Abigail Denkyira

Safety Professional with experience supporting hyperscale data center construction, mission-critical infrastructure, and low-voltage projects through hazard identification, OSHA compliance, incident investigation, and employee safety training. Holds PMP, OSHA 510, OSHA 30, and NFPA 70E certifications with expertise in electrical safety, excavation and trenching, fall protection, contractor safety management, and risk mitigation across active data center environments including AWS IAD and Google RLS campuses.

EHS Specialist at AFL Global (2026-01 – Present)

Data Center Worksites: Amazon Web Services (AWS) - IAD Campuses, Microsoft Data Centers

• Conduct orientations, employee training and comprehensive site safety inspections for data center and construction projects, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Lead daily toolbox talks, pre-task planning meetings, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to address site-specific risks and reinforce safe work practices.
• Monitor trenching, excavation, confined spaces, scaffolding, ladder safety, aerial lift operations, and fall protection systems to ensure regulatory compliance and worker safety.
• Review and approve confined space permits while verifying completion of required risk assessments and control measures.
• Enforced PPE requirements and electrical safe work practices, contributing to a measurable reduction in safety violations and at-risk behaviors.
• Conduct incident, injury, and near-miss investigations utilizing root cause analysis techniques and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Issue stop-work authority when imminent hazards are identified and collaborate with project teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors, subcontractors, and field personnel on hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, corrective action logs, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Safety Coordinator at ACE Consulting (2023-02 – 2026-01)

Data Center Worksites: Amazon Web Services (AWS) - IAD Campuses

• Conducted daily site inspections to identify hazards and verify compliance with OSHA and project requirements.
• Assisted with incident investigations, witness interviews, and root cause documentation.
• Communicated safety expectations and corrective actions with contractors and field personnel.
• Inspected and maintained first aid kits, spill kits, arc-rated PPE, and electrical safety equipment.
• Supported safety compliance efforts for low-voltage, controls, and electrical installation activities on active construction projects.

Site Shift Leader at Sitemetric (2021-01 – 2023-01)

• Supervised daily site operations and coordinated shift activities to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Managed and supported team members while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Monitored site procedures and ensured compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Assisted with training new employees on company policies, safety practices, and workflow procedures.
• Handled incident reporting, shift documentation, and communication between management and staff.
• Maintained strong leadership during high-pressure situations and resolved workplace issues effectively.
• Helped improve team performance through organization, communication, and accountability.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration – University of Professional Studies – Accra