilled in providing comprehensive administrative and field-based HSE supervision, with a proven ability to prevent workplace incidents or ill health by ensuring compliance with safety standards, Industrial hygiene, environmental regulations, and best practices.

Health, Safety, and Environment supervisor - Newmont Ahafo South-Subika underground (Berves Engineering Limited) - Kenyasi

(2026-01)

• Monitored and enforced the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all workers on site.
• Evaluated and identified hazards(Physical, biological, chemical and physiological) associated with the work and implemented control measures
• Carried out Hygiene training for all employees 2 times in every month.
• Conducted daily safety inspections of underground workings, equipment, and surface facilities.

Health, safety and environment supervisor - Newmont Ahafo North Project (Berves Engineering Limited) - Yamfo, Ghana

(2023-09 - 2025-12)

• Coordinated daily pre-shift meetings and delivered HSE site inductions for over 250 employees, focusing on fatal risk awareness and workplace safety procedures
• Developed and implemented JHAs and risk assessments with active employee participation to identify and control workplace hazards
• Conducted weekly, monthly and quarterly HSE audits, field inspections, and quality control checks to ensure environmental and safety compliance
• Prepared and submitted daily and monthly HSE reports while maintaining organised documentation, including incident reports and equipment inspection records
• Led HSE and HOD meetings to promote a safety-first culture and address emerging safety concerns
• Investigated incidents using root cause analysis to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence
• Administered daily alcohol testing and managed the operating permit expiration tracking system for workforce compliance
• Monitored chemical storage facilities, waste disposal operations, and environmental hazards to ensure regulatory adherence

Health, Safety and Environment Officer - Structures and Trust Design/Construction - AngloGold Ashanti Idupriem, Ghana

(2022-10 - 2022-12)

• Served as HSE Representative for contract vendor operations at AngloGold Ashanti Idupriem mine site
• Developed and reviewed comprehensive HSE management plans to align with client requirements and mining standards

Health, Safety, and Environment Officer - Rocksure International - Perseus mine, Ayanfuri, Ghana

(2020-10 - 2022-01)

• Formulated, monitored, and enhanced HSE procedures including SOPs, SWPs, and PTWs for mining operations
• Conducted workplace inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Performed soil, water, and air sample collection, analysis, and interpretation for environmental monitoring
• Delivered comprehensive induction and refresher training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports including hazard identification and task-specific risk assessments
• Investigated incidents to determine root causes and developed proactive prevention strategies
• Managed waste disposal operations (domestic, hazardous, and recyclable) and spill control measures
• Audited HSE policies, procedures, and company safety standards to ensure continuous improvement health, safety and environment assistant - Rocksure International - Pursues mine, Ayanfuri, Ghana

(2019-09 - 2020-09)

• Conducted formal risk assessments for all work activities and implemented corrective actions based on findings
• Delivered general, pit, and visitor inductions for employees, contractors, and site visitors
• Ensured PPE compliance and proper use of safety equipment across all operations

Health, safety and environment Attachment - Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) - Tarkwa, Ghana

(2018-06 - 2018-09)

• managed daily trucks inspection, drug and alcohol test, planned weekly safety meetings with contractors, monitoring risks assessment and PPE compliance.
• Assisted in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports and hazard identification assessments
• Supported environmental monitoring(dust, noise) activities, which can affect the health of workers and haul road speed monitoring operations

Bachelor of Science - Environmental and safety Engineering - University of Mines and Technology, UMat Tarkwa, Ghana (2015 - 2019)

WASSCE certificate - General Science - Tepa Senior High School, Ashanti-Ghana (2013-04)