Malachi Bassey Ayon

An experienced professional Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) expert with proven expertise in safety audit assessment, risk management, and HSE policy drafting, Led and worked with safety teams to conduct over ten (25) health, Safety and Environmental feasibility assessment / audit for business establishment and Hazards and Risk Analysis/ Assessment, contributing to a 70% reduction in workplace incidents and a 60% improvement in regulatory compliance. Skilled in hazard identification, incident investigation, environmental management, and safety training, with a track record of increasing employee safety compliance by 60%. Adept at developing and implementing effective HSE procedures that minimize operational risks, strengthen workplace safety culture, and ensure adherence to industry standards.

Possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to operational excellence and sustainable safety practices.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT OFFICER - DG Voice of Environment - Calabar – Cross River State, Nigeria

(2020-12 - 2022-12)

• Conduct regular safety audit on hazard identification and risk assessments in a foam manufacturing factory and safety instructor of pumic foam factory, contributing to a 60% reduction in workplace chemicals incidents and improved compliance standards.
• Develop and implement Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and safety procedures, increasing operational safety efficiency and productivity by 50% across projects and field operations.
• Join a safety team to training and creating awareness programs, in Cross River State fire fighting station, Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA) and public advocacy on the use of PPE improving employee compliance and participation in safety practices by over 60%.
• Monitor environmental and workplace safety standards, ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory and organizational Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and international Labour Act requirements Laws, Acts and Standards.
• Investigate incidents of transport logistics company and recommend corrective actions, reducing recurring safety violations and improving response effectiveness by 45%.

CEO - CEO Okhemesth Environmental services

COVID-19 GRASSROOT FOCAL PERSON (Volunteer) - National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) - Obubra – Cross River State, Nigeria

(2020-01 - 2020-11)

DIRECTOR GENERAL - Environment Researchers World - Calabar – Cross River State

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Led a team of Health, Safety and Environment Experts on public awareness and educational outreach and safety trainings.
• Represented the organisation in high-level meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements, strengthening collaborations and increasing institutional partnership about health and safety concerns.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) - Health, Safety, and Environment - University of Calabar (2024)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc. - Hons) - Environmental Resource Management - University of Calabar (2018)