Azeez Gafar

ISPON-certified Safety Inspector and HSE Team Lead with over 7 years of experience in occupational health and safety, construction-site inspections, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, incident investigation and safety management. Experienced in leading safety teams, coordinating over 500 construction-site inspections annually, conducting safety audits, identifying workplace hazards and monitoring corrective actions. Strong background in safety awareness and training, emergency response planning, incident investigation, stakeholder engagement, compliance monitoring and safety documentation.

Proven ability to communicate safety requirements effectively, engage diverse stakeholders and influence compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Safety Inspector & Team Lead - LAGOS STATE SAFETY COMMISSION - Lagos

(2019-04)

• Lead and supervise a team of 8 Safety Consultants in carrying out safety inspections and compliance assessments across Lagos State.
• Coordinate and oversee 500+ construction-site inspections annually, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and applicable safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification and HSE compliance audits across construction sites and various industries.
• Identify unsafe practices and conditions and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions to reduce workplace risks.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents and safety violations and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive measures.
• Facilitate safety awareness programmes, stakeholder engagements and safety training sessions to improve workplace safety awareness and compliance.
• Advise organizations, contractors and project stakeholders on occupational health and safety requirements, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, compliance evaluations, enforcement documentation and regulatory reports.
• Issue Abatement Notices and other regulatory enforcement directives to non-compliant organizations and construction sites.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and conduct follow-up inspections to verify compliance.
• Collaborate with government agencies, project managers, contractors and other stakeholders to promote a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Apply strong communication, leadership and coordination skills when engaging workers, contractors, management representatives and other stakeholders.

Class Teacher - PACE SETTER ROYAL COLLEGE, IRUA, EDO STATE - Irua, Edo State

(2017-05 - 2018-04)

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• Developed and implemented structured lesson plans and training activities.
• Maintained a safe, effective and conducive learning environment.
• Demonstrated strong communication, leadership, coordination and organizational skills.
• Assessed performance and provided constructive feedback.

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Marketing - OSUN STATE POLYTECHNIC, IRE (2014-09 - 2016-10)

National Diploma (ND) - Business Administration - OSUN STATE POLYTECHNIC, IRE (2009-09 - 2011-12)