Lisa Otieno

I am an EHS expert with a 1st Class honors Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Kenyatta University and an environmental management diploma from NEBOSH. The expertise I have in both environment and safety has been crucial to my capacity to be well-rounded in EHS processes in various work environments.

During my previous roles, I have been exposed to settings like construction sites, Kenya’s only Inland Port in Nairobi, Kenya’s National Environment Management regulatory body and private Health and Safety consultancy firms. During the period, I have been responsible for developing and putting into practice Environment, Health and Safety policies and procedures. I have also conducted safety audits, investigated accidents, and assisted in developing safety training programs.

In all these positions, I have managed to achieve a track record of enhancing safety performance by promoting a thorough and proactive approach to Environment, health and safety.

Safepro Limited

July 2022-Current

My roles include

Under the supervision of a DOSH advisor who has been approved, I have been able to

• Conduct occupational Health and Safety audits of various workplaces.
• Conduct Fire safety audits of various workplaces.
• Conduct Environment audits of various workplaces.
• Make recommendations of the various audits in line with the law. 
• Write Reports of the audits conducted.
• Market the company and secure contracts
• Perform Administration work which include writing quotations for clients, replying to mails and delivering reports and products to clients.
• Assist in developing safety training programs such as first aid and fire safety training.

 

 

Essenspark limited 

Employed as a Health and Safety Advisor for Devshibhai and sons Limited

February 2022-June 2022

 My roles included:

• Comprehensive hazard assessment reports & recommendations.
• Carrying out toolbox talks to staff.
• Administering and requesting for appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Preparation of safety reports, documents and forms
• Investigation of accidents and injuries that occur in workplaces
• Inspection of workplaces and sites to ensure compliance.

 

National Environment Management Authority, intern 

18th January 2021–16th April 2021

During the period I was able to;

• Prepare and maintain environmental documentation.
• Participate in conducting general and targeted environmental and safety inspections.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental programs to reduce environmental damage.
• Participate in the development of management plans for the sustainable utilization and conservation of the coastal zone and inland aquatic ecosystems
• Participate in activities that promote conservation and sustainable utilization of coastal, marine and freshwater resources.
• Solid waste management.
• Conducting safety toolbox talks to staff.
• Conducting safety training on Covid-19 to staff.

Kenya National Bureau of statistics, Enumerator

18th August 2019–31st August 2019

During the period I was able to:

• Receive training on how to carry out the enumeration process.
• Interact with a government designed smart tablet for collecting data.
• Successfully enumerated 100 households
• Conduct interviews with varied audiences.
• Report back the results and submit reports 
• Achieve the results with minimum supervision
• Develop a good rapport with members of the community

Kenya Ports Authority, Inland Container Depot, Attachment Student

6th May 2019–7th August 2019

During period I was exposed to the following:

• Safety inspection procedures
• Handling of dangerous goods (IMDG CODE) and its procedures
• Environmental management supervision
• Solid waste management
• Accident investigation and reporting.
• General office administration work and documentation.
• Cargo survey and reporting.
• Attending to accident and documentation.
• Conducting safety toolbox talks to staff.
• Initiate and maintain customer complaints and registers. 

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

2017 to 2022

Undertook a bachelor’s degree in BSc. Occupational Health and safety. (First class honors)

NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NEBOSH) 

2019 - 2021

Undertook a diploma program in Environmental Management. The Diploma is a level 6 which is equivalent to a degree. Currently I have a NEBOSH certificate in controlling environmental Aspects.

CONSOLATA HIGH SCHOOL

2013-2016

Sat for my Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and attained a mean grade of B- equivalent to 58 points.